For Sale Hurst Vinyl Top Car Being Flipped

[Xavi3r]

Sad to say this one wont be saved hit hard sat 25 years in a field I guess.

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there is still a good fender

 

[azblackhemi]

No I mean the paint scheme has not been respected on the Hood and fenders ( a very little ) because champagne paint must no come to the venry end ofthe hood. There is a white line and decals like JRF-9 or Trace's hurst.

Oh ok, you mean this one not the vinyl top car.

 

[azblackhemi]

I think it's more than a shade or two. It's a whole 'nother color. In fact, it's not a bad color at all, just waaaaayyyyy far from the Hurst Gold (Caddy Sauterne!)
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Actually in person the color doesn't seem that far off. It didn't really stand out when I saw it at Barrett Jackson. Here's a couple of pictures I took there.

 

[Snotty]

No I mean the paint scheme has not been respected on the Hood and fenders ( a very little ) because champagne paint must no come to the venry end ofthe hood. There is a white line and decals like JRF-9 or Trace's hurst.

Well, if you knew the story of that particular Hurst, the man who started the restoration died in mid project. The guy who finished it did a good job, not having ever seen one of these cars. The paint going to the end of the hood did not prevent my buddy from getting a good price for it when he sold it due to his divorce.

 

[polara71]

Still doesn't make it correct which was the intent.

 

[Fury Pursuit]

I respect the gentleman that restored this Hurst, it's a tremendous amount of work to do everything right. But I have yet to see, actually see, any documentation regarding the "dealer installed vinyl top". If there is no documentation from the period when new and vintage photos etc., related to that history it's difficult to believe.

And if there is no documentation, then it just leaves the car "storied" (not to mention unattractive) and that's about it

 

[Snotty]

Still doesn't make it correct which was the intent.

Nor does it hurt the car. It was a nice ride!

 

[polara71]

Nor does it hurt the car. It was a nice ride!

Sure it is . However the value is in originality or correct restorations not it simply being " a nice ride".

 

[Xavi3r]

Well, if you knew the story of that particular Hurst, the man who started the restoration died in mid project. The guy who finished it did a good job, not having ever seen one of these cars. The paint going to the end of the hood did not prevent my buddy from getting a good price for it when he sold it due to his divorce.

Hi,

Sorry i did not meant to make you bad.
I just pointed that the paint was not correct but it is still good. it is an easy fix for a body shop.

i think that if you do a repaint just do as it was originally. Mu Hurst has the same bad scheme, i suppose this is easier or cheaper to do.

 

[ImpJay]

Hi,

Sorry i did not meant to make you bad.
I just pointed that the paint was not correct but it is still good. it is an easy fix for a body shop.

i think that if you do a repaint just do as it was originally. Mu Hurst has the same bad scheme, i suppose this is easier or cheaper to do.

It is easier because it does not need masking tape going across the hood. When something is easier to do, it makes the work also cheaper due to smaller labor fee.

 

[Snotty]

Sure it is . However the value is in originality or correct restorations not it simply being " a nice ride".

If it was done for those purposes. He had the work done because the frame rails had holes in them. He still got over 16 grand when he sold it - not bad for incorrect.

 

[Old Mike]

Actually in person the color doesn't seem that far off. It didn't really stand out when I saw it at Barrett Jackson. Here's a couple of pictures I took there.
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This car is now posted twice on Hemmings. At Carlisle Auction, Lakeland Fl, and for $47.5k at Orlando Classics, Orlando Fla.

 

[1978 NYB]

Stan, Is Lakeland the same or owned by Orlando Classics or vice versa????

@commando1

 

[Yeahrightgreer]

I don't mind customizing cars, but it seems to me that these should be left alone. Customize a Newport all day long!!

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Newport sure. Just not that Newport. Cause that ones nice!

 

[PPRCuda]

I don´t want to brag about, but I think that there´s about 5 of them, of which one has the console and buckets.
@PPRCuda could have an estimate of Sport Fury GTs.

1970 GT = 0
1971 = 1. Bought from Forum member. Of course.

 

[Samplingman]

Wow, along with the vinyl top Hurst, there are 4 more for sale on eBay! So much for being “rare”, lol.

 

[ImpJay]

Wow, along with the vinyl top Hurst, there are 4 more for sale on eBay! So much for being “rare”, lol.

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Streetside Classics is cornering the market.

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

These are the "Kissimmee cars" from this past January.

I took many, many pictures of all four of them for my reference (and "de-reference) purposes.

 

[brougham brummel]

The 300 Hurst really was a different boutique limited production car.The interesting special hood,Imperial appointments,my favorite rear wing set up,VIP sport wheels,440,make it a very special mileage eater.Vinyl roofs do not look good on these in my opinion.To me it fits a luxury sporting mind set which i love.Love the old Mercury Marauders from 69-71.Or 70.If a 300H showed up on my doorstop as a gift i would fall on my face.300H owners are a proud lot like Fury GT and Letter series owners.B.B

 

[Snotty]

Newport sure. Just not that Newport. Cause that ones nice!

If you're talking about the one in the picture, thanks! It's mine.