Produced in three generations between the 1964 and 1977 model years, the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is one of those classic station wagon models. Best known for its capacious cabin and ability to transport the whole family to and fro, this particular example brings extra muscle car attitude to the mix thanks to a heaping dose of Hurst/Olds inspiration.
Outside, this 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser sports a classic Hurst/Olds 442 design scheme, with an iconic white and gold color treatment, as well as two large hood scoops added up top, and even a large wing for the extended roof section. Granted, the wing looks a bit odd against the extra glass around the hatch section, but for wagon fans, it’s a cool thing to see.
Inside is a black interior vinyl interior, plus seating for up to nine passengers. This Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser also comes with a few modern amenities, such as a working CD player. Keeping the family comfy is “ice cold AC.”
And of course, we can’t forget all the extra sunlight that enters the rear of the wagon thanks to the extra glass up top – although some of the light might be blocked by the enormous wing mounted to the top of the roof!
Funny enough, two custom Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser wagons were built as 442 models with the W30 package back in the day. This particular model isn’t one of them, but it nonetheless comes equipped with a rip-snortin’ engine under the hood, specifically 455-cube V8 mated to a 700R4 automatic transmission. There’s also power brakes and power steering to make driving it that much easier.
Now, this Hurst/Olds-inspired Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is on offer from Gateway Classic Cars in Illinois, priced at $31,500. The seller also states that it has roughly 6,000 miles on the clock since its was rebuilt in 2011 with the new engine and transmission. Check it out in the walkaround video below.
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Source: Gateway Classic Cars
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I don’t think this would be practical for use as a family car, but maybe a company / corporation could buy it for promotional uses, like in a parade or something.
I guess this is where the idea for Cadillac’s CTS-V Sport Wagon came from and it was a serious mistake that Cadillac decided not to continue offering it given how cheap of an investment it was to build.
Omegatalon strikes again.
It’s odd I would remove the rear spoiler it only makes it look Uglier which can only hurt trying to sale it at $31K
I saw a 1969 El Camino done up as a H/O. Looked good. This wagon just needs rear spoiler removed.
Might note this is based on a real car.
I know in GM supplied wagons pace cars including a Hurst Olds Wagon that is restored to original today.
They were used by the medical director at the track.
The only difference is the real car had a standard 442 hood. It also had official pace car decals on the side and said medical director on the front fender.
And only a standard wagon wing on the rear no 442 wing.
This car is for the collector that is looking for something different but not for everyone.
Buick I know also did wagons in pace car paint.
I have seen photos and even a 1/64 diecast of a 1970 Hurst Olds Pace Car wagon. .
A blast from the past…..used to be many variations. Now, not so many.
Lose the freakin’ spoiler . . . and the too big Hurst advertisement and you’ve got a unique long-roof that no one will laugh at.
The only thing missing from that nightmare is mud flaps all-around.
A 1969 grocery getter is as pedestrian a car as it gets. Putting any amount of aftermarket and high performance parts on this family car is just plain laughable.
Until you lose to one then who’s laughing
Throw in Linda Vaughn and I’m there!