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If you like a RARE classic, this Olds Cutlass Calais just might be the car for you.

GM did not make convertibles back in 1983, but they DID send a very few out to select coach builders to convert to a convertible. Dealers were also allowed to use the GM selected coach builders in order to sell the Cutlass convertible as an option. Select coach builders had to be used so they did not compromise the structural integrity or warranty of the car.

Texas Ragtops was one of such select coach builders used in the process, and this Olds has the Texas Ragtops badge affixed to the door jamb. Since the conversion process was quite expensive, there were not many conversions done, which is good news for the collector car owner today because of the rarity that affects the value of these cars.

This beauty features a custom leather interior, new convertible top, as well as boot. It comes equipped with the 3.8 liter v6 engine and smooth shifting automatic transmission, power steering, brakes, windows, and seats. The air conditioning needs a re-charge, and the cruise control quit working but might be just a fuse. All glass is in very nice condition, the owner says the car runs, drives, and stops great, and the entire car shows no signs of rust anywhere - including the undercarriage. He also states that the mileage shown on the odometer is actual although the previous owner checked the non - actual box on the clear Ohio title.
There is a stationary antenna in place, but a new poser antenna goes with the sale. There is also a built in CD/DVD unit in the dash, so you can listen to your favorite tunes or let the kids watch a movie while you drive. The paint is original and has lost it's shine, but it really appears that with a little buffing effort the shine might come back. The paint is certainly presentable as it is but would look nicer if polished. While not cheap, you may be surprised at the amount of reserve for this rare opportunity to own a very RARE convertible.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of auction end with balance in full received within 7 days. Balance must be paid in cash or bank wire transfer to obtain immediate release of car or title. If you have less than 3 positive feedback call FIRST before bidding or your bid may be cancelled.

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Jay Leno bangs up his own Toronado in GT6

Wed, 11 Dec 2013

Ever since Gran Turismo 4, Jay Leno has had at least one of his cars included in the popular racing simulator (starting with the Tank Car), and more of his machines appears in Gran Turismo 6. They include this nose-heavy, front-wheel-drive V8-powered muscle car. Yes, that aptly describes a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - except Leno's is rear-wheel drive. And it has a Cadillac CTS-V race engine modified to pump out 1,070 horsepower.
For the latest Jay Leno's Garage episode, he takes his real Toronado out for a cruise and then drives the virtual one like he stole it, accruing some body damage along the way. Leno also drives the virtual supercar Mercedes-Benz designed for GT6, the AMG Vision Gran Turismo Concept that debuted at the LA Auto Show, along with the real one, which is a 1:1-scale model. The model is radio-controlled and equipped with a small electric motor, sufficient to move it on and off of auto show floors.
Head below to watch the episode, which includes a few words from GT6 creator Kazunori Yamauchi.

This Or That: 1980 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1989 BMW 635CSi [w/poll]

Thu, 09 Oct 2014

The last time I roped a coworker into an automotive debate, I lost. Resoundingly, I might add. Still, 2,385 voters chose to cast their lots for the Fiat 500 Abarth, as opposed to 5,273 choosing the Ford Fiesta ST, and so I can rest easy in the knowledge that at least 30 percent of you, dear readers, see things my way. I still like to think we have more fun, too.
My loss in the first round of our This or That series, in which two Autoblog editors pick sides on any given topic and then attempt to explain why the other is completely wrong, didn't stop me from picking another good-natured fight, this time with Senior Editor Seyth Miersma. Last time, our chosen sides were eerily similar in design, albeit quite different in actual execution. This time, our vehicular peculiarities couldn't seemingly fall any further from one another: A 1980 Oldsmobile 442 wouldn't seem to match up in comparison to a 1989 BMW 635CSi.
How did we come up with such disparate contenders? Simple, really. Seyth and I mutually agreed to choose a car that's currently for sale online. It had to be built and sold in the 1980s, and it had to be a coupe. The price cap was set at $10,000. The fruits of our searching labors will henceforth be disputed, with Seyth on the side of the Germans, and myself arguing in favor of the Rocket Olds. Am I setting myself up for another lopsided loss?

GM recalling 8.4M cars, 8.2M related to ignition problems

Mon, 30 Jun 2014

General Motors today announced a truly massive recall covering some 8.4 million vehicles in North America. Most significantly, 8.2 million examples of the affected vehicles are being called back due to "unintended ignition key rotation," though GM spokesperson Alan Adler tells Autoblog that this issue is not like the infamous Chevy Cobalt ignition switch fiasco.
For the sake of perspective, translated to US population, this total recall figure would equal a car for each resident of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, the District of Columbia, Vermont and Wyoming. Combined. Here's how it all breaks down:
7,610,862 vehicles in North America being recalled for unintended ignition key rotation. 6,805,679 are in the United States.

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