Detail Info for: Oldsmobile : 442 Hurst Olds 1974 Oldsmobile 442

Transaction Info
Sold On:
09/19/2010
Price:
$ 1750.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
72913
Location:
Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53144
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1974 Oldsmobile 442
Submodel Body Type:
Hurst Olds Coupe
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
3G37K4M298788
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1974 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst Olds This is one of 1800 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds Indy Pace Cars made. I believe this model would be considered to be a 442/ Hurst Olds with the W-25 option. It came from the factory in Cameo white with gold stripes. I originally purchased this car with the intention of using it as a donor car for my son's 1973 Hurst Olds. I've owned it for about 4 years, and over that time I accumulated enough parts for his car where I just couldn't see destroying such a rare car. This Hurst Olds was bought from the original owner who stopped driving it in 1983, so it had been sitting for 27 years. The paint is original, and as they say, they only come original once. The side stripes and the trunk stripe had been redone, and several spots on the car were touched up as a preventative measure for rust. I never attempted to start it until last week when a friend and I managed to fire it up after all these years. It still sounded strong, so I wanted to leave it up to the next owner to decide to destroy this car or bring it back to its former glory. I checked the numbers on the engine and they do match. The prior owner stated that this entire car has all its original parts, and the mileage is correct. I'm selling this as a great car for parts, or for someone to buy their winter project early to perform a total restoration. This car has many rare hard to find parts for the guy who knows what they're missing from their car. This car has air conditioning, power steering, and power front disc brakes. There are a pair of sport mirrors, but the mirror is missing on the passenger side. The gas tank straps still hold the gas tank up, and the frame seems to be in decent shape and still usable, but the floors, and trunk pan will certainly need to be replaced. The inside trunk lip is still solid though. The parts that impressed me the most were the fenders, and the doors. The hood, and the trunk lid are still very usable. It has the air induction ram-air hood. The quarters will need to be replaced, and the two-tone vinyl top. I suppose an awesome body man could keep the original quarters. The chrome bumpers are both very straight and in good driver quality condition. The rubber is still in good condition on the front and rear bumpers. This car has a really decent interior with swivel bucket seats. There are some original Oldsmobile floor mats. It is very hard to find this type of interior. The console is complete with the sliding door. The week before I purchased this car, the prior owner got the brilliant idea to dismantle the headliner interior trim. He saw how much it was selling for on ebay, and was going to list those items, but I made the purchase before he listed one item. The headliner is still in good shape, and I believe if the parts were re-installed it would look just fine. He also found a copy of the build sheet and I noticed it says W30 on there, so that may document it as a W30 car. I don't know much about how to document these cars, but it will be included in the auction. The stereo has disappeared, but there is a CB radio sitting on the dash, with the long CB antenna attached to the trunk. Those items will be included in the auction. Lol! The CB is not mounted to the dash, and I never saw any cracks in the dash. All the windows are still good, and I think the windshield is original with no chips. This car has Goodyear Eagle ST raised white lettered tires with decent tread on a set of Super Stock II wheels with bolt on centers, and trim rings. I try to list everything as accurately as possible, but if there is anything else you would like to know please just ask. I pride myself in answering all questions with the utmost honesty. I will get back with anyone interested as soon as possible. This is a no reserve auction, so here is your chance to acquire an extremely rare car for a very nominal price. I recently saw an article on a beautifully restored 1974 Hurst Olds in one of my muscle car magazines, and this car looks incredible when finished. They stated that the 1973, 1974, and 1975 Hurst Olds has great investment potential. Good Luck and Happy Bidding!!