I am considering buying a 1972 Hurst Olds hardtop with sunroof , I was wondering if this car has anything special performance wise ( other than the dual gate shifter) for example does it have the suspension upgrades that would be found on a 442, any info would be appreciated , Thanks

 

I don't know about special upgrades, but I know that its a cool car and rare.

 

455 Engine, Outside Air Induction, heavy duty suspension and cooling.

 

One of 220 Buy it!...."The Cutlass Supreme hardtop or convertible were used for the basic platforms, but a 455 engine was still specified, along with the W25 fiberglass hood and Dual Gate shifter. Cameo white was again the only color choice, but the gold paint was replaced with reflective gold decals that really lit up at night. Hardtop versions came with a unique padded vinyl roof, and a power sunroof was an option. The '72 is the lowest production of all H/Os, with 130 convertibles, 499 hardtops, 220 of the hardtops were sunroof-equipped, for a total production run of 629. Out of convertibles built, 68 were used at the track, 4-station wagons used by Press, Track Photographer, Medical Director and Hurst Performance" From HOCA web site...

http://www.hurstolds.com/

 

Something like this

 

I've seen one with an X in the VIN also. I'm not that knowledgable about Hursts but the guy who owned it said it was a W-30 car on top of being a Hurst. Maybe someone can chime in about that? You could also check VIN of car too if it matters?