Up for auction is a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado.Single family owned since 10/14/65 delivery date.Parked in 1992 and has been sitting in the same garage ever since.
After 25 years of sitting, a new battery, some clean gas, new points an oil change, the car started right up.The original 425 Rocket V8 motor runs smoothly still.The engine compartment could use a little clean up.The transmission is the 3-speed turbo hydramatic with front wheel drive.The car has amazing power.
The body is very solid.Paint is good but not fantastic seems that it has had a repaint of original color.Glass is great.The chrome wheels with stainless cap & rings are in perfect condition. Michelin tires might bea bit old but have low mileage on them.
Interior is in in really nice shape including the dash and headliner.The driver's seat shows wear. Highly stylized steering wheel with a double-delta shaped horn ring is in good shape.It has a "slot-machine" speedometer, which consisted of a stationary horizontal "needle" and a vertically rotating black drum on which the numerals were printed in white.
Car remains largely original.We replaced one brake line and would recommend some new brake shoes.Everything else on the car works including the hideaway vacuum headlights. The car has power steering. Itcomes withprotecto plate.
If the pictures don't answer all your questions, please e-mail or call 517 748-3067. If you include a phone number in the e-mail, I will call you.
This vehicle is being sold in "as is" condition with no warranty implied or otherwise.The description is to the best of our ability but is for information only and does not constitute any type of warranty. You are encouraged and welcome to inspect the car or arrange for an on-site third party inspection before you bid. Bidders with zero or negative feedback should contact us before bidding.
Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup and/or shipping and any costs involved.Michigan sales tax or reciprocal state due as necessary.Seller is not responsible for any damage incurred during vehicle transportation.
A deposit of 10% is due 2 days of the auction's end. Cash or certified check is ok. This deposit does not provide you with a chance to inspect to decide if you want to buy the vehicle. You already have bought it!
Balance is due within 7 days of auction close. For the balance due, we will only accept cash ON DELIVERY (in person) or a certified check. Vehicle and title will not be released until funds clear.
We reserve the right to end the auction early. Thanks for looking!