History
NOW SOLD!!! Off to Qld.
This 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado is a time capsule
This car was ordered new by G. Walker of Indiana, with all the bells and whistles. Deluxe model with Custom ordered Parchment Interior (Off White) and black Dash, inserts and carpet. All power options, multi direction seats, power seats, power windows, power brakes, A/C etc. It also came with the rare option of reclining front passenger seat.
He passed away in 1980. It was then inherited by his daughter & son in law. It was very well taken care of by them for a decade and almost complete service records are there. In 1981 the Transmission was professionally rebuilt by Amco at 40,000 miles at a cost of $ 675. In 1988 they started a complete restoration on the car. Engine professionally rebuilt & repainted at 97307 miles in 1988 including new PS pump & starter. Total cost $ 2391. In 1989 it was completely stripped down to bare metal, all / any rust repaired and repainted at a cost of $ 2,666. In 1990 the interior was completely redone, Seats, Carpet, headliner, visors, felt, door panels & trunk liner. All records and documentation there and will come with the Car.
Thereafter it was sold to a collector in Kentucky. Unfortunately it was in a minor low speed collision. An oncoming car hit the left front bumper side and it veered off the road and the right bumper side hit a tree. There was damage to both front fenders and bumper sides and crack in the windscreen. Both headlights stopped flipping open. See pictures. Thereafter it sat in his garage for almost 25 years. The interior of the car was covered with blankets all this while and thus survived very well.
We had the panels repaired, put a new windscreen, fixed the headlight actuators and found replacement bumper ends. The car has now received a brand new Satin Black paint job that gives an excellent sheen to its muscular lines. This is NOT a RAT ROD black or Flat Black, but a nice Satin finish. If you prefer another colour, this is an excellent undercoat to get a show quality finish.
