Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics presents a great daily driving example of this
1970 Oldsmobile Toronado 2 Door Hardtop in it's original and very
striking 'Ming Jade Green Metallic' (color code 46) color paint
with a 'White' vinyl roof and a matching Green cloth amp; vinyl
Strato-bench seat interior with the front wheel drive Big Block 'F'
code 455ci 375HP 4 BBL 'Rocket' V8 engine matched to it's original
Turbo-Hydra-matic 400 automatic transmission and loaded with
factory options including:Air Conditioning ($422)Power windows
($111)Power SteeringPower Front Disc BrakesWheel Trim
CoversElectric clockDeluxe Steering wheelCenter ArmrestWhite
sidewall tires ($49)Vinyl Roof ($126)Tilt amp; Telescopic Steering
Wheel ($14)Power Driver's Seat ($74)AM/FM stereo ($238)Finished in
it's original factory 'Ming Jade Green Metallic' color paint (Paint
Code 46) with a matching 'Green Cloth amp; Vinyl Strato Bench Seat'
interior, a factory ordered 'White' vinyl top and with it's
original wheels and hubcaps. In 1969 the Toronado Custom interiors
were a popular option, providing amenities the standard interior
didn't offer, such as full-length door armrests with built-in
provisions for the optional power windows and door locks controls.
The full width Strato bench seat with center fold-down armrest was
also part of the Custom interior package, and was becoming the
standard for luxury car seating in 1969. The car was repainted some
years ago and presents very well as does the matching interior. The
car drives very well and there are no signs of any accidents or
damage but please note that the car does have a Salvage title for
reasons we are unaware of. Please also note that the original spare
wheel is still located in it's rightfull place in the
trunk.Oldsmobile created the news of the year in 1966 with the
introduction of the Toronado, a bold idea combining intriguing
exquisite styling with every detail executed by the legendary Bill
Mitchell and with sports car performance and which was also the
first front wheel drive car (since the mid 30's Cord of which the
Toronado would be compared by some) of the modern automotive era.
It proved to be one of the most desirable Oldsmobiles ever
produced. The Toronado was a full-size luxury sport car with a look
unlike any other car on the road at the time, jutting front
fenders, hidden headlamps, muscularly flared wheel arches and a
cropped tail trailing a smooth fastback roofline makes these first
generation models unmistakable even today.It was a very large 2
Door Hardtop model distinguished by large rounded wheel cut outs, a
sloping fastback roofline, a full-width grille with hidden
headlights mounted between the grille and the hood line. The first
generation Toronado (1966-67) had a 425 c.i. engine that unleashed
385 HP, plenty of horsepower to match any of its competition
combined with exceptional traction, handling and performance. In a
bid to fight off it's staid image, Oldsmobile had sought to defy
convention when it introduced the Toronado. Rather than following
the mainstream ideals of creating a muscle car by simply dropping a
huge V8 into an exisiting bodyshell, GM's most traditional brand
had chosen to turn the rulebook on it's head. The new looks were
one thing but the engineering was something else with an enormous
7.4 liter (454 c.i.) big block V8 engine making for startling
performance and it's unique front wheel drive technology, it would
prove to be one of the most interesting US car's of its era which
would have a huge influence on future car designs. The technology
used in the Toronado, along with its ride and handling achievements
garnered the Toronado the prestigious 1966 'Motor Trend' magazine
'Car of the Year' award!By 1967 every model in the Oldsmobile line
up was to be compared to the Toronado in some respect in the
majority of its advertising. The car received only some very modest
restyling with the only major appearance change being to the area
round the headlight opening which was now made flush as opposed to
the small indented area above the first years model and these first
generation Toronado's now boast 'Milestone' status. By 1969, the
top-of-the-line Oldsmobile had a loyal following and continued as a
unique one model only line with only very minimal changes until
1970 when the headlights were exposed for the first time. Sadly in
1971 the Toronado would grow to unbelievable proportions and beyond
these years the model is hardly collectible at all.The original
455cid 375HP 4 barrel V8 engine with still correct factory colors
is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives
very well with the automatic transmission shifting smoothly
throughout all the gears and the temperature always remaining
cool!This is one very rare and highly desirable example of a never
abused and very original example of one of the outstanding muscle
cars of the sixties, which has high repute amongst American classic
muscle car collectors and obviously in particular Oldsmobile
enthusiasts for both it's beautiful lines and smooth fast
performance for a luxury coupe.In summary, this is one great
opportunity to own a great rust free daily driving example of the
second generation (1968-70) Oldsmobile Toronado 2 Door Hardtop ; a
very rare model and very striking example of this increasingly
collectible marque built for only four years in these most
desirable first two generation versions (1966-67 amp; 1968-70).