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1969 Hurst Oldsmobile

1969 Hurst Olds

The 1969 Hurst/Olds received slight modifications from the 1968 Hurst/Olds including revised powertrain and exterior styling. Perhaps the most distinctive change was from the silver and black paint trim to the Firefrost Gold and White paint style which would forever identify the Hurst Oldsmobile relationship.

Some obvious exterior changes to the 1969 model included a rear spoiler, "mailbox" dual hood scoops, custom English racing mirrors, blacked out 442 grill, and custom H/O emblems on the deck lid and front fenders. The 1969 Hurst Olds also featured custom 15 by 7 inch chrome SSII rims with Goodyear Polyglas tires.

 

Hurst Olds emblem 1969 SS wheel

Interior

The interior of the Hurst Olds featured a dual gate shifter, special wood grain accents, striped headrests, and a custom Hurst Olds emblem on the glove box.

Powertrain

The 1969 Hurst/Olds featured the powerful 455 cid engine featured a slightly milder cam which improved driveability but lowered horsepower from 390 to 380. However, torque remained at a stump pulling 500 ft/lbs! All Hurst Olds featured a custom intake manifold, unique W-30cylinder heads,chrome valve covers, dual ram air through mailbox hood scoops, and were mated with a specially constructed Turbo 400 transmission which connected to 3.42 or 3.91 geared rear axle. The distributor on the Rocket 455 V-8 also featured a revised advance curve for increased performance.

1969 455 hurst olds W-56

Production / Performance

Only 913 Hurst/Olds were made in 1969. 2 were custom build as convertibles for promotional purposes. Quarter mile performance was 14.0 seconds at 101mph.

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