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- 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
- 455ci V8
- 4-Barrel Carburetor
- 3-Speed Automatic
- FWD
- Turquoise Exterior
- Blue Interior
- 8-Track Audio System
- Custom Paint Job
- Aftermarket Vinyl Top
- Aftermarket Ignition System & Starter
- Front Disc Brakes
Searching for a personal luxury car that’s a bit unusual and lesser-known? Why not try this fine Turqoise-colored 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado from Raton, New Mexico? It’s got under 58,000 miles on the clock, a 455ci V8 up front and a nice period blue interior. Coming from the first generation of Toronado, you might be surprised to hear which end does the driving – hint; it isn’t the rear axle. Yes, that was one of the Toronado’s quirks, but there are many more unique features to discover. So, get in touch with us ASAP if you’d like to acquire this Sixties American classic.
Exterior and Interior
The turquoise coat worn by this 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is reported to be a custom paint job! The car looks stunning in it, with its aftermarket vinyl-wrapped top, sleek profile and signature whitewall tires. It’s got a very distinctive front too, and you might be searching for the headlamps! After all, they aren’t apparent, but there don’t seem to be pop-ups either. Where are they? The answer is revealed the moment you switch them on, when the front grille covers motor away, revealing a quartet of circular headlamps. Showy indeed! Then when you get to the rear, just look at that massive chrome bumper that’s so shiny you could use it as a mirror! The blue interior of this 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado comes with plush fabric bench seats and a wood-trimmed dashboard. It’s a time capsule to behold, with plenty of physical switches, upright design, and all the luxury amenities of the time. The car has climate control with heating and air conditioning, cruise control, and a radio with an 8-track player as well. It’s also got a power-operated radio antenna.
Engine
This 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado comes with a potent 455ci V8 under the hood. This engine was rated at 375hp and drove the front wheels. Yes, the car is front-wheel drive with a THM-425 3-speed automatic transmission handling power transfer duties. The car has got an aftermarket ignition system and starter. It also has front disc brakes and rear drums for adequate stopping power, given the performance on tap. Yes, despite the car’s sizable dimensions and weight, it could still offer 0-60 performance in the sub-8 second range!
Searching for a personal luxury car that’s a bit unusual and lesser-known? Why not try this fine Turqoise-colored 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado from Raton, New Mexico? It’s got under 58,000 miles on the clock, a 455ci V8 up front and a nice period blue interior. Coming from the first generation of Toronado, you might be surprised to hear which end does the driving – hint; it isn’t the rear axle. Yes, that was one of the Toronado’s quirks, but there are many more unique features to discover. So, get in touch with us ASAP if you’d like to acquire this Sixties American classic.
Oldsmobile’s take on the Personal Luxury Car, the Toronado came to be in 1965. It stuck around until 1992, across four generations, and was perhaps best known for its quirky front-wheel drive layout. Yes, how many V8-powered luxury barges can you think of that drive their front wheels? Today, we’ve got one of those front-driven beasts, a second-generation 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham from Middle River, Maryland. This car has traveled just 16,271 miles so far and represents a fine choice for a discerning collector who wants a Seventies classic that perfectly embodies the spirit of size and luxury excess at the time.
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1965 as their personal luxury car contender. What made the Toronado most distinctive was not its styling or land yacht proportions, but the fact that it was front-wheel drive! Yes, this was probably one of a handful of V8 front-wheel drive cars around at the time. What a curious decision by General Motors, and you can discover their curio right here with this 20,197-mile 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham that we’ve got for sale. Currently relaxing in Grand Prairie, Texas, this all-original restored car awaits a new owner, which might very well be you, dear reader!
This 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod is the kind of build that takes everything people love about a big mid-century American cruiser and gives it the hardware to be enjoyed with a lot less compromise. Showing approximately 12,640 miles, it pairs unmistakable 1950s Oldsmobile styling with a custom blue and white two-tone paint job, a reupholstered white and blue interior, and a strong list of drivability upgrades. The 350ci V8 crate engine, 700R4 4-speed automatic, power steering, power front disc brakes, and Vintage Air make this far more than a stock-style restoration. It is a proper restomod with classic looks and a much more usable road-going setup.
The 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible captures the muscle-car formula in one of its most desirable forms, pairing big-block Oldsmobile power with open-air cruising and a proper 4-speed manual transmission. Showing 36,423 miles, this example is finished in White over a Black interior with a Black convertible soft top and carries the signature 442 performance identity that made these cars such serious contenders during the muscle-car era. The combination of its 400ci Rocket V8, manual gearbox, Super Stock I wheels, bucket-seat interior, and 442 badging gives this convertible the right mix of performance hardware and period style.
This 1937 Oldsmobile Series F Hot Rod blends prewar styling with the unmistakable attitude of a blown big-block street machine. Showing just 797 miles, it is powered by a 454ci supercharged V8 topped with a 6-71 Roots-type supercharger and backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic. A 1968 Pontiac Firebird front end, power steering, aluminum cylinder heads, stainless steel headers, and an aluminum radiator give the car serious mechanical substance, while the custom burgundy paint job and reupholstered gray interior bring a more finished, show-oriented side to the build.
This 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible is one of the most distinctive luxury cars of its era, combining four-door convertible bodywork, rear-hinged rear doors, and unmistakable slab-sided styling with big-block V8 power. Showing approximately 70,566 miles, this example is finished in Platinum Metallic over a reupholstered black leather interior and is fitted with an aftermarket black convertible soft top. Its 462ci V8, C6 automatic, power accessories, air conditioning, and updated sound system give it the kind of effortless cruising character enthusiasts expect from a full-size Continental.
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Restomod “SS Tribute” takes the classic second-generation Chevelle shape and pairs it with a much more serious performance package. Showing approximately 9,311 miles, it is finished in House of Kolor Kandy Burgundy and features SS badging, a cowl-induction-style hood, and a muscular stance that fits the car’s upgraded drivetrain. Under the hood sits a 468ci V8 reported at 500 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque, backed by a Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual. A 12-bolt Positraction rear end, Moser axles, Richmond 4.10 gears, Hotchkis sway bars, and additional suspension upgrades make this Chevelle far more than a cosmetic tribute.
Cadillac’s full-size luxury sedans of the late 1970s were built around comfort, presence, and unmistakable American styling, and this 1978 Cadillac Sedan deVille delivers that character in classic fashion. Showing approximately 61,669 miles, this example is finished in the particularly striking combination of Canyon Copper Firemist Metallic over an Antique Medium Saddle interior, complemented by a contrasting white padded vinyl roof. From its long body and chrome detailing to its V8 power and traditional rear-wheel-drive layout, this Sedan deVille offers the kind of relaxed, imposing cruising experience that defined Cadillac during the era.
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