1976-77 Hurst/olds proposals

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Hurst Performance developed a black-and-gold H/O proposal car, and later a white-and-gold proposal car for Oldsmobile to consider for 1976.  Since Cutlass sales were already through the roof, the division’s executives passed on the program.  The white-and-gold proposal car was put into service for promotional activities at race venues etc., and even Hurst’s legendary Linda Vaughn rode in it, and sometimes on it, to the delight of the crowds. 

White 'Proposal' Car

It’s a 350 four-barrel Cutlass S outfitted with a revised Hurst package that the company anticipated would earn approval for production, but it too, was ultimately turned down by the division.  The prevailing opinion is that since Oldsmobile was in the process of building all the Cutlasses it could sell, an H/O wasn’t needed.

Black 'Proposal' Car - 

 Rick also learned that the black proposal car, which was presented first for 1976, still exists and features a special rear window treatment. 

Hurst updated its white-and-gold proposal car for 1977 with new graphics, and another black-and-gold version was built that featured the revised appearance but also added other Hurst modifications.   Photos exist of both proposal cars sporting different graphics schemes on each side, which offered additional appearance alternatives. Nevertheless, it seems that Oldsmobile still saw little benefit in diverting any resources to create a Hurst/Olds for the already top-selling Cutlass. Hence the H/O was a “no go” for 1977 as well. 

Black 'Proposal' Car

Aftermarket option to build your own Hurst/Olds - kit, stripes, etc