A piece of Indianapolis 500 history is set to roll across the auction block this fall, as a 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Pace Car Edition convertible is featured at Mecum’s Indy Fall Special on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
This Oct. 2-4, Mecum is back in Indy, where the auction that started it all 38 years ago is held today. After a tremendous Indy Spring Classic, the Indy Fall Special auction once again brings the excitement of Mecum Auctions to the wide world of consignors, bidders, drivers and dreamers. Indianapolis has seen billions of dollars in positive economic impact over the years from car-centric events like Mecum’s annual auctions and the long-running, world-famous Indianapolis 500 race. Get registered to bid or purchase spectator tickets to get involved in the Mecum Fall Special action, and witness first-hand why these auction events have been going strong for almost four decades! Without a doubt, Mecum auctions are best experienced in person. Click here for tickets and more information.
This particular Hurst/Olds is no replica. It served as the 14th official pace car for the 1972 Indianapolis 500, a year when Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance to deliver one of the most distinctive and muscular pace cars in the race’s long tradition. Finished in the recognizable White-and-Gold color scheme, this one-owner example has been preserved with remarkable authenticity.
Under the hood sits Oldsmobile’s 455 cubic-inch V-8, paired with an automatic transmission. Performance features include the Hurst dual gate shifter, power steering, and power brakes, offering both muscle and drivability. Comfort options such as air conditioning, power windows, a power top, and bucket seats with a center console reflect the car’s unique blend of performance and luxury.
The Hurst/Olds Pace Car convertibles of 1972 are particularly sought after for their rarity and their direct link to motorsport. Unlike some other pace cars that were built in large commemorative numbers, the Hurst/Olds editions were produced in limited quantities, and their association with the Brickyard only increases their desirability.
This example is offered with its Protect-O-Plate and has recently received fresh door decals to restore its original presentation. For collectors, the chance to acquire a genuine pace car with single-owner provenance makes this offering especially significant.
With its powerful 455 V-8, unmistakable livery, and Indianapolis legacy, the 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Pace Car convertible represents both American performance history and racing heritage, making it one of the headline consignments at this year’s Indy Fall Special. See it here.
Eve Nowell