Lot #

9576

Location

Bradenton, FL 34211

Seller

Dealer

84168

455ci V8

Automatic

White

Black

3J67U2M210414

The 1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car Convertible holds a special place in automotive history. In 1972, Hurst Performance collaborated with Oldsmobile to create the official pace car for the Indy 500, resulting in the limited-run Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Pace Car Edition. These unique vehicles marked the first time an automotive supplier’s name was included in a pace car’s official title and the only instance where an Indy Pace Car was sponsored by something other than a mainstream automaker.

This particular example of the 1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car is a rare find, being one of only 54 track-used Indy 500 pace cars. It also served as a Goodyear Giveaway Car and was utilized to produce the Revell plastic model kit and 1:18 ExactDetail/GMP die-cast scale model. Adorned with a unique Track Car Hurst dash plaque and autographed by Linda Vaughn, it boasts the original drivetrain consisting of the 455 cubic inch V-8 engine and automatic transmission with a Hurst Dual Gate shifter. Having undergone one repaint in the correct color combination, it retains its original interior and was even featured on the cover of Automania Gazette & Review magazine in 2011.

Features:

Original 455 cubic inch engine
W-25 Ram Air Hood paired with an automatic transmission and Hurst Dual Gate shifter
Blue painted engine block, heads, and intake
4-barrel carb
Ram Air opening factory air cleaner system
Blue factory valve covers
Dual exhaust system
Power steering
Power brakes
Factory air conditioning
Factory dash and gauges
Factory pushbutton radio
Floor console with the Hurst dual-gate shifter
Woodgrain trim on dash and door panels
Black carpeting
Oldsmobile floor mats
Hurst logos
Hurst/Olds Pace Car white and gold livery exterior
White convertible top
Twin sport mirrors
Super Stock III wheels in Hurst Gold
Raised white letter Goodyear Eagle ST tires

Mechanical Specs:

The vehicle features the W-25 Ram Air Hood over the original 455 cubic inch engine paired with an automatic transmission and Hurst Dual Gate shifter. It includes various performance enhancements such as power steering, power brakes, and a sway bar-equipped rear end. The engine compartment maintains a factory stock appearance and emits a captivating startup sound with its dual exhaust system.

Interior:

The cabin boasts the original black bucket seat interior, factory dash and gauges, factory pushbutton radio, air conditioning, floor console with the Hurst dual-gate shifter, woodgrain trim, black carpeting, Oldsmobile floor mats, and Hurst logos.

Exterior:

Draped in the iconic Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Pace Car white and gold livery, the exterior showcases the vehicle’s elegant design lines. With its low mileage and one repaint, it retains its original charm, accentuated by form-fitting chrome bumpers and full-length trim, along with the convertible top.