1969 Hurst/olds, 455, Turbo400, Am-fm, Orig Sheetmetal, Documented, Rare Ac Car! on 2040-cars

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1969 Hurst/Olds 455

The text below was partially taken from Hemmings Muscle Machines – June, 2011 In order to familiarize you with the rarity of these cars… 

If you're even remotely familiar with muscle car lore, you've likely heard the tale of how George Hurst approached Pontiac about creating the ultimate Firebird. That initial effort was rejected, but GM also knew that Oldsmobile needed a fresh shot of youthful adrenaline to compete against new cars like the new Plymouth Road Runner. The result of that injection was the Hurst/Olds.

First appearing in 1968, its most appealing attribute for performance enthusiasts was a torque monster 455 cubic inch big-block under the hood, which easily trumped the offerings from all other GM divisions for their A-body cars. Oldsmobile's trick for getting the 455 past the GM rulebook: “having final assembly/modification done off-site,” with the cars being effectively sold back to Olds for dealer distribution. 

This one being a ’69 is one of only 906 produced, all of them--with the exception of two known convertibles are based on the 4-4-2 Holiday hardtop coupe. Also packing the 455 under the hood, the '69 edition is so vastly different from its 1968 predecessor. 

Bestowed with the QE designation, the block was fitted with a milder W46 hydraulic lifter camshaft than the (360hp, 400-cu.in.) W-30 engine; period sales literature listed the cam specs as having an intake/exhaust valve duration of 285/287 degrees, with a valve overlap of 57 degrees and a lift of 0.472. A nodular-iron crankshaft was installed together with slightly dished pistons, which were then capped with higher performance cylinder heads. 

Other changes included the use of a unique cast-iron intake manifold (number 405233, reportedly the forerunner of the 1970 aluminum W-30 intake), as well as a distributor that increased low-end response (listed as part number 1111973 or 1111989). On top of the intake sat a Rochester Quadra-Jet 4bbl carburetor, and perhaps most strikingly, a redesigned ram air induction system, the top plate and vacuum-operated flapper door of which was more or less a direct copy of Ford's arrangement, used on its Cobra Jet equipment; it was also used on the same-year AMC Hurst/Scrambler. Rather than link the air cleaner assembly to Oldsmobile's under-bumper air scoops, a massive two-snorkel fiberglass hood scoop was bolted over the associated hole cut into the hood by Demmer.

In total, an internal Hurst memo outlined 18 visual and mechanical changes (not including the ram air system) to the 455 that resulted in a 10.50:1 compression V-8 officially rated for 380hp at 5,000 RPM and 500-lbs.ft. of torque at 3,200 RPM; naturally, it breathed through a dual exhaust system with slightly revamped cast-iron exhaust manifolds. 

Only one transmission was available in the Hurst/Olds, and that was the console-shifted Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic (code OH). Listed as having a 2.30:1 drive ratio, the H/O's torque converter worked with transmission ratios from first through third of 2.48, 1.48 and 1.00:1; reverse was 2.08:1. It was also conveniently equipped with the famous Hurst Dual/Gate shifter. 

If you're unfamiliar with this shifter, the left gate permitted conventional P-R-N-D-S-L shifting, while the right gate was essentially the performance side--allowing for faster, more accurate sequential manual upshifts through the D-S-L range while preventing inadvertent moves to the reverse and park positions. Accessing the second gate was done via the neutral position. The Dual/Gate was similar to the Hurst unit already used in GTOs and occasionally marketed as the "His/Hers" shifter. While it was a legitimate benefit at the drag strip, its drive-in cool factor was just as much a part of its appeal. 

The Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 is still considered one of the strongest transmissions of its day, and is a unit that is completely serviceable today. In addition, rebuild kits for the Dual/Gate are also still available.

Every Hurst/Olds left the assembly line with the Anti-Spin differential as standard equipment. Rather than use established 4-4-2 codes, Oldsmobile mixed it up for the Hurst editions: SH for the 3.23:1 ratio for air-conditioned cars; or SL for 3.91:1 non-air H/Os.

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 I would classify as a great #2 level driver… 

The original engine block was launched years ago and replaced with a warranty short-block. The important and very unique H/O parts were swapped from the original engine over to this one, (including the original “one year only” aluminum Intake, Carb, Heads, Manifolds, Distributor, etc.) so there’s no worries about the unique H/O parts missing on thiscar!

The body has had a lower qtr panel patched in on the driver’s side, nicely done but it’s there. There is also a smaller patch on the passenger lower fender. The rest of this car is all original sheet metal! Panels are very straight and the gaps are extremely good. All the chrome and stainless is original to the car and very presentable. Glass is original.

 The options on this car are as follows: 

VIN#: 344879M400031  

W46 – Special Performance Package (H/O)

M40 – Turbo Hydramatic Transmission 400

N40 – Roto-Matic Power steering

JL2 – Power Front Disc Brakes

N34 – Custom Sport Steering Wheel

N33 – Tilt-Away Steering Wheel

Y60 – Light Group: Glove Box, Vanity Mirror, Upper Hood Lamp, Luggage Compartment Lamp, Mirror with Map Lamp

U63 – Deluxe Pushbutton Radio

A01 – Softray Tinted Glass

C60 – Four Season Air Conditioning

W39 – Deluxe Seat Belts

B32 – Floor Mats, Front

B33 – Floor Mats, Rear

U21 – Rocket Rally Pac

G80 – Anti-Spin Differential – 3:23 axle ratio (G91 being this is an AC car)

Y72 – HD Engine Cooling

This car cost $4,821.87 in 1969 – big money in ’69!

Demmer - Hurst/Olds registry: Car # 312 with trans # OH 691790 

Underneath you’ll see the factory original “chassis black” on the original floor pans. The frame is in perfect shape. Looking closer you’ll notice all the bushings, body mounts, panel plugs, springs, shocks and the braking and exhaust systems are in great shape requiring no additional work to make this an enjoyable car right now. New BFG Radial T/A’s wrap around the correct (H/O only) 15” Super Stock II wheels and have the correct center caps.  

The motor and transmission run and sound great (listen to this car in the associated video below – it’s BAD ASS!) 

The car’s torque will pin you in the seat, it’s not for the faint of heart! 

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