Oldsmobile broke new ground in 1966 when it released its Toronado as a Personal Luxury Car. It was the first American-designed and built front-wheel-drive model since the demise of the Cord 812 in 1937. The drivetrain configuration proved a… more»
Toronado
Nov 18, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
El Camino Wannabe: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
And now for something from the “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” department. The listing is a bit misleading as it describes this Oldsmobile El Camino-like truck as both a ’66 edition and a ’70 – it… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Big, Brown, Beautiful: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
When one considers Oldsmobile’s 2004, last-gasp model, the Alero, compared to the product line-up and lofty position that GM’s middle division held in 1968, the year this fabulous Toronado was assembled, one has to shake one’s head. What in… more»
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Quarter-Century Later: 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled out a new kind of personal luxury automobile in 1966, the Toronado. What made it different was that it was the first U.S. production front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 of 1936 and 1937. Across four generations,… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Owner 22 Years: 1990 Oldsmobile Trofeo (Toronado)
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966, its entry into the “personal” luxury car market. It was the first U.S. auto to have front-wheel drive since the Cords of the 1930s. It remained in production through 1992, though the FWD… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
W34 GT Package: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado Project
With the base-model 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado offering 375 horsepower from its standard 455 V8, that sounds like plenty of power, and it was indeed satisfactory for most drivers. However, buyers had the opportunity to select option W34, the GT… more»
May 21, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
21k Original Miles? 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado Convertible
The practice of transforming Sedans or Hardtops into Convertibles isn’t new, and everyone from ambitious amateurs to renowned coachbuilders has tried it. However, when a company famous for producing Presidential limousines performs the work, you can be sure the… more»
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
FWD Luxury Muscle: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
The pictures in the ad for this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado look pretty respectable from the driver side but the picture from the passenger side shows the car sunk down in the mud of the field. That is not a… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Original Paint: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
When a seller provides almost no written information about a car’s background, sometimes the photos can instead convey the story of whether or not that vehicle was either abused or loved and cared for. This 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado here… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
FWD Muscle: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
If you compiled a list of the most significant cars to roll off production lines in post-war America, several vehicles could be notable inclusions. The original Mustang would be a contender because it was a vehicle that almost singlehandedly… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
385 HP Personal Luxury Car: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado is located in Jacksonville, Florida. This was the introductory year for the front-wheel-drive Toronado and its stunning modern looks. It is listed here on eBay for auction with four days remaining at no reserve. The… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Affordable Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
There has long been debate about what the most significant post-war car produced by an American manufacturer was. Some will argue that the First Generation Mustang is worthy of the accolade, while others feel that the Corvair represents the… more»
Jan 28, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Gorgeous Gold Olds: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
“For 1969, Toronado is longer and more luxurious than ever. Its sculpted styling is impressively refined. But there’s no mistaking that great look. It’s still strictly Toronado.” That’s how the Oldsmobile marketing folks described their innovative, and most unconventional,… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 83 Comments
No Reserve Black Plate: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
In a previous article, I described the Chevrolet Corvair as one of the most significant new models to emerge in post-war America. I based my belief on the company’s “clean” sheet design approach, and the same could be argued… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile? 1988 Toronado Trofeo
Introduced in 1966, the Oldsmobile Toronado was GM’s first entry into front-wheel-drive. It was a lavish automobile that became popular in the personal luxury segment. By the mid-1980s, sales were in decline, so the Olds gurus added the sporty… more»
Oct 3, 2023 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Airport Transporter: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado Jetway 707
When it came to passenger comfort considerations, one obvious advantage the Oldsmobile Toronado had over most competitors back in the sixties was front-wheel drive, which eliminated both the driveshaft and raised hump in the center floorboard, providing a nice… more»
