Vehicle Description
The Oldsmobile Toronado was sold from 1966 through 1992. It was
built as a low-priced luxury car with excellent performance and a
revolutionary design. The name Toronado has no meaning; it was made
up for a 1963 Chevrolet show car. The American automobile
manufacturer Cord had created a vehicle in the mid-1930's that used
front-wheel drive. Since that time most American automobiles used
rear-wheel drive. The Toronado, a full-sized American car using
front wheel drive, is credited with revolutionizing and stimulating
the industry to use the front-wheel design. For the American
Automotive Community, it was a risky concept. The front-wheel
design was viewed as a reason why Cord had gone bankrupt. Many were
skeptical of having the front of the vehicle handle most of the
weight, be responsible for steering and braking, and drive the
car.We offer you a revolutionary car with features many cars did
not even dare put into effect until years later. This example,
though not perfect, is rarely seen on the roads today, even though
it was a very popular car in the mid 1970's. Breathe it in, and
have a read (think excited!)ExteriorWith looks very similar to a
Lincoln, and power similar to a muscle car, the Toronado is a fine
mixture of both. With its V bumper below the matching V hood and
simple horizontal built in grille (think Cord). Dual headlights in
rectangular format flank the long hood, which makes its way back to
the slightly curved around windscreen. Plenty of chrome trim
resides here bordering the windscreen, and Landau Padded Vinyl top.
Sides include long straight steel panels with good alignment, and
nice chrome trim, circumnavigating the wheel wells, and rockers.
Bringing up the rear is a notched paneled trunk, where the CHMSL
lights reside, and thin vertical taillights (think Cadillac). All
steel panels, this car is noted as not perfect, but this car can be
shown or driven, or both, as it's a driver, and frowns upon garage
and trailer queens (think Toronado).InteriorPower Plush seats in
good condition, gauges and lights working as the should. The
driver's door shows an area of vinyl on the armrest that is showing
age and is cracked. The dash and steering wheel are original and
utilize the mid 70's squared off design principle. Gauges are
working as they should. All lights are properly working, Windshield
Wipers are working, Horn is working, Heat/Defrost is working, AC
does not blow cold. DrivetrainAn original unrestored, but well
maintained 455ci V8 topped by a single 4-barrel carburetor and
attached to an automatic transmission. Both run very
smoothly.UndercarriageA thorough look underneath, the car is solid
with 46,xxx miles. Undercarriage is original and in good condition
with no issues. This car is in good structurally sound condition.
You will see minor surface rust to be expected from a nearly 50
year old vehicle. Power disc brakes upfront, and power drum brakes
in the rear.Combining luxury, mid 1970's design, and some muscle,
this car could be all 3 cars if you want. In fair+ to good
condition, it is ready for cross country drive.VIN
Decode3Z57W5M7129393-OldsmobileZ-Toronado Brougham57-2 Door Hardtop
CoupeW-455 V85-1975M-Lansing, MI Assy Plant712939-Sequential Unit
Numberotions power windows power seatspower brakes powere
steeringpower locks remote drivers mirrorremote passenger side
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