1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst Coupe RWD

This 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary is an absolutely gorgeous, 80s muscle car that is loaded with features and believed to have been less than 900 miles per year by its previous owners. Initially introduced for Oldsmobile's 1961 product lineup, the Cutlass was essentially the top trim level for Olds' entry-level F-85 model. Interestingly, the Cutlass was named after the U.S. Navy's "F7U Cutlass" fighter jet that was known for its tailless design which gave it its ability to be used on the Navy's growing fleet of aircraft carriers. As the 60s progressed, so did the Cutlass with the introduction of the 4-4-2 performance package in 1964 and with the Cutlass becoming its own distinct model in 1967, known for its more deluxe features and trim while retaining a its performance-oriented inclination above the F-85 but below the 442 models. The following year, in 1968, Oldsmobile debuted its "Hurst/Olds" option for the 442, consisting of a special Black and Peruvian Silver paint scheme, an upgraded handling package, various luxurious trim options, and, most notably, a big block 455 V8 that offered massive performance. The sequel '69 Hurst/Olds sported a slightly different look, this time consisting of Firefrost Gold stripes over White paint, a pair of Ram Air hood scoops, and rear spoiler among other items. The Hurst/Olds then took a short hiatus for a few years, due in part to a change in General Motors' displacement rules. When the Hurst/Olds returned to Oldsmobile's lineup in 1972, the muscle car era had tapered off and while the Hurst/Olds was still offered intermittently throughout the 70s, its performance dropped considerably due to new government regulations that effectively ended the Golden Muscle Car era of the late 60s and early 70s. Then in 1983, Oldsmobile reintroduced the Hurst/Olds package back into its lineup as a limited edition to celebrate the Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary. The new '83 Hurst/Olds sported an iconic tri-color paint scheme consisting of Black over Silver with Red accents along with a new Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary emblem. Exterior styling highlights also included a "Power Bulge" Hood, front air dam, and a rear deck spoiler that harkened back to Hurst/Olds cars in the late 60s. In addition to the unique paint job, the '83 Hurst/Olds came equipped with perhaps most famous for its Hurst "Lightning Rod" Automatic Shifters that offered "a revolutionary approach to transmission controls," allowing the driver to manually shift in and out of 1st and 2nd gear should they wish. Interiors also were trimmed luxuriously with reclining bucket seats, a sport steering wheel, quartz clock, and special gauge package which included a tachometer. While Oldsmobile originally pegged production to 2,500 cars, the H/O was so popular they added another 500 cars bringing total production to 3,000, which makes finding one like this particular car, with its low mileage and collector-grade condition, a difficult proposition. This particular 1983 Cutlass Calais Hurst comes to us from a southern collector who stewarded this car for nearly 20 years. Under the hood on this '83 Hurst/Olds is a 5.0 Liter (307 cubic inch) V8 topped with a single 4 barrel carburetor that together were said to have produced 180 horsepower when new. The 5.0L V8 is backed by a TH200-4R Automatic Transmission, shifted with the iconic "Lightning Rod" shifter setup, making this classic Oldsmobile muscle car a fun and easy car for anybody to drive. Exhaust exits this Olds' power plant via a pair of FlowMaster mufflers that generate a terrific throaty sound out of the twin tailpipes. This 1983 15th Anniversary Hurst/Olds comes absolutely loaded with creature comforts! With power front disc brakes, you'll be able to bring this 180hp beast to a complete stop much easier and more reliably. This '83 Oldsmobile also comes outfitted with factory power steering, making maneuvering in and out of a tight parking space incredibly simple. Riding on a set of BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires mounted on Super Stock Wheels, this Hurst/Olds has a fantastic look and even better ride. The body is finished in correct Black paint that is accented with red and silver Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary decals, completing the exterior look of this classic 80s muscle car. The interior of this 15th Anniversary 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Cutlass Calais is an absolute time capsule! The front reclining power-adjustable bucket seats and rear bench seat are incredibly comfortable and they are correctly upholstered in Dark Maple cloth. The matching dark maple door panels and dash all look great, sporting classy woodgrain trim. The interior is also absolutely loaded with options! Getting in and out of this Hurst Olds is easy thanks to the tilt sport steering wheel. While the Lightning Rod shifters are a hoot to use, longer cruising is made more comfortable by the inclusion of cruise control. You'll be able to stay cool even on the hottest summer days because this '83 Hurst/Olds comes equipped with factory air conditioning as well. All four power windows are easily raised and lowered with the flick of a switch, and you can even unlock the power door locks with a switch. The instrument cluster is fully featured, outfitted with an 85 MPH speedometer, 6,000 RPM tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, volt gauge, and fuel gauge. You'll also be able to listed to all your classic 80s tunes while cruising on the AM/FM/Cassette entertainment system. Whether you're buying your very first classic car or you're adding to your existing collection of classics, this 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary would make an excellent choice. 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