My first muscle car!

[Shpyder]

No. This is NOT why I'm getting rid of the Eclipse. Just in case you guys decide to eat me up.

I had been looking for a 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado for a very, very long time. And I finally found my mark. At present, there are only about 10 of these cars for sale anywhere in the US in drivable condition. I picked it up only 1 hour north of me, I cannot beleive my luck.

The vehicle has had two owners. No rust. It has the 455ci 7.5L V-8 , and at present it seems that I could run faster than it can haul ass. But the V-8 rumble is to be heard, not mashed upon . So it's a "cruiser", hehe. Exterior, interior and the motor are in excellent shape, with 70,000 original miles on the car.

I got this beast from it's second owner who has had it since 1971. I was given all records of every single thing by the guy. He has taken immaculate care of the car, and everything ever done to it (including even at what mileage and date gas was filled, would you beleive!!!!) has been meticulously recorded by the owner. Oh and yeah, no smog required

This car is worth around $17,000.


I got it for $4000.

Soon to come: pearl black shiny ass paint job. 20's. 3" dual straight pipes. Butterflies that pop outta the hood. And ofcourse, 2 15" JL W-7s to play my shiz.



Oh yeah. And some fucker smashed the rear glass on my GT. Yep, that's it. Didnt steal a thing. Just broked the glass to bits. What's wrong with people??

[Thor06]

Fuckin bastard. Looks very clean, and you sure as hell got a good deal on it. What are you going to do with that 455?

[Shpyder]

Originally Posted by Thor06

What are you going to do with that 455?

Lots o'shiz. Eventually

[vanilla gorilla]

Wow, I never would have guessed. Good deal on it though. I can't blame you for wanting to go oldschool. After riding in my friend's 400hp small block Nova and his who-knows-how-many-horsepower LT1 Camaro, I want to build me a muscle car. My step dad is a big mustang fan and I have been trying to convince him to fund me to build a fox body mustang (even though I hate fords) and do a small block Chevy Swap, to tear up the 1/8. Your project sounds cool. But if that car is in really good condition and there are only 10 of them, I wouldn't dare mod it. I say restore, but its your car.
Hey, how can you afford to buy that but you can't afford to keep the Spyder?

[Thor06]

A 350 in a fox body? Is you crazy?

Shpyder, hows the paint? It looks damn good from here, I dont think I would repaint it if I were you. Some 20's are a must though. Did that tow truck guy buy your Spyder?

[G-man422]

OMG!!!!!! Thats BEAUTIFUL! greAT FIND.

[Shpyder]

Originally Posted by vanilla gorilla

Hey, how can you afford to buy that but you can't afford to keep the Spyder?

I bought the Toro because that is a once in a life-time deal. I could afford $4000 for that any day. The spyder was heavy on maintenence, plus I needed the cash for UC next semester, just in case FinAid didnt help me out. And mine loved breaking down everywhere. The clutch just went rather abruptly, with 3000 miles on it. I got stranded in the middle of a busy high street. I think it wasnt adjusted right. Funnily enough, the towtruck driver has offered me $12,000 for it. He's coming to have a look this Tuesday.

Anyway. Old school muscle has it's own charm. These classics are awesome to look at, and a joy to drive around town. I bought this with different priorities; it's not going to be a track car or a fast car. Just a badass looking and badass sounding cruiser for Saturday nights. Eventually. DSMs are for sale everywhere, that's a good thing, since I can get back into the game any time. But these Toros, especially the 68-69 years, are balls out hard to find. I am convinved that this has to be perhaps the best looked-after Toro out there.

Thor06, I was just thinking that too; the paint is excellent, and I should do that last. It was repainted in 1980 by the guy, because he wanted gunmetal gray instead of it's original color. He was a nutty enthusiast kinda fellow, and knew everything about these cars. I think he sold it to me because I did my research on these cars,and was blurting out everything I knew about them, and he seemed very impressed. He probably let me have it because he knew I would take good care of it. It's just so beautiful to look at. It's a whole different experience with these cars altogether. But I sure as hell want those chromed out butterflies popping out of the hood, hot rod style. Man, that would look killer!!

[AbsoluteGTR]

MY GOD! You are one lucky son of a bitch. To find one that is that meticuously cared for is unbelievable.

I would not mod it at all...just some rims and maybe exhaust...but keep all stock/original parts!

Lucky bastard.

[Killa]

To be honest I love american muscle car too, even mustang ( old style not 90-04 ), and one day I love to own a black 69 El Camino, or black Chevy SS. BTW congrat on your new car man, I love the way it look, yes black will make it stand out mean !!. But that factory paint still look good to me from the pix.

[Killa]

Originally Posted by AbsoluteGTR

MY GOD! You are one lucky son of a bitch. To find one that is that meticuously cared for is unbelievable.

I would not mod it at all...just some rims and maybe exhaust...but keep all stock/original parts!

Lucky bastard.

I rather keep every thing regional.

[clipsekid99]

Congrats on the new car, it looks pretty damn sweet! But, IMHO, you're just digging your financial grave even deeper man. Oh well, not my decision. Have fun with it, it prolly won't break down on you lol.

Oh ya, didn't Jay Leno like build one of these and twin turbo it? I think I saw it on the TLC show "Rides".

[AbsoluteGTR]

Originally Posted by clipsekid99

Oh ya, didn't Jay Leno like build one of these and twin turbo it? I think I saw it on the TLC show "Rides".

Yea I saw that...It had like 1000+ HP. Jay Leno is a badass-lucky motherfucker.

Furthermore, I am sure that v8 LOVES the gas, so clipsekid is right about your financial issue...and I am sure you are going to wantto insure for around $20K.

[4g63gst20]

yeah i think you should just restore it and in a few years you can get some good money if you sold it.

[vanilla gorilla]

Originally Posted by longemoco

yeah i think you should just restore it and in a few years you can get some good money if you sold it.

Barret Jackson?

[vanilla gorilla]

Originally Posted by Thor06

A 350 in a fox body?

Whats wrong with that?

Originally Posted by Thor06

Is you crazy?

Why yes,.....yes I am.