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 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. 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 h