Rare, Collector classic XS

Description for Oldsmobile Toronado 1978

This a rare collector car, classic with regard to its unique styling and a limited production of only 2,453. It is unmolested and original except for replacement of rear fender extensions and glass top of the sun/moonroof assembly. The car was sold new in Beaverton, regon on 6-28-78 and the original papers reflect the
buyer's name and address from the selling dealer Herzog Motors, nc, dealer who survives to this day with 3rd generation family ownership as Herzog-Meier.
This XS comes with its original paperwork including the sun/moonroof instructions and tool. More importantly, he original window sticker showing the exact options this car has. It also has a Driver Controlled Leveling System for the rear which is much like the leveling systems of later GM luxury cars.
It is loaded with options including sunroof, ed leather interior, -way power seats adjustable individually for driver and passenger, ir conditioning, amp out monitoring system, river's audible reminder for Low Coolant, i-Lo Voltage, ngine Hot and Lights On.
Stereo is equipped with a built-in 8-track tape player and 25 tapes will be included with the sale, n OEM set of original red rubber mats for the flat floor in front with a matching mat for the rear seat floor ( a picture is included with this listing ). The passenger side also features a matching detachable litter basket covered in matching carpet mounted near the door opening. A regular set of red rubber mats ( not OEM ) is also included with the car. There is also a photo of the trunk to show a full sized spare tire and wheel, eplacing a space saving spare tire and compact air inflation tank.
The XS has a panoramic wrap around rear window, iving an unobstructed view with no pillars. It has a wheelbase of 122 inches, total length of 227 inches, eighs in at 4,800 lbs, roviding a smooth, uxurious ride. It also has an electronic system called MISAR that uses a 10 bit microprocessor, he first GM auto computer controlling ignition and production of power. It senses atmospheric pressure, ngine vacuum, emperature and speed to determine optimum spark advance, nabling better fuel economy. Dash gauges also include one for the driver to visually see the amount of vacuum when driving to maintain top economy. The MISAR's first introduction was on the 1977 / 1978 Toronados. The 1978 Toronado was further improved by relocating the speed sensor to inside the distributor, rom the crankcase pulley.
The 1978 Toronado was the last of the big luxury Olds cars, sed most of the drive train first introduced on the 1966 Toronado, he trailblazer that introduced the truly new style with front wheel drive, ncluding torsion bar front suspension. The 1977 / 1978 Toronado featured a 403 cu. in. displacement engine, eplacing the iconic 455 engine. Both power trains were also used on the GMC motorhome, he first motorhome designed and built from the ground up. These were built from 1973 until 1978 and three quarters of the 12,000 built are still running today.
This XS has the 403 engine and it runs great. The Hydramatic transmission is 3 speed and provides smooth power throughout all speed ranges. The styling that enables the Toronado's uniqueness is a driver's compartment set rearward on the chassis, llowing a longer hood that is large but also innovative in that it is made of aluminum. This leaves a smaller than average trunk in the rear but fortunately so wide that even a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood can be accommodated.
The remaining Toronado XS's are getting rarer and appreciating in value as the 70's generation looks for the cars they grew up with. My XS is a collector's car, cream puff dream car that has standard GM parts, asy to maintain with plenty of room around the engine for service access. Along with the large number of GMC motorhomes surviving, any parts and service providers exist, ssuring availability long into the future for Toronado owners.
If you are looking for the best, ake a close look at this one. It is not perfect but it very much the exceptional car that it started out to be, nly it is getting to be rarer and rarer automobile.
This car is offered AS-I, ith no warranty expressed or implied. Potential buyers are encouraged to see the car personally before making a decision to buy.
A deposit of $500.00 is required of the buyer within 24 hours of the commitment to purchase. The balance is due within one week, nless the buyer elects to pick up with cash in hand. The title is ready for the transaction and a bill of sale can also be furnished. If paying with a cashiers check or money order, ayment must include a verifying letter from the bank it was drawn on, o acknowledge that the funds are good.
It is the buyer's responsibility to make shipping or pickup arrangements. The car is also available for local sale
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Good luck and Happy 2016!