1985 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Coupe 2-door 5.0l on 2040-cars
Clear Lake, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 307Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Toronado
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Brougham Coupe 2-Door
Options: Cassette Player
Drive Type: FWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 111,800
Exterior Color: Brown
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Red
Number of Cylinders: 8
For Sale is a 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado with the 5.0L GM 307 V8 motor, 4-speed auto, and front wheel drive (the Toronado was the first GM front-wheel-drive car). It runs and drives down the interstate, but we have never had it more than 20 miles from town - drive it home at your own risk, it IS a 30-year-old car! It has working air that is converted to R134A (have had to charge a couple of times over the years), working power windows, working power locks, working cruise control, a working cassette deck AM/FM stereo (believe it is stock, display does NOT light up), and received transmission flush-and-fill service and a tune-up in the past 18 months.
We have replaced the carburetor, radiator, wiper/washer motor, hood support struts, DS Rear brake line, Midas cat-back exhaust (NOT CAT), O2 sensor, belts, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor all within the past 18 months. We replaced a missing Toro-specific hubcap, and now all 4 match again (thank you, eBay!)
We pulled this car out of the grove 18 months ago by jump starting it and taking it down the highway. The tires even hold air!
There is some body damage all over the car, such as scratches and dents and a large dent in the pass rear quarter, that are consistent with a 30-year-old daily driver that was pulled out of the grove. (see pics) Some of the chrome is damaged or missing (see pics) The bumper filler panels are gone (rear) or might-as-well-be (front). The radio antenna was power, but was replaced with a non-power unit (the wires are still there if someone wants to convert it back). The headliner is falling down, and held up with Help! brand headliner screws. The pass side sun visor is missing. The heater/AC fan has a 4-position switch, but the "med-hi" (setting 3 of 4) doesn't work. It probably needs an exhaust "donut" (y-pipe gasket) as you can hear a small exhaust leak on deceleration and the check engine light will pop on briefly at idle. Mileage exceeds mechanical limit (as shown, no 6th digit). The soft top is badly weather cracked, and will need to be removed or replaced if you plan on restoring this car. You have to choke the car to start it every morning, but it always fires right up, provided the temp is above 10-degrees F. (any colder than that, and you have to wrestle with it, as was true with most carbs.) If it was perfect, I'd be asking a whole lot more for it, lol!
This would be a great first car for a kid, a work car, or a restoration project for someone who loves these old things. Price is as-is, where is. I have 100% feedback and have sold several vehicles on eBay, so bid with confidence. Buyers with zero feedback must contact seller before bidding. Car is in Clear Lake, Iowa. The pics tell the story. Cash or cashier's check, or paypal payment due at or before transfer, with $100 deposit due within 24-hours of end of auction. Buyer will be provided with clear Iowa title at pickup. Car is for sale locally as well, and seller reserves the right to end auction early if vehicle sells locally.
Good Luck and Happy Bidding!!
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