Stunning Original & Immaculate Condition Example. 1 Owner From New With Docs. on 2040-cars
Oldsmobile 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 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. 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 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 " ~~oo00oo~~ 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 PLEASE;
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, MESSAGE ME BEFORE YOU BID AS,
RESPECTFULLY, THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS. |
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eBay Find of the Day: 1976 GMC Motorhome is a jolly green giant
Wed, 18 Jun 2014If you have a need to relive the 1970s, then here is the vehicle for you. This groovy blast from the past is a 1976 GMC Motorhome currently for auction in Florida on eBay Motors, and it is one green machine - just not in the modern sense.
The seller claims that this beast has had just two owners and has covered a mere 61,308 miles in its decades on the road. It's reportedly never been restored or repainted and comes with all of the necessary books and manuals. A 7.5-liter (455-cubic-inch) Oldsmobile V8 with a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission powering the front wheels propels this far-out RV, and the double set of rear wheels out back use a self-leveling air suspension to provide a cushy ride.
The purported low miles and good condition really make this GMC a stand out, though. The exterior combination of lime stripes and beige with just a touch of green is like nothing else on the road today. Plus, the polished bumpers and wheels make it all pop. Inside, it's even better with monochromatic green upholstery and shag carpet. It features everything you'd ever need on a long trip, including a bathroom, kitchenette and lots of seating. The only hint of modernization is an HD TV next to the stove, but its size is a perfect fit for the hole there.
Jay Leno bangs up his own Toronado in GT6
Wed, 11 Dec 2013Ever 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 2014The 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?