FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION
Sunday 27 June, 2.30pm

ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
All lots are subject to a buyers premium of 15%+GST

Further info available on our website.

While the vast majority of classic car buyers go for quarter-mile busting muscle cars, the Oldsmobile Toronado stands out as a sleek, sophisticated piece of design with an interesting history behind it. First rolling off the line for the 1966 model year, the Toronado is perhaps best known for its innovative front-engine, front-wheel- drive layout. Although modern enthusiasts may not appreciate the engineering behind it, the Toronado was in fact the first U.S.- produced automobile with this layout in almost thirty years. In its day, it was seen as a breakthrough piece of technology that would ultimately see adoption right across the GM line up.

To this end, GM even brought an Oldsmobile Toronado to the Pikes Peak Hill Climb to prove the layout could compete in terms of performance. The Toronado recorded an impressive result with the legendary Bobby Unser at the helm.

The example presented here at Webbs arrived and was registered in New Zealand on 22 October 2004. Known as the triple gold in terms of colour, an impressive 455 cu inch V8 is under the bonnet. All windows and seats are electric. A workshop manual accompanies the vehicle.

We believe that the car resided for some time in the South Island before gravitating north. In choice condition, with no signs of wear, this iteration of one of General Motors finest remains ready for its next discerning keeper to drive and enjoy.