Gateway Classic Cars is pleased to present this 1979 Oldsmobile
Toronado for sale in our Indianapolis showroom. This 1979
Oldsmobile Toronado has had only two owners and the odometer shows
31,201 actual miles. Complete with all of the luxury features of
the day, this grand two door cruiser arrives in style in gold with
a crisp gold velour interior. The power antenna for the AM/FM
cassette audio system has been recently replaced, as has the air
conditioner compressor. This car represents the third generation
Toronado and was substantially downsized compared to its
predecessor, losing nearly 1,000 lb (450 kg) and more than 20 in
(510 mm) in length. Reflecting its 206 in (5,200 mm) length and 114
in (2,900 mm) wheelbase, it came equipped with the smaller
Oldsmobile 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8. The engine was rated at 170 HP/270
lb.ft. torque giving it a top speed of over 110 mph (175 km/h) and
a 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) acceleration time of 9.4 seconds. This was
considered one of the faster times for that era. The three-speed
Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission was standard equipment.
Independent rear suspension (designed by Cadillac engineers) was
adopted for the new car, which helped to increase usable rear-seat
and trunk space in the smaller body, as well as improved handling
over previous Toronados with no sacrifice in ride quality. This
Toronado, along with its Riviera and Eldorado cousins, were the
last body-on-frame, front wheel drive cars with longitudinally
mounted V8 engines. To view this fine example of the breed, please
visit our site at www.gatewayclassiccars.com, call 317-688-1100, or
email us at
[email protected]. To see this 1979
Oldsmobile Toronado in person, stop by our showroom located at 4400
W 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/NDY/1139/1979-Oldsmobile-Toronado
