When the Oldsmobile Toronado arrived in 1966, it had instant classic written all over it. Its daring low-slung design was inspired by a painting by Oldsmobile's assistant chief designer at the time, ...

The Toronado was probably the most revolutionary car in Oldsmobile’s history, and its debut in 1966 prompted Motor Trend Magazine to award it the Car of the Year distinction. With a little under ...

SPENCER – When Steve Toth was a kid, his dad bought a brand-new 1966 Chevrolet Impala at a Zionsville car dealership from salesman Pat Patterson. While the paperwork was being completed, Toth wandered ...

As the forerunner to the front-wheel-drive movement, the big coupe’s show-car styling only told half the story of one of the most unique vehicles in American automotive history. The original ...

It may be hard to believe today, but at one time, Oldsmobile distinguished itself among General Motors divisions with its advanced engineering. Olds was the first to offer a mass-produced automatic ...

There is a long history of gasoline manufacturers and promotional offers, particularly in the days prior to when gas stations ...

When most people picture an Oldsmobile, they probably don't think of something fast. More often than not, these vehicles are known for being rather pedestrian sedans and coupes, typically owned by ...

New for the 1966 model year, the front-wheel-drive Oldsmobile Toronado was a personal luxury car that lifted some elements from its E-platform cousin, the Buick Riviera. The following year would see ...

It’s amazing what a little TLC can do for an old car. Now, we’re watching as this 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado gets its first wash in 15 years as expert auto detailers get to work in the following video.

Alert readers will no doubt recall Frank Petersen's outrageous 1986 Olds Toronado from our Pikes Peak coverage in the November '86 issue. Frank first drove Pikes Peak in the early Sixties—and finally ...