1970 Oldsmobile Toronado on 2040-cars
Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:7.5L 7456CC 455Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Oldsmobile
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Toronado
Trim: Base
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 79,010
Sub Model: GT
Exterior Color: Blue
The body is faded and a bit rusty, was probably repainted many years ago. The interior is in really good shape. There is a tear in the driver's seat, but other than that, it looks really good. The dash is not cracked.
Manual windows and locks
Power steering
455 Rocket V8 with newly rebuilt and restored Quadra-jet carburator.
A/C (currently no belt)
A/M radio
Less than 500 miles on new master cylinder, front brakes (including rotors and calipers), water pump, thermostat, fuel pump.
Odometer shows 79,xxx, very likely original, but who knows?
The car runs and drives very nice, goes down the road fairly straight, has plenty of power, shifts through the gears very nice. I don't take it on long trips, because it is 40 years old, but is fun to drive to DQ or to get groceries. There is a problem with the heat, I think a vacuum issue. It blows hot for a few minutes, then cools off until you run the temp lever over to cold and back to hot.
- When I replaced the pads and calipers, the front left side caliper was rusted tight. The new caliper wouldn't move, either, so I knew the brake line was blocked with corrosion. The parts store was closed at the time, so I removed the brake line, and reamed out the blockage with a cleverly modified coat hanger attached to a cordless drill. It worked at the time, but the brakes on that wheel sometimes drag a bit, as the flow of the fluid is restricted. (a lot like the plaque buildup in my arteries). Buyer should plan to replace both front brake hoses eventually (front left will be included, but not installed).
- After I put the newly rebuilt carb back on, I lost the hardware that secures the throttle cable to it. I haven't missed it, it works ok as is, but someone with a lessor sense of adventure than I have may want to attach it properly.
- I had some trouble with overheating. I managed to fix it, but any potential buyer should know that the radiator is not likely the proper size (looks too small, was that way when I bought the car), the overflow hose is not the right one (I put a non-automotive clear hose on so I could watch the flow and direction of the coolant, it gets soft, but so far it has managed to handle the heat), and the water pump that O'Reilly's sold me is too short (I just left off the A/C belt and moved the other two belts up one space). It does have a newer thermostat, water pump, fuel pump, heater coolant control valve, and fan clutch.
- The tires have good tread, but may be old. They hold air all summer, but tend to lose air during winter storage.
NOT a show car, but has potential for a parts car or a driver. Will not part it out, though, come and get the whole thing. If it doesn't meet my reserve, I'm keeping it a while longer! I try to sell it every Fall to avoid storing it over the winter, but I do enjoy driving it come spring! If you live within 100 miles, you could likely drive it home. Any further, I'd recommend a trailer.
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