Stunning Original & Immaculate Condition Example. 1 Owner From New With Docs. on 2040-cars

Oldsmobile
Toronado

1973

A real time-warp find!

This is a really authentic, amazing condition Oldsmobile Toronado. The car is very original in all aspects and is a rare and wonderful find. Although not considered a "collectable" by purist standards, its sheer condition makes her so. She is a contender for show display.

This is a genuine 1 owner all numbers matching car that spent its whole life in California and showing an almost incredible 15,000 miles*. It was purchased new out of Sacramento and was babied some 40 years until the passing of its owner and sold by his estate. Every part of the car is immaculate. It still sports thes original number plates issued in 1973. This Toronado is currently stored in a museum under climate control conditions and has never seen snow but for this photo shoot. It comes with its original operating manual, owner ID papers and documentation. See the pictures for the original "paper plate" issued in 1973 by California DMV and every single registration card since 1973 - all 40! Simply amazing.

Finished in "Chestnut" metallic with a rich camel tan interior. The entire inside is a testament to its loving ownership, and all so 1970's! 

The car has been recently gone over by a local classic car work-shop and everything is in good operating condition. The engine runs smooth and powerful. Brakes are good and the car stops sure. *We cannot attest to the 15,000 miles, even though it looks every part of it. And so, respectfully, it is being sold "mileage exempt". If it is really 115,000 miles then this is just as amazing because you would never have guessed for the condition. All features and functions work well with the heater hot and A/C ice cold. Windows, seat adjustments, seat belts, wipers, exterior and interior lights work as they should.

The body is entirely rust free and the underside is clean. The whole car is very straight, accident free and has never had any body repair. This is evidenced by the original factory stickers and markings on the inside edges and under the hood. The paint looks to be original and is nice. The only think done recently were the corner bumper fillers. There are small nicks, chips and some scratches but only minor ones. There are no side door dings! The vinyl top and trim is perfect. All over it is very shiny, consistent and simply looks great from close and afar. Very, VERY impressive for a 40 year old car!

All rubber, glass and trim fixtures are in wonderful condition without any signs of fading, marks or scratches. The hubcaps are excellent without scuffs and scrapes. The bumpers and side mouldings are virtually prefect.

The interior is absolutely fantastic! This is the hall mark of this Toronado and makes the car look like she is only a couple of years old. Finished in a camel tan, she looks incredibly sharp. The dash is perfect without any sun-fading or cracking. All the vinyl, "gold" dash & door trims and chrome finishings are like new. The cock-pit style dash cluster is like new. The steering wheel is fantastic without a single crack. The seats are in simply amazing presentation and condition, with only one small seam separation on the edge of the driver seat. Carpets, door panels, handles, switches, knobs and every little item is virtually perfect. The headliner is indeed perfect. The interior is without doubt a 9.999999 out of 10. Just stunning.

The car all round is very original in all respects. Sporting original hubcaps on original rims with elegant whitewall tyres. The cars still has its original cross-ply polyester tyre in the trunk with its correct tools and jack. It even comes with a factory Oldsmobile workshop manual.

Overall, this Oldsmobile Toronado is an excellent example. Although not a "show car" by true definition, it certainly ranks very close and high in its current collectible condition. You could certainly drive her with pride as-is to your next Oldsmobile meet and attract a lot of attention. It ranks a clear 9.5-out-of-10 driver condition and would make a great investment for any 70s car collection.

 For many more pictures, please click on this link below. They have been loaded in super high resolution format so by clicking on each you can see every little minor detail and defect with great clarity.

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Wikipedia:

With radically different styling than the first generation, the Toronado had metamorphosed from a "GT"-style car into something more traditional in the luxury car field. It was now more similar to the Cadillac Eldorado than the Buick Riviera, with styling taking several cues from the 1967–70 Eldorado. The new look attracted many new buyers, as sales increased dramatically. Front disc brakes became standard.

All overall dimensions of the '71 Toronado were larger than previous models with wheelbase increased from 119 to 122 in, only 2 in less than the full-sized Delta 88. Also, the subframe design of first-generation Toronados was replaced by a separate body-on-frame similar to full-sized Delta 88 and Ninety-Eight models. The front torsion bar suspension was retained, but the multi-leaf springs in the rear were replaced by coil springs. In addition, the Toronado introduced as a novelty what later became a federal mandate in a modified form, two high-mounted taillights above the trunk and below the rear window. These taillights mirrored brake and turn functions of the normal taillights, but not the nighttime taillights.

The 455 cubic-inch Rocket V8 was carried over from previous models as the standard Toronado engine. The introduction of the second-generation Toronado coincided with the implementation of a GM corporate edict that took effect with the 1971 models; all engines had to run on lower-octane regular leaded, low lead or unleaded gasoline to meet increasing more stringent Federal (and California) emission control regulations, a goal that was reached by reducing compression ratios.

Styling/engineering highlights through the years included disc brakes with audible wear indicators for 1972, a federally mandated 5 mph front bumper along with new vertical taillights in 1973.

During most of the Toronado's second-generation run, two interior trims were generally offered each year. The standard interior trim consisted of a choice of cloth or vinyl upholstery and a Custom Sport notchback bench seat with center armrest. From 1971 to 1973, the Toronado's "Command Center" wrap-around instrument panel was similar to other full-sized Oldsmobiles featuring a large squared speedometer directly in front of the driver, heating/air conditioning and lights/wipers switches on the left hand side and the radio controls and cigar lighter on the right hand side. As befitting a luxury car, Toronados featured a long list of standard equipment that included Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, variable-ratio power steering, power front disc brakes along with an electric clock, carpeting and deluxe wheel covers. Virtually all Toronados were sold loaded with extra-cost options including air conditioning, AM/FM stereo, power trunk release, vinyl roof, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, power windows, power door locks and six-way power seats.

 
















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This Toronado is part of a private collection. I am not a broker or retail-style car dealer; although licensed, I am a professional car collector of some 30 years with considerable experience and knowledge of British and European Cars. I have a long standing reputation being associated with Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor cars which I take seriously. I take a lot of pride in my cars and have fun in collecting and restoring them. However, auctions are not a game so when you place a bid or offer, and you are the winning bidder, please understand you have entered a binding contract. You cannot bid and win the auction and expect not to meet the terms and conditions. Bidding and/or winning does not mean you are expecting me to “hold” the car until you have the opportunity to inspect it. Any inspection contemplated should be undertaken BEFORE you bid or make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally inspect the car. Once you bid or make an offer, you are doing so to buy WITHOUT conditions. A $1500.00 deposit (non-refundable) is required within 24 hours of the close of the auction and payable by PayPal. The balance of funds are required within 7 days of the close of the auction and must be provided by cashier’s check or bank wire. I cannot accept PayPal for the balance unless you are willing to meet the cost of transfer fees. Full payment must be made (and payments cleared) before the title and/or the vehicle is released. All payments are non-refundable. Payments as described above form an important part of this purchase contract and so, if all the funds are not received as outlined above, I reserve the right to terminate the transaction without notice. If there has been any deposit or other part payments received and I elect to terminate the contract, I reserve the right to keep any such deposits or payments and resell the vehicle to another bidder or interested party or re-list the vehicle at any time. I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements on a national and worldwide basis but the winning bidder takes full responsibility for pickup and/or shipping and at his cost.

As a collector and experienced restorer of classic cars, I make every effort to bring my cars to a very high standard. Unless specifically stated, the car is not of show standard but of good quality "driver" condition. Please understand, the very nature of these classics is such that it is not always possible to attend to every single item, or perhaps I may have inadvertently overlooked an item. Please note, fitted radio/stereo systems are usually subject to upgrade by purchasers so I do not ensure operation of these. Further, a feature or function that is working perfectly one moment, may decide to play-up the next. After all, it is some 40 years old. For this reason it is necessary for the following condition:  

The vehicle is being sold "as-is/where-is" with no warranty expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are made with reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair assessment and accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller shall not be responsible for errors in description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, unforeseen imperfection, defect or damage. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects at the buyer’s request prior to the close of the auction.  Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Being a classic car in excess of 10 years of age, in most US states, the mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. I can hold the vehicle up to 30 days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will not bear any responsibility for any additional costs including storage, transportation, or repair after the close of the auction. Whereas I am happy to store the car in excess of 30 days from auction end, a cost of $35 per day shall apply beyond 30 days of auction end. Also, you must remember that this is a classic +/-40 year old vehicle, and while it is up to you, I do not recommend that you just “hop in and drive it across the country”.  At least, I have never done that.  I have always professionally transported the cars in enclosed carriers from where I bought them to my home. 

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