Vehicle Description
Cruisin Classics is pleased to present to you this stunning 1966
Oldsmobile Toronado. This was the first year for the Toronado model
and this model was the first US-produced front-wheel drive car
since the Cord 810/812 in 1937. For the inaugural edition of the
Toronado, Oldsmobile devised the Unitized Power Package (UPP) -
putting a Rocket V-8 and transmission into an engine bay no larger
than one for a rear-wheel drive car. It was met with praise from
the automotive press, winning Motor Trend's Car of the Year, and
from the public with 40,963 units produced. This particular car
comes to us dressed in a very nice driver-quality respray of its
original color of Autumn Bronze. The overall style of the car is
eye-catching, with flared wheel wells, a fastback-type rear
roofline, and hidden "flip-up" headlights. It's sure easy to see
why it was so popular! Up front beneath the hidden headlights are a
bright horizontal V-shaped grille and chrome bumper that are
flanked by extended fenders that protrude forward, covered at the
bottom by the large bumper. The bumper has integrated turn signals
and the grill features an Oldsmobile Club of America Badge. The
side view of this Toronado shows off its stylish body lines,
accented by gleaming wheel lip molding, rocker molding, window
trim, chrome door handles, door edge molding, "Toronado" script
fender badges, and very cool round dual chrome side mirrors. The
long low angle of the rear window is accented by a series of vents
beneath that continue the same angled line down the trunk lid to
the rear. In the back is another chrome bumper with cut-outs for
the large chrome exhaust tips. Above the bumper are taillights set
in a border of brightwork that is showing some age with pitting.
The gas fill is hidden behind the license plate so as not to
disturb the curving body lines with an unsightly fuel door. This
beautiful package sits atop a set of powder-coated 10-hole factory
drum brake wheels with dog dish caps and beauty rings - all wrapped
in a set of Nexen Tires.
Lift the long hood to find a very stock-looking engine bay. Sitting
at the center is what we believe to be the original 425 Rocket V-8
and THM425 3-speed front wheel drive automatic transmission. When
new, this engine was rated at 385hp and 475 lb-ft of torque -
plenty of power to make this 4,500lb car get up and go. The light
blue block is topped with same-color heads, valve covers, factory
intake, water pump, and dual snorkel air cleaner. The air cleaner
wears an Oldsmobile Toronado decal on top. You'll see that there is
a Frigidaire A/C compressor hooked up, but at this time the clutch
does not engage when the A/C is turned on in the car. Also present
are power steering, power drum brakes with a single reservoir, and
cast exhaust manifolds. We do have a receipt showing the
transmission was rebuilt in 2021. Ride quality is as smooth as you
would expect, courtesy of a front-end rebuild just a few years ago
(we've got the receipts for that too).
Open the driver's door to see 4 courtesy lights all pop on and
illuminate a gorgeous bronze interior. The long doors wear bronze
vinyl door panels with bright trim and black carpeted bottoms. The
completely flat floor is covered in good quality newer black carpet
with double-wide red carpeted Oldsmobile logo floormats keeping it
nice in both the front and rear. You'll find exceptionally nice
bronze vinyl bench seats in both the front and rear, the latter
featuring a speaker in the center of the back with a decorative
grille cover. The seats look amazing and are equally as
comfortable. The dash is a two-tiered affair with a metal top and
lower vinyl top that does show some cracking above the gauge
cluster area. A black bezel is home to a fuel gauge, temp warning
light, speedometer, odometer, shift indicator, oil light, and amp
gauge. The speedometer is a "slot machine-style" consisting of a
stationary horizontal needle and a vertically rotating black drum
on which the numerals are painted in white - it is really cool and
unusual! The odometer reads 77,652 miles and the title confirms
that to be actual. Next to the gauges on the right are a working
analog clock and the original AM push-button transistor radio
(inop.).
To the driver's left are controls for the heat, fan, and A/C
(present, but inop.). The wipers and flip-up headlights both work
as they should. Mounted under the dash are a set of oil pressure
and temperature gauges from Autogage to keep a closer eye on
things. The driver is treated to a highly stylized steering wheel
with a working double delta-shaped horn ring that perfectly frames
the cool speedometer on the dash. Ahead of the passenger is a
glovebox and to its left is a his/hers double ashtray with a
lighter. Overhead is a tight bronze vinyl headliner with a small
dime-size hole above the rear seat. Back in the trunk, you'll find
a spare tire with a jack, a plaid vinyl mat, and a fitted black
rubber Oldsmobile logo trunk mat. In addition, we have the original
window sticker and a folder of receipts for all of the work done to
the car over the last 4 years.
If you're looking for a classic cruiser that exudes style and
offers power paired with a smooth ride, this Toronado is going to
get your heart beating faster! This Toronado is a very cool piece
of automotive history that has been well cared for by its most
recent owner. It's sure to be a hit at car shows and it gets smiles
and thumbs-up wherever you take it! Give our staff a call today
before someone else snatches this awesome ride up first!
ENGINE
425ci Rocket V-8
Correct Factory Intake
Blue Valve Covers
Double Snorkle Air Cleaner
Power Steering
A/C - Present but Inop.
Cast Exhaust Manifolds
Clean and Stock Engine Bay
TRANSMISSION
THM425 3-Speed Automatic (Rebuilt in 2021)
Front Wheel Drive
3.21:1 Gears
Column Shift
BRAKES
4-Wheel Power Drum Brakes
Single Reservoir
SUSPENSION
Front - Torsion Bars, Double Wishbones, Anti-Roll Bar
Rear - Beam Axle on Single Leaf Springs, Dual Shock Absorbers
EXTERIOR
Slick Autumn Bronze Paint
Working Flip-Up Headlights
Bright Chrome Bumpers
Wheel Lip Molding, Rocker Molding, Window Trim, and Door Edge
Gaurds
Stylish Fastback Rear Roofline
Chrome Exhaust Tips
Powder-Coated 10-Hole Factory Wheels with Dog Dish Caps and Beauty
Rings
Nexen Npriza AH5 Tires
INTERIOR
Gorgeous Bronze Interior
OEM-Correct Door Panels
Bronze Vinyl Bench Seats
Rear Seat Speaker
Newer Black Carpet
Double-Wide Red Carpeted Logo Floormats
Working Courtesy Lights
Unique "Slot Machine-Style" Speedometer
Working Wipers
Under-Dash Autogage Temperature and Oil Pressure Gauges
Original Steering Wheel with Working Horn Ring
Original AM Push-Button Radio (inop.)
Working Heat and Fan (A/C inop.)
Spare Tire and Jack
Original Window Sticker
77,652 Actual Miles
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our
friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with
questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an
interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in
business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we
insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and
representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no
warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be
responsible for the correct description, aut...for more information
please contact the seller.
