Make: Oldsmobile

Model: Cutlass

Type: Other

Seller Type: Dealer

Key Details

Seller : AuctionGarage
Location : San Diego, CA 92111
Seller Type : Dealer

Build Sheet

VIN: 3J57U2M211902
455ci W45-code Rocket V8 engine
Functional twin-scoop fiberglass ram-air induction system
Holley carburetor
Turbo Hydra-matic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
Hurst Dual/Gate floor shifter with center console
Power steering
Power front disc / rear drum brakes
14-inch gold-finished Super Stock III wheels
Big O Euro SXP radial tires
Factory Cameo White paint with gold striping & Indy 500 Festival graphics
Trumpet-style dual exhaust tips through rear bumper cutout
Black vinyl Strato bucket seat interior with woodgrain accents
Factory 4-spoke steering wheel, 7,000-rpm tachometer, & 120-mph speedometer
One of 633 produced for 1972 with 59,000 indicated miles

Wrench Report

By Chris Esparza

RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.

Grab that Hurst Dual/Gate shifter, drop the hammer on the 455ci Rocket V8, and let the functional ram-air hood feed one of only 633 Hurst/Olds coupes produced for 1972. Dressed in factory Cameo White with iconic gold striping and official Indy 500 Pace Car graphics, this California-titled muscle icon delivers big-block torque, Super Stock III wheels, and undeniable 1970s boulevard presence.

Description

This 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds is one of 633 examples produced for the model year and is powered by a 455ci Rocket V8 linked to a Turbo Hydra-matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. Acquired by the current owner in 2022, the car features Cameo White paint with iconic gold striping, Indy 500 Festival graphics, power steering, power front disc brakes, and a Hurst Dual/Gate shifter. It is now offered on behalf of the current owner with literature, spare parts, and a clean California title.

The exterior is finished in factory Cameo White (Paint Code 11-11) accented by gold striping and Indy 500 Festival and Indianapolis Motor Speedway decals. Exterior features include a twin-scoop fiberglass ram-air hood, quad headlights, chrome bumpers, Hurst/Olds badging, and trumpet-style dual exhaust tips exiting through the rear bumper cutout.

The Hurst/Olds stands on 14-inch gold-finished Super Stock III wheels wrapped in Big O Euro SXP radial tires.

The cabin is trimmed in black vinyl (Trim Code 970) over Strato front bucket seats and a matching rear bench, complemented by woodgrain trim accents on the dashboard, center console, and door panels. Equipment includes a center console housing a Hurst Dual/Gate shifter and a retro-style stereo head unit. The seller notes that the factory air conditioning system and 8-track tape player are currently non-functional.

The driver operates the car via a four-spoke steering wheel facing a 120-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer with an inset clock, and a fuel/temperature combination gauge. The five-digit mechanical odometer displays 59,000 miles, approximately 5,000 of which were added under current ownership.

The engine bay houses a 455ci W45-code Rocket V8 fitted with a Holley carburetor and functional ram-air induction system. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission.

The chassis is equipped with power-assisted steering. Stopping power is managed by a power brake system utilizing front disc brakes and rear drums.

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Highest Bid

$30,000

Seller
AuctionGarage
Highest Bidder
Bestbud05
Total Bids
16 Bids
Total Views
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Total Saves
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Final Sale Price

$30,000

SOLD

Seller
AuctionGarage
Winning Bidder
Bestbud05
Total Bids
16 Bids
Date Ended
September 10, 2026 12:02 PDT

Comments & Bid History

Commenting on this auction is now closed.

Bestbud05 • Sep 10, 12:00 pm PDT Sep 10, 12:00 pm PDT

Chevelless • Sep 10, 11:59 am PDT Sep 10, 11:59 am PDT

bmarsh49 • Sep 10, 11:59 am PDT Sep 10, 11:59 am PDT

AuctionGarage Seller • Sep 10, 11:58 am PDT

We’re down to the final minute! Let’s see where the hammer drops and get this classic into its next home. If you’ve been watching and waiting, now’s the time — let’s keep those bids coming!

Bestbud05 • Sep 10, 11:54 am PDT Sep 10, 11:54 am PDT

AuctionGarage Seller • Sep 10, 11:53 am PDT

Final minutes! Beautiful car that truly belongs in a museum. Let’s keep those bids coming — good luck to everyone!

rocketboys2499 • Sep 10, 11:51 am PDT Sep 10, 11:51 am PDT

AuctionGarage Seller • Sep 10, 11:45 am PDT

Down to the last minutes. Please let me know if anyone needs help with shipping. Thank you everyone for the bids and comments.

Bestbud05 • Sep 10, 11:22 am PDT Sep 10, 11:22 am PDT

AuctionGarage Seller • Sep 10, 10:25 am PDT

All topped off and ready to go. Let’s see where the hammer drops.

Nhselect Bidder • Sep 10, 9:16 am PDT

picture tag on fire wall

AuctionGarage Seller Sep 10, 10:23 am PDT

Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:

Style: 72-34257 -1972 Cutlass Supreme Hardtop Coupe body
Body: LAN445935 – Lansing, Michigan assembly number
Trim: 970 – Black vinyl
Paint: 11-11 – Cameo White with gold decals
04B – Second week of April production
A51 – Strato bucket seats
Engine Code: W45 – L75 engine

Davidheer1 • Sep 10, 6:13 am PDT Sep 10, 6:13 am PDT

bmarsh49 • Sep 10, 5:27 am PDT Sep 10, 5:27 am PDT

Bestbud05 Bidder • Sep 10, 4:43 am PDT

Can you identify any body imperfections that you see?

AuctionGarage Seller Sep 10, 6:50 am PDT

Thanks for the comment. Nothing stands out to me in person or in the photos. The car has been kept in the owner’s private showroom since he purchased it in 2022 and has seen very limited use during that time.

rocketboys2499 • Sep 10, 2:05 am PDT Sep 10, 2:05 am PDT

RayMaldo24 • Sep 9, 7:47 pm PDT

Is there a reserve?

AuctionGarage Seller Sep 10, 6:51 am PDT

Thanks for the question. Yes, there is a reserve, and we’re getting close! It’s the last day, so let’s keep those bids coming. Good luck to everyone!

AuctionGarage Seller • Sep 9, 1:01 pm PDT

Last day and only a couple hours left. Here are a few more beautiful shots of this iconic Hurst/Olds Pace Car before the auction closes. Please reach out with any last-minute questions or comments. Happy to help arrange shipping for the new owner if needed.

Bestbud05 Bidder • Sep 8, 3:33 pm PDT

What body work has been done? Is there any rust coming through? Can we see pictures of the door skins and trunk drop offs please

AuctionGarage Seller Sep 9, 11:13 am PDT

Thanks for the question. I’m representing the owner on the sale, and I don’t have documentation on any previous bodywork, so I don’t want to speculate on what may have been done before he acquired the car in 2022. What I can say is there is no rust currently showing through on the car, and there are several underside photos in the gallery showing its current condition. Unfortunately, I don’t have any additional photos of the door skins or trunk drop-offs beyond what’s already included in the listing. The car has spent the majority of the current ownership in a private showroom with very limited use.

rocketboys2499 Bidder • Sep 7, 12:46 pm PDT

can we also see pic of the VIN cowl tag ?

AuctionGarage Seller Sep 8, 11:14 pm PDT

Nhselect • Sep 7, 12:14 pm PDT Sep 7, 12:14 pm PDT

rocketboys2499 Bidder • Sep 7, 12:10 pm PDT

is there paperwork to go with car ? any history documentation ?

AuctionGarage Seller Sep 9, 9:33 am PDT

Thanks for the comment and the question. It’ll come with the spare parts mentioned in the listing and a clean California title in the owner’s name. Other than the title, there is no additional paperwork, service records, or history documentation included with the car.

rocketboys2499 • Sep 7, 12:05 pm PDT Sep 7, 12:05 pm PDT

Nhselect • Sep 7, 9:39 am PDT Sep 7, 9:39 am PDT

Davidheer1 • Sep 7, 8:17 am PDT Sep 7, 8:17 am PDT

Nhselect • Sep 7, 8:02 am PDT Sep 7, 8:02 am PDT

Challenger13 • Sep 5, 11:22 am PDT Sep 5, 11:22 am PDT

LumpyCam • Sep 4, 11:14 am PDT Sep 4, 11:14 am PDT

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