This is a video of the features and functions of my 1968 Toronado by Oldsmobile. I have owned this car for 16 years. It is rarely driven and only on perfect days. I am considering putting this car up for sale.
I'm always surprised that these cars are never seen in the Barrett-Jackson and Mecum car auctions. These cars, the early Rivieras and the 67 El Dorado were works of art.
In 1966 when I was twelve the sister of our next door neighbor won the Miss West Virginia beauty contest. As part of her awards each month she got a different, new Toronado to drive. She would often come to visit our neighbor and that gorgeous car got a lot of attention and so did Judy. Not sure if I had a bigger crush on her or the car ! LOL
We had one when I was growing up. Awesome car, made to cruise the interstate in style! It was a Personal Luxury Coupe, years before the Germans or Japanese (think BMW 5 series decades before). My Dad still has it in the garage "awaiting restoration". And it has 'provenance': The CEO of P&H (the "H" of the company that made the huge construction and mining equipment) would buy a fully-loaded black Tornado every three years. Dad bought his trade-ins twice. We had his 68 and 71. The 68 was powerful, sporty...and huge. Not much of a handler, was best for high-speed cruising on open highways...like a trip we made out west, when Montana interstates had no speed limit 😃
In 1979 I bought a 1968 Tornado. I loved it. It was great in the snow and rode down the highway like a dream. I kept knocking out the CV joints. They were expensive, so I just got rid of it.
I remember going to the dealership with mom & dad to buy a brand new 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (light brown w/white vinyl roof) off the showroom floor. It was one of my favorite cars that the family ever owned! Mom had originally wanted a Caddy, but when she saw the sporty styling of the Toronado (and dad saw the performance of the Olds Rocket 455 engine) they had to have it. There was no other car at the time that was anything like the Toronado. Many people watching this video may not notice, but the speedo rotates like a canister instead of having the typical wiper-shaped gauge. Just one of the many cool features of this futuristic car. I really miss it!
Beautiful cars, a lot of people didn't know what to think of the front wheel drive at the time, I believe it hurt the sales, also 7 miles to the gallon didn't help, even at that time when petroleum was about 40 cents a gallon but hey I was a kid and I thought it was a fantastic automobile I've always been a fan of large auto's!🤠👍
You gotta love these old cars. Push button everything, tilt and telescope steering column, auto and power accessories, and not one gauge, except for fuel.
I was surprised to see the mechanical analog seek function on the radio. My 77 Chryler Newport had it, it was the only one I had ever seen before this video. It also had a second "Hi-Beam" switch on the floor, which activated teh seek function. I never dreamed it was available in '68.
I have never seen an odometer like that! I love the whole car. What a unique beauty! I always liked the tornonados, but I really never paid attention to its uniqueness. Very gorgeous car indeed.
@365degrees Yeah, I do miss the Toronado a little, but I hope the new owner has more free time to enjoy it than I did. The new owner seems to be a serious Olds enthusiast, so I was happy that it ended up in good hands.
Don’t forget-a Luxury Hot-rod!…first year to offer a4-5-4 ! He may be to modest to show that off, AN D to smart to jeopardize it in a drag race but to those leadfoots who don’t know better it’s a luxury SLEEPER car!
@thedemondante88 The car was not a W34, however, I very luckily acquired the rare dual cut-out bumper. You are correct, the steering wheel is from a 66 Toronado. The original tilt-tele steering wheel was the rim-blow type and was cracked. The rim-blow feature would no longer function. In order to pass the police inspection for the antique vehicle tags, I installed the 66 steering wheel so the horn would function properly. I have not seen any 68 Toronados with a rim-blow that still works.
Camaro, Mustang, yeah yeah yeah..... Give me a '68 Toronado and a '68 Eldorado.... classy all the way! Beautiful looking and SOUNDS GREAT! What does one of these cost nowadays?
Would you say how much you got for it? I have a '69 that I don't want to part with, but if it's worth some decent cash, I might consider selling. It's in "good" condition and completely original with about 106,000 miles. Been in the family since my father bought as a family car in 1972.
Had 1970 455 4 barrels power everything including trunk button in glove box Speedo barrel check it out FRONT WHEEL DRIVE!!! Kinda freaked me out first time I lit it up beautiful green white vinyl top white int u could almost watch gas gauge fall on burn outs love that car and girls did too plenty of room in front seats back seats and trunk I was 17 whee
Saw one of these one road 3 days ago. Was a little on the beaten side but not too bad. Would have made a great resto project. I can tell the driver had no clue what he had on his hands.
Didn't know The triangular rear windows could be lowered electrically. If I had the money and this car were up for sale, I'd more than likely buy it, high gas prices notwithstanding.
MY friends dad bought a 1966 Olds 98 LS brand new off the showroom floor and it had the wonder bar radio and this same steering wheel with the telescopic. We thought that car was the balls-it was. I was going to ask if you sold it but I see from other comments you did. Miss it yet?
On my grandfathers now restored (to clarify, it was restored between 2002 and 2004) 1968 Oldsmobile toronado, it did come as an option, but the original owner (my grandfather's friend being the 2nd owner, he bought it off the original owner and him and his young (about 15 or so at the time) friend rebuilt/restored it in the aforementioned time date) opted not to get it.
Great for other older "kids.' I never had the opp to own one. Had to get a Chevy II with the big 350. When I had beaten the rich boys, I forgot the "luxury."
+Alixy R T Yes, it really IS a front-wheel driver. The Cadillac El Dorados used the same transmission. Look up the TH-425 on Wikipedia for more info and pics. Hagerty also does a complete walk around in a "how to buy" video.
+Alixy R T Yes, it really IS a front-wheel driver. The Cadillac El Dorados used the same transmission. Look up the TH-425 on Wikipedia for more info and pics. Hagerty also does a complete walk around in a "how to buy" video.
I'm always surprised that these cars are never seen in the Barrett-Jackson and Mecum car auctions. These cars, the early Rivieras and the 67 El Dorado were works of art.
In 1966 when I was twelve the sister of our next door neighbor won the Miss West Virginia beauty contest. As part of her awards each month she got a different, new Toronado to drive. She would often come to visit our neighbor and that gorgeous car got a lot of attention and so did Judy. Not sure if I had a bigger crush on her or the car ! LOL
We had one when I was growing up. Awesome car, made to cruise the interstate in style! It was a Personal Luxury Coupe, years before the Germans or Japanese (think BMW 5 series decades before). My Dad still has it in the garage "awaiting restoration". And it has 'provenance': The CEO of P&H (the "H" of the company that made the huge construction and mining equipment) would buy a fully-loaded black Tornado every three years. Dad bought his trade-ins twice. We had his 68 and 71.
The 68 was powerful, sporty...and huge. Not much of a handler, was best for high-speed cruising on open highways...like a trip we made out west, when Montana interstates had no speed limit 😃
In 1979 I bought a 1968 Tornado. I loved it. It was great in the snow and rode down the highway like a dream. I kept knocking out the CV joints. They were expensive, so I just got rid of it.
I remember going to the dealership with mom & dad to buy a brand new 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (light brown w/white vinyl roof) off the showroom floor. It was one of my favorite cars that the family ever owned! Mom had originally wanted a Caddy, but when she saw the sporty styling of the Toronado (and dad saw the performance of the Olds Rocket 455 engine) they had to have it. There was no other car at the time that was anything like the Toronado.
Many people watching this video may not notice, but the speedo rotates like a canister instead of having the typical wiper-shaped gauge. Just one of the many cool features of this futuristic car. I really miss it!
How long did they keep it & what happened to it?
Beautiful cars, a lot of people didn't know what to think of the front wheel drive at the time, I believe it hurt the sales, also 7 miles to the gallon didn't help, even at that time when petroleum was about 40 cents a gallon but hey I was a kid and I thought it was a fantastic automobile I've always been a fan of large auto's!🤠👍
i cannot believe how futuristic that car looks!
this thing was ahead of its time. Awesome indeed.
Nice car! I don't remember ever seeing one of those way back when. The bad thing about classic cars is they're too nice to drive most of the time.
Premiere year of the 455 made this a virtual land rocket!
You gotta love these old cars. Push button everything, tilt and telescope steering column, auto and power accessories, and not one gauge, except for fuel.
I was surprised to see the mechanical analog seek function on the radio. My 77 Chryler Newport had it, it was the only one I had ever seen before this video. It also had a second "Hi-Beam" switch on the floor, which activated teh seek function. I never dreamed it was available in '68.
I have never seen an odometer like that! I love the whole car. What a unique beauty! I always liked the tornonados, but I really never paid attention to its uniqueness. Very gorgeous car indeed.
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Beautiful car. I miss mine.
A wonderbar that actually works! I like the 1966 Tilt/Tele steering wheel.
I had one in Cinnamon Bronze color. Beautiful cars!
i wish all 1968-70 Toronados had the cut outs/notchs for the rear bumper. Sharp Toronado , Jeff.
What a great automobile. Amazing features. It seems very well built as well
@365degrees
Yeah, I do miss the Toronado a little, but I hope the new owner has more free time to enjoy it than I did. The new owner seems to be a serious Olds enthusiast, so I was happy that it ended up in good hands.
Thank you. Not enough of these videos shut up and let us enjoy THE CAR
I consider it up there with a 67 GTO and a 1970 E Type all gorgeous
Don’t forget-a Luxury Hot-rod!…first year to offer a4-5-4 ! He may be to modest to show that off, AN D to smart to jeopardize it in a drag race but to those leadfoots who don’t know better it’s a luxury SLEEPER car!
@thedemondante88
The car was not a W34, however, I very luckily acquired the rare dual cut-out bumper.
You are correct, the steering wheel is from a 66 Toronado. The original tilt-tele steering wheel was the rim-blow type and was cracked. The rim-blow feature would no longer function. In order to pass the police inspection for the antique vehicle tags, I installed the 66 steering wheel so the horn would function properly. I have not seen any 68 Toronados with a rim-blow that still works.
What a beautiful car!
Camaro, Mustang, yeah yeah yeah..... Give me a '68 Toronado and a '68 Eldorado.... classy all the way! Beautiful looking and SOUNDS GREAT! What does one of these cost nowadays?
That's personal lURUXY back in 68 51 yrs ago loaded to the max
Thanks so much for making a video like this!!
Это были машины неземной красоты. Кто их рисовал,,,,,,, мать их.
Thank you. Yes, I sold it to a good home.
She is a beauty ❤️ I have a white one
Do you open the trunk from the inside the car ??
Greets from Germany
Are we being mislead w/that dual-notched bumper, or is this a REAL W34 Toro?
my goodnes what a beauty!!!!
Would love to see the cold start procedure
Would you say how much you got for it? I have a '69 that I don't want to part with, but if it's worth some decent cash, I might consider selling. It's in "good" condition and completely original with about 106,000 miles. Been in the family since my father bought as a family car in 1972.
Had 1970 455 4 barrels power everything including trunk button in glove box Speedo barrel check it out FRONT WHEEL DRIVE!!! Kinda freaked me out first time I lit it up beautiful green white vinyl top white int u could almost watch gas gauge fall on burn outs love that car and girls did too plenty of room in front seats back seats and trunk I was 17 whee
Saw one of these one road 3 days ago. Was a little on the beaten side but not too bad. Would have made a great resto project. I can tell the driver had no clue what he had on his hands.
Had one in the mid 70's. Sold it because of a DSA ( dumb shit attack). Beautiful car
Got one myself just need to earn the money to restore it. There a Damn fast car
grear traction big block and front wheel drive
Very fine example-
So, are you going to drive that thing or play with the buttons?
I love it
Didn't know The triangular rear windows could be lowered electrically. If I had the money and this car were up for sale, I'd more than likely buy it, high gas prices notwithstanding.
MY friends dad bought a 1966 Olds 98 LS brand new off the showroom floor and it had the wonder bar radio and this same steering wheel with the telescopic. We thought that car was the balls-it was. I was going to ask if you sold it but I see from other comments you did. Miss it yet?
Does it have cruise control?
Very cool car!
On my grandfathers now restored (to clarify, it was restored between 2002 and 2004) 1968 Oldsmobile toronado, it did come as an option, but the original owner (my grandfather's friend being the 2nd owner, he bought it off the original owner and him and his young (about 15 or so at the time) friend rebuilt/restored it in the aforementioned time date) opted not to get it.
Great for other older "kids.' I never had the opp to own one. Had to get a Chevy II with the big 350. When I had beaten the rich boys, I forgot the "luxury."
Nice car... did you sell it?
is this a w34 version
Great video!
can someone please say if this car has 5 or 6 seats?
Nice, great car - but wrong steering wheel (it´s from a 66) and a non working clock ;-)
- with bench seat in front it´s a full 6 seater.
u know guys i just knew this car existing...I'm wondering if this car really front wheel drive ... i'm thinking to own one just got a good offer
+Alixy R T Yes, it really IS a front-wheel driver. The Cadillac El Dorados used the same transmission. Look up the TH-425 on Wikipedia for more info and pics. Hagerty also does a complete walk around in a "how to buy" video.
+Alixy R T Yes, it really IS a front-wheel driver. The Cadillac El Dorados used the same transmission. Look up the TH-425 on Wikipedia for more info and pics. Hagerty also does a complete walk around in a "how to buy" video.
Rare as hen teeth
NICE
Nice. But I like the looks of the '66 more.
That steering wheel looks like the '66 first series one.
Back in the day when cars actually had appeal, not this molded plastic crap of today.
68 body but steering wheel is a 66
Now make a 2 stroke aluminum olds DRCE and there you go.
este sim
I will trade u a 1968 Oldsmobile cutlass
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN CARS EVER. LOOKS LIKE THE BUILD QUALITY IS ABYSMAL THOUGH.
And then, I go to my garage and look at my '96 Fiesta...And want to kill myself :(
Pedro Henrique R. de Oliveira and then I go outside to my 66 Cutlass sitting in my driveway and feel amazing 🤣
There's nothing like watching smoke curl up from the front of the car when doing burnouts. These were very serious Hot Rods!
Ugghh