1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible Well Optioned & Excellent on 2040-cars
Minden, Ontario, Canada
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:425 V8 370HP
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Ninety-Eight
Trim: 2 Door Convertible
Options: Speed Minder, Am/Fm Radio with rear reverb speaker, Front Deluxe Chrome Seatbelts, Wire Wheel Covers, 4 way Flarestat Hazard Flashers, Electric Clock, Autronic Eye Headlight Dimmer, Tilt Steering Wheel, Custom Deluxe Wood Steering Wheel, Floor Shift Console with Tachometer, Deluxe Rubber Floor Mats, 2 Speed Windshield Wipers with Washer, Left Hand Remote Outside Mirror, Right Hand Outside Mirror, Glareview Tilt Inside Mirror, Visor Vanity Mirrors, Locking Gas Cap, Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Power Vent Windows, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Antenna, Power Locks - Vacum, Power Trunk Release, Power Top, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 132,000
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
A beautiful example of a short production run car from Oldsmobile. Last of the Starfire convertibles. Only 2236 were produced. Car is in excellent condition inside and out. Undercarriage is clean but showing some wear. Needs a small amount of detailing to be perfect. All chrome and stainless is near mint and looks great close up. Interior upholstery has no rips or stains and looks great. Top could use a good cleaning or replacement with newer type with the glass window. Some small paint chips at front end around hood area but they have been touched up. All glass is tinted and in good shape. I will be losing my storage shortly and this car cannot be sat outside. It is just to damn nice for that. Needs heated storage.
Runs and drives excellent. No mechanical issues at all. Brakes, tires, transmission all are up to date and needing nothing. All mechanicals were completely reconditioned or replaced with original NOS parts when restored and that was 17,000 miles ago. Engine was completely rebuilt with hardened valve seats, bronze valve guides and the correct 425 ci. 45 degree cam. This thing runs strong. 370 HP. Floats down the highway and pretty good on gas. I have averaged around 21 mpg.
Tires are only 4 years old and in great shape. This is a must see car. You can fly in and drive it home without any worries. Priced to sell. You couldn't restore this car to this condition for the price. Hate so see it go but things change. This is a great cruise and show car. Has won many BOC and Firsts. A very correct example of a high end production car. The only thing not original are the fans in front of the AC condenser. For more info or questions please email.
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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.
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For the sake of perspective, translated to US population, this total recall figure would equal a car for each resident of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, the District of Columbia, Vermont and Wyoming. Combined. Here's how it all breaks down:
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