1969 · Oldsmobile · United States

1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds: white and gold, 380 hp

The 4-4-2 kept its 400 while the second Hurst/Olds, in white and gold with a 380 hp 455, went into production at about 900 cars.

United States · researched through 2026-09-23

Brown 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31 with black-striped hood, front three-quarter, at a car show
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31 Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

This record's own dek states that the 4-4-2 kept its 400 while the second Hurst/Olds, in white and gold with a 380 hp 455, went into production at about 900 cars. This record's own overview states that Oldsmobile's 1969 catalog lists the standard 4-4-2 at 350 hp and the W-30 at 360 hp, both from the 400 cu in V-8, and that the W-31 350 was offered in Cutlass and F-85 coupes.

This record's own overview states that the Hurst/Olds was built with Hurst Performance Research using a 455 V-8 rated at 380 hp, and that an Over-Drive Magazine tabulation lists 912 Hurst/Olds Holiday coupes and 2 convertibles. That same overview states that the tabulation lists 2,646 4-4-2 sports coupes, 20,684 Holiday coupes, and 4,416 convertibles, with W-30 cars numbering 171, 1,097, and 121 of those, and that its combined total of 28,660 includes the Hurst/Olds cars.1

This record's own production rows document a 221,908-car total for all Oldsmobile mid-size models including the 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds, a 91,958-car Cutlass S series total, a 42,399-car Cutlass Supreme series total, and a 913-car W-31 total across four bodies, 212 F-85 club coupes, 106 Cutlass club coupes, 569 Cutlass S Holiday coupes, and 26 Cutlass S convertibles. This record's own production notes state that the W-30 rows are subsets of the 4-4-2 body rows, that all counts come from one secondary lineage that does not name its factory source, and that no W-32 count was found in a citable source.1

This record's own conflicts section documents disputed 1969 4-4-2 list prices: $3,124, $3,187, and $3,378 per the factory price book against $3,141, $3,204, and $3,395 in the Over-Drive tabulation, with its own treatment noting the Over-Drive figures run exactly $17 higher on every body, probably a charge the price book lists separately, and that the factory MSRP leads. This record's own production rows also note that the Hurst/Olds convertible row pairs body number 4477 with a convertible label, a mismatch this record attributes to the compiler rather than the factory.

This record's own engines section documents the 400 at 350 hp with manual and 325 hp with automatic, the W-30 400 at 360 hp, the W-32 400 automatic-only at 350 hp, the Hurst/Olds 455 at 380 hp and 500 lb-ft, and the W-31 350 at 325 hp. This record's own performance section documents a Car Life test of the Hurst/Olds: 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds, a 14.1-second quarter mile at a 100.1 mph trap speed with the text reporting a best of 14.06 seconds at 100.55 mph, and a 132 mph top speed at 6,100 rpm.2

This record's own specifications section documents a 112-inch wheelbase, a 201.9-inch overall length, and curb weights from 3,665 lb for the 4-4-2 sports coupe to 3,743 lb for the convertible. This record's own unpublished leads document a claimed W-32 production of 297, including 25 sports coupes and 25 convertibles, and a Hurst/Olds breakdown of 906 production Holiday coupes plus 6 prototypes and 2 convertibles, both flagged as uncited statements in a tertiary source, the Hurst/Olds figure noted as consistent with this record's own 912-plus-2.3

Fact sheet · 1969 · United States

The numbers

1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds — The 4-4-2 kept its 400 while the second Hurst/Olds, in white and gold with a 380 hp 455, went into production at about 900 cars.

Coverage: Partial — researched sections are shown; missing ones are not yet sourced. Researched through 2026-09-23.

Every figure is labeled with how sure we are. Reported means a manufacturer, registry, or reference figure we cite but have not reconciled against factory records ourselves. Disputed means credible sources disagree and both are shown. Rows are separately scoped; don't add them together unless the note says they make up a total.

Key facts

  • 4-4-2 by body: 2,646 sports coupes, 20,684 Holiday coupes, 4,416 convertibles.1
  • W-30 by body: 171 sports coupes, 1,097 Holiday coupes, 121 convertibles.1
  • Hurst/Olds: 912 Holiday coupes and 2 convertibles, 914 in the table.1
  • W-31: 212 F-85 club coupes, 106 Cutlass club coupes, 569 Cutlass S Holiday coupes and 26 Cutlass S convertibles, 913 in total.1

Production

Totals
What was countedCountBasisStatus
4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds combined1 4-4-2 incl. Hurst/Olds · not stated by source The table's own total. It includes the 914 Hurst/Olds cars; no stand-alone 4-4-2-only total is stated. 28,660 built, model-year Reported
All Oldsmobile mid-size incl. 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds1 F-85, Cutlass, Cutlass S, Cutlass Supreme, 4-4-2, Hurst/Olds · not stated by source Vista-Cruiser excluded. The mid-size table alone totals 193,248. 221,908 built, model-year Reported
By body style and series
What was countedCountBasisStatus
4-4-2 sports coupe (4477)1 4-4-2 · 2-door sports coupe · not stated by source W-29 column 2,475 plus W-30 column 171. 2,646 built, model-year Reported
4-4-2 Holiday coupe (4487)1 4-4-2 · 2-door Holiday hardtop coupe · not stated by source W-29 column 19,587 plus W-30 column 1,097. 20,684 built, model-year Reported
4-4-2 convertible (4467)1 4-4-2 · 2-door convertible · not stated by source W-29 column 4,295 plus W-30 column 121. 4,416 built, model-year Reported
By package or option
What was countedCountBasisStatus
W-30 sports coupe1 4-4-2 W-30 · 2-door sports coupe · 400 W-30 · not stated by source 171 built, model-year Reported
W-30 Holiday coupe1 4-4-2 W-30 · 2-door Holiday hardtop coupe · 400 W-30 · not stated by source 1,097 built, model-year Reported
W-30 convertible1 4-4-2 W-30 · 2-door convertible · 400 W-30 · not stated by source 121 built, model-year Reported
Hurst/Olds Holiday coupe1 Hurst/Olds · 2-door Holiday hardtop coupe (4487) · 455 Hurst/Olds · automatic · not stated by source A Wikipedia account gives 906 production Holiday coupes plus 6 prototypes; the sum matches 912 (see unpublished leads). 912 built, model-year Reported
Hurst/Olds convertible1 Hurst/Olds · 2-door convertible · 455 Hurst/Olds · automatic · not stated by source The table pairs this row with body number 4477 while labelling it a convertible; the body-number/label mismatch is the compiler's. 2 built, model-year Reported
W-31, all bodies1 F-85 / Cutlass / Cutlass S W-31 · 350 W-31 · not stated by source 913 built, model-year Reported
W-31 F-85 club coupe1 F-85 W-31 · 2-door club coupe · 350 W-31 · not stated by source 212 built, model-year Reported
W-31 Cutlass club coupe1 Cutlass W-31 · 2-door club coupe · 350 W-31 · not stated by source 106 built, model-year Reported
W-31 Cutlass S Holiday coupe1 Cutlass S W-31 · 2-door Holiday hardtop coupe · 350 W-31 · not stated by source 569 built, model-year Reported
W-31 Cutlass S convertible1 Cutlass S W-31 · 2-door convertible · 350 W-31 · not stated by source 26 built, model-year Reported
Series
What was countedCountBasisStatus
Cutlass S series1 Cutlass S · sports coupe, Holiday coupe, convertible · not stated by source V-8 Holiday coupe 3687: 66,495; V-8 convertible 3667: 13,498; V-8 sports coupe 3677: 10,682. 91,958 built, model-year Reported
Cutlass Supreme series1 Cutlass Supreme · hardtop coupe, town sedan, Holiday sedan · not stated by source 42,399 built, model-year Reported

W-30 rows are subsets of the 4-4-2 body rows; in this year's table the W-29 column excludes W-30 cars and the two add to the body total.

All counts come from one secondary lineage (Over-Drive Magazine), which does not name its factory source.

No W-32 count was found in a citable source; see unpublished leads.

Prices when new

ModelPriceBasis
4-4-2 sports coupe (4477)1 $3,141 factory price as given by secondary compilation, 1969
4-4-2 Holiday coupe (4487)1 $3,204 factory price as given by secondary compilation, 1969
4-4-2 convertible (4467)1 $3,395 factory price as given by secondary compilation, 1969
Hurst/Olds test car, list FOB factory2 $4,376 list price FOB factory as reported by Car Life, 1969-07
Hurst/Olds test car, as tested2 $4,760 equipped as tested, Car Life, 1969-07
Hurst/Olds Holiday coupe1 $4,200 factory price as given by secondary compilation, 1969
4-4-2 sports coupe (4477), MSRP $3,124 manufacturer's suggested retail price, including reimbursement for Federal Excise Tax and suggested dealer new vehicle preparation charge; destination charge dealer-entered (October 1968 revision), 1968-10
4-4-2 Holiday coupe (4487), MSRP $3,187 manufacturer's suggested retail price, including reimbursement for Federal Excise Tax and suggested dealer new vehicle preparation charge; destination charge dealer-entered (October 1968 revision), 1968-10
4-4-2 convertible (4467), MSRP $3,378 manufacturer's suggested retail price, including reimbursement for Federal Excise Tax and suggested dealer new vehicle preparation charge; destination charge dealer-entered (October 1968 revision), 1968-10

Prices are the nominal dollars of the day, not adjusted for inflation.

Engines

EngineFactory ratingAvailabilityBuilt
400 V-8, 4-4-2 with manual transmission1,3 400 cu in · Quadrajet 4-barrel 350 hp @ 4,800, 440 lb-ft @ 3,200 (SAE gross (period factory advertised)) standard, 4-4-2 with manual transmissions Not yet sourced
400 V-8, 4-4-2 with automatic1,3 400 cu in · Quadrajet 4-barrel 325 hp @ 4,600, 440 lb-ft @ 3,000 (SAE gross (as listed by secondary source)) standard, 4-4-2 with automatic Not yet sourced
W-30 · 400 V-8 W-30, forced-air induction1 400 cu in · Quadrajet 4-barrel, forced air 360 hp @ 5,400, 440 lb-ft @ 3,600 (SAE gross (period factory advertised)) optional package, 4-4-2 Not yet sourced
W-32 · 400 V-8 W-32, forced air, automatic only1 400 cu in · Quadrajet 4-barrel, forced air 350 hp @ 4,800, 440 lb-ft @ 3,200 (SAE gross (as listed by secondary source)) optional package, 4-4-2 with automatic Not yet sourced
455 V-8, Hurst/Olds2 455 cu in · Quadrajet 4-barrel, forced air 380 hp @ 5,000, 500 lb-ft @ 3,200 (SAE gross (period advertised)) Hurst/Olds only Not yet sourced
W-31 · 350 V-8 W-31, forced air1 350 cu in · Quadrajet 4-barrel, forced air 325 hp @ 5,400, 360 lb-ft @ 3,600 (SAE gross (as listed by secondary source)) optional package, F-85 and Cutlass 9131 Reported

Ratings are the manufacturer's advertised figures under the standard shown (SAE gross before 1972, SAE net after). They are not dyno results, and gross and net ratings can't be compared directly.

Transmissions

TransmissionAvailabilityBuilt
Close-ratio 4-speed manual (2.20 first)1 optional, 4-4-2 Not yet sourced
Turbo Hydra-matic 4001 optional, 4-4-2; required on Hurst/Olds Not yet sourced
M38 · Turbo Hydra-matic 3501 new for 1969 with 350 V-8s including W-31 Not yet sourced

Options and packages

CodeOptionPriceInstalled
W-30package W-30 forced-air package, 4-4-21 $264 Not yet sourced
W-32package W-32 forced-air package, automatic 4-4-21 $194 Not yet sourced
W-31package W-31 350 forced-air package, Cutlass1 $310 9131 Reported
W-25package Air induction package1 $42 Not yet sourced
W30RPO Engine induction system, Force-Air (includes W42; G80, M21 or M40 required; V01 and G88 or G89 or V02 and G92 required; N.A. with C60, J50, JL2, L72) $263.30 Not yet sourced
W42RPO Hood, dual-stripe (included in W30; N.A. with standard hood G.T. paint stripes) $18.96 Not yet sourced
M20RPO Transmission, fully synchronized 4-speed floor-shift wide-ratio, Hurst competition shifter $184.80 Not yet sourced
M21RPO Transmission, fully synchronized 4-speed floor-shift close-ratio, Hurst competition shifter (G80, V01 and G88 or V02 and G92 required; N.A. with C60 or Y72) $184.80 Not yet sourced
M40RPO Transmission, Turbo Hydra-matic 400 $227.04 Not yet sourced
G80RPO Axle, anti-spin rear (required with G88, G89 or G92) $42.13 Not yet sourced
V01RPO Radiator, heavy-duty (G88 or G89 required), with W30 $21.06 Not yet sourced
V01RPO Radiator, heavy-duty (G88 or G89 required), without W30 $36.86 Not yet sourced
V02RPO Radiator, heavy-duty (G92 required) $15.80 Not yet sourced
JL2RPO Brakes, power with front disc (N.A. with J50 or W30) $64.25 Not yet sourced
J50RPO Brakes, Pedal-Ease power (N.A. with JL2 or W30) $41.60 Not yet sourced
U21RPO Rocket Rally Pac (includes U35) $84.26 Not yet sourced
D55RPO Console, sports (map case and instrument-panel map lamps with manual transmission; floor-shift control, map case and courtesy lamps with automatic; Strato bucket seats required; N.A. with A52) $61.09 Not yet sourced
A52RPO Seat, bench front (N.A. with D55) (deduct) $68.46 Not yet sourced
A82RPO Seat head restraints, dual front (mandatory option) $15.85 Not yet sourced
C56RPO Ventilation, Flo-Thru body (N.A. with C60; sports coupe) $15.80 Not yet sourced
P26RPO Tires, G78 x 14 whitewall Wide-Tread rayon-cord $0 Not yet sourced
P81RPO Tires, F70 x 14 fiberglass-belted Red-Stripe $26.33 Not yet sourced
PL5RPO Tires, F70 x 14 blackwall Wide-Oval polyester-cord with raised white letters $26.33 Not yet sourced
N66RPO Wheels, Super Stock II $73.72 Not yet sourced
P05RPO Wheels, Super Stock I (N.A. with JL2) $90.58 Not yet sourced
N95RPO Wheels, simulated-wire $73.72 Not yet sourced
N40RPO Steering, Roto-Matic power $100.05 Not yet sourced
N33RPO Steering wheel, Tilt-Away $45.29 Not yet sourced
N34RPO Steering wheel, Custom-Sport $15.80 Not yet sourced
C08RPO Rooftop covering, vinyl (coupes) $100.05 Not yet sourced
C60RPO Air conditioner, Four-Season (N.A. with M21; V01 and G88 or G89, or V02 and G92) $375.99 Not yet sourced
Y72RPO Engine-cooling equipment, heavy-duty (N.A. with V01 and G88 or G89, or V02 and G92), with C60 $21.06 Not yet sourced
Y72RPO Engine-cooling equipment, heavy-duty, without C60 $57.93 Not yet sourced
U58RPO Radio, AM-FM stereophonic (includes rear speaker) $238.03 Not yet sourced
U57RPO Stereo tape player (U58, U63 or U69 required), with U58 $116.91 Not yet sourced
U63RPO Radio, deluxe pushbutton $69.51 Not yet sourced
U69RPO Radio, AM-FM $133.76 Not yet sourced
D99RPO Finish, two-tone Magic-Mirror (coupes) $31.07 Not yet sourced

Paint

CodeColorBuilt
10 Ebony Black1 Not yet sourced
40 Saffron1 Not yet sourced
50 Cameo White1 Not yet sourced
51 Trophy Blue1 Not yet sourced
52 Crimson1 Not yet sourced
55 Tahitian Turquoise1 Not yet sourced
57 Glade Green1 Not yet sourced
59 Meadow Green1 Not yet sourced
61 Sable1 Not yet sourced
63 Palomino Gold1 Not yet sourced
65 Topaz1 Not yet sourced
67 Burgundy Mist1 Not yet sourced
69 Platinum Silver1 Not yet sourced
75 Aztec Gold1 Not yet sourced
77 Autumn Gold1 Not yet sourced
80 Powder Blue1 Not yet sourced
81 Flamingo Silver1 Not yet sourced
82 Covert Beige1 Not yet sourced
83 Deauville Gray1 Not yet sourced
85 Chestnut Bronze1 Not yet sourced

Color names are the factory's. We don't show color swatches, because a screen color is no guide for a restoration.

Interiors

CodeTrimBuilt
1969 Oldsmobile interior color offered: Black (full line; availability by exterior color given in the source's combination chart) Not yet sourced
1969 Oldsmobile interior color offered: Green (full line; availability by exterior color given in the source's combination chart) Not yet sourced
1969 Oldsmobile interior color offered: Blue (full line; availability by exterior color given in the source's combination chart) Not yet sourced
1969 Oldsmobile interior color offered: Gold (full line; availability by exterior color given in the source's combination chart) Not yet sourced
1969 Oldsmobile interior color offered: Red (full line; availability by exterior color given in the source's combination chart) Not yet sourced
1969 Oldsmobile interior color offered: Turquoise (full line; availability by exterior color given in the source's combination chart) Not yet sourced
1969 Oldsmobile interior color offered: Antique Parchment (full line; availability by exterior color given in the source's combination chart) Not yet sourced
1969 Oldsmobile interior color offered: Sandalwood (full line; availability by exterior color given in the source's combination chart) Not yet sourced

Specifications

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase1 112 in all two-door bodies
Overall length1 201.9 in all two-door bodies
Standard axle, W-30 with close-ratio 4-speed1 4.33 :1 400 W-30, close-ratio 4-speed
Curb weight3 3,743 lb 4-4-2 convertible 34467 (front 2064, rear 1679)
Curb weight3 3,665 lb 4-4-2 sports coupe 34477 (front 2026, rear 1639)
Curb weight3 3,675 lb 4-4-2 Holiday coupe 34487 (front 2033, rear 1642)
Turbo Hydra-matic differential weight3 34 lb 4-4-2
Axle ratios, 350-hp 400 (AMA power teams)3 3-speed: 3.23 std, 3.08, 3.42, 3.91; wide-ratio 4-speed: 3.42 std, 3.08, 3.23 (A/C 3.23, 3.08); close-ratio 4-speed: 3.91, 3.42 :1 4-4-2 34467, 34477, 34487 with manual transmission
Axle ratios, 325-hp 400 with Turbo Hydra-matic 400 (AMA)3 3.08 std, 2.56, 2.78, 3.23, 3.42, 3.91 :1 4-4-2 with automatic
Axle ratios, W30 400 (AMA)3 close-ratio 4-speed: 4.33 std, 3.42, 3.91; Turbo Hydra-matic 400: 3.42 std, 3.91, 4.33 :1 4-4-2 W30, all three bodies
Shipping weight 3,517 lb 4-4-2 (V-8 hardtop coupe basis)
Curb weight 3,675 lb 4-4-2 (V-8 hardtop coupe basis)
Tires F70 x 14 Red-Stripe Wide-Oval standard; F70 x 14 polyester-cord (PL5), fiberglass-belted (P81) and G78 x 14 whitewall (P26) optional 4-4-2
Fuel tank capacity 20 gal 4-4-2 400 engines

Period road tests

TestCar testedResult
Car Life, 1969-0720-60 mph Hurst/Olds 455/380, Turbo Hydra-Matic with Hurst Dual-Gate, 3.42 limited-slip axle, F60-15 Polyglas GT, test weight 4,205 lb 6.2 s
Car Life, 1969-072standing quarter mile Hurst/Olds 455/380, Turbo Hydra-Matic, 3.42 axletrap speed 100.1 mph (data panel); text reports a best of 14.06 s at 100.55 mph 14.1 s
Car Life, 1969-072top speed Hurst/Olds 455/380, Turbo Hydra-Matic, 3.42 axleat 6100 rpm per data panel 132 mph

A road test result belongs to the one car that was tested, with its engine, gearing, tires, and conditions. It is not a figure for every car of the year.

Identification

Body/model numbers
4-4-2 bodies were 4477 sports coupe, 4487 Holiday coupe and 4467 convertible; the Hurst/Olds used the 4487 Holiday coupe body.1

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Where the sources disagree

1969 4-4-2 list prices

  • $3,124 sports coupe, $3,187 Holiday coupe, $3,378 convertible (MSRP incl. FET and dealer preparation, Oct. 1968)
  • $3,141, $3,204, $3,3951

Both shown. The Over-Drive figures run exactly $17 higher on every body, so they probably include a charge the price book lists separately; the factory MSRP leads.

Identification

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  • AMC AMX The two-seat AMX's biggest year: 8,293 cars by the enthusiast production table, with a mid-year run of Big Bad colors and 52 Hurst-built Super Stock AMXs for NHRA drag racing.
  • AMC Javelin Production fell to 40,675, but the 1969 Javelin added the Big Bad colors, with 2,282 cars painted blue, green or orange, plus the Mod package.
  • AMC Rebel and Rebel Machine A base and SST Rebel with no convertible. The Big Bad colors were test-marketed through the New York–New Jersey 'Raider' hardtop. This is host-car context for the 1970 Machine.
  • Buick Riviera Another record at 52,872 Rivieras; 5,272 had the GS handling option.
  • Buick Skylark Gran Sport, GS and GSX GS production fell to 12,465, and the GS 400's Stage 1 package became a factory option while Stage 2 stayed a dealer item.
  • Buick Wildcat 67,453 Wildcats; the last year of the 430.
  • Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu SS Super Sport became RPO Z25 option equipment, available for 1969 only on the 300 Deluxe coupes as well as Malibu sport coupe, convertible and El Camino.
  • Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova SS is RPO Z26 per the source, with L48, L34 and L78 engines. Enthusiast-compiled production: 251,849 cars; Super Sport 17,564.
  • Chevrolet El Camino SS SS 396 became RPO Z25 option equipment, orderable on the V8 Malibu El Camino (13680); the El Camino share of the 86,307 Z25s is not separately published.
  • Chevrolet Impala SS Only the SS427 (RPO Z24) remains; the reported count ranges from 2,425 to about 2,455.
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  • Dodge Coronet R/T and Super Bee The Super Bee added a hardtop body and the 440 Six Pack, while the 440-powered Coronet R/T continued as the upscale hardtop and convertible.
  • Dodge Dart GTS, Swinger and Demon The low-priced Swinger 340 arrived and outsold the GTS by more than two to one (16,637 against about 6,700), while a 375 hp 440 joined the GTS options.
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