1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car ConvertibleWhy This Car Is SpecialIn 1972, Hurst Performance was called upon to provide the official pace car for the Indy 500, and as a result, joined forces with Oldsmobile to create a limited-run version, the Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Pace Car Edition.These special vehicles marked the first time an automotive supplier's name was included in a Pace Car's official title, and the only time an Indy Pace Car was sponsored by anything other than a mainstream automaker.This particular example of a 1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car we have here at Skyway Classics was 1 of 54 track-used Indy 500 pace cars, was also a Goodyear Giveaway Car, and it was used to produce the Revell plastic model kit and 1:18 ExactDetail/GMP die cast scale model. It has a unique Track Car Hurst dash plaque still affixed, was autographed by Linda Vaughn, has the original drivetrain consisting of the 455 cubic inch V-8 engine and automatic transmission with Hurst Dual Gate shifter.It has had one repaint in correct color combination with the original interior and was even featured on the cover of Automania Gazette & Review magazine in 2011.Features1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car ConvertibleOriginal 455 cubic inch engineW-25 Ram Air Hood over Automatic transmission with Hurst Dual Gate shifterBlue painted engine block, heads, and intake4-barrel carbRam Air opening factory air cleaner systemBlue factory valve coversDual exhaust systemPower steeringPower brakeFactory air conditioningMost other factory correct, hoses, and wiresFactory stock looking engine compartmentOriginal black bucket seat interiorMatching rear seatFactory dash and gaugesFactory pushbutton radioAir conditioningFloor console with the Hurst dual-gate ShifterWoodgrain trim on the dash and door panelsBlack carpetingOldsmobile floor matsHurst logos1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car exterior is draped in Hurst/Olds Pace Car white and gold liveryOne repaint on this 1972 Hurst OldsWhite convertible topRam air hoodTwin sport mirrors1 of 54 track-used Indy 500 pace carsGoodyear Giveaway CarLikeness used to produce the Revell plastic model kit and 1:18 ExactDetail/GMP die cast scale modelUnique Track Car Hurst dash plaque still affixedAutographed by Linda VaughnFeatured on the cover of Automania Gazette & Review magazine in 2011Super Stock III wheels in Hurst GoldRaised white letter Goodyear Eagle ST tiresMechanical SpecsOur 1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car has the W-25 Ram Air Hood over the original 455 cubic inch engine mated to the automatic transmission with 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, and sway bar equipped rear end.It has most other factory correct, hoses, and wires and has a factory stock looking engine compartment and has a great startup sound to it with its dual exhaust system and rides on Super Stock III wheels in Hurst Gold and raised white letter Goodyear Eagle ST tires.InteriorThe cabin is outfitted with the original black bucket seat interior and matching rear seat, factory dash and gauges, Factory pushbutton radio, air conditioning, floor console with the Hurst dual-gate Shifter, woodgrain trim on the dash and door panels, black carpeting, Oldsmobile floor mats, and Hurst logos inside too.ExteriorOur 1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car exterior is draped in the Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Pace Car white and gold livery and gold SS III Rally Wheels and looks as it should with the low milage.It has had one repaint and this 1972 Hurst Olds have some of the best design lines of the day with good panels, form-fitting chrome bumpers, and full-length trim to showcase this refined style, with the convertible top.ConclusionThe 1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car we have here at Skyway Classics is rare track used Indy 500 pace car, was a Goodyear Giveaway Car, and h
Year: | 1972 |
Make: | Oldsmobile |
Model: | Cutlass |
Mileage: | 84168 |
Exterior Color: | White |
Interior Color: | Black |
Trim: | |
Body: | Wagon |
Stock: | 2198-FL |
Engine Size: | Unspecified |
Transmission: | automatic |
Vin: | 3J67U2M210414 |
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