BID WITH CONFIDENCE ON THIS EXTREMELY RARE OLDSMOBILE TORONADO COUPE. THIS FIRST PRODUCTION FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AMERICAN CAR IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AND UNIQUE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MODERN AGE. I WILL SELL THIS RARE AUTOMOBILE TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED BIDDER. MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT!! BID WITH CONFIDENCE. 1967 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO DELUXE LUXURY EDITION TOP OF THE LINE. LOADED WITH FACTORY ICE COLD AIR CONDITIONING. POWER WINDOWS. CRUISE CONTROL. FACTORY AM/FM STEREO. POWER ANTENNA. POWER TRUNK RELEASE. TRUNK AND UNDER HOOD COURTESY LIGHTS. INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHT GROUP. REAR PASSENGER SEAT FACING ACCESSIBLE DOOR HANDLES. BLACK AND CHARCOAL WITH FASHION BUTTON TRIMMED INTERIOR. METICULOUSLY PRESERVED. GARAGED BY GRANDFATHER AND GRANDSON ORIGINAL OWNERS. NUMBERS MATCHING. BONE DRY. TRULY RUST FREE. CALIFORNIA TOTALLY ORIGINAL AUTOMOBILE. STILL WEARING IT'S SHINY ORIGINAL RARE EMERALD GREEN PAINT AND INTERIOR. ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA BLACK PLATES WITH DEALER LICENSE PLATE FRAMES FROM NEW. WINNER BEST PRESERVED CLASSI have little feedback on Ebay because I am not a compulsive buyer or seller. I say what I will do and do what I say! I encourage anyone who is a real buyer to inspect this car at my home or an independent classic car shop of which many are available here in southern California. NO DISAPPOINTMENTS AND NO EXCUSES FOR THIS FINE AUTOMOBILE !Please don't hesitate to call me @ cell 714-600-4459 Don. I am up very late on the west coast. I must speak with the successful buyer within 24 hours of close of auction or I will re-list immediately. Recent vintage car auctions have retrieved north of $30. 00 for pristine original collectibles like this rare model. This specimen could be rated as a number 2. 8 original quality example. NADA classic car guide. values this car between $7. 91. 00 - $17. 15. 00 (AVERAGE). The parts alone to restore it are $35. 00. 00. but is fully functionally beautiful and not in need of restoration. The reserve is set on the low side of the average. You decide and bid with confidence. Still dressed in it's Factory original Emerald Green single stage paint and still wearing it's factory original 2 tone Black / Charcoal interior! The entire vehicle's rubber seals and weatherstripping are original and preserved by it's 40 year residence in moderate climate southern California. The vehicle only has 31. 32 original miles. The original 40 year ownership of proud grandfather and grandson is reflected in the fabulous condition of this automobile. It is complete with the original owners manual. The records come complete with service receipts dating back to the beginning. Also present is a document identifying AAA insurance coverage documents all dating back. Every attention to detail in originality has been adhered to in the refreshing process to insure originality and reliability. The HIGHLY DETAILED engine bay compartment was meticulously kept spotless in "like new" condition. So clean and well preserved is it. that you must look at the picture of the GM assembly line chalk marks still present on the spotless firewall. The largest engine made that year is it's original matching numbers 425 Cubic Inch Super Rocket V8 with 385 horse power and a monstrous 475 ft lb of torque. which has been freshly tuned. serviced and is always reliable. So original is it. that during the tune up process. the original Delco ignition condenser was still in use. Fluids are new. The transmission was serviced and shifts strong. The cooling system has all been completely gone through with a brand new heavy duty radiator core installed. but retaining the original tanks. Brand New white wall radial tires fill the entire wheel opening. as it looked. when it was new. The original bias ply spare tire in the trunk is usable and still holds air. The Factory Air Conditioning system has been gone through and blows ice cold. Every single option and item works on this automobile and operates as designed. including the original AM / FM radio. Everything has been freshly sorted out as a reliable daily driver and winning awards at shows and cruise ins. It can be started and driven across town or this whole country at a moment's notice with confidence. Imagine the surprise of rice rocket owners when you smoke the tires through 1st and 2nd gear to beat them to the next light and overtake them passing on the open road! In 1967. once again. the top of the line Oldsmobile series was the Toronado. The visual appeal from inside is so pleasing and inviting with a flawless steering wheel and crack free intact padded dash. that many consider the 60's interiors from the Big Three to be the high water mark for interior design. At shows I frequently get comments like: "Why don't the car companies make interiors like this anymore?!" CONDITIONS:ALL INSPECTIONS TO BE MADE BEFORE AUCTION CLOSE. YOU ARE NOT BIDDING ON THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE. HIGHEST BIDDER WILL OWN THIS VEHICLE!! Car is sold as is. where is with no warranties or guarantees implied. Nonrefundable deposit of $500 USD via wire transfer. cash or cashiers check within 2 days of auction close. Balance within 5 days. This car was offered locally and I must reserve the right to end this auction early if not already agreed upon an accepted offer. SHIPPING:I will drive and deliver this automobile within 500 miles of southern California for $1. 50 per mile and a buyer paid plane ticket returning to Orange County John Wayne Airport. This car is reliable as the day is long and I would enjoy my last trip in it to deliver it to the new owner. There are many classic car shops certified for inspection within 5 miles of the car which can be recommended. Buyer is responsible for arranging inspection. which I will facilitate the movement of the car to a location for inspection. also shipping and pickup of vehicle if car carrier delivery is chosen. I will cooperate fully and help the successful buyer with the loading of the vehicle. Thanks for your interest and happy bidding. WARRANTY NOT AVAILABLE:This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. No allowance or set aside will be made for any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Insurance coverage is the responsibility of buyer at close of auction. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied themselves as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely.