1975 · Oldsmobile · United States
1975 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds: Hatches, and Two Colors Only
The Hurst/Olds introduced Hurst Hatches T-tops on the Cutlass Supreme coupe; 2,535 were built, 1,293 white and 1,242 black.
United States · researched through 2026-09-23
This record's own dek states that the Hurst/Olds introduced Hurst Hatches T-tops on the Cutlass Supreme coupe, with 2,535 built, 1,293 white and 1,242 black. This record's own overview states that the Hurst/Olds Club of America records 2,535 for 1975, 1,293 Cameo White and 1,242 Ebony Black, both with gold striping, offered as a W25 with the 350 or a W30 with the 455, and that the removable T-top roof panels were new for the year. It states that the club history says more 350s than 455s were sold, a claim the engine-split rows below confirm.1,2
This record's own overview states that the 4-4-2 remained a W-29 option on Cutlass and Cutlass S coupes, and that a tertiary account says a Chevrolet 250 six was now standard with the 455 rated at 190 hp. This record's own production notes state that the Hurst/Olds engine rows, 1,342 W25 350s and 1,193 W30 455s, partition the same 2,535 total as the color rows, that the club has no figures splitting color by engine, and that the engine split agrees with the club history's statement that more 350s were sold than 455s.3
This record's own production rows document that the Standard Catalog of American Cars counts 212 Cutlass (F37) coupes and 6,015 Cutlass S (G37) coupes with the 4-4-2 package installed, two figures separately scoped by body with no stated sum, alongside host-body totals of 42,921 Cutlass S coupes and 150,874 Cutlass Supreme coupes shown for scale only. This record's own prices section documents a $128 4-4-2 package price, a Hurst/Olds package priced $1,095 over the base J57 Cutlass Supreme, and factory prices of $4,047 for the Cutlass Supreme coupe, $3,852 for the Cutlass S coupe, and $3,755 for the Cutlass coupe.4
This record's own engines section documents the T-code 455 W30 Hurst/Olds engine, built in 1,193 examples, and the K-code 350 W25 Hurst/Olds engine, built in 1,342 examples, alongside an unnamed 455 4-4-2 option rated by a tertiary source at 190 hp at 3,400 rpm and 350 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm SAE net. This record's own specifications section documents the Cutlass S coupe's standard power team as the 250 six-cylinder with a fully synchronized three-speed manual and a 2.73 axle, with a 260 two-barrel V-8, a 350 four-barrel V-8, a 455 four-barrel V-8, and Turbo Hydra-matic all available.1
This record's own specifications section documents the Hurst Hatches themselves as removable T-top roof panels stored in a trunk case, a white or black vinyl top mixable with either body color, and 15-inch tires on gold rims across every Hurst/Olds car. This record's own interiors section documents white vinyl swivel seats under code 110 and black vinyl swivel seats under code 190, plus five floor-console colors on Hurst/Olds body tags, 63X Dark Saddle, 19X Black, 26X Dark Blue, 44X Medium Green, and 73X Dark Oxblood, with a reversible-cushion Compaticolor scheme offered on the white interior.1,1
This record's own identification section documents the Hurst/Olds VIN pattern 3J57 plus an engine code (T for the 455 W30, K for the 350 W25) plus 5M plus a six-digit sequence, body tag ST 75-3AJ57 LAN, and detailed drivetrain identification down to block castings, cylinder-head numbers, and Turbo Hydra-Matic tags for each engine. It states that the cars were converted by Hurst Performance at Brighton, Michigan, with T-top installation included in that conversion, after assembly in Lansing, and that the club holds no VIN list for 1975 production.1
Fact sheet · 1975 · United States
The numbers
1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2 and Hurst/Olds — The Hurst/Olds introduced Hurst Hatches T-tops on the Cutlass Supreme coupe; 2,535 were built, 1,293 white and 1,242 black.
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
- Hurst/Olds 2,535: 1,293 Cameo White, 1,242 Ebony Black.1
- Hurst/Olds by engine: 1,342 W25 (350) and 1,193 W30 (455).1
- Oldsmobile's 1975 catalogue describes the 4-4-2 as a Cutlass S package with special striping, a louvered hood and its own suspension components; the Cutlass S coupe's standard power team was the 250 six with a three-speed manual.
Production
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst/Olds, all1,2 Hurst/Olds · Cutlass Supreme hardtop coupe (AJ57) with T-tops · 350 (W25) or 455 (W30) · not stated by source | 2,535 | built, model-year | Reported |
| 4-4-2 package on Cutlass coupes (F37)4 Cutlass with 4-4-2 package · 2-door coupe (F37) · not stated | 212 | produced (catalogue option-installation count), model-year | Reported |
| 4-4-2 package on Cutlass S coupes (G37)4 Cutlass S with 4-4-2 package · 2-door Colonnade coupe (G37) · not stated | 6,015 | produced (catalogue option-installation count), model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst/Olds, Cameo White1 Hurst/Olds · Cutlass Supreme coupe · not stated by source | 1,293 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Hurst/Olds, Ebony Black1 Hurst/Olds · Cutlass Supreme coupe · not stated by source | 1,242 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst/Olds W25 (350)1 Hurst/Olds W25 · Cutlass Supreme coupe (AJ57) with T-tops · 350 4-barrel (VIN K) · Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 · not stated by source | 1,342 | built, model-year | Reported |
| Hurst/Olds W30 (455)1 Hurst/Olds W30 · Cutlass Supreme coupe (AJ57) with T-tops · 455 4-barrel (VIN T) · Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 · not stated by source | 1,193 | built, model-year | Reported |
| What was counted | Count | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutlass S coupe (G37), all engines and packages (4-4-2 host body)4 Cutlass S · 2-door Colonnade coupe (G37) · not stated Row-aligned reading from separate OCR cells (see the dossier). The 6,015 4-4-2 coupes are presumably inside this total, but the catalogue does not say so; do not subtract or add. | 42,921 | not stated (catalogue production total), model-year | Reported |
| Cutlass Supreme coupe (J57), all engines and packages (Hurst/Olds host body)4 Cutlass Supreme · 2-door Colonnade coupe (J57) · not stated Row-aligned reading. Host-body total for every Cutlass Supreme coupe; not a Hurst/Olds figure. | 150,874 | not stated (catalogue production total), model-year | Reported |
The colour rows partition the 2,535 per the club, and so do the engine rows (1,342 W25 and 1,193 W30, from the same spotter guide re-read in full). The club says there are no figures for colour by engine. The engine split agrees with the club history's statement that more 350s than 455s were sold.
The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 counts 212 Cutlass (F37) and 6,015 Cutlass S (G37) coupes with the 4-4-2 package; the two package rows are separately scoped by body and the catalogue does not state their sum.
Host-body rows (Cutlass S and Cutlass Supreme coupe totals) are shown for scale only and must not be added to the package rows.
Prices when new
| Model | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 4-4-2 package4 | $128 | option retail price as listed in the catalogue, 1975 model year |
| Hurst/Olds package, over the base price of the J57 Cutlass Supreme coupe4 | $1,095 | package price as stated in the catalogue's historical footnote, 1975 model year |
| Factory price, Cutlass Supreme coupe (J57)4 | $4,047 | factory price (catalogue 'Factory Price' column), base car before options; row-aligned reading, 1975 model year |
| Factory price, Cutlass S coupe (G37)4 | $3,852 | factory price (catalogue 'Factory Price' column), base car before options; row-aligned reading, 1975 model year |
| Factory price, Cutlass coupe (F37)4 | $3,755 | factory price (catalogue 'Factory Price' column), base car before options; row-aligned reading, 1975 model year |
Prices are the nominal dollars of the day, not adjusted for inflation.
Engines
| Engine | Factory rating | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| T · 455 V-8 (W30 Hurst/Olds)1 455 cu in · Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | Hurst/Olds W30 | 1,1931 Reported | |
| K · 350 V-8 (W25 Hurst/Olds)1 350 cu in · Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel | Hurst/Olds W25 | 1,3421 Reported | |
| 455 V-83 455 cu in · 4-barrel | 190 hp @ 3,400, 350 lb-ft @ 2,000 (SAE net (as given by tertiary source)) | 4-4-2 option | Not yet sourced |
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
| Transmission | Availability | Built |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 (455) / 350 (350) with Dual Gate shifter1 | Hurst/Olds | Not yet sourced |
Options and packages
| Code | Option | Price | Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
W25package |
Hurst/Olds with 3501 | — | 1,3421 Reported |
W30package |
Hurst/Olds with 4551 | — | 1,1931 Reported |
|
4-4-2 package on Cutlass S: special striping, louvered hood and its own suspension components4 | $128 | 6,0154 Reported |
AN7RPO |
Swivel bucket seats with reversible cushions (Hurst/Olds body tag)1 | — | Not yet sourced |
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Hurst tachometer on the console ahead of the Dual-Gate shifter (optional on all Hurst/Olds)1 | — | Not yet sourced |
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Special chrome tailpipe extensions (optional)1 | — | Not yet sourced |
Paint
| Code | Color | Built |
|---|---|---|
11 |
Cameo White1 | 1,2931 Reported |
19 |
Ebony Black1 | 1,2421 Reported |
|
Sable Brown (line colour, all models except Omega; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
|
Ebony Black (line colour, all models except Omega; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Crimson Red (line colour, all models except Omega; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Horizon Blue (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Cranberry (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Sage Green (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Colonial Cream (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Midnight Blue (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Sandstone (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Canyon Copper (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Forest Green (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Spectre Blue (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Inca Silver (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Persimmon (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Dove Gray (line colour, all models; no code printed) | Not yet sourced |
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Cameo White (line colour, all models; no code printed) | 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
| Code | Trim | Built |
|---|---|---|
110 |
White vinyl swivel seats (Hurst/Olds)1 | Not yet sourced |
190 |
Black vinyl swivel seats (Hurst/Olds)1 | Not yet sourced |
63X / 19X / 26X / 44X / 73X |
Floor console colours on Hurst/Olds tags: 63X Dark Saddle, 19X Black, 26X Dark Blue, 44X Medium Green, 73X Dark Oxblood; the Compaticolor scheme (reversible seat cushions, dash, console, carpet, seat belts) was offered with the white interior1 | Not yet sourced |
Specifications
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels and tires, Hurst/Olds1 | 15 in tires on gold rims (all cars) | Hurst/Olds |
| Roof, Hurst/Olds1 | Hurst Hatches removable T-top panels stored in a trunk case; white or black vinyl top mixable with either body colour; 4-4-2 louvered hood | Hurst/Olds |
| Wheelbase, Cutlass S coupe | 112 in | Cutlass S coupe (4-4-2 host) |
| Length, Cutlass S coupe | 211.7 in | Cutlass S coupe (4-4-2 host) |
| Standard power team, Cutlass S coupe | 250 6-cyl 1-bbl, fully synchronised 3-speed manual, 2.73 axle; available 260 V-8 2-bbl, 350 V-8 4-bbl, 455 V-8 4-bbl, Turbo Hydra-matic | Cutlass S coupe (4-4-2 host), as advertised |
Identification
- Hurst/Olds VIN
- VIN 3J57 + engine code (T 455 W30, K 350 W25) + 5M + six-digit sequence; body tag ST 75-3AJ57 LAN; console colours 63X, 19X, 26X, 44X, 73X.1
- Hurst/Olds drivetrain identification
- 455 (W30): block casting 396021FA, heads KA, intake 412753, exhaust manifolds X 412287 / Z 402294, HEI distributor 1112937, Quadrajet 7045184, Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 tag OD (OW California). 350 (W25): block casting 3955582, heads #8, intake 411990, exhaust manifolds 411961 / 398704, distributor 1112936, Quadrajet 7045183, Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 tag LC. Engines painted GM corporate blue. Body tag on top of the cowl, passenger side. Converted by Hurst Performance at Brighton, Michigan (T-top installation included) after Lansing assembly; the club holds no VIN list for 1975.1
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Also in 1975
- AMC AMX No AMX was sold in the United States for 1975. The Javelin ended after 1974, and the badge returned on the 1977 Hornet.
- AMC Gremlin X and Spirit AMX Catalytic converters arrived, and steel-belted radials became standard with the X package.
- Buick Riviera Stage One dropped; the GS handling package continued on 3,101 of 17,306 cars.
- Buick Skylark Gran Sport, GS and GSX The endpoint: the Gran Sport survived only as a Century coupe trim package with the 231 V-6 or 350 V-8; no 455 was offered.
- Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu SS The Laguna Type S-3 got its aerodynamic nose; 7,788 were built, and the 454 was listed at 215 net hp.
- Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova A 262 V8 appears for one year in the source engine table; Nova LN (RPO Z11) luxury option. Enthusiast-compiled production: 272,982 cars; Super Sport 9,067.
- Chevrolet El Camino SS Colonnade-era El Camino; Chevrolet's 1975 data pages define the RPO Z15 SS option for the El Camino Classic. Team Chevelle's production totals give 33,620 El Caminos built, 3,521 of them with SS equipment.
- Dodge Dart GTS, Swinger and Demon The Dart 360 Sport continued into 1975 at $4,014, but Flory prints its production as not available.
- Ford Maverick Grabber The Grabber's last year: 8,473 by Classic Industries count, about 8,500 per Consumer Guide.
- Ford Ranchero GT The Ranchero GT continued on the 1972-76 Ranchero; 6,114 GTs were built, per reference-site counts in the Standard Catalog lineage.
- Ford Thunderbird Sixth-generation personal-luxury Thunderbird; the record holds the production total and the luxury-group option prices only.
- Ford Torino The last Gran Torino Sport year: 5,126 were built as Torino production fell to 195,110, with a 351 standard and automatic transmission on every car.
- Mercury Cougar Outside the muscle focus: 62,987 Cougars for 1975 per Wikipedia's table.
- Plymouth Duster 340 and 360 Duster volume fell by more than half in 1975 and the Duster 360, now automatic-only in the brochure, to 1,421 cars, priced at $3,979.
- Plymouth Road Runner The Road Runner moved to the Fury host for one year.
- Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am The year the Trans Am took over the line: 27,274 built, more than twice the Formula.
- Pontiac Grand Am The last of the Colonnade Grand Ams: catalytic converter, a $4,887 start, and 10,679 built.
- Pontiac Grand Prix The LJ joins the line; the 455 is down to 200 hp net.
- Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Catalytic converters, standard radial tires and Radial Tuned Suspension arrive, the 455 leaves the LeMans, and the GT option becomes an automatic-only V8 package.