Oldsmobile : Toronado .

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT:
+ 455 cid. 8 cylinder engine. 4 barrel carburetor+ Automatic transmission+ Front wheel drive+ Power steering & brakes+ Factory AM radio with 1 front and 1 rear speaker+ Spare tire never been used and appears to be original+ Power windows+ Power front seat+ Power trunk release+ Owner's manual+ Standard air conditioning (not Comfortron)+ Standard steering wheel (not tilt/telescopic)
ADDED EQUIPMENT:
+ Front disc brake conversion+ Custom wheels with one-off center caps+ Ultima red top battery+ On-board battery maintainer. plugs into standard elec. outlet+ Auxiliary electric fuel pump+ Thermostatically controlled dual electric radiator fans+ Engine temperature gauge (in place of dashboard clock)+ Car cover
MAJOR RESTORATIONS:
+ Engine top-end overhaul+ Carburetor overhaul+ Fuel tank overhaul+ Fuel sender overhaul+ Drive axle half shaft (both left & right) overhauls+ New high-torque starter+ New (remanufactured) A/C compressor+ A /C conversion to R134a+ New fuel pump & fuel lines+ New water pump+ New high-capacity alternator+ New front window glass
GENERAL CONDITION:
+ Interior is in excellent condition: no rips or cracks+ Tires appear in excellent condition+ Glass perfect all around+ Vinyl roof in perfect condition+ Transmission shifts flawlessly and imperceptibly+ Power steering effortless. can steer with one finger+ Vehicle can be driven from my house to yours when sold. but has these issues that will eventually need to be remedied:++ Loud exhaust++ Engine needs a tune-up++ Several body rust spots
OTHER DETAILS:
+ It appears that this vehicle was repainted by a prior owner+ Tinted side and rear windows (professionally applied film)+ Overhauled main vacuum tank newly installed+ Complete records (except oil changes) since I purchased+ Over $40. 00 invested since I purchased+ Recent independent appraisal: $30. 00+ No collisions during my 10+ year ownership+ 10-14 MPG of unleaded premium
MY STORY:
+ I bought this car in 2004 after a lengthy search. I am this vehicle's third owner. according to the seller. I have owned it for 10+ years during which I undertook multiple restorations and modifications.
+ This Oldsmobile has been my pride and joy. turning heads and starting conversations everywhere I take it. I will truly miss it. and will want to be informed of its progress from time to time.
WHY SELLING:
+ My son is in college now and my daughter will begin in 2016. Accordingly. my wife and I will be downsizing from our large home that has plenty of parking. to a modest condo which will not have enough parking spaces to store any extra vehicles.
+ I no longer have the time to devote to planning its various upgrade projects. like a 21st-century audio system.
+ A new owner with adequate resources. especially time. tools. and skills. is needed to keep this vehicle running to and beyond its 50th birthday. I simply cannot do it anymore.

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