Vehicle Description
Sleek, interesting, and distinctive. This 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
was upgraded to a blackout look inside and out, but it still
retains that original charm everywhere you look from its correct
big block up front to the turbine-inspired hubcaps.
The Toronado represented sporty elegance, and it was something
truly unique that we now know represented the perfect crossroads of
'60s style and technology. The design is very European with the
impossibly long hood, muscular wheel arches, and sloping rear end.
And the upgrade to black paint seems like an appropriate way to
highlight this sophistication. Plus, this Toronado could not be
this striking unless all of its badging, trim, and form-fitting
chrome bumpers were in place. That's why we love this coupe. It's a
striking design that's best shown when it is as complete as this
example.
More black and brightwork await you inside. You immediately see the
impact front-wheel drive has on a luxury car like this. The flat
floor means you can have genuine space for three in both rows of
seats. If you want more individual comfort, the armrest on the
front split-bench makes this feel like a personal luxury car. From
behind the wheel you experience all the best '60s design has to
offer. The deluxe Olds steering wheel is a work of art set in black
and chrome, and it's mounted on a tilt column. Beyond that, the
original gauge package shows that a designer spent some time
getting extra creative. There are provisions for many factory
features, and the air conditioner even has components for upgraded
R134a.
Under the hood is the proper 425 cubic-inch V8 that's believed to
be original to the car. The Super Rocket makes some of the best
power of the era thanks to the big displacement and the four-barrel
carburetor on top. These cars were considered revolutionary with
the three-speed automatic transmission sending power to the front
wheels. In fact, this first-gen Toronado became an engineering
benchmark for other projects. But what you really want to know is
how this one glides down the road like a true big displacement
luxury car should. Features like the power steering, power brakes
w/discs up front, and modern radial tires give this a true '60s
cruiser an easy feeling on the road.
This coupe runs strong, shifts smooth, and turns heads. So that
makes for a great driving classic offered for an affordable price.
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