So an olds Toronado recently came up for sale in this area. It's a 1966, and its original down to the paint. It runs and drives well, the only thing I can see it needs is a set of tires, and a new set of chrome rims comes with the car. The car has no rust whatsoever, and has less than 48,000 original miles. The interior is almost perfect, as well. The headlights work great as well. My question is, what should I pay for it? What would the car be worth? The paint is almost perfect as well, it's been kept in a garage it's whole life. I would really appreciate some opinions, thanks!

 

Looks like a sweet find, what's he asking? Welcome to CO btw.

 

I think I can get the car for 4,000 dollars, he has a ton of cars and needs to start clearing out some space. What could this car be worth?

 

He also has a parts car he's throwing in with it. That car has a complete interior and no rust at all, but doesn't run. Someone robbed the carb and the air cleaner, as well as the A/C stuff off the parts car.

 

If you clean and shine that car, add trim rings to the rims and hubcaps, that's a $10K car on ebay in my opinion.

A steal for $4K.

 

I'm not a Toro expert, but Collector Car Market Review, which I find to be pretty accurate, says $4,075 in #4 condition, $8350 in #3.

- Eric

 

Sounds like a decent deal, especially if it comes with an almost complete parts car.

 

Have you actually seen and driven the car?

 

If it runs good and doesn't leak all over the place, that's an easy 10k car.

 

I've seen a '70 GT in decent shape with low miles go for $1,200 in Massachusetts, so don't exaggerate the car's value.
It has a certain following, but it's limited.

Four grand seems to be a good price if the car is in good shape, better with a parts car (though that's just so much metal to scrap sooner or later) - If all is well, and you've got the dough, then talk him down to $3,500 and buy it.

- Eric

 

Sounds like a two for one deal to me. The rust free parts car could be saved as well. Rust free is the key word with Toros. Before you start piecing it out, I'd at least try to get it to fire up. Three of the last four Oldsmobiles I purchased did not run when the wheels landed here. They all run and drive now.
If you decide to pass on the cars, please send me the contact info.


Jerry~

 

Yes I've driven the car and had it going well over 80 haha

 

Well then, if you're satisfied about its condition, I'd say $3500 is a good starting point for a tidy #3 car. I'd still consider it a bargain anywhere below $5K.

 

So I bought both of the cars, got them both for 3400. I'm gonna have a hard time parting out the other car, as that one car is in great condition the more I look at it.

 

Way to go!

 

Congrats. That dark red is beautiful. Great styling on those.

Terry

 

Excellent - just like you should have done.

You got a great deal, and can now have fun with your cars without having to wonder if you overdid it.

Enjoy!

- Eric

 

And post more pictures.

 

I believe the axle tubes are press fit to the differential housing. The is a hole about 3/4 inch diameter on the axle sleeve of the housing, that hole is plug-welded to the axle tube to keep it in place. I have seen people run a weld bead all around the axle tube, to both ensure the tube stays in place, and to fix leaks.

 

dafuq, son?

 

Know the 66-70s ask away.

 

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