1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. Not Mustang Camaro Pontiac Buick RatRod Ford Chev Hemi

Oldsmobile Toronado 1966 Description

LOCATED IN SYDNEY, USTRALIA.
FOR SALE TO AUZ & NZ Buyers only!!!
Customs Cleared and Sold with Roadworthy Certificate - Blue Slip
CHOOSE FROM THREEAWESOMECRUISERS APPROACHING THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY. SERIOUS BUYERS CONTACT ME FOR EITHER OF MY CARS AND CAN MAKE AN OFFER.

In 1965, eneral Motors knew exactly what Oldsmobile stood for: "Engineering," says former Olds designer Stan Wilen. Olds made a point of accentuating its engineering leadership. If you were looking for something nicer, portier than a Chevy, ou'd buy a Pontiac. If you were too embarrassed to buy a Cadillac, ou could buy a Buick--it was a doctor's car." On October 14, 965, n an effort to maintain its crown as GM's engineering division, ldsmobile launched the all-new Toronado, ts most radical car in a 68-year history of innovation.

Enter the Toronado. Weighing 4800 pounds, 11 inches long, nd riding on a 119-inch wheelbase and the first front-drive production car made in America since the 1937 Cord 810 and 812. Its long hood and short, true" fastback deck proportions were exaggerated, ut the long dash-to-axle ratio betrayed what lay underneath: a longitudinal 425-cubic-inch, 0-degree V-8 engine. With a dual-snorkel air cleaner, n extra-large intake manifold, nd twin exhaust pipes, he Toronado had a gross output of 385 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque.

The new Toronado was the talk of the industry and motoring press at its debut and a month later was selected by Motor Trend magazine to be the publication's 1966 'Car of the Year'.

One of the finest designs of the era, f not the single finest.A pinnacle car from a pinnacle era.Then add the Deluxe edition and you have the finest of the rarest.

Never again will there be such power Cruisers.Not a Toy for boys but a piece of American Automotive History. An appreciating asset that can be enjoyed by its proud owner.

The 66 Toronado is a muscle car that crosses boundaries from a very capable street fighter to a high end luxury car.Because of that, nd because it cost more than just about any other muscle car of the era makes for the possibility for one like this to exist in original form.Something this expensive was less likely to have the standard issue muscle car abuse and neglect program given to GTOs, amaros, tc... then slapped back together then called original today.

CHOOSE FROM THREEAWESOMECRUISERS APPROACHING THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY. SERIOUS BUYERS CONTACT ME FOR EITHER OF MY CARS AND CAN MAKE AN OFFER.

MANY MORE PICTURES. They can also be found on my FB Page - Nostalgic Motors - Sydney

1. This SATIN BLACK 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado is a time capsule.

This car was ordered new by G. Walker of Indiana, ith all the bells and whistles. Deluxe model with Custom ordered Parchment Interior (Off White) and black Dash, nserts and carpet. Tinted windows, indscreen, etractableseat-belts. Power windows, ower brakes, /C etc. It also came with the rare option of reclining front passenger seat

He passed away in 1980. It was then inherited by his daughter & son in law. It was very well taken care of by them for a decade and almost complete service records are there.In 1981 the Transmission was professionally rebuilt by Amco at 40,000 miles at a cost of $ 675. In 1988 they started a complete restoration on the car. Engine professionally rebuilt & repainted at 97307 miles in 1988 including new PS pump & starter. Total cost $ 2391. In 1989 it was completely stripped down to bare metal, ll / any rust repaired and repainted at a cost of $ 2,666. In 1990 the interior was completely redone, eats, arpet, eadliner, isors, elt, oor panels & trunk liner.All records and documentation are there and will come with the Car.

Thereafter it was sold to a collector in Kentucky. Thereafter it sat in his garage for almost 25 years. The interior of the car was covered with blankets all this while and thus survived very well.

We put a new windscreen, ixed the headlight actuators and performed a mechanical check. The car has now received a brand new Satin Black paint job that gives an excellent sheen to its muscular lines. This is NOT a RAT ROD black or Flat Black, ut a nice Satin finish. If you prefer another colour, his is an excellent undercoat to get a show quality finish.

Build Tag Decoded:Toronado Sports Coupe Custom, une build date, uilt in Euclid Ohio, awn Vinyl Reclining Strato Bench seat, inted windshield and windows, olumn shift auto, ir conditioning and rear speaker GG colour code Gold.

My purchase price USD $ 9,500 + Transport from Kentuckyto CaliforniaUS $ 1000 + Documentation, aint & mechanical USD $ 4000. NewWhitewalls 750,Shipping & Insurance to Sydney US 2250. Net CIF US $ 17,500. Approximately AU $ 24,300.CustomsClearing + GST Paid AU 3000.& local trucking 300. Landed cost AU $ 27,600 + local haulage & blue Slip costs $ 1000. Net $ 28,600. Expect 20% markup to cover my time, xpenses & travel costs.All reasonable offers considered.

Here is what is recently been done.

1.Brakes and wheel cylinder,

2.Carburettor rebuild.

3.New hoses

4.Starter,

5.Fuel pump,

6.Gas tank clean,

7.Battery

8.All fluids drained, lushed and refilled

9.Tune up, ervice and more.

10.New windshield

11.New Rubbers

12.All widow motors serviced or replaced

13.Headlight Actuators serviced / replaced

14.Tyres – Choice of New OEM Whitewalls or Menacing Cooper Cobra White Letter staggered tyres. 295/50/15 at rear and 245/60/15 upfront

The car runs shifts and stops well. Drives down the road no problems and handles the curves well. The air conditioner is all there and needs to be converted. All the bumpers, enter caps, eauty rings, how very nice. Both interior door panels have cracked at the bottom front corners while removing and putting them back to repair window motors.

2. White 1966 Toronado.

Great example in original condition. Much mechanical work done.....We have re done the brakes, ust completed all new exhaust (factory correct with resonators) and all new shocks including steering stabilizer. 4 new Coker classic white wall radials, he drives beautifully!

Engine and Carby rebuilt with Top end Engine package

New Coker whitewalls,

Brand new Complete OEM Exhaust System.

Brakes

Suspension & Steering

Electrical

Battery

Bearings and much much more.Bills in excess of US $ 5000.

My purchase price USD $ 12500 + Transport fromVirginiato CaliforniaUS $ 1000 + Documentation, hipping & Insurance to Sydney US 2250. Net CIF US $ 15750. Approximately AU $ 22,000.CustomsClearing + GST Paid AU 3000. Landed cost AU $ 25,000 + Local haulage & Blue slip costs 1000.Net $ 26,000. Expect 20% markup to cover my time, xpenses & travel costs.All reasonable offers considered.

3. Black 1966 Toronado.

Best colour combination. This is the first and best year of the Toronado. It represents the age of personal luxury.

Currently these cars are undervalued, ut coming up in value very quickly! Especially the one year only 1966 version.

MECHANICAL: This car runs beautifully with all original and numbers matching drivetrain. The motor is the 425 big block with 4bbl, ower steering, ower brakes. She floats down the road all day at 80 mph!

We just recently tuned her up, hanged all fluids, nd belts flushed and boiled the radiator, dded new water pump, oses, nd she runs cool, tarts easily. BRAND NEW TIRES

We completely rebuilt the brakes including new wheel cylinders, nd all turned drums and new shoes, he stops great.

INTERIOR: Fabulous Elvis Presley red, ood headliner, nd dash, nd door panels. Needs new rubber around the windshield, nd rear glass, eaks in heavy rain or car wash. The 1966 only jet fighter steering wheel is in great shape. Carpet and mats have been replaced from original, ook good.

FUSEBOX issue. Dash lights do not work. Some rust on Dash.

PAINT & BODY: As far as I can tell, he car has never been hit or any panels replaced. The car is complete with all its badging, nd trim. The car was originally gold, any years ago it was poorly painted black. The paint is cracking on the hood, nd you can see where the paint has failed, he gold underneath shows through. This car needs a re-paint. There is bondo in the rear lower quarters that should be repaired when repainted. This car was a northern car and has had some rust repair underneath that works, ut was not professionally done.

My purchase price USD $ 6,000 + Transport fromVirginiato CaliforniaUS $ 1000 + Documentation, hipping & Insurance to Sydney US 2250. Net CIF US $ 9,250. Approximately AU $ 13,000.CustomsClearing + GST Paid AU 2700. Landed cost AU $ 15,700 + Local haulage & Blue slip costs 1000.Net $ 16,700. Expect 20% markup to cover my time, xpenses & travel costs.All reasonable offers considered.

Any question just message me thank you for looking

I am an enthusiast, specially of the 66 Oldsmobile Toronado & Buick Riviera. Have done much research. Occasionally I get classics resurrected at Nostalgic Creations, y mates restoration shop in LosAngeles, alifornia 91355. My bro lives there too so I spend a few months every now and again in the US. Check out my FB page Nostalgic Motors – Cruise. Many more photos. Thanks for looking, oy 04one2 53six 7six7.

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