73 Hurst Olds
#2
Have you tried here? Have you tried www.73-77olds.com ? These forums are a great "free" place to sell your car. Be careful for any scams. If you accept a certified cheque, make it clear to the buyer that the car doesn't move until the cheque clears the issuing (his)bank, not yours. On second thought, if you're not familiar with the kind of scams out there, seek the advise of the people here before sending the car anywhere. Good luck.
#3
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Selling suggestions, and comment
Also, I can't emphasize enough. (if you can afford to do this) Get the car detailed so it shows its best not only in the pictures, but in person. I've found that spending some coin for this service is more than offset by the higher selling price.
In today's economy, the car will only bring what a buyer is willing to spend. Your choice on flexibility. But if you start at a reasonable price, the chances of selling it are way better than setting it high and 'hoping'.
Just out of curiosity, why are you selling the car? And do you have documentation that the car actually is a Hurst Olds? Some records I've got indicate that in 1973 there were only 499 HO Hardtops, and 130 HO Convertibles built. That represents only 5.1% of the 10,344 Cutlass units produced by Olds that year. Of the HO Hardtops, only 220 had a sunroof option. If you have one of these units, I would think you have a desirable starting point, depending on condition.
#4
Allan, there were no 73 H/O convertibles. Maybe you're looking at 72 stats? There were 1097 H/O's built in 1973, black and gold or white and gold. Look at the latest Olds Faithful newsletter. There is an article on the 73 H/O.
Last edited by 442much; May 8th, 2011 at 06:35 PM.
#5
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
But it is interesting to note that in 73, that was the first year you could order a color scheme for your HO. It was either cameo white with gold, or ebony black with gold. Considering the problems GM had with their production and metals back then it's amazing to hear there's a car out there for sale. Hopefully in reasonable shape. Love that rear opera glass
But, I WISH there had been a 73 HO verte, or at least a T top. That would have been soooooo cool.
BTW, can't find the article. What page?
#6
Duhhh, whattaya mean there were no 73 converts? K, my bad. Yes I was indeed looking at the wrong page, sorry for any confusion this caused.
But it is interesting to note that in 73, that was the first year you could order a color scheme for your HO. It was either cameo white with gold, or ebony black with gold. Considering the problems GM had with their production and metals back then it's amazing to hear there's a car out there for sale. Hopefully in reasonable shape. Love that rear opera glass
But, I WISH there had been a 73 HO verte, or at least a T top. That would have been soooooo cool.
BTW, can't find the article. What page?
But it is interesting to note that in 73, that was the first year you could order a color scheme for your HO. It was either cameo white with gold, or ebony black with gold. Considering the problems GM had with their production and metals back then it's amazing to hear there's a car out there for sale. Hopefully in reasonable shape. Love that rear opera glass
But, I WISH there had been a 73 HO verte, or at least a T top. That would have been soooooo cool.
BTW, can't find the article. What page?
Allan, it's only a 26 page newsletter. I think it's page 10, just after the US $10 with RE Olds signature on it and the registration for the Montana Oldsmobile Week in June.
#7
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
I don't think you'll have any problems with your 76 Ken.
The problem in 73 was a result of recycled metal for the body panels AFAIK. (looked that up in the HO forum) Do your bumpers need re-chrome? Last time I looked at your car, it showed very nicely. Mind you I didn't crawl under it to look at the bumpers from underneath. That would only be a factor for the guy who tries to steal it, right?
The problem in 73 was a result of recycled metal for the body panels AFAIK. (looked that up in the HO forum) Do your bumpers need re-chrome? Last time I looked at your car, it showed very nicely. Mind you I didn't crawl under it to look at the bumpers from underneath. That would only be a factor for the guy who tries to steal it, right?
#8
Thanks to all
Guys/Gals,
thanks for the good advice. I've got some nice pics of the car before it sat through this past year in a garage. I've also got a 3-ring binder with complete records since it was bought (lucky!).
i'll be posting the car here then for sure and check out the website by 442 much.
thanks again fellow olds
oh, reason i'm selling is because i've moved to new york city when i lost my job in NJ and i cant afford the 12,000 per year (minimum, goes up from there!) to keep it in a garage...plus people dont really drive to get around, you take the subway....and if I left the car on the steet for any reason, to get dinner, etc....it would be gone faster than you can blink. heck, i can probably jimmy the car door with a coat hanger, imagine what New York's Finest (im not talking about cops) can do?!?
thanks for the good advice. I've got some nice pics of the car before it sat through this past year in a garage. I've also got a 3-ring binder with complete records since it was bought (lucky!).
i'll be posting the car here then for sure and check out the website by 442 much.
thanks again fellow olds
oh, reason i'm selling is because i've moved to new york city when i lost my job in NJ and i cant afford the 12,000 per year (minimum, goes up from there!) to keep it in a garage...plus people dont really drive to get around, you take the subway....and if I left the car on the steet for any reason, to get dinner, etc....it would be gone faster than you can blink. heck, i can probably jimmy the car door with a coat hanger, imagine what New York's Finest (im not talking about cops) can do?!?
Last edited by 73hurst; May 14th, 2011 at 04:41 PM.
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