1985 Toronado Convertible

vinvin · September 9th, 2006, 05:54 PM

Does anyone have any info on a 1985 hess & eisenhardt convertible. This car was from a golf event at Cherry Hills Denver. Wonder production numbers and value. It's basically a loaded Toronado, in good shape, no rust, 86k miles. Thx.

Oldsmaniac · September 17th, 2006, 07:03 PM

There arent too many of those around as yes they were conversions. Buick did it with their Riviera from 92 to 85 but many more were produced and I believe marketed thru the dealerships as Buick convertables even though all were conversions and not true production convertables. As the owner of an 83 Riviera convertable I can tell you the car flexes and the doors rattle due to the flexing. The ride is not as pleasant as one would think it should be but still a fun car. As for value I would say if its in very nice condition it should be worth something like 5 to 7 thousand dollars.

vinvin · September 17th, 2006, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the reply. It's up for sale on ebay, so we'll see what it does. As for the ride, I had a XJS convert and the Old's is as good if not better.

GregR · November 6th, 2006, 03:38 PM

I also have one of the Cherry Hills convertibles. I was told that they only made about 18 of them and they were given to the top 18 seeds in the PGA tournament to drive for a week. Mine was supposedly driven by Tom Watson. I think the ride is very good, thanks to the air suspension. The car is pretty advanced for a 21 year old vehicle. Mine is in beautiful shape, 77k miles, and I may sell it soon also. People have given me all kinds of estimates, from $6k to $18k. I'll be interested to see what yours brings. By the way, Hess & Eisenhardt also did the Jag XKS conversions.

TORO · January 3rd, 2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GregR

I also have one of the Cherry Hills convertibles. I was told that they only made about 18 of them and they were given to the top 18 seeds in the PGA tournament to drive for a week. Mine was supposedly driven by Tom Watson. I think the ride is very good, thanks to the air suspension. The car is pretty advanced for a 21 year old vehicle. Mine is in beautiful shape, 77k miles, and I may sell it soon also. People have given me all kinds of estimates, from $6k to $18k. I'll be interested to see what yours brings. By the way, Hess & Eisenhardt also did the Jag XKS conversions.

HI I HAVE A 1985 TORONADO CONV. TOO BUT IT WAS DONE BY AMERICAN
SUN ROOF CORP I TOO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THESE CARS

Orion's Nana · January 3rd, 2007, 08:43 PM

I have been trying to find any info available concerning my H&E 1983 Toronado conversion vehicle. I know there aren't many around but I didn't know anything about "Golf Prizes". Will someone elaborate? I would love to know the history of my car. Thanks for any help you can give.

Oldsguy · January 4th, 2007, 07:15 AM

Sorry to all of you for missing your questions and failing to welcome you to our site. I did some research and could not find a direct answer to your questions about these Toronados. I wish I could help more, will still be searching.

TORO · January 4th, 2007, 08:03 AM

Does Any One Have Info On My 1985 Toronado Convertible
From The Asc Corp. I Have Not See Any Others But Mine
I Have Seen Some Cad. And Buick Rivs . Does Any One Have Any
Sales Info Or Anything Like That? Thanks

September 9th, 2006, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
vinvin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	1985 Toronado Convertible Does anyone have any info on a 1985 hess & eisenhardt convertible. This car was from a golf event at Cherry Hills Denver. Wonder production numbers and value. It's basically a loaded Toronado, in good shape, no rust, 86k miles. Thx.

November 6th, 2006, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
GregR Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	1985 Toronado Convertible I also have one of the Cherry Hills convertibles. I was told that they only made about 18 of them and they were given to the top 18 seeds in the PGA tournament to drive for a week. Mine was supposedly driven by Tom Watson. I think the ride is very good, thanks to the air suspension. The car is pretty advanced for a 21 year old vehicle. Mine is in beautiful shape, 77k miles, and I may sell it soon also. People have given me all kinds of estimates, from $6k to $18k. I'll be interested to see what yours brings. By the way, Hess & Eisenhardt also did the Jag XKS conversions.

January 4th, 2007, 07:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Sorry to all of you for missing your questions and failing to welcome you to our site. I did some research and could not find a direct answer to your questions about these Toronados. I wish I could help more, will still be searching. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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TORO Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	1985 Toronado Convertible Does Any One Have Info On My 1985 Toronado Convertible From The Asc Corp. I Have Not See Any Others But Mine I Have Seen Some Cad. And Buick Rivs . Does Any One Have Any Sales Info Or Anything Like That? Thanks

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September 17th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsmaniac Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 702	There arent too many of those around as yes they were conversions. Buick did it with their Riviera from 92 to 85 but many more were produced and I believe marketed thru the dealerships as Buick convertables even though all were conversions and not true production convertables. As the owner of an 83 Riviera convertable I can tell you the car flexes and the doors rattle due to the flexing. The ride is not as pleasant as one would think it should be but still a fun car. As for value I would say if its in very nice condition it should be worth something like 5 to 7 thousand dollars.

September 17th, 2006, 08:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
vinvin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks for the reply. It's up for sale on ebay, so we'll see what it does. As for the ride, I had a XJS convert and the Old's is as good if not better.

January 3rd, 2007, 08:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Orion's Nana Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	I have been trying to find any info available concerning my H&E 1983 Toronado conversion vehicle. I know there aren't many around but I didn't know anything about "Golf Prizes". Will someone elaborate? I would love to know the history of my car. Thanks for any help you can give.

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