This 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst Edition W-30 is a super rare and iconic appreciating collector car finished in the factory-style Hurst Gold and White color combination that shines with much depth and gloss over a Tan interior. One of only 2,499 Hurst/Olds W-30 models produced for 1979, this example is powered by a 350ci V8 paired with a rebuilt Turbo 350 Automatic transmission and showing 76,000 miles. The car features the legendary Hurst Dual-Gate shifter along with numerous performance upgrades including a Holley 750 Double Pumper carburetor, Edelbrock intake & camshaft and a Flowmaster dual exhaust.

Exterior
* Hurst Gold and White paint
* Gold accent striping package
* Chrome trim in great condition
* Stainless trim presents well
* Factory-style grille
* Solid body and frame
* Shiny black undercarriage finish
* Factory floors appear retained

Interior
* Tan interior
* Hurst Dual-Gate shifter
* Firm front and rear seating
* Clean headliner condition
* Carpet in great condition
* Dash in great condition

Mechanical
* 350ci V8 engine
* Engine casting number 395558
* Turbo 350 Automatic transmission
* Rebuilt transmission with shift kit
* Holley 750 Dbl Pumper 4 corner idle Carburetor
* 7A Cyl Heads - Early style with High Compression
* Edelbrock Performer intake manifold
* Edelbrock 3712 camshaft
* MSD Digital 6AL ignition system
* MSD distributor and coil
* Power steering equipped
* Power brake system
* Derale Dual Fan and Aluminum Radiator
* Hurst line lock kit
* 2200 RPM 12-inch stall converter
* Powermaster high-torque starter
* G-Force dual exhaust crossmember
* 2.5 dual Flowmaster exhaust
* Aftermarket transmission cooler with fan

Modifications
* Carburetor upgrade
* Intake and cam upgrade
* MSD ignition conversion
* Rebuilt transmission with shift kit
* Radiator conversion
* Electric fan setup
* Dual exhaust system
* Hurst line lock installation
* Aftermarket transmission cooler
* Aftermarket crossmember for dual exhaust

Maintenance & Vehicle History

A total of 2,499 1979 Hurst/Olds W-30 models were produced, all based on the Cutlass Calais coupe. The production split between White/Gold and Black/Gold color combinations to remain under GM’s 2,500-unit EPA re-certification threshold for the 350 engine package. Other upgrades include an MSD ignition system, and a turbo 350 Automatic transmission- rebuilt with a shift kit, aluminum pan and braided lines and an aluminum radiator with dual fans. This ’79 is described as a “high end driver quality vehicle”. This example is described as having an extremely clean, straight, and solid undercarriage with factory floors appearing to remain in place and no visible patchwork repairs. Seller states the vehicle rides, drives, and handles exceptionally well, tracking straight down the road with a tight and easy driving feel. The car is presented as a turn-key classic ready to drive or show and is located in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania.

🧠 Did you know?
The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst/Olds W-30 represented the dramatic rebirth of the legendary Hurst/Olds formula during the height of the emissions era, bringing genuine muscle-car attitude back to Oldsmobile at a time when most performance cars had gone quiet. A lesser-known detail is that the car featured one of the wildest factory shifters of the late 1970s—the iconic Hurst “Dual/Gate” setup, a unique arrangement that allowed the driver to switch between a standard automatic mode and a separate manual-shifting gate for a highly interactive interior experience. Even more fascinating, the black-and-gold paint scheme intentionally paid tribute to earlier Hurst/Olds legends from the late 1960s, while the W-30 package revived one of Oldsmobile’s most feared performance designations despite tightening emissions regulations and shrinking horsepower figures. Because exactly 2,499 were produced to bypass strict EPA re-certification rules, and many were heavily driven or modified, surviving original 1979 Hurst/Olds W-30 cars have become cult favorites among enthusiasts who appreciate their blend of disco-era excess, Oldsmobile luxury, and last-gasp factory muscle-car personality.

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