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»
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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»
Nov 29, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Luxe Muscle: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
In the 1960s, General Motors brands were outselling every other car maker by a long shot. Performance this strong emboldens: the company decided to introduce a groundbreaking car to move the industry ahead. That arrived in the form of… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
27k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile broke new ground with its original Toronado, producing the first American front-wheel-drive model since the demise of Cord in 1937. Working on the theory that you don’t fix something if it isn’t broken, they continued the drivetrain combination… more»
Oct 21, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Super Survivor: 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
“This is a land yacht you can enjoy” opines the seller of this 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. It’s a beast alright and while a progeny of its 1966 origin, it’s pretty well removed from that landmark car at the same… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Diverse Collection Of 34 Cars For Sale In Houma, Louisiana!
Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster recently spotted this diverse collection of cars for sale in Houma, Louisiana, and we’d like to thank him for keeping us in mind and sending us the tip on this multitude of great rides! … more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Wraparound Glass! 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
The Toronado was revolutionary by Detroit standards as it was the first U.S production car with front-wheel-drive in 30 years. Between 1966 and 1970, Olds sold it as something of a GT-style performance luxury car but changed directions in… more»
Sep 7, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
17k Mile 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham
When Oldsmobile released its first Toronado in 1966, it was a ground-breaking vehicle that made the motoring world sit up and pay attention. It wasn’t the first front-wheel-drive car on the planet, but it was the first American example… more»
