1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 92 on 2040-cars

Year:1992 Mileage:137000 Color: White /
Blue

Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 1G3EV13LXNU302155 Year: 1992
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Toronado
Trim: Trofeo Coupe 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Drive Type: FWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 137,000
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
Sub Model: Trofeo

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"For parts or restoration only. Cannot be driven in current condition, NO Brakes -brake lines need to be replaced, runs and drives otherwise with intermit engine or transmission stumbling, battery is not included. The leather seats are worn, headliner replaced recently, fairly rust free."

For sale is a 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo. This was the final year of this model. It is similar to a Buick Riviera of the same time period, but sportier. It has a color touch-screen CRT monitor option known as the Visual Information Center which is operational. I purchased this car in July of 2007 from a dealer in Newark, DE and drove it rarely for about a year. It had an intermittent "stumbling" condition where it would suddenly run rough for a while, then run just fine. I never did figure out the cause, if it was an engine or transmission problem.

I bought a new house around that time and put it into storage since I didn't have time to deal with it, I moved it around my storage unit from time to time until last year the brake lines failed. I intended to repair it myself, but time never allowed and it has been sitting ever since. A few other remarks about the mechanical condition: The exhaust would smoke heavily when it was started up after sitting for several months, probably worn valve guides. The headlights open close, but the electric motor keeps running several seconds after they open or close, before it shuts off, the key sometime gets stuck in the ignition and can't be removed, other times it pulls out like normal. There is no battery, and the car smells like mothballs right now. As far as the cosmetic condition this vehicle is in fair shape with worn leather (esp. driver's seat), worn floor mats, missing the Oldsmobile logo on the front exterior, minor dings and scratches typical of age, etc. Underside is fairly rust free. Tires look like they were new when I got the car, but the rear tires do lose air over time.

Auction will also include two nice doors from a '90 Trofeo, a rear bumper from a '90 Trofeo, and many other miscellaneous parts from a '90 Trofeo.

Since these cars are so rare I decided to put it up for auction at a parts car price. Perhaps there is someone out there who has the time to restore or part out this piece of history. If it doesn't sell I will be bringing it to the metal recycling car graveyard.

Terms: This vehicle is sold as-is for parts or restoration only. Returns are not accepted. Cash payment is required within 7 days of auction's close. Local pickup only within 14 days of sale.

Thanks for visiting my auction and please contact me if you have any questions!

Oldsmobile Toronado for Sale

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