Even though the Hurst W-30 package was becoming less common, it was still a compelling option in the Cutlass range in 1979.
A redesigned floor shifter, unique aluminum wheels that could be seen from the moon, and two variants of the eye-catching two-tone paint were all provided to customers who paid extra for the W-30 modifications.
This unusual bundle, along with 25-year-old dust, is displayed by the 1979 Cutlass that made its way earlier this week. The automobile was found after spending around 25 years hidden away in a barn. 1998 marked the last time the Cutlass was driven.
It’s not hard to figure out that this Cutlass flexes a really good shape despite the long tenure in hiding. The owner promises the rust hasn’t gotten through, and it only produced surface damage that should be easy to deal with as part of an easy restoration project.
The floors and the trunk look good, but a good condition makes sense anyway, considering the vehicle rolled off the assembly lines in 1979. The Cutlass still exhibits its share of problems. The dash pad is already cracked, the fuel gauge doesn’t work, and the interior looks like it’d require some repairs.
Numerous extras were available when it came off the production line, such as cruise control, air conditioning that is still functional, power brakes and steering, and an 8-track cassette with AM/FM radio.
There aren’t many details about what’s under the hood that the owner discloses. As they state that everything is “good condition with the exception of the insulated mat,” I anticipate that the engine will be operational.
The Oldsmobile 350 V8 with a four-barrel carburetor was the only vehicle available with the W-30 package. This Cutlass should be powered by the same engine, but it’s not obvious if it starts and works correctly.
The mileage is intriguing, too, as the ownersummary that the car has just 52,000 miles on the clock. The mileage makes sense, considering Oldsmobile produced this Cutlass in 1979, and the vehicle spent 25 years in a barn. Based on simple math, this Cutlass spent only 19 years on the road, so the previous owners added some 2,700 miles per year.
If you want to see the Cutlass in person, you must travel to Tennessee.