Front wheel Drive Toronado 455 V-8

Up for auction is a two owner. survivor. Florida bought and lived all its life.   Extremely rare 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. with 57. 54 miles. Finished in GM metallic gold mist . repainted once about ten years ago.  

In the late 60's the Toronado was a total sports coupe for the successful guy who didn't want to be showy and buy a Cadillac.    You will never see one of these on the road or even at a car show.    It is an awesome looker with unbelievable lines.

1968 Description - An all-new grille. front bumper. hood. front fenders. and wrap-around front turn signals and new for 1968 side markers appeared. The headlamps were still concealed. lights are hidden behind honeycomb-textured grille panels that rotated to expose the beams when necessary.

The rather aggressive jutting front fenders were toned down for 1968. giving the car a smoother profile.

Joining most other General Motors' vehicles for 1968. the windshield wipers were newly tucked beneath the rear edge of the hood. concealing them from view except when in use.

The tail panel was heavily revised as well. A new rear bumper. tail lamp design that moved the lights into the bumper. and placed the back-up lights on either side of the license plate. There was not much doubt that this was the latest version of America's most famous front wheel drive automobile.

Inside. a new revised instrument panel provided more padding. eliminating any sharp edges. Seat upholstery and side trim panels featured new designs.

1968 was the first year for mandatory side marker lights. and the Toronado incorporated them beautifully into its design. Integrated into the front bumper. they wrapped around the edge and formed a one piece combination front parking/turn signal/side marker/cornering lamp assembly. On the rear edges of the quarter panels. the Oldsmobile Rocket emblem appeared. illuminated in red light at night.   Rocket 455 V-8 that developed 375 horsepower.

This particular vehicle is all original and has correct original engine. transmission. carburator etc.   Front Wheel Drive. 455 CID ROCKET V-8. 375 Horsepower. torque 510lb-ft. 4 Barrel Rochester Carburator. Turbo Hydra-matic 425 automatic transmission shifts perfectly.   Power steering works well. power brakes drum front and rear just services.    Toronado has 119 inch wheel base. fuel tank 24 gallons. trunk is 14. 5 cubic feet.   15 inch tires and original toronado rims.

The vehicle is about an 8. 5 out of ten. better than a daily driver not quite a show car.   

Exterior - Paint is in nice condition it has had one repaint in correct gold metallic mist.   Several tiny paint chips but not even big enough to photograph.   Over all paint is gorgeous.   The Chrome is original. bumpers are perfect all chrome rocker panels are excellent. all bright work is excellent. all emblems are excellent and original.   Glass is all excellent. rubber sweeps and seals are in nice condition.   Lights all work and look great.   The drivers side tail light has minor crack in it but works well.    Tough to find a new one but still looking.   The hide away lights have been converted from vacuum to electric motors using a GM camaro kit.

Engine compartment is nice but not show quality. AC works. all vac items work except head light doors which are now electric.    New Rochester Carb. new radiator. newer AC compressor. brand new battery. Transmission just serviced. all new filters. new muffler makes it sound like a bad ass car.  

 Everything works including the original radio and radio antenna (we installed a new switch on dash).

Interior – original and perfect tan headliner. visors perfect. tan leather seats are in excellent condition. new tracks and new motor.   Tan Door panels in like new condition. dash is original with no cracks and all lights work well.    Radio is original and works.    New antenna switch.    Dash lights. speedometer. odometer. gauges all work.   Has aftermarket electric windows that work excellent even opera windows.    Everything accept the electric windows are original and in nice condition.    Rug is original harvest gold and in original condition.   Rug is the only thing that looks aged. everything else looks perfect and in very nice condition.

Car comes with an extra factory radio. extra door sill plates. extra set of seat tracks and seat motor.

Trunk liner has been redone. the original Oldsmobile mat it in the trunk and in great condition.   car comes with spare tire rim and brand new spare tire will be on it when u get it.   Can't find original jack but there is a jack and four way inside trunk.    Vehicle has factory matching upgraded hub caps.   These are factory correct.   White wall Michelin tires are nice. no dry rot. plenty of life left in them.

This vehicle has no rust. no filler and no dents or even dings.    Very rare vehicle in very nice condition - better than a driver. not show quality.   But has won many car shows.   Questions?   email please.   Don't bid unless you can buy.    Questions?  Email please.     Winner must place a $1000. 00 in paypal.   car must be paid for within 7 days of auction.   It is stored in a climate controlled garage as long as u need.   We do not ship

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