1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe 7.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:7533 Color: with PPG two

Location:

Lodi, California, United States

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1966 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO DELUXE

7,533 original documented miles. The last recorded oil change and chassis lube was performed at CITGO in Baltimore at 7,112 miles. Prior to that, oil change at RPS in Baltimore 10/8/71. These two stickers were removed from the driver side door jamb (see photos).

Frame-off restoration, restored to original Almond Beige exterior color with PPG two-part epoxy paint with clear coat. All original Plum interior is in beautiful condition. The body was taken down to bare metal prior to paint.

Front windshield and rear original glass removed, resealed and put back in place. New rubber gaskets and rubber door and window seals are also installed. The original glass is in great condition. Paint and body is by Al Pruitt and Son’s of Glen Rock, PA. Chrome plating is by Paul’s Chrome.

Engine rebuild by AHM of Baltimore – bored over .30 and dynamically balanced. It runs very smoothly. Engine professionally tuned and broken in by Full Circle Restoration in Lockeford, CA. Transmission re-sealed and detailed. New tires by Coker Tires -bias ply with double pin line white walls (I have the four original TFD tires from the car).

All original mechanical parts rebuilt – except water pump was replaced with new.

Historically significant: This is the lowest original mileage first-generation 1966 Toronado in existence of which the Olds Club members and I know. One-owner until 1995, it was purchased from an estate liquidation in Baltimore, MD. That same year I purchased it from this second owner. The car has been garaged its entire life and has been in California since 1999. I have a Maryland title in my name and a copy of the original title. The car is out of registration and only driven around the block to dry out the exhaust and to maintain lubrication.

This car has the potential to be a concourse, museum or Olds National winner. It’s that good and correct. It is not perfect, but seeing it will reveal to you the level of detail and correct finishes in the engine compartment and the chassis. There is still some sorting to do such as charging the AC system, trouble-shooting a headlight vacuum issue with the headlight return (closing) and the trunk vacuum lock. Car sold as is where is. I’ll add more photos later in the week when the weather turns sunny. Please e-mail with any questions. This is a historically important Oldsmobile that has been refreshed while paying close attention to originality and preservation.

Note: I also have a very early TR2 currently for sale on eBay and will have a rare 1948 Diamond T 201 pickup for sale later this year after it is finished to the absolute highest level by Full Circle Restorations in Lockeford, CA. You may e-mail me about these vehicles as well. Good luck!

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