One of the dangers of this job is that it’s incredibly easy to become too familiar with a car, to the point where you start entertaining the idea of finding one for your garage. After our recent article on the Toronado’s 50th anniversary and the discussion on whether it or the Corvair represents the more groundbreaking car, the earliest Toronados have started to look mighty fine to these eyes. In particular, this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado for sale on Hemmings.com looks like it very well may be one of the world’s finest, as the seller asserts, with a whole-car restoration to as-new or better-than-new specs. From the seller’s description:
It has received a complete, meticulous body-off restoration, with no expense spared. Receipts totaling $100,000 will be provided with the automobile.
Its engine has recently been rebuilt to even-higher-than-factory-standards by a nationally-famous engine builder. The fee for this service alone was nearly $11,000.
Every surface, every component, every nut-and-bolt has been renewed, restored, or replaced as required. The automobile runs and drives as a new car would. Its performance is exhilarating, and its comfort-level is luxurious yet sporty.
The flawless Autumn Bronze paint is beautifully complemented by impeccable chrome and stainless trim, and the interior has been splendidly re-upholstered and carpeted with factory-correct materials.
The underside of the car is as clean and pristine as the topside; indeed, it is finished to a much higher level than when the car was brand-new.
The engine compartment has been completely restored and renewed, and, as previously mentioned, the engine itself is better than new, with custom-crafted forged-aluminum pistons, new roller-cam, bearings and oil-pump, and meticulous attention to detail.
The trunk has been restored to as-original, with the correct lining, jack, and spare tire.
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