1983 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Hess & Eisenhardt Coachworks Convertible on 2040-cars
Littleton, Colorado, United States
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Up for auction is this unusual and extremely rare 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Convertible. It has the 5.0 Liter 4 Barrel with Automatic 4 Speed. This is a Hess & Eisenhardt Convertible. The title shows CV which signifies Convertible. It is in what I would call good to very good overall condition. This car is over 30 years old. It has approximately 102,000 miles, which is about 3,300 miles per year. The original window sticker shows $17,502.00 and this is before the convertible conversion by Hess & Eisenhardt. It shows what I would consider to be less than average wear for a car over 30 years old. There is a little wear at the driver's side leather seat. The convertible top works as it should and it is in good condition. It has the glass rear window with the defroster in it. The parade boot and bag are in great condition. Take a look at the original window sticker for a listing of all the options. The issues I'm aware of are the following: Some peeling/bubbling at the rear side marker lights. Some paint fading at the rear bumper filler. The passenger front power window is not working at this time and may be due to a loose wire/connection or could be the window motor. The power antenna may need to be replaced to go up and down properly. The paint shows some aging and there are some small nicks/dings that occur in over 30 years but no large dents. A good interior and exterior detailing will make this car look even better. Aside from the above, it has what I would say is less than average wear and far less than average miles for a 30 year old car. This is a running and driving car. Drive it to car shows as it is. A tune up will make it run and drive even better. Based on the information I have found it could be an Oldsmobile Executive Car, Manufacturer Promo Presentation Car, or could be a car from the 1985 PGA Cherry Hills Golf Tournament or a prize car. I understand that it is a 1983 and the tournament was in 1985 but understand that it took time for Hess & Eisenhardt to do the convertible conversion. Again, the title shows CV signifying Convertible. Also, consider the sticker price on this car was $17,502.00 before the convertible conversion by Hess & Eisenhardt. In short, this was a very expensive car and it is a very rare one as well and in any case it is an extremely low production car. I have done some research and I have contacted the Oldsmobile Transportation Museum and GM Heritage Center. I have not been able to obtain definitive proof regarding whether this was an Oldsmobile Executive Car, Manufacturer Promo Presentation Car, or a PGA Tournament car or a prize car at a PGA tournament. In any case, this is an extremely rare car and it could be that it is 1 of only 9 or 18 cars that were made and even fewer are on the road. Whoever buys it can do additional research. Search it on the internet and see how rare it is. See the picture for uncut Oldsmobile keys, the Original Window Sticker ($17,502.00) and other documentation. If the car doesn't sell, I will most likely keep it and drive it as it is because it's a nice car as it is and gets multiple looks and "thumbs up" all day long. A good detailing in and out will make it look even better. If there is anyone out there with more information about this rare Oldsmobile Toronado, please send it to me. This car is sold AS IS and WHERE IS and the winning bidder will have to make arrangements for pick up and transportation. Please ask questions and/or ask for additional pictures as needed but please ask early in the auction so I have time to respond. You are welcome to inspect and drive this automobile and it is recommended. This car is located in the Denver, Colorado area. There is a $1,000 nonrefundable deposit so only bid if you are serious. The seller reserves the right to end the auction early, as this car is being advertised outside of eBay as well. Thanks for looking and again if anyone has more information about this car, please send it to me. Again, thanks for looking. |
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