Episode 2: Love Hurst

In Episode 2 of Lost Classics, Tony reconnects with a piece of personal history when Dr. Victor Zachian reaches out for help reviving his original-owner 1973 Hurst Olds. This classic car, parked for decades, was first brought back to life by Tony’s father in the late ’90s—but years in storage have taken their toll. Now, the all-original Hurst Olds shows signs of age, with fading paint and a few mechanical concerns. Dr. Z faces a dilemma: should he repaint and restore, or preserve the car’s untouched authenticity?

Tony steps in to assess the Hurst Olds and guide Dr. Z through the tough decisions every collector faces—what’s worth the investment, and what’s best left alone. It’s a sentimental journey into the past, underscored by the timeless debate of originality vs. restoration in the collector car world.
Before the episode ends, a cold call sends Tony to evaluate a chaotic 1972 Chevelle project inherited by Zach, a young enthusiast who’s unsure what direction to take. The Chevelle is part resto, part prostreet, part restomod—and completely lost in translation. Tony offers tough love and a lifeline, helping Zach find clarity and even offering to buy the car to fund his next build. It’s a story that highlights how not all classic car dreams are straightforward—and how sometimes letting go is the best way to move forward.

Featured in this Episode:

• 1973 Hurst Olds (all-original, unrestored survivor)
• 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle project (restomod chaos)
• Collector car wisdom from two generations