1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car Convertible

Why This Car Is Special

In 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 suppliers name was included in a Pace Cars 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.

Features

1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car Convertible

Original 455 cubic inch engine
W-25 Ram Air Hood over
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 brake
Factory air conditioning
Most other factory correct, hoses, and wires
Factory stock looking engine compartment
Original black bucket seat interior
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
Hurst logos
1972 Hurst Olds Pace Car exterior is draped in Hurst/Olds Pace Car white and gold livery
One repaint on this 1972 Hurst Olds
White convertible top
Ram air hood
Twin sport mirrors
1 of 54 track-used Indy 500 pace cars
Goodyear Giveaway Car
Likeness used to produce the Revell plastic model kit and 1:18 ExactDetail/GMP die cast scale model
Unique Track Car Hurst dash plaque still affixed
Autographed by Linda Vaughn
Featured on the cover of Automania Gazette & Review magazine in 2011
Super Stock III wheels in Hurst Gold
Raised white letter Goodyear Eagle ST tires

Mechanical Specs

Our 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.

Interior

The 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.

Exterior

Our 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.

Conclusion

The 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 had a Revell plastic model kit and 1:18 ExactDetail/GMP die cast scale model made from it.

It is a very rare Olds with the Track Car Hurst dash plaque still affixed and autographed by Linda Vaughn, that has the original drivetrain, that you need to add to your collection today.

It has been shown in various car shows, which have resulted in Best of Shows and Best of Class in national, state, and local club shows.

So give us a call at 941-254-6608.


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