Stolen Hurst Olds - Pictures

All,


Here are the pictures of the stolen Hurst Olds referenced in my previous blog. Please be on the lookout. Contact me or the Hurst Olds Club of America http://www.hurstolds.com/ if you suspect you see one of these or the parts. Watch Ebay and Craigslist.

Regards,
Brian Hiatt
Founder
Grandville by Pontiac
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Four Stolen Hurst Olds-Be on the Lookout!

All,

Four Hurst Olds were stolen from two Indianapolis hotel parking lots on August 8th, 2009. Below is the email to the Hurst Olds group. Please be on the lookout for these cars and parts on Ebay and Craigs List!


Brian Hiatt
Founder
GrandvilleByPontiac.com
http://www.grandvillebypontiac.com/

Between 1AM and 4AM on Saturday, August 8, 2009, FOUR Hurst/Olds were stolen from 2 hotel parking lots adjacent to each other in Indianapolis, Indiana. There were over 125 H/O’s in attendance for the Hurst/Olds Club of America 25th National Meet. This was a calculated "hit", not a random crime. The thieves knew we were going to be there, they knew which cars they wanted, they knew what they were doing and they got us!

It took them less than 1 minute to gain entry to a car, have it running and leaving the parking lot. They used a white crew cab pick up truck and drove into the lot and parked like they were a guest. One person exited the truck and hit the car, then both left. They went back and forth from one hotel to the other, not raising suspicion. This was evident from reviewing the hotels security tapes. Following is a list of the cars with unique features about each. All of the cars had a roof option.

1979 Hurst/Olds black and gold
Rare factory moonroof
Rare black vinyl interior – drivers seat has a small hole from a broken spring
Chrome cover over the A/C pulley mounted with brass screws
Crack in the RH corner of the black dash pad
Switches mounted on the hood, trunk & doors from an old security system
Lock to actuate the old system is still located under the left parking light.
Also in this car that may be sold separately: 4) posters of Linda Vaughn and a 1983 copy of Hot Rod magazine with Warren Johnson on the cover w/autograph


1983 Hurst/Olds black
T-tops
All original 80K mile car
Complete numbers matching car
Maroon cloth interior
Small crack (¼") in the dash by the VIN
Eagle GT II tires with 500 miles
Black and white authentic 1979 Michigan plate with a 1983 sticker


1983 Hurst/Olds black
T-tops
Maroon cloth interior
Aftermarket stripes are more orange than the correct red
Jack storage decal in trunk has Doc Watson’s signature
H/O emblem on the dash has Linda Vaughn’s signature with hearts
Dash has minor crackling in the center area


1984 Hurst/Olds silver
Rare factory moonroof
Red light mounted in each wheel well for display purposes
Snaps around the underside of the hood used for attaching a cover.

Now it is time for us to find the thieves. Indianapolis News, channel 8 WISH TV did an interview with several H/OCA members including 1 of the victims. To view this clip go to WISHTV.com, click on "more stories" and then "four classic cars stolen". Anyone having information about any of these cars can contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS or Judy Badgley at 517-645-7438 or djbadgley@gmail.com


Please pass this along to ALL of your car friends no matter what make and model they collect. Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen to someone else. KEEP TRACK ON EBAY AND CRAIGS LIST FOR THESE UNUSUAL CARS AND/OR PARTS!

1941 Cadillac Fleetwood

Hi All,

Linda and I were out looking for yard sales this past Saturday and when we stopped at this sale in Allen Texas, the homeowner commented on the Grandville and then said he had a 1941 Cadillac Fleetwood in the back. He invited us back and of course Linda brought the camera. I believe this is a Series 75. If someone can confirm, please comment or email me.

Under multiple covers was what appeared to be an enormous black car. As the covers were peeled back it began to be revealed.

Here is what we know about the car:

This car is completely restored. All the rubber components have been replaced. The owner spend over $8,000 on restoring the interior. The body has been restored and has no rust. The engine has all new parts inside with a complete rebuild. The owner has a spare block, spare fuel pump, water pump, and tons of other parts. This is a 6 Volt system so no air conditioning but I have heard it was available on this model in 1941.

The car came from California. The owner called General Motors and inquired about the history and the previous owners. They were told that they did have the records of who purchased the car but could not release that information.

Some interesting details.

• The hood ornament controls the hood latch.


• The fuel filler is under the drivers tailight.


• The radio and clock work.


• Cadillac reports to have made 422 of the Series 75 Stule 7519 in 1941.


• There is a flip-down foot rest for the rear passengers


• There is a power window that can be raised between the driver and passengers.
  
  

We were very surprised to find such a rare car sitting in the backyard of a home in Allen Texas. I guess you never know what classic cars and motorcycles are tucked away in the suburbs, city, and country!

This car is for sale. If interested, please contact me and I will connect you with the owner.

I have created a photo gallery on the Pontiac Grandville Website. Take a peek.

Good motoring!

Brian Hiatt

Founder

GrandvilleByPontiac.com

http://www.grandvillebypontiac.com/

http://www.brianhiatt.com/

Links:

Many more pictures at - http://www.grandvillebypontiac.com/

A 1941 Cadillac Web Page - www.car-nection.com/yann/Dbas_txt/Phocad41.htm