John_S_in_Penna

Is the old General Motors building still extant? What is it being used for now, Larry?

I realize that the old Hudson's Department Store has been torn down; but in hindsight, it could have been preserved and restored and used for General Motors' office space. I recall learning that it was such a large store, that it had at least 50 elevators! Buildings can last hundreds of years when properly maintained--as many Europeans recognize. Why tear something down and then have to build all over again?

That is an interesting article, Seventh Son, and is certainly newsworthy. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

Mach Mustang 14, All of this conversation is a grand welcome to the AACA Forum! People might not know about barn finds in central Ohio, but you can see that you opened a topic that, in general, is popular. I hope you enjoy the discussion. Maybe someone here knows specifically about that area, as well. Feel free to post often and join in car conversations!

My 1978 Lincoln Mark V achieved 14 m.p.g. on the highway, with an admittedly light foot on the gas pedal. My 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue, downsized from the previous generation, can get 22 to 23 on the highway. I think the Electra would be a car suitable to today's needs: roomy, well styled, yet economical enough for today's prices. I wish Buick made such a car now as much as in 1984.

With a fair number of cars being bought by flippers, I wonder what the true demand for cars really is. Aren't there enough hobbyists to buy these from the original sellers? It's always good to see old cars stay in the hobby with enthusiastic owners.

There were so many different Chevrolet models in 1966, but only the Impalas and SS's seem to be preserved. It's good to see the car--and preserve it-- exactly as it came from the factory. Think of the mid-century motels it may have stopped at, or the wife and children at the 1966 shopping center and grocery store, or maybe at a drive-in movie. Think of the service it gave to its original owners, and how glad they might feel to know it's still cared for.

As A. Bear noted, the "seller" was patient. He figured he had a big fish on his line, and was willing to play with it and reel it in! I'm confident that you didn't miss a bargain, or even a legitimate car.

I have the 1969 Cadillac catalogue, as well as the Color and Upholstery album. The faux ostrich grain was indeed offered. (I have a '69 Eldorado in this same wisteria color.)

Although the flipper's price is unrealistic, he seems to present the Pontiac fairly and accurately on the video. Honesty is always a good quality to see.

Mike, we don't know. The ad is still posted on Facebook, and cars of this era don't have a huge following, so it's likely that you'll find it still for sale. Contact the owner through Facebook. This part of the AACA Forum is the "Not Mine" section, where car fans merely post cars from other sites that we think are interesting. No one here owns it. All the best to you in your quest! ------------------------------------------------- CORRECTION: The ad is marked "Sold." Did you get it, Mike?

It looks like a good car for someone, and I think the Bonneville's styling is first-rate in the 1977-79 years. If it's a "daily driver," I hope he isn't driving it in Pennsylvania's winters! A car like this should be preserved.

I know what you mean, Jeff. Are some cars not yet ready for restoration?

The "wisteria" paint color makes the car very distinctive. Here are pictures of one for sale on the internet several years ago:

THE CAR IS NOW FOR SALE AGAIN BY THE NEW OWNER. It's absolutely the same car, and here is his Youtube video. After a drive of 700 miles to South Carolina, the asking price is $24,500. And his e-mail (from the video description) is Jared1970MonteCarlo--at--yahoo.com.

Did 1966 Toronados ever come with vinyl roofs? I know 1967's did--sometimes one sees those. I know when vinyl roofs first were coming into use on cars, generally the color selection was very limited: Black, white, maybe one more color. When vinyl roofs became the norm, the color selection expanded greatly, often matching many paint colors.

That would be interesting to come across history like that! If the titles were especially old--say 1950's or 1960's-- I would be inclined to keep them, just to preserve them. Picture yourself finding a long-ago title today for, for instance, a 1910 Thomas Flyer. You wouldn't throw it away. Well, some years from now, even a title for a new 1960 Chevrolet will be interesting. Maybe it's interesting already.

Is the book American or British? There may be differences between terms.

That's what I was thinking. If the owners of the cars don't have those pictures, they should get them. It will be an important record for those specific cars. Any digital pictures can be easily copied and used elsewhere.

The XS version, with its wrap-around rear window, is scarce and distinctive. It's a good find for a Toronado fan. I think the regular version is more gracefully styled, but this XS should find a willing owner if he lowers his price a bit. Maybe a $12,000 car?

I always liked the styling of these Ramblers. It is clean, standing out in the late 1950's when most other cars were heavily sculpted and ornamented. Has anyone driven one? Are they best as "commuter cars," or smooth and capable at highway speeds? I assume they also offered automatic transmissions.

Thanks, Seventh Son. I had heard only of the 1956, and didn't know they were made in other years. And Xander, you've clearly started an interesting topic here!

That's interesting to know about the stainless. It should be much more lasting than the plastic version, but is it available too? I could see someone wanting to use stainless in a restoration, rather than the similarly appearing plastic-chrome.

The Facebook ad says it was listed a week ago. That's a very quick sale. It's good to see cars selling for prices fair to both buyer and seller. It had an asking price of $19,500. Did it, perhaps, sell for $15,000 or $16,000?

Thankfully, it is being reproduced. I bought some for my 1974 Eldorado, where it is used along the rear. I think it would be the same item for the Toronado. It's available from the supplier "Caddy Daddy" in Napa, California: https://www.caddydaddy.com/cadillac-plastic-chrome-trim-reproduction.html