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»
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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»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
72k Original Miles: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
Vehicle manufacturers walk a fine line when introducing a new model. Their latest offering must look good (or at least inoffensive) and possess a reliable mechanical package. They tend to adapt existing drivetrain components to achieve that second aim,… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Same Owner Since New: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
General Motors will step outside of its comfort zone from time to time and introduce a product different than the others in its portfolio. One example is the 1960 Chevy Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Another is the… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
455-Powered Survivor: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
With 385 HP and front-wheel-drive, Oldsmobile’s 1966 Toronado aimed to shake things up in the luxury two-door market. Check out 21 of the most unflattering pictures you’ll ever find of a 1970 Toronado here on eBay. Don’t stop there,… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fully Loaded: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird, and by the 1960s, every manufacturer wanted its slice of the fairly lucrative pie. Oldsmobile joined the fray in 1966 with its First Generation Toronado, breaking new ground in… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • Auctions • 33 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado
UPDATE – The seller has removed the reserve! Ford created the Personal Luxury Car sector with the original Thunderbird. It didn’t take the competition long to realize it was a lucrative market, with most following a tried-and-true formula utilizing… more»
Mar 20, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Barn-Bound 42 Years: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
In 1966, Oldsmobile introduced a personal luxury car that had front-wheel-drive on a U.S. domestic production car for the first time since the Cords of the 1930s. The Toronado would enjoy a lengthy run to 1992 by which time… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Good Running Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled the dice in 1966 by introducing a personal luxury automobile that was mechanically different from its competitors. It was the first U.S.-produced front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 in 1937. It would use a transaxle version of… more»
Jan 1, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One-Family Owned: 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
1971 saw some big changes and the first redesign of the Oldsmobile Toronado since it was introduced as a front-wheel-drive offering for 1966, an outside-the-box concept for the mid-sixties. While the early cars were certainly not lacking in the… more»
