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The Final Chapter: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado

Posted on May 27, 2025 by MCG
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The Oldsmobile Toronado shook up the automotive world when it was introduced in 1966, but few even noticed when it was discontinued in 1992. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado, Oldsmobile Trofeo | 5 Replies

Soul of the 1966 Olds Toronado: The Unitized Power Package

Posted on November 6, 2024 by MCG

Meet the sensation of the American automotive scene for 1966, the Oldsmobile Toronado, and its revolutionary drivetrain system known as the Unitized Power Package. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado, Unitized Power Package

Act II: The Second-Generation 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado

Posted on November 28, 2023 by MCG

The original 1966-70 Toronado was a tough act to follow, but Oldsmobile found some success with the distinctive 1971 remake. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Toronado, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado

Oldsmobile’s Experimental ’66 Toronado Station Wagon

Posted on March 24, 2023 by MCG

What if Oldsmobile produced a Toronado station wagon? General Motors was intrigued enough by the idea to build a prototype or two. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado, Oldsmobile Toronado Station Wagon

Video: Marketing the 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado

Posted on December 6, 2022 by MCG

Get the full lowdown on the luxurious 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado in this original dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado

Bill Mitchell’s Olds Toronado Two-Seater

Posted on September 25, 2021 by MCG

Great as the car was, General Motors styling boss Bill Mitchell thought the Olds Toronado would be even better if it were Camaro-sized. So he built one. This is the short tale of the Toronado two-seater. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Bill Mitchell, General Motors, General Motors XP-866, Oldsmobile Toronado

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