Featured on AutoHunter, the web public sale platform pushed by ClassicCars.com, is that this unrestored, one-owner 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. The unique Topaz metallic paint is complemented by an Vintage Parchment inside. This unmolested front-wheel drive personal-luxury coupe is powered by a 455 Rocket V8 paired with a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic transmission. Options embrace energy brakes and steering, air con, inside woodgrain trim, energy bench seat, and newer tires. Whenever you win the public sale for this Toronado, you’ll additionally obtain classic blue California plates as seen within the footage, Defend-O-Plate, proprietor’s guide, registration, service information, and different documentation, and a transparent title.
When the Toronado was first launched for 1966, it was like nothing else available in the market. Positive, maybe the Buick Riviera gave the impression to be the same automobile, however the Toronado was distinct as a result of its front-wheel drive format. As Oldsmobile was often called the experimental division inside Normal Motors, it was solely pure that the division that invented the automated transmission, and pioneered high-compression and turbocharged engines would produce the Toronado.
A heavy facelift adopted in 1968, the 12 months the 425 Rocket V8 was stroked to 455ci. Customary was 375 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, with an non-compulsory 400-horsepower W34 package deal that included a force-air induction system (a snorkel system much like that for the 4-4-2 W30 however tucked behind the entrance finish). For 1969, probably the most noticeable change was the trunklid design and a brand new grille, plus there was an progressive electrically heated rear window that was new on the choice checklist. Engines remained the identical, although the W34 misplaced its air-induction system.
The physique on this Toronado is rust-free and straight. Options embrace a guide distant left-side mirror. Take a peek out again and you might discover the one exhaust, which implies this FWD Rocket is supplied with the usual 375-horse engine. Metal 15-inch wheels with full wheelcovers are wrapped in newer 225/75 Hankook whitewall tires.
The Vintage Parchment inside consists of a full bench seat with head restraints, which have been mandated by federal regulation on January 1, 1969. Facilities embrace air con, six-way energy seat adjuster, and authentic push-button AM radio
Toronados of this classic function a nifty barrel-style, 130-mph speedometer. Apart of fool lights for temperature, oil strain, and alternator, there’s a gasoline gauge and a clock. The five-digit odometer reads 53,623 miles, which the promoting vendor believes to be authentic.
The 455 Rocket V8 is fed by way of a four-barrel carburetor, with energy transferred to the entrance wheels by way of a particular M41 three-speed automated transaxle.
The Toronado got here customary with four-wheel drums with energy assists.
A full inspection has been carried out by the promoting vendor. A walk-around video has been offered on the public sale web page displaying the outside, inside, and driving dynamics. The sale consists of the Defend-O-Plate, documentation, registration information, service information, and proprietor’s manuals.
By the point this Toronado was constructed, it had been joined by the Cadillac Eldorado, one other front-wheel drive personal-luxury coupe. Nonetheless, the Toronado was the unique and, talking of authentic, it’s not straightforward to seek out one with authentic steel and paint. Whenever you drive this 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado, folks will discover your large grin and know you’re somebody who overcomes all challenges, similar to this mighty FWD automobile. Your likelihood to make that impression ends on Tuesday, Might 30, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. (PDT)
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