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Joan and Greg Fleming, mother and son, say they will never part with the pristine 1975 Hurst/Olds that the late Don Fleming bought new at Webb Motor Co. in Clearwater. Don worked there part-time and kept the car in immaculate condition, with only 9,243 original miles now showing on the odometer.

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An ultimate `survivor car,' the Flemings' Hurst/Olds looks as if it's just been delivered to the dealership and detailed for its new owner.

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The Hurst/Olds tag still maintains a spot of honor on the front bumper. This was one of 2,535 Hurst/Olds produced in 1975, about half of them black/gold cars, the other half in white/gold.

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The W-30 version seen here carried the massive 455 cubic inch V-8 and still produced plenty of torque. But with smog gear and detuning at the factory, the big motor was only rated at 250 horsepower.

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Hurst/Olds badges appear on the decklid as well as the padded vinyl roof, with gold striping accenting the deep black lacquer paint.

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The distinctive gold wheels and trim on the jet black sheet metal identify the car as a real-life Hurst/Olds, while the W-30 badging indicates the car is powered by a 455 cubic inch V-8.

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Everyone in Clearwater knows the Flemings' Hurst/Olds, which is kept in showroom-fresh form by Don Fleming's son, Greg. The family's shop has its own wash bay, which helps keep theT-topped car sparkling.

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The 4-spoke steering wheel is an Olds Rally option with most of the dashboard unchanged from normal factory production. The Hurst conversion included not only the legendary Dual Gate automatic floor shift, but also a set of floor mats embroidered with the Hurst/Olds emblem.

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Both bucket seats swivel out to facilitate entry and egress from the Hurst/Olds. With the T-tops out, the car takes on a bit of a convertible feel.

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Not only do the bucket seats swivel for easier entry, the seat inserts are reversible, for either the black/white look seen here, or all-white.

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Greg Fleming says his dad would be proud to see his car being maintained in its near-showroom condition and being kept in the family. Aside from the battery, one tire and the oil in the engine, everything is just like it rolled off the transporter, he says.

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