1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe on 2040-cars
United States
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This 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado has had three owners since 1967 and was originally sold in Oregon. It is Bimini Blue in color (code FF). Based upon service records the odometer has turned once, since the longest-time owners owned the car for 32 years. The venerable 425 can easily deliver 400,000 miles. This vehicle is a perfect candidate for a professional restoration since it is mostly original in condition. It does have front disc brakes (optional in 1967) and the rare standard wheel disc covers. Unusual for this vehicle are the roll-up windows even though this is a deluxe model (39687); it does have the rear access front door opening handles and the optional lane change lights. The engine does turn over and run but has a slight internal noise so it will be required to be towed, not driven away. The original 425 V8 is still here. The vehicle has the factory dual exhaust as well. The Toronado is located in San Diego, California and has current registration. The trunk key and cylinder will need to be replaced. Two of the wheel covers are in the trunk. Offered by the president of the Toronado-Aurora Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America. |
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