1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W45 Indianapolis 50 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Description:
1972 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds Pace Car, a special edition built for the Indianapolis 500. This two-door hardtop is one of only 220 units produced with a sunroof and features a NUMBERS MATCHING 455 cubic inch V8 engine paired with a Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 automatic transmission. Cameo White exterior with reflective stripes, alongside official Pace Car badging. The paint shows its age in places, there is a fine crack in the hood. Nicely equipped with power steering, power brakes, air conditioning (though needing some attention), and other notable features like a gated shifter, tilt column, sport mirrors, and dual exhaust. Featuring the correct ram air hood and air cleaner. Riding on color matched gold wheels with beauty rings. The black vinyl bucket seat and center console interior is in good condition and includes power windows. Mechanically, recent maintenance includes replaced oil pan and intake gasket, new sway bar links, brake components, and hoses. Power seat, radio and sunroof are inop. Though it has been converted to R134a, the A/C requires attention and heater core has been bypassed. Healthy sound and performance, clean engine bay with authentic ram air components. On the road, The gauges are reading (except the clock). The wipers work and the blower motor moves air. Smooth strong acceleration, and smooth braking, nice firm automatic shifts, and solid road manners.
Rare 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds Pace Car, one of only 220 with a sunroof. Numbers-matching 455 cubic inch V8 engine paired with Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 automatic transmission. Authentic Ram Air hood and air cleaner, official Indy 500 Pace Car badging, and gold wheels with beauty rings. Well-maintained interior with black vinyl bucket seats, power windows, tilt column, and sport mirrors. Recent mechanical servicing includes new oil pan and intake gaskets, sway bar links, brake components, and hoses. Original engine with smooth start-up and strong exhaust note. Test drive demonstrates strong acceleration, firm shifts, good braking, and classic muscle car handling.
If this vehicle has repairs you would like to have taken care of that perhaps the seller didn't address, please ask our staff for an estimate. We have a full service and restoration shop that can handle most anything! Please see video for full breakdown of this vehicle. Give us a call at 507-386-1726 or email "sales@uniqueclassiccars.com" to inquire about this vehicle. TRADES WILL BE CONSIDERED AND FINANCING IS AVAILABLE! This particular vehicle IS ELIGIBLE for an extended warranty! Ask us for more details! MN residents are responsible for tax, license and title procurement fees. Out of state buyers will only have a $275 Title Procurement fee, no tax or other fees charged.