YAZTEC AUTOMOTIVE INC. IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS RARE FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE 1966 OLDSMOBILE TORNADO DELUXE IN AMAZING CONDITION FOR SALE. THIS IS A THREE OWNER, RUST-FREE, SOUTH CARLOINA CAR WITH ONLY 90,136 ACTUAL MILES. WE ACQUIRED THIS CAR FROM A PRIVATE MUSEUM. WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS CAR WENT THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE RESTORATION ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO AT A COST OVER $25,000.00. IT WAS PARKED AT A CLIMATE CONTROLED SHOWROOM AND HARDLY DRIVEN. THE DOORS, FENDERS, HOOD, DECK LID, ALL GLASS, BUMPERS, AND TRIM WERE REMOVED, THE RUST-FREE BODY WITH NO PREVIOUS BODY DAMAGE WAS STRIPPED TO BARE METAL, THE BODY WAS PRIMED, AND PAINTED A BASE-COAT CLEAR-COAT PAINT. THE SILVER PAINT IS GLOSSY WITH A DEEP FINISH WITH ONLY A FEW VERY MINOR FLAWS. WE RATE THE PAINT AND BODY A 9.0 TO 9.5 OUT OF 10. THIS TORNADO STILL RETAINS THE ORIGINAL 385 HP, 425 V-8 ENGINE AND THE TURBO-HYDRA-MATIC, 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC TH-425 ( FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VERSION OF THE TH-400). IT IS EQUIPPED WITH ALL LUXURY OPTIONS SUCH AS POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, POWER SEATS, TILT, ETC. THE UNDER-CARRIAGE INCLUDING THE FLOORS, FRAME, INNER AND OUTTER SILLS, INNER FENDERS ARE SOLID. THERE ARE SOME LIGHT SURFACE OXIDATION IN SOME AREAS ON THE FLOORS BUT NOTHING SERIOUS. MOST IMPORTANT, THE UNDER-CARRIAGE HAS 'NOT' BEEN UNDER-COATED TO COVER ANY RUST. THE CAR STARTS UP IMMEDIATLEY EVERY TIME. IT IDLES AND RUNS GREAT, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GREAT. THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION FUNCTION PROPERLY. THERE ARE A FEW OF THESE AUTOMOBILES ON THE MARKET. HOWEVER, YOU WILL NOT FIND ONE IN THIS COLOR COMBINATION THAT RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT AND IS OFFERED WITH A REASONABLE RESERVE.

PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION BELOW AND VIEW THE 100 HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS PRIOR TO BIDDING. WE DID NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A LIFT. THAT IS WHY WE DO NOT HAVE ANY UNDER-CARRIAGE PHOTOS SO PLEASE DO NOT ASK ABOUT THEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 404-391-1149 OR EMAIL: yaztec@bellsouth.net.

PLEASE REVIEW OUR (531) POSITIVE FEEDBACKS PRIOR TO BIDDING. WE HAVE EARNED THESE FEEDBACKS ONE AT A TIME BY PROVIDING A DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND LARGE NUMBER OF PHOTOS FOR EACH LISTING AND CONDUCTED PROPER BUSINESS ON EBAY SINCE 2001. HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION:

EXTERIOR:

THE BODY PANELS ARE RAZOR STRAIGHT WITH GREAT SHUT LINES. THE UNDER-CARRIAGE INCLUDING THE FLOOR PANS, TRUNK, FRAME, INNER AND OUTTER SILLS, INNER FENDERS, DOOR JAMBS, ETC. ARE RUST-FREE. THE PAINT IS IN AN AMZING CONDITION. IT IS GLOSSY WITH A DEEP FINISH. THERE IS A SMALL CHIP ABOUT THE SIZE OF A GREEN PEA ON THE EDGE OF THE TRUNK LID THAT HAS BEEN TOUCHED UP. ALSO, THERE ARE COUPLE OF TINY BUBBLES IN THE PAINT ADJACENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE VINYL TOP ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. BOTH OF THESE MINOR IMPERFECTIONS ARE HARDLY NOTICEABLE. THE VINYL ROOF HAS BEEN REDONE AND LOOKS FANTASTIC. THE BUMPERS, MIRRORS, AND MISC. TRIM WERE REPLATED. THE DOOR HANDLES LOOK VERY NICE BUT HAVE SOME VERY LIGHT PITING. THE TAILLIGHTS POT METAL BEZELS HAVE SOME LIGHT PITTING. ALL GLASS, TINTED WINDSHIELD, LIGHT LENSES, ETC. ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. THE WHEELS AND HUBCAPS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE CAR RIDES VERY SMOOTH ON A SET OF NEW WIDE WHITEWALL TIRES.

INTERIOR:

THE INTERIOR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE ORIGINAL SEAT COVERS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. HOWEVER, THERE IS A SMALL RIP IN ONE OF THE RIBS ON TOP OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. ONE RIB CAN EASILY BE REPLACED. THE ORIGINAL DOOR PANELS, DASH, INSTRUMENTS BEZEL, STEERING WHEEL, HEADLINER, AND SUN VISORS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE ORIGINAL BLACK CARPET IS SLIGHTLY FADED IN SOME AREAS BUT IN GOOD CONDITION. THIS CAR STILL RETAINS THE ORIGINAL DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT WITH CHROME BEADING AND THE REMAINING RUBBER MATS. THE CHROME PIECES AROUND THE POWER SEAT SWITCHES ARE LIGHTLY PITTED. ALL WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN WITH EASE.

MECHANICAL:

THE ENGINE STARTS UP IMMEDIATELY EVERY TIME. IT IDLES SMOOTH AND RUNS GREAT. IT DOES NOT SMOKE. THE ENGINE RUNS COOL AND WITHOUT OVERHEATING. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GREAT. THERE ARE A FEW DROPS OF RED FLUID UNDER THE ENGINE/TRANNY AREA WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT. WE DID NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A LIFT BUT IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A WET AREA NEXT TO THE TRANSMISSION DIP STICK. THIS CAR WAS PARKED FOR MOST OF THE LAST 7 YEARS AND SOME OF THE SEALS MAY HAVE DRIED OUT. WE RECOMMEND THAT THE SOURCE OF THE LEAKE(S)TO BE INVESTIGATED AND REPAIRED PRIOR TO MAKING LONG TRIPS. THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS APPEAR TO BE REPLACED RECENTLY. THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS TORNADO STILL RETAINS THE ORIGINAL MASSIVE FINNED BRAKE DRUMS.THE ORIGINAL DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND PATCHED IN COUPLE OF PLACES AND STILL HAVE SOME SMALL HOLES. WE RECOMMEND THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED.

ELECTRICAL:

ALL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, POWER ANTENNA, AND EVEN THE FACTORY AM RADIO WORK. ALL GAUGES WORK. THE HORN IS INOP. THE VACUUM OPERATED HEADLIGHT DOORS OPERATE PROPERLY.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOOKS CLEAN AND ORIGINAL BUT NOT DETAILED. THE HOOD INSULATION APPEARS TO BE REPLACED RECENTLY. PLEASE VIEW THE PHOTOS OF THE INNER FENDERS, HINGES, AND HOOD JAMB TO SEE THE QUALITY OF THE RESTORATION.

TRUNK:

THE TRUNK FLOOR IS SOLID. THE OLDSMOBILE RUBBER TRUNK MAT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE BACK OF THE TRUNK LID STILL RETAINS THE ORIGINAL JACK INSTRUCTIONS. THE TRUNK HOUSES THE SPARE TIRE, ORIGINAL JACK, AND THE LUG WRENCH. ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE VIEW THE PHOTOS OF THE TRUNK JAMB.

WE HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE A 47 YEAR OLD VEHICLE TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. WE HAVE PROVIDED 100 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES. PLEASE VIEW THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE MONEY IN HAND AND WILLING TO FINALIZE THE TRANSACTION AFTER YOU WON THE VEHICLE.

THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD WITH A CLEAR SOUTH CAROLINA TITLE AND A BILL OF SALE. THE ODOMETER READING OF 90,136 APPEARS TO BE THE ACTUAL MILEGE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD WITH MILES "EXEMPT" DUE TO ITS AGE.

GEORGIA RESIDENTS ARE SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM OF 6.5% ( OR LESS) TITLE AD VALOREM TAX ON A VALUE DETREMIND BY THE TAX OFFICE AT THE COUNTY OF THEIRE RESIDENCE. OUT OF STATE OR FORIGN BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TAXES DUE AT THEIR OWN DMV.

THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTEES.

WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASONS.

SHIPPING IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. HOWEVER, WE WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR ARRANGE FOR THE SHIPPING AS LONG AS WE ARE NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAYS OR COMPLICATIONS CAUSED BY THE TRANSPORT COMPANIES. WE HAVE SHIPPED HUNDREDS OF VEHICLES TO ALL OVER USA, EUROPEAN PORTS, AUSTRALIA, ETC.