Vehicle Description
This 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is a definite head-turner - it's one
outstanding example of inspired early '70s automotive styling. This
seldom seen classic is running great, riding smooth and features a
fresh exterior to go along with the sizable V8 engine lurking under
its hood.
With its initial release in the mid-'60s, the Toronado gained a
reputation as a futuristic model for good reason - it actually
began life as a design painting by an Oldsmobile stylist that was
an entirely aesthetic exercise, as there were no initial plans to
actually build the car. The response to the rendering among GM's
designers and top brass was enthusiastic and swift, so Oldsmobile
was soon given the go-ahead for production and, while the model met
with strong success, its popularity really hit a new level when the
second generation, of which this '72 is a member, debuted. It's an
unabashed luxury car, with a lengthy front end to harbor big block
power and a spacious cabin for passengers to ride in comfort. The
Cameo white shade it wears is its original color and a freshening
up a while back was well-performed, so it's looking very sharp. Up
front, the pair of twin headlights sit over a one of a kind,
vertically slatted grille and as you circle the car, you'll notice
its body alignment is very precise and the black vinyl crowning its
roof looks supple and well-fitted. This is one very stylish
ride.
Inside the doors, everything appears to be original, so the overall
condition displayed here is a welcome surprise. The seating remains
in good shape, with well-fitted cloth covers over both rows of
bench seating and door panels to each side that still look pretty
fresh and sit snugly against their surrounding steel. The dash area
is impressively clean, with a pad across the top that's yet to
develop any cracks and a collection of gauges in the instrument
cluster that are clear and readable. There's a substantial amount
of interior space on hand, with plenty of real estate to allow your
backseat passengers to stretch out. For a car of its era, there's
also an impressive collection of comfort and convenience features
on board, including cruise control, power locks and windows, power
seats, a steering column that both tilts and telescopes to arrive
at just the right driving position, as well as air
conditioning.
A 455 cubic inch V8 sits between the shock towers in the very
expansive engine compartment, still armed with its original
4-barrel Quadrajet carb. The big block is running great, starting
right up and pulling strong as it teams with a 3-speed automatic
transmission that shifts securely. A number of components were
recently replaced to up this Toronado's dependability during real
world driving, including the brake booster, hoses and wires, and
the ride that this Oldsmobile offers is surprisingly smooth. Power
brakes - with discs up front - give it plenty of fade-resistant
stopping ability, while smooth power steering makes this sizable
ride easy to navigate. It's a real attention-getter as it rolls on
its set of 15" stock Oldsmobile wheels outfitted with Goodyear
Decathlon tires.
This 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado offers the chance to put a stylish,
rare and strong running early '70s classic in your garage at a
great price. Call today!