West Coast Classics are proud to present a beautiful example of
this original California with its original 'Black License Plates'
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe 425 ci 385HP 4 BBL V8 2 Door
Hardtop with it's original specification including original
'Champagne Mist Poly' (paint code S) factory color paint matched to
its original interior option of 'Black Vinyl Strato Bench Seat'
interior matched to it's original Turbo-Hydra-matic 400 automatic
transmission and loaded with factory options including: Air
Conditioning ($390)Power SteeringPower BrakesWheel Trim
CoversElectric clockDeluxe Steering wheelClimate Control Heater
& Air Conditioning6 Way Power Seat Power AntennaAM Radio
Dual ExhaustsFinished in it's original factory 'Champagne Mist
Poly' color paint (Paint Code S) with it's original 'Black Vinyl
Strato Bench Seat' interior and with it's original wheels and
hubcaps. In 1966 the Toronado Custom interiors were a popular
option, providing amenities the standard interior didn't offer,
such as full-length door armrests with built-in provisions for the
optional power windows and door locks controls. The full width
Strato bench seat with center fold-down armrest was also part of
the Custom interior package, and was becoming the standard for
luxury car seating by 1969. The original spare wheel and jack is
still located in it's rightful place in the trunk.Oldsmobile
created the news of the year in 1966 with the introduction of the
Toronado, a bold idea combining intriguing exquisite styling with
every detail executed by the legendary Bill Mitchell and with
sports car performance and which was also the first front wheel
drive car (since the mid 30's Cord of which the Toronado would be
compared by some) of the modern automotive era. It proved to be one
of the most desirable Oldsmobiles ever produced. The Toronado was a
full-size luxury sport car with a look unlike any other car on the
road at the time, jutting front fenders, hidden headlamps,
muscularly flared wheel arches and a cropped tail trailing a smooth
fastback roofline makes these first generation models unmistakable
even today.It was a very large 2 Door Hardtop model distinguished
by large rounded wheel cut outs, a sloping fastback roofline, a
full-width grille with hidden headlights mounted between the grille
and the hood line. The first generation Toronado (1966-67) had a
425 c.i. engine that unleashed 385 HP, plenty of horsepower to
match any of its competition combined with exceptional traction,
handling and performance. In a bid to fight off it's staid image,
Oldsmobile had sought to defy convention when it introduced the
Toronado. Rather than following the mainstream ideals of creating a
muscle car by simply dropping a huge V8 into an exisiting
bodyshell, GM's most traditional brand had chosen to turn the
rulebook on it's head. The new looks were one thing but the
engineering was something else with an enormous 7.4 liter (454
c.i.) big block V8 engine making for startling performance and it's
unique front wheel drive technology, it would prove to be one of
the most interesting US car's of its era which would have a huge
influence on future car designs. The technology used in the
Toronado, along with its ride and handling achievements garnered
the Toronado the prestigious 1966 'Motor Trend' magazine 'Car of
the Year' award!By 1967 every model in the Oldsmobile line up was
to be compared to the Toronado in some respect in the majority of
its advertising. The car received only some very modest restyling
with the only major appearance change being to the area round the
headlight opening which was now made flush as opposed to the small
indented area above the first years model and these first
generation Toronado's now boast 'Milestone' status. By 1969, the
top-of-the-line Oldsmobile had a loyal following and continued as a
unique one model only line with only very minimal changes until
1970 when the headlights were exposed for the first time. Sadly in
1971 the Toronado would grow to unbelievable proportions and beyond
these years the model is hardly collectible at all.The original and
top-of-the-line engine for the lineup in 1966 was this 425 cid
385HP 4 barrel Toronado Rocket V8 engine with still correct factory
colors is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car
drives very well with the automatic transmission shifting smoothly
throughout all the gears and the temperature always remaining
cool!This is one very rare and highly desirable example of a never
abused and very original example of one of the outstanding muscle
cars of the sixties, which has high repute amongst American classic
muscle car collectors and obviously in particular Oldsmobile
enthusiasts for both it's beautiful lines and smooth fast
performance for a luxury coupe.In summary, this is one great
opportunity to own a great rust free example of the first
generation (1966-67) Oldsmobile Toronado 2 Door Deluxe Hardtop ; a
very rare and correct example with it's original engine and a
virtually completely original looking example of this increasingly
collectible marque built for only four years in these most
desirable first two generation versions (1966-67 & 1968-70)
. A sure-fire investment that's sure to appreciate over the years
for any classic American sixties muscle car collector!
Vehicle Details
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Listing ID:CC-1963989
Price:$32,500
Location:Torrance, California
Year:1966
Make:Oldsmobile
Model:Toronado
Exterior Color:Gold
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:83089
Stock Number:523619
VIN:396876H523619
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