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"Rare Find: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Indianapolis 500 Festival Pace Car Convertible
Own a piece of racing history with this iconic 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Indianapolis 500 Festival Pace Car Convertible, car #4, driven by the esteemed 500 Festival President himself then purchased by him after the race! We purchased it from his family after his passing.
This custom-made Hess & Eisenhardt convertible is one of 35 commissioned by Oldsmobile for the prestigious 1985 Indianapolis 500 festival, boasts a mere 43k actual miles and remains in excellent original condition. It's a testament to both its remarkable heritage and the care it received over the years.
Stored in the garage of the original owner's vacation home, this beauty comes with a fresh set of unused original GM pace car decals, alongside a replica set installed on the car for that authentic touch. Included are the coveted #4 Indianapolis 500 Festival plates, the original owner's manual, and the original convertible top boot.
Underneath its sleek exterior lies a robust 3.8-liter V6 motor paired with an automatic transmission, ensuring a smooth and powerful ride. Equipped with air conditioning and all the necessary power options, every drive promises comfort and convenience.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Indianapolis 500 history! It is a very affordable classic to enjoy into the future!"
Between 1983 and 86, Hess and Eisenhardt/Car Craft converted about 814 of these cars (exact numbers vary). There were 33 of the 1985 Festival cars made. They were called Princess cars because they carried the festival princesses.
1985 Princess Pace car. I worked the Flag Lot behind the tower at the IMS where the pace cars parked when at Indy for the month of May. I remember when about 35 of these showed up for Pole Day. Only two had a V6 the others were the base 4 cylinders that are basically the same variation still used today like in the modern Encore.
Disney was the theme of the 500 Festival that year and Mickey rolled in one for the parade. Mostly used for the 33 Princesses that year. Titled as hardtops. From the assembly line they went to the coachbuilder reinforced the frame and chopped the top. The convertible top assembly and quarter windows with mechanisms are from Chrysler and fit perfect.
I have one to restore with not much work needed. My next project. Love them Pace Cars. They were a different manufacturer every year back when I worked there; then the Vettes took over.
