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Title: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
Post by: rcjordan on July 01, 2025, 05:08:11 PM

https://old.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/comments/1loyaop/1967_oldsmobile_toronado/

This is the rare X variant.  Toronados were elegant muscle cars with FWD and 455ci engines.  This drivetrain was powerful enough to be used in Revcon & GMC motorhomes up to 26 feet (& custom motorhomes 32 ft+).
Title: Re: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
Post by: ergophobe on July 02, 2025, 11:15:03 PM
The next door neighbor had a Toronado. If I had to guess, a bit later than 1967 only based on the fact that I don't remember much from 1967 (I was 4) and I'm pretty sure I remember vaguely when he bought it.

Of course, it wasn't one of these super rare beasts, but he was quite enamored with it and I got quite a few rides to elementary school in that thing.
Title: Re: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
Post by: littleman on July 04, 2025, 02:27:40 AM
I have always found that transmission interesting.  People have used to to do all kinds of wacky things like sticking a 500 cu in (8.2L) V8 into a Porsche 911.  My big curvy 1970s boat of choice would be a 71-73 Buick Riviera.