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Oldsmobile : Ninety-Eight Regency Classic 1976 Olds Regency 98
$15,500
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Category Sedan
Mileage 29616
Posted Over 1 Month
A real survivor, a classic cruiser with all the style and elegance of the days when cars were automobiles. It is a pleasure to drive and has power to spare. A four door hardtop, this is top of the line luxurious and in mint condition. The Regency 98 model was a trim upgrade, competing head to head with Cadillac Fleetwood. The pillow back velour upholstery provides all the interior luxury you would expect. My GM book says there were 16,802 of these cars built but they are hard to find now, having succumbed to rust and other reasons. This one is a survivor and will last many more decades if properly maintained. And it's survival is supported by the unique GMC motorhome which used the same 455 cu.in. engine in it's front wheel drive train. Of the 12,000 built between 1973 and 1978, most had the 455 engine and the later units had a downsized 403. More than three fourths are still in active use with many shops offering support and parts. The owner is more than 90 years of age and says sell! This car originally belonged to an older sister who recently passed away. It was purchased new in 1976 for her sister's 56th birthday and has been a Sunday and special occasion car with very little use over the years. It has had excellent periodic maintenance and a complete restoration in 2005 which included paint. The full vinyl top is perfect, the power windows all work, as well as everything else. There are also 26 of the 8-track music tapes that go with the car and a list of those is available on request. The car is free of rust and the chrome is in very good condition. The trunk is huge and has a full size spare tire, jack and a red toolbox for shows. It has garnered more than a few trophies in shows. Looking for the best? Have a close look at this one!
Trim 98 Regency
Oldsmobile : Toronado XS Rare, Collector classic XS
$13,500
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Category Coupe
Mileage 43356
Posted Over 1 Month
This a rare collector car, a 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, Oregon on 6-28-78 and the original papers reflect the buyer's name and address from the selling dealer Herzog Motors, Inc. , a 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, the 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, red leather interior, 6-way power seats adjustable individually for driver and passenger, air conditioning, lamp out monitoring system, Driver's audible reminder for Low Coolant, Hi-Lo Voltage, Engine Hot and Lights On. Stereo is equipped with a built-in 8-track tape player and 25 tapes will be included with the sale, an 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, replacing a space saving spare tire and compact air inflation tank. The XS has a panoramic wrap around rear window, giving an unobstructed view with no pillars. It has a wheelbase of 122 inches, a total length of 227 inches, weighs in at 4,800 lbs, providing a smooth, luxurious ride. It also has an electronic system called MISAR that uses a 10 bit microprocessor, the first GM auto computer controlling ignition and production of power. It senses atmospheric pressure, engine vacuum, temperature and speed to determine optimum spark advance, enabling 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, from the crankcase pulley. The 1978 Toronado was the last of the big luxury Olds cars, used most of the drive train first introduced on the 1966 Toronado, the trailblazer that introduced the truly new style with front wheel drive, including torsion bar front suspension. The 1977 / 1978 Toronado featured a 403 cu. in. displacement engine, replacing the iconic 455 engine. Both power trains were also used on the GMC motorhome, the 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, allowing 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, a cream puff dream car that has standard GM parts, easy to maintain with plenty of room around the engine for service access. Along with the large number of GMC motorhomes surviving, many parts and service providers exist, assuring availability long into the future for Toronado owners. If you are looking for the best, take a close look at this one. It is not perfect but it very much the exceptional car that it started out to be, only it is getting to be rarer and rarer automobile. This car is offered AS-IS , with 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, unless 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, payment must include a verifying letter from the bank it was drawn on, to 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 so the right to end the EBay listing is reserved. Do not make an offer unless you intend to pay. E-mail me with any questions prior to offers. Buyers with less than 5 feedbacks must contact me in advance or their offer will be rejected without consideration. Good luck and Happy 2016!
Trim Brougham
