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1972 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham 7.5l - 455 V8 Fwd-classic Sport Luxury-nice !! on 2040-cars

US $7,000.00
Year:1972 Mileage:72700
Location:

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

1972 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham with 72,700 original miles!

This was the TOP of the Line Oldsmobile from 1966 and up, and one of the great body styles before GM ruined the look forever in going to a smaller body style in 1980. The most recent the Toronado was renamed the Trefeo in the mid 80's. These cars were the Oldsmobile version of the Cadillac Eldorado. I have owned both and prefer the Oldsmobile as they run better, longer, and are much less expensive to own.

I am the second owner who purchased the car from a dealership in South Carolina. The original owner purchased it in Atlanta Georgia. The car has always been garaged inside. It has never been driven in the snow, and I myself have never even driven it in the rain. This classic Olds is in beautiful shape and I can't even drive down the street without honks, thumbs up and even people wanting me to pull over so they can take a closer look!

 

She has a 455cu V8 with a Rochester Quadra-jet Carb. She will spin the tires from a dead start without power braking. She handles like a dream and rides like a magic carpet. The paint is a repaint about 2 years old. NO dents, NO bondo, NO scratches! The body is a straight as an arrow! There is a ding about the size of a dime on the front corner of the passenger side front bumper. (see pic)

 

The interior is all original except the radio, even the floor mats are original! There are some small stains in the driver seat which is a power split bench. They would easily clean, I just never bothered as I had a pad on the drivers side. (I have a bad back.)

 

The seats, dash and rear window area have ZERO sun fade or cracking. You would think the dash just came off the showroom floor! The carpets are clean and complete!  She is a beautiful classic in beautiful condition.

 

The under carriage is clean and rust free. No engine leaks, and the FWD axles and boots are in perfect condition as are the CV joints. Exhaust system is fairly new and rust and leak free. Lights and accessories all work fine, and engine and transmission run smoothly with no problems.

 

I am moving out of state and just can't take her with me. I have no storage space and already have 2 other vehicles, so my loss is your gain. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION and high bidder takes her home!

- Power Split Bench Seat

- Power Steering

- Power Windows

- Power Door locks ( stopped working suddenly about a month before I put her away for the winter)

- Rear Seat Door Handles (Allows passengers in rear to open the doors from the back seat, very cool!)

- A/C - Compressor needs bearing

- Cruise Control (works but Cable is disconnected)

- New Tires

- New Wiper Motor

- New Water Pump

- New Hoses

- New Spark Plugs and Wires

- Recent Oil Change

- Brand New Car Cover Included

 

PLEASE READ:

I have given full disclosure regarding this car and you can bid with confidence! Serious bidders only and you will be expected to complete the transaction if you are the winning bidder. Please do not bid if you cannot complete the transaction within the time frame specified. I need to move and simply cannot take this car with me or have to return to CT to relist and resell it later. This listing is a legally binding transaction, not a computer game, so please be serious if you bid!

 

Bidders with a ZERO rating must email me and provide contact information BEFORE bidding so I can verify you are a serious bidder. Failure to do so will result in me cancelling your bid.

$500 deposit is required within 48 hours of winning bid. Pickup within 7 days of auction end. NO EXCEPTIONS! Delivery is available within reason at an added and reasonable charge depending on your location.

The car is currently garaged but is registered and insured if you want to inspect and test drive it. This must be done BEFORE you bid or buy, not after. She is in New Haven CT. I can also email you a short video if you email me your email address.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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