Oldsmobile 442 1968

54895 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
(314) 594-1404 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475of75 1968 OLDSMOBILE 442 HURST OLDS 16,932 Miles PERUVIAN SILVER 455 AUTOMATIC Stock #: 1968.HO Exterior Color: PERUVIAN SILVER Interior Color: BLACK Transmission: AUTOMATIC Drivetrain: rear wheel drive Engine: 455 This car is documented #320 of the 515 original-batch of Hurst/Olds coupes. That makes it true muscle car royalty. Not only were these the big motor juggernauts of the streets, but also they had one of the coolest looks going. So it's awesome to find an ultra-low mileage example that completed a full restoration in 2018. The Peruvian Silver paint is special to the Toronado, and was only applied to the Cutlass for these special edition cars. So they took extra care in applying it during restoration. It's nicely complemented by the black stripe package that outlines both the power bulge in the hood and the curvaceous profile of this Holiday Hardtop. And the black trunk shows off the stylish raised lip of the rear fenders while also looking race-ready. They even have all the details right, like the Hurst badging, black rockers, thin white pinstripe around all the black. This is a truly wide machine meant to truly own the road, and those form-fitting chrome bumpers make it look even more imposing. Hood vents, notched dual exhaust in the rear, and Super Stock II wheels complete this accurate and intimidating package.Inside is more evidence of a solid investment. The all black interior looks great as it complements the exterior silver as nicely as the stripes do. There's an authenticity about the materials used from the pattern on the bucket seats to the trunk mat. The restoration was completed with originality in mind so original pieces were reused to retain the OEM pieces. It really has a time machine quality, right down to the factory AM/FM radio that still cranking out tunes. The factory three-spoke steering wheel has that perfect thin grip for the power steering. Ahead of that, the three round pods house the instruments in a European-like way that makes this Olds feel premium. Plus, these Hurst/Olds machines were truly upmarket with true walnut trim. Of course, because this is a Hurst machine, you got the iconic His & Hers dual gate shifter.What made the Hurst/Olds a true in-demand marvel of its time was that this was the only intermediate car that broke GM's displacement rule. So while the stock 442 has the 400ci motor, these very special cars had the big 455 cubic-inch V8 borrowed from the Toronado. And you'll want to dig a little deeper into this one. According to Sam Grewal letter on file, this 455 and a few others were originally built for Oldsmobile by Mondello and dispered to participating Olds sponsored racers. The heads on this motor are stamped 585, and according to Lynn at Mondello, the 500 series motors went to baja and Pikes Peak racers. Lynn said these motors were all in excess of 500hp. The Mondello crew preferred 425 internals. This engine was rebuilt just how the Mondello crew did with 425 internals with 12 to 1 pistons ( Mondelleo Pistons) shows the right signs to be a block that was used in Oldsmobile racing programs due to the designated "E" stamped into the block. The original forged crankshaft was used and it has new forged pistons from Mondello. The ram air feeds the four-barrel carb to inhale deeply, which passes through the period correct, "D" heads, and it exhales from the dual exhaust with a terrific muscle car growl. As you look at the undercarriage photos, you'll spot a clean look of a well restored car. While your down there, you'll also see great driving features like the strong, rebuilt, TH400 three-speed automatic transmission sway bars front & rear, boxed rear arms, and power brakes w/discs up front.Not only does this come with owner-provided engine history, but also the owner's manual, build receipts, and restoration photos. This is a rare Olds with low mileage and It's true muscle car royalty In 1968, GM had a corporate edict that forbade the installation of any engine larger than 400 cubic inches in an intermediate body. Thus, the 442 had a 400, the Chevelle a 396 and the GTO a 389. Shifter mogul George Hurst had a '68 442 that he had swapped an Olds 455 into, and found the swap to be not only successful, but relatively simple. Not only was there an increase in power, but the 455 actually weighed less then the 400 it replaced, so the 442's legendary handling remained intact. George's right-hand man, Jack "Doc" Watson, took the idea of the engine swap a few steps further, adding special paint, a Hurst shifter, engine modifications, and a walnut dash appliqué, and the Hurst/Olds was born!The first Hurst/Olds was almost a sleeper. Sedate looking in its silver and black paint scheme, it was far from sedate acting with 390 horsepower nestling under the hood. Based on the already potent 442, the H/O featured a special Toronado-only paint color, Peruvian silver, accented with black stripes and a black trunk. The 442's 400 was replaced with a hot-rodded 455 from the Toronado, which featured big-valve heads, lumpy cam, specially modified carb and distributor, and the W30's ram air induction system, with twin scoops under the front bumper. Air conditioned cars lost 10 horsepower, but still, the "gentleman's hot rod" was able to show its taillights to most competitors. A unique feature found on the '68 was the red plastic inner fender liners, which were slipped into the package by Olds boss John Beltz. On the inside, the '68 featured a walnut inlay on the dash panel and a short plastic console that housed the Hurst Dual Gate shifter. Production started on the cars late in the model year, and was handled by Demmer Engineering in Lansing, MI. Demmer had only about 30 days to convert the planned run of 500 cars. Olds had thousands of orders it couldn't fill, and the production run was finally upped to 515 to accommodate a Lansing area Olds dealer who demanded more cars. The '68 was a success by any standard, and would pave the way for a long relationship between Oldsmobile Division and Hurst Performance. 1968:Authentication:• ALL '68 H/Os were built in Lansing.• The cowl plate build date code should be between mid April and mid June.• The paint code HAS to be Z-Z. ONLY H/Os have this paint code. The interior trim code is 940 on ALL H/Os. ALL (and only)'68 H/O cars will have these trim codes on the body plate• A/C cars use C heads and the 442 auto trans cam. Non A/C cars used D heads and the 308 duration .474" lift cam. Some cars with A/C might have been built with "D" heads. This has been seen on an original car.• Used the W-30 OAI package on the 455, utilizing red fenderwells and under bumper scoops of the W-30, but it was not a W-30 or have that option • Peruvian Silver in color, with black stripes, and white pinstripe.A total of 515 were built. 459 Cutlass Holiday 2-Door Hardtops, and 56 Cutlass Holiday 2-Door Post Coupes. Story Olds, the largest Olds dealer in the world, is responsible for the extra 15 68 H/O's being built.The '68 H/O's were built out of 442s. The body tags of Lansing built 442s have Cutlass numbers on them.'68 H/Os should have wood on the dashes and a 'H/O by Doc Watson' sort of foil decal on the wood on the glove box. I think some of the cars might not have gotten the wood though. A real wood sport wheel and tic tac toc. It MUST have disk brakes in the front.The Ram air scoops under the bumper should be the larger 13' scoop as opposed to the 1969 under bumper 9" scoop, and it should have a chrome molding around mouth of scoop.Engine Specs:If the car is non A/C (W-45): 455 If the car is A/C (W-46): 455 D-Heads C-Heads The H/Os used a Toro 455 short block with the W-30's D heads (except for the 1968 A/C cars), a milder cam cam than the W-30, Rear Axles:Non A/C cars have the T3 rear (3.91:1), while A/C car have the S5 rear (3.08:1).This is truly an amazing piece of Muscle car history and Ultra rare with less then 200 known to exist. This car is in the registry and comes with a folde of receipts and literature. Everything on the car works and functions correctly as it should. 314-594-1404 Vehicle Description This car is documented #320 of the 515 original-batch of Hurst/Olds coupes. That makes it true muscle car royalty. Not only were these the big motor juggernauts of the streets, but also they had one of the coolest looks going. So it's awesome to find an ultra-low mileage example that completed a full restoration in 2018. The Peruvian Silver paint is special to the Toronado, and was only applied to the Cutlass for these special edition cars. So they took extra care in applying it during restoration. It's nicely complemented by the black stripe package that outlines both the power bulge in the hood and the curvaceous profile of this Holiday Hardtop. And the black trunk shows off the stylish raised lip of the rear fenders while also looking race-ready. They even have all the details right, like the Hurst badging, black rockers, thin white pinstripe around all the black. This is a truly wide machine meant to truly own the road, and those form-fitting chrome bumpers make it look even more imposing. Hood vents, notched dual exhaust in the rear, and Super Stock II wheels complete this accurate and intimidating package.Inside is more evidence of a solid investment. The all black interior looks great as it complements the exterior silver as nicely as the stripes do. There's an authenticity about the materials used from the pattern on the bucket seats to the trunk mat. The restoration was completed with originality in mind so original pieces were reused to retain the OEM pieces. It really has a time machine quality, right down to the factory AM/FM radio that still cranking out tunes. The factory three-spoke steering wheel has that perfect thin grip for the power steering. Ahead of that, the three round pods house the instruments in a European-like way that makes this Olds feel premium. Plus, these Hurst/Olds machines were truly upmarket with true walnut trim. Of course, because this is a Hurst machine, you got the iconic His & Hers dual gate shifter.What made the Hurst/Olds a true in-demand marvel of its time was that this was the only intermediate car that broke GM's displacement rule. So while the stock 442 has the 400ci motor, these very special cars had the big 455 cubic-inch V8 borrowed from the Toronado. And you'll want to dig a little deeper into this one. According to Sam Grewal letter on file, this 455 and a few others were originally built for Oldsmobile by Mondello and dispered to participating Olds sponsored racers. The heads on this motor are stamped 585, and according to Lynn at Mondello, the 500 series motors went to baja and Pikes Peak racers. Lynn said these motors were all in excess of 500hp. The Mondello crew preferred 425 internals. This engine was rebuilt just how the Mondello crew did with 425 internals with 12 to 1 pistons ( Mondelleo Pistons) shows the right signs to be a block that was used in Oldsmobile racing programs due to the designated "E" stamped into the block. The original forged crankshaft was used and it has new forged pistons from Mondello. The ram air feeds the four-barrel carb to inhale deeply, which passes through the period correct, "D" heads, and it exhales from the dual exhaust with a terrific muscle car growl. As you look at the undercarriage photos, you'll spot a clean look of a well restored car. While your down there, you'll also see great driving features like the strong, rebuilt, TH400 three-speed automatic transmission sway bars front & rear, boxed rear arms, and power brakes w/discs up front.Not only does this come with owner-provided engine history, but also the owner's manual, build receipts, and restoration photos. This is a rare Olds with low mileage and It's true muscle car royalty In 1968, GM had a corporate edict that forbade the installation of any engine larger than 400 cubic inches in an intermediate body. Thus, the 442 had a 400, the Chevelle a 396 and the GTO a 389. Shifter mogul George Hurst had a '68 442 that he had swapped an Olds 455 into, and found the swap to be not only successful, but relatively simple. Not only was there an increase in power, but the 455 actually weighed less then the 400 it replaced, so the 442's legendary handling remained intact. George's right-hand man, Jack "Doc" Watson, took the idea of the engine swap a few steps further, adding special paint, a Hurst shifter, engine modifications, and a walnut dash appliqué, and the Hurst/Olds was born!The first Hurst/Olds was almost a sleeper. Sedate looking in its silver and black paint scheme, it was far from sedate acting with 390 horsepower nestling under the hood. Based on the already potent 442, the H/O featured a special Toronado-only paint color, Peruvian silver, accented with black stripes and a black trunk. The 442's 400 was replaced with a hot-rodded 455 from the Toronado, which featured big-valve heads, lumpy cam, specially modified carb and distributor, and the W30's ram air induction system, with twin scoops under the front bumper. Air conditioned cars lost 10 horsepower, but still, the "gentleman's hot rod" was able to show its taillights to most competitors. A unique feature found on the '68 was the red plastic inner fender liners, which were slipped into the package by Olds boss John Beltz. On the inside, the '68 featured a walnut inlay on the dash panel and a short plastic console that housed the Hurst Dual Gate shifter. Production started on the cars late in the model year, and was handled by Demmer Engineering in Lansing, MI. Demmer had only about 30 days to convert the planned run of 500 cars. Olds had thousands of orders it couldn't fill, and the production run was finally upped to 515 to accommodate a Lansing area Olds dealer who demanded more cars. The '68 was a success by any standard, and would pave the way for a long relationship between Oldsmobile Division and Hurst Performance. 1968:Authentication:• ALL '68 H/Os were built in Lansing.• The cowl plate build date code should be between mid April and mid June.• The paint code HAS to be Z-Z. ONLY H/Os have this paint code. The interior trim code is 940 on ALL H/Os. ALL (and only)'68 H/O cars will have these trim codes on the body plate• A/C cars use C heads and the 442 auto trans cam. Non A/C cars used D heads and the 308 duration .474" lift cam. Some cars with A/C might have been built with "D" heads. This has been seen on an original car.• Used the W-30 OAI package on the 455, utilizing red fenderwells and under bumper scoops of the W-30, but it was not a W-30 or have that option • Peruvian Silver in color, with black stripes, and white pinstripe.A total of 515 were built. 459 Cutlass Holiday 2-Door Hardtops, and 56 Cutlass Holiday 2-Door Post Coupes. Story Olds, the largest Olds dealer in the world, is responsible for the extra 15 68 H/O's being built.The '68 H/O's were built out of 442s. The body tags of Lansing built 442s have Cutlass numbers on them.'68 H/Os should have wood on the dashes and a 'H/O by Doc Watson' sort of foil decal on the wood on the glove box. I think some of the cars might not have gotten the wood though. A real wood sport wheel and tic tac toc. It MUST have disk brakes in the front.The Ram air scoops under the bumper should be the larger 13' scoop as opposed to the 1969 under bumper 9" scoop, and it should have a chrome molding around mouth of scoop.Engine Specs:If the car is non A/C (W-45): 455 If the car is A/C (W-46): 455 D-Heads C-Heads The H/Os used a Toro 455 short block with the W-30's D heads (except for the 1968 A/C cars), a milder cam cam than the W-30, Rear Axles:Non A/C cars have the T3 rear (3.91:1), while A/C car have the S5 rear (3.08:1).This is truly an amazing piece of Muscle car history and Ultra rare with less then 200 known to exist. This car is in the registry and comes with a folde of receipts and literature. Everything on the car works and functions correctly as it should. 314-594-1404 Vehicle Warranty Please obey all eBay rules & policies.\|\|Your bid is a legally binding contract in the state of Missouri.\|\|. The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The Vehicle is being Sold by a State of Missouri Licensed Automobile Dealer-WESTPORT AUTO CENTER INC. (Dealer # D4939), all Missouri DMV laws apply.\|\|. This transaction is governed by Missouri law. Any and all disputes related to this transaction will be settled in the state of Missouri in Saint Louis County no exceptions. The prevailing party in any litigation is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys fees and reimbursement costs for litigation. \|\| All sales are final. Buyer is purchasing this vehicle AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties implied or expressed or written. \|\|All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. We do not manufacture our product. Each vehicle brand has its strengths, styles, tendencies, and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturers workmanship or a previous owners diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold "AS IS". We are not a service facility and there are no mechanical guarantees expressed or implied. \|\|We require a $2,000 non refundable deposit within 24 hours after the auction closing via: Cashier's Check OR BANK TO BANK Wire Transfers. \|\|We only accept Certified Checks, BANK TO BANK Wire Transfers OR Cash IN PERSON on your remaining balance after deposit is paid.\|\|The car you are viewing is pre-owned and therefore may contain some minor scratches, scuffs and/or dings. Vehicles may have additional miles than as`shown in pictures due to local test drives. As all pre-owned vehicles this vehicle will be sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated. Extended warranties are available for purchase. Please contact for further detailed information on this vehicle.\|\|Be prepared to pay full payment within 5 business days of auction closing (unless prior arrangements are agreed upon).\|\|. All transactions will incur a $199.00 processing fee. This fee is to cover expenses of paperwork, temporary tags and Federal Express charges.\|\|Buyer's are responsible for shipping costs. (Usually we can ship anywhere within the lower 48 states for $850.00 or less)\|\|Bid retractions are prohibited 24 hours prior to end of auction.\|\|Please note that we reserve the right to cancel and/or end any auction early.\|\| \|\|We would be happy to assist with shipping arrangements or transportation from our local airport with prior arrangements.\|\|\|\|NOTE: If the deposit is not received within 24 hours AND / OR if the sale is not complete within 5 days of the close of the auction, we reserve the right to sell to the next highest bidder or to another qualified buyer.\|\| \|\| Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order- Loan check from eBay Financing Center- Cash (in person) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? Call the dealer at (314) 594-1404 General Terms Please obey all eBay rules & policies.\|\|Your bid is a legally binding contract in the state of Missouri.\|\|. The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder prior to the end of the auction. The Vehicle is being Sold by a State of Missouri Licensed Automobile Dealer-WESTPORT AUTO CENTER (Dealer # D4939), all Missouri DMV laws apply.\|\|. This transaction is governed by Missouri law. Any and all disputes related to this transaction will be settled in the state of Missouri, in saint louis county no exceptions. The prevailing party in any litigation is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys fees and reimbursement costs for litigation. \|\| All sales are final. Buyer is purchasing this vehicle AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties implied or expressed or written. \|\|. \|\|All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. We do not manufacture our product. Each vehicle brand has its strengths, styles, tendencies, and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturers workmanship or a previous owners diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold "AS IS". We are not a service facility and there are no mechanical guarantees expressed or implied. MILES LISTED IN A AUCTION ARE NOT REPERSENTED AS ACTUAL BUT REPERSENT WHAT THE ODOMETER READS AT THE TIME OF LISTING UNLESS OTHER WISE STATED. We only accept Certified Check, bank to bank Wire Transfers or Cash in person on your remaining balance after deposit is paid.\|\|The car you are viewing is pre-owned and therefore may contain some minor scratches, scuffs and/or dings. Vehicles may have additional miles than as`shown in pictures due to local test drives. As all pre-owned vehicles and this vehicle will be sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated.WE ENCOURAGE BIDDERS TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PERSONALY OR HAVE A THIRD PARTY INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR YOU BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS.ALL VEHICLES THAT ARE TEN YEARS OR OLDER WILL BE SOLD MILES EXEMPT. Extended warranties are available for purchase. Please contact for further detailed information on this vehicle.\|\|Be prepared to pay full payment within 5 business days of auction closing (unless prior arrangements are agreed upon).\|\|. All transactions will incure a $199.00 processing fee. This fee is to cover expenses of paperwork, temporary tags and Federal Express charges.\|\|Buyer's are responsible for shipping costs. (Usually we can assist with shipping anywhere within the lower 48 states for $850.00 or less to your door step, SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY)\|\|Bid retractions are prohibited 24 hours prior to end of auction. BIDDERS WITH A ZERO RATING OR NEGITIVE FEEDBACK MUST CALL BEFORE BIDDING OR WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL YOUR BID.\|\|Please note that we reserve the right to cancel and/or end any auction early for any reason.\|\| \|\|We would be happy to assist with shipping arrangements or transportation from our local airport with prior arrangements.\|\|\|\|NOTE: If the $2,000 non refundable deposit is not received within 24 hours or if the sale is not complete within 5 BUSINESS days of the close of the auction, we reserve the right to sell to the next highest bidder or to another qualified buyer.\|\| Please obey all eBay rules & policies.\|\|Your bid is a legally binding contract in the state of Missouri.\|\|. The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder prior to the end of the auction. The Vehicle is being Sold by a State of Missouri Licensed Automobile Dealer-WESTPORT AUTO CENTER (Dealer # D4939), all Missouri DMV laws apply.\|\|. This transaction is governed by Missouri law. Any and all disputes related to this transaction will be settled in the state of Missouri, in saint louis county no exceptions. The prevailing party in any litigation is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys fees and reimbursement costs for litigation. \|\| All sales are final. Buyer is purchasing this vehicle AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties implied or expressed or written. \|\|. \|\|All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. We do not manufacture our product. Each vehicle brand has its strengths, styles, tendencies, and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturers workmanship or a previous owners diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold "AS IS". We are not a service facility and there are no mechanical guarantees expressed or implied. MILES LISTED IN A AUCTION ARE NOT REPERSENTED AS ACTUAL BUT REPERSENT WHAT THE ODOMETER READS AT THE TIME OF LISTING UNLESS OTHER WISE STATED. We only accept Certified Check, bank to bank Wire Transfers or Cash in person on your remaining balance after deposit is paid.\|\|The car you are viewing is pre-owned and therefore may contain some minor scratches, scuffs and/or dings. Vehicles may have additional miles than as`shown in pictures due to local test drives. As all pre-owned vehicles and this vehicle will be sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated.WE ENCOURAGE BIDDERS TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PERSONALY OR HAVE A THIRD PARTY INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR YOU BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS.ALL VEHICLES THAT ARE TEN YEARS OR OLDER WILL BE SOLD MILES EXEMPT. Extended warranties are available for purchase. Please contact for further detailed information on this vehicle.\|\|Be prepared to pay full payment within 5 business days of auction closing (unless prior arrangements are agreed upon).\|\|. All transactions will incure a $199.00 processing fee. This fee is to cover expenses of paperwork, temporary tags and Federal Express charges.\|\|Buyer's are responsible for shipping costs. (Usually we can assist with shipping anywhere within the lower 48 states for $850.00 or less to your door step, SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY)\|\|Bid retractions are prohibited 24 hours prior to end of auction. BIDDERS WITH A ZERO RATING OR NEGITIVE FEEDBACK MUST CALL BEFORE BIDDING OR WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL YOUR BID.\|\|Please note that we reserve the right to cancel and/or end any auction early for any reason.\|\| \|\|We would be happy to assist with shipping arrangements or transportation from our local airport with prior arrangements.\|\|\|\|NOTE: If the $2,000 non refundable deposit is not received within 24 hours or if the sale is not complete within 5 BUSINESS days of the close of the auction, we reserve the right to sell to the next highest bidder or to another qualified buyer.\|\| Fees and Taxes We require a $2,000 non refundable deposit within 24 hours after the auction closing via:Pay Pal , Cashier's Check or Wire Transfers. Be prepared to pay full payment within 5 business days of auction closing (unless prior arrangements are agreed upon).\|\| All transactions will incur a $199.00 processing fee.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

(314) 594-1404 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475of75 1968 OLDSMOBILE 442 HURST OLDS 16,932 Miles PERUVIAN SILVER 455 AUTOMATIC Stock #: 1968.HO Exterior Color: PERUVIAN SILVER Interior Color: BLACK Transmission: AUTOMATIC Drivetrain: rear wheel drive Engine: 455 This car is documented #320 of the 515 original-batch of Hurst/Olds coupes. That makes it true muscle car royalty. Not only were these the big motor juggernauts of the streets, but also they had one of the coolest looks going. So it's awesome to find an ultra-low mileage example that completed a full restoration in 2018. The Peruvian Silver paint is special to the Toronado, and was only applied to the Cutlass for these special edition cars. So they took extra care in applying it during restoration. It's nicely complemented by the black stripe package that outlines both the power bulge in the hood and the curvaceous profile of this Holiday Hardtop. And the black trunk shows off the stylish raised lip of the rear fenders while also looking race-ready. They even have all the details right, like the Hurst badging, black rockers, thin white pinstripe around all the black. This is a truly wide machine meant to truly own the road, and those form-fitting chrome bumpers make it look even more imposing. Hood vents, notched dual exhaust in the rear, and Super Stock II wheels complete this accurate and intimidating package.Inside is more evidence of a solid investment. The all black interior looks great as it complements the exterior silver as nicely as the stripes do. There's an authenticity about the materials used from the pattern on the bucket seats to the trunk mat. The restoration was completed with originality in mind so original pieces were reused to retain the OEM pieces. It really has a time machine quality, right down to the factory AM/FM radio that still cranking out tunes. The factory three-spoke steering wheel has that perfect thin grip for the power steering. Ahead of that, the three round pods house the instruments in a European-like way that makes this Olds feel premium. Plus, these Hurst/Olds machines were truly upmarket with true walnut trim. Of course, because this is a Hurst machine, you got the iconic His & Hers dual gate shifter.What made the Hurst/Olds a true in-demand marvel of its time was that this was the only intermediate car that broke GM's displacement rule. So while the stock 442 has the 400ci motor, these very special cars had the big 455 cubic-inch V8 borrowed from the Toronado. And you'll want to dig a little deeper into this one. According to Sam Grewal letter on file, this 455 and a few others were originally built for Oldsmobile by Mondello and dispered to participating Olds sponsored racers. The heads on this motor are stamped 585, and according to Lynn at Mondello, the 500 series motors went to baja and Pikes Peak racers. Lynn said these motors were all in excess of 500hp. The Mondello crew preferred 425 internals. This engine was rebuilt just how the Mondello crew did with 425 internals with 12 to 1 pistons ( Mondelleo Pistons) shows the right signs to be a block that was used in Oldsmobile racing programs due to the designated "E" stamped into the block. The original forged crankshaft was used and it has new forged pistons from Mondello. The ram air feeds the four-barrel carb to inhale deeply, which passes through the period correct, "D" heads, and it exhales from the dual exhaust with a terrific muscle car growl. As you look at the undercarriage photos, you'll spot a clean look of a well restored car. While your down there, you'll also see great driving features like the strong, rebuilt, TH400 three-speed automatic transmission sway bars front & rear, boxed rear arms, and power brakes w/discs up front.Not only does this come with owner-provided engine history, but also the owner's manual, build receipts, and restoration photos. This is a rare Olds with low mileage and It's true muscle car royalty In 1968, GM had a corporate edict that forbade the installation of any engine larger than 400 cubic inches in an intermediate body. Thus, the 442 had a 400, the Chevelle a 396 and the GTO a 389. Shifter mogul George Hurst had a '68 442 that he had swapped an Olds 455 into, and found the swap to be not only successful, but relatively simple. Not only was there an increase in power, but the 455 actually weighed less then the 400 it replaced, so the 442's legendary handling remained intact. George's right-hand man, Jack "Doc" Watson, took the idea of the engine swap a few steps further, adding special paint, a Hurst shifter, engine modifications, and a walnut dash appliqué, and the Hurst/Olds was born!The first Hurst/Olds was almost a sleeper. Sedate looking in its silver and black paint scheme, it was far from sedate acting with 390 horsepower nestling under the hood. Based on the already potent 442, the H/O featured a special Toronado-only paint color, Peruvian silver, accented with black stripes and a black trunk. The 442's 400 was replaced with a hot-rodded 455 from the Toronado, which featured big-valve heads, lumpy cam, specially modified carb and distributor, and the W30's ram air induction system, with twin scoops under the front bumper. Air conditioned cars lost 10 horsepower, but still, the "gentleman's hot rod" was able to show its taillights to most competitors. A unique feature found on the '68 was the red plastic inner fender liners, which were slipped into the package by Olds boss John Beltz. On the inside, the '68 featured a walnut inlay on the dash panel and a short plastic console that housed the Hurst Dual Gate shifter. Production started on the cars late in the model year, and was handled by Demmer Engineering in Lansing, MI. Demmer had only about 30 days to convert the planned run of 500 cars. Olds had thousands of orders it couldn't fill, and the production run was finally upped to 515 to accommodate a Lansing area Olds dealer who demanded more cars. The '68 was a success by any standard, and would pave the way for a long relationship between Oldsmobile Division and Hurst Performance. 1968:Authentication:• ALL '68 H/Os were built in Lansing.• The cowl plate build date code should be between mid April and mid June.• The paint code HAS to be Z-Z. ONLY H/Os have this paint code. The interior trim code is 940 on ALL H/Os. ALL (and only)'68 H/O cars will have these trim codes on the body plate• A/C cars use C heads and the 442 auto trans cam. Non A/C cars used D heads and the 308 duration .474" lift cam. Some cars with A/C might have been built with "D" heads. This has been seen on an original car.• Used the W-30 OAI package on the 455, utilizing red fenderwells and under bumper scoops of the W-30, but it was not a W-30 or have that option • Peruvian Silver in color, with black stripes, and white pinstripe.A total of 515 were built. 459 Cutlass Holiday 2-Door Hardtops, and 56 Cutlass Holiday 2-Door Post Coupes. Story Olds, the largest Olds dealer in the world, is responsible for the extra 15 68 H/O's being built.The '68 H/O's were built out of 442s. The body tags of Lansing built 442s have Cutlass numbers on them.'68 H/Os should have wood on the dashes and a 'H/O by Doc Watson' sort of foil decal on the wood on the glove box. I think some of the cars might not have gotten the wood though. A real wood sport wheel and tic tac toc. It MUST have disk brakes in the front.The Ram air scoops under the bumper should be the larger 13' scoop as opposed to the 1969 under bumper 9" scoop, and it should have a chrome molding around mouth of scoop.Engine Specs:If the car is non A/C (W-45): 455 If the car is A/C (W-46): 455 D-Heads C-Heads The H/Os used a Toro 455 short block with the W-30's D heads (except for the 1968 A/C cars), a milder cam cam than the W-30, Rear Axles:Non A/C cars have the T3 rear (3.91:1), while A/C car have the S5 rear (3.08:1).This is truly an amazing piece of Muscle car history and Ultra rare with less then 200 known to exist. This car is in the registry and comes with a folde of receipts and literature. Everything on the car works and functions correctly as it should. 314-594-1404 Vehicle Description This car is documented #320 of the 515 original-batch of Hurst/Olds coupes. That makes it true muscle car royalty. Not only were these the big motor juggernauts of the streets, but also they had one of the coolest looks going. So it's awesome to find an ultra-low mileage example that completed a full restoration in 2018. The Peruvian Silver paint is special to the Toronado, and was only applied to the Cutlass for these special edition cars. So they took extra care in applying it during restoration. It's nicely complemented by the black stripe package that outlines both the power bulge in the hood and the curvaceous profile of this Holiday Hardtop. And the black trunk shows off the stylish raised lip of the rear fenders while also looking race-ready. They even have all the details right, like the Hurst badging, black rockers, thin white pinstripe around all the black. This is a truly wide machine meant to truly own the road, and those form-fitting chrome bumpers make it look even more imposing. Hood vents, notched dual exhaust in the rear, and Super Stock II wheels complete this accurate and intimidating package.Inside is more evidence of a solid investment. The all black interior looks great as it complements the exterior silver as nicely as the stripes do. There's an authenticity about the materials used from the pattern on the bucket seats to the trunk mat. The restoration was completed with originality in mind so original pieces were reused to retain the OEM pieces. It really has a time machine quality, right down to the factory AM/FM radio that still cranking out tunes. The factory three-spoke steering wheel has that perfect thin grip for the power steering. Ahead of that, the three round pods house the instruments in a European-like way that makes this Olds feel premium. Plus, these Hurst/Olds machines were truly upmarket with true walnut trim. Of course, because this is a Hurst machine, you got the iconic His & Hers dual gate shifter.What made the Hurst/Olds a true in-demand marvel of its time was that this was the only intermediate car that broke GM's displacement rule. So while the stock 442 has the 400ci motor, these very special cars had the big 455 cubic-inch V8 borrowed from the Toronado. And you'll want to dig a little deeper into this one. According to Sam Grewal letter on file, this 455 and a few others were originally built for Oldsmobile by Mondello and dispered to participating Olds sponsored racers. The heads on this motor are stamped 585, and according to Lynn at Mondello, the 500 series motors went to baja and Pikes Peak racers. Lynn said these motors were all in excess of 500hp. The Mondello crew preferred 425 internals. This engine was rebuilt just how the Mondello crew did with 425 internals with 12 to 1 pistons ( Mondelleo Pistons) shows the right signs to be a block that was used in Oldsmobile racing programs due to the designated "E" stamped into the block. The original forged crankshaft was used and it has new forged pistons from Mondello. The ram air feeds the four-barrel carb to inhale deeply, which passes through the period correct, "D" heads, and it exhales from the dual exhaust with a terrific muscle car growl. As you look at the undercarriage photos, you'll spot a clean look of a well restored car. While your down there, you'll also see great driving features like the strong, rebuilt, TH400 three-speed automatic transmission sway bars front & rear, boxed rear arms, and power brakes w/discs up front.Not only does this come with owner-provided engine history, but also the owner's manual, build receipts, and restoration photos. This is a rare Olds with low mileage and It's true muscle car royalty In 1968, GM had a corporate edict that forbade the installation of any engine larger than 400 cubic inches in an intermediate body. Thus, the 442 had a 400, the Chevelle a 396 and the GTO a 389. Shifter mogul George Hurst had a '68 442 that he had swapped an Olds 455 into, and found the swap to be not only successful, but relatively simple. Not only was there an increase in power, but the 455 actually weighed less then the 400 it replaced, so the 442's legendary handling remained intact. George's right-hand man, Jack "Doc" Watson, took the idea of the engine swap a few steps further, adding special paint, a Hurst shifter, engine modifications, and a walnut dash appliqué, and the Hurst/Olds was born!The first Hurst/Olds was almost a sleeper. Sedate looking in its silver and black paint scheme, it was far from sedate acting with 390 horsepower nestling under the hood. Based on the already potent 442, the H/O featured a special Toronado-only paint color, Peruvian silver, accented with black stripes and a black trunk. The 442's 400 was replaced with a hot-rodded 455 from the Toronado, which featured big-valve heads, lumpy cam, specially modified carb and distributor, and the W30's ram air induction system, with twin scoops under the front bumper. Air conditioned cars lost 10 horsepower, but still, the "gentleman's hot rod" was able to show its taillights to most competitors. A unique feature found on the '68 was the red plastic inner fender liners, which were slipped into the package by Olds boss John Beltz. On the inside, the '68 featured a walnut inlay on the dash panel and a short plastic console that housed the Hurst Dual Gate shifter. Production started on the cars late in the model year, and was handled by Demmer Engineering in Lansing, MI. Demmer had only about 30 days to convert the planned run of 500 cars. Olds had thousands of orders it couldn't fill, and the production run was finally upped to 515 to accommodate a Lansing area Olds dealer who demanded more cars. The '68 was a success by any standard, and would pave the way for a long relationship between Oldsmobile Division and Hurst Performance. 1968:Authentication:• ALL '68 H/Os were built in Lansing.• The cowl plate build date code should be between mid April and mid June.• The paint code HAS to be Z-Z. ONLY H/Os have this paint code. The interior trim code is 940 on ALL H/Os. ALL (and only)'68 H/O cars will have these trim codes on the body plate• A/C cars use C heads and the 442 auto trans cam. Non A/C cars used D heads and the 308 duration .474" lift cam. Some cars with A/C might have been built with "D" heads. This has been seen on an original car.• Used the W-30 OAI package on the 455, utilizing red fenderwells and under bumper scoops of the W-30, but it was not a W-30 or have that option • Peruvian Silver in color, with black stripes, and white pinstripe.A total of 515 were built. 459 Cutlass Holiday 2-Door Hardtops, and 56 Cutlass Holiday 2-Door Post Coupes. Story Olds, the largest Olds dealer in the world, is responsible for the extra 15 68 H/O's being built.The '68 H/O's were built out of 442s. The body tags of Lansing built 442s have Cutlass numbers on them.'68 H/Os should have wood on the dashes and a 'H/O by Doc Watson' sort of foil decal on the wood on the glove box. I think some of the cars might not have gotten the wood though. A real wood sport wheel and tic tac toc. It MUST have disk brakes in the front.The Ram air scoops under the bumper should be the larger 13' scoop as opposed to the 1969 under bumper 9" scoop, and it should have a chrome molding around mouth of scoop.Engine Specs:If the car is non A/C (W-45): 455 If the car is A/C (W-46): 455 D-Heads C-Heads The H/Os used a Toro 455 short block with the W-30's D heads (except for the 1968 A/C cars), a milder cam cam than the W-30, Rear Axles:Non A/C cars have the T3 rear (3.91:1), while A/C car have the S5 rear (3.08:1).This is truly an amazing piece of Muscle car history and Ultra rare with less then 200 known to exist. This car is in the registry and comes with a folde of receipts and literature. Everything on the car works and functions correctly as it should. 314-594-1404 Vehicle Warranty Please obey all eBay rules & policies.||Your bid is a legally binding contract in the state of Missouri.||. 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BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	54895 USD
Make:	Oldsmobile
Model:	442
Year:	1968
Mileage:	16932 MI
Trim:	HURST OLDS
Engine:	455
Transmission:	Automatic
Warranty:	Unspecified

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Oldsmobile 442 1968

See also

1964 Ford Fairlane

1963 Cadillac DeVille

1948 Jeep Willys

1969 Pontiac Firebird