Thanks again for coming out to Michigan to review my Toronado! I always get the question of "why a Toronado" and to that I say, because it's an integral part of automotive history that I love so much and want to preserve in my own way, ei: engine and transmission modifications, without detracting from the look of the car. Also Arizona is not kind to paint and interiors, but that just makes me worry less to drive it cross country.

Classic cars like this are much more interesting to watch than some EV or hybrid SUV from 2024. Please keep up the great work Zach!

5:22 A little bit about Fisher: Once it became part of GM (in 1919), it's autonomy was slowly worn away. By postwar, and certainly by the 60s, when you saw a Fisher logo or a "Body By Fisher" badge on the bottom of the door sill, it really meant "our guys at the factory made this. Be happy. They weren't tipsy that day." Same could be said about Fleetwood (though only Cadillacs got Fleetwood "coachbuilding")

The Toronado/Riviera/Eldorado from this era are some of the most beautiful American cars ever built, in my opinion.

One of the coolest cars you've had on the channel.

Oldsmobile was the test-bed of GM. The idea was, with whatever new wizardry GM came up with, Oldsmobile would've had that tech first (just in case it failed miserably, it was only Olds that got the blame and not, say, Cadillac or Buick, which had reputations to keep up). Anything that was successful would then graduate to Cadillac. Case-and-point: in 1966 the Toronado came out and in 1967, the Eldorado was reinvented on the same platform with the same FWD technology. Engineers and nerds bought Oldsmobiles. You had to have a little money (but not a ton of money) to be an Olds driver. The demographic would gravitate toward BMW starting in the 80s and it was simply because Olds, as you say, started just being another flavor of the same five platforms GM had to offer. Olds tried desperately to recapture their market segment first with the Touring Sedan (which is cool because seats and robot gauges, but at the end of the day is just a 98 Electra DeVille C-body) and next with the Aurora (which looked rad and had an engine which made it sad) but, naturally, it was too late.

Starting in 1967 the Cadillac Eldorado was front wheel drive

Thank you Zack. The review of the Toronado is appreciated. I had a feeling this was Justin's car. He really put a lot of work into this Toronado to get it in the condition it is in now. He should be proud. When you discussed front wheel drive, the Cadillac Eldorado was front wheel drive too. It was on the same platform as Toronado. It came out in 1967. The Riviera switched over to front wheel drive in 1979. It was on the same platform as the other two. It was sharing parts with the other two in the 1960's and other items, but they became fully connected in 1979.

Another good video. I was a teenage car enthusiast at the time. I remember how futuristic the Toronado looked. IMHO, GM ruled the auto styling world in the mid-sixties.

It's my favorite classic American car, thank for Zack test it and thank for owner provide it.

This came out one year before the 67 Eldorado and Cadillac actually used the Oldsmobile chassis and transmission for it, although they did use their own engines. The Riviera was shifted to this chassis too but was the only one to use RWD on it

I got to drive a 67 Tornado once. It belong to my dads friend. He was a mechanic and when i had to get my car fixed. He loaned it to me. That was the most fun I ever had and it cemented my love of classic cars. This example is really cool and brings back lots of memories 😊

Unique car. The interior alone is a sight to behold. The original Rocket V8 with Utilized Power Package (UPP) was capable of 0 to 60 in 7.5 seconds, with a top speed of 135mph. Thanks for sharing another rad, classic automobile. 💙✌️😏

At 26 years old much respect you know a whole lot about cars and more importantly you have good oratorical skills cool review 🫡💯

The first gen Aurora borrowed heavily from this car. Unlike this car, it was not a success.

Oh yeah baby the Shooting Cars channel is back on the track ❤.

That is a really cool old car, I love the 'Rolodex' style speedometer!

I don't know what shocks me more - this being the first fwd car mass produced, or the license plate having an expiration of April 2030 😭

Oh boy, now ALL I want is a video in which you take Mike and Grace out for a ride in something like a 1972 Imperial Le Baron, just cruising at 15 Mph talking about the good old days!

Great review,I just purchased a 66 tornado in Illinois, I love it, man, such a kool car,thanks for the video,keep um coming

Yes it is a type of transmission but the correct term is a transaxle. The transmission, CV axle shafts, and differential are housed in one integrated unit. This is why GM was able to make this vehicle's floor flat. My dad owned a 2nd generation Oldsmobile Toronado(1978), and 2nd generation Cadillac Eldorado(1972). Both vehicles shared the same E-body platform with the longitudinal engine/transaxle setup.

Love your enthusiasm. Have a great day.

Ive been a fan of Oldmobile for many years. Great brand and wonderful cars

Neat old car. Unique. I remember reading that it took quite a bit of precision engineering to get the chain and sprockets precise enough to be durable and last long. Apparently, as a result, this arrangement was apparently quite robust and gave few problems. One wonders why GM hasn’t applied such dedication to everything they do.

I always thought the idea 💡 for the design of the firebird of the 1970's with the way the back end design was done.

Oh my the most epic car of all time the front wheel drive muscle luxury car!!!!

These things are cool. Have always wanted one. Beautiful car. 🔥

i love the wheels on that toronado

The trans - a TH-425 is just a TH-400 with a split case and the output shaft driving a chain to the other part of the case. It's pretty durable. Look at the front fenders - the edge on top - it must have been a very expensive stamping. I think, in the right color and the right condition - these are beautiful cars - very unique and bold, unlike anything styled today.

One thing on bucket list is to get the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 1:25 scale model kit or promo by Jo-Han.

Great vid!

Idk how you do it but you make me suddenly have some emotional attachment to each car you review, almost like I've owned one or has a huge urge to buy one.

You are correct. It was a spaceship. Super modern. It was like a Tesla Cadillac at the time.

Chevrolet makes a Tornado for the Mexico market that's a UTE. My cousin owned one and it was really cool.

At one point in the 70s, America's best selling car was an Oldsmobile, the Cutlass.

Honestly, pending it got a good detail clean, it would be a beautiful car

I've seen a blue one of these rusting away on a lot.. if any car could be called 'garish' it's this pre-70's slug on wheels XD

Great car, love it, sadly the closest thing I can get my hands on is a siku toy car made 50 something plus years age .

This car should have been rear wheel drive. They designed such a beautiful car, then ruined it by making it front wheel drive. It was the 1971 Subaru that started the front wheel drive nightmare in the U.S. The Cutlass coupe through '77 was the only Oldsmobile I ever cared for. I would include this one if not for the front wheel drive.

These were interesting cars. The styling is a bit ungainly but it's still cool in that 60s way and the interior reminds you that you bought something techy. The Riviera might have been a bit more stylish. This one has some wear so the owner doesn't have to worry about babying it. Drive it.

Hey Zack, do you only review cars in the US or is coming to the UK possible, we have a lot of intresting cars here that if people knew, im sure they would let you borrow their motor for a few hours

Very cool car.

So cool

Save Oldsmobile!!!!

Toronado in black…SHEEEEEESH

Haven't watched fully yet so sorry if it was mentioned, but If I ain't wrong you could have had one of those with an airbag or "air cushion" according to GM, and it was a world first

Heyyyyy Zach

I kinda want one now lol

so many buttons.. so .. many ... o__o what's this one do? -clicks- -ejects-

Don't see that every day.

You could actually get the 455s stock in these

That car is begging for restoration.

You could fit your Canadians in the back seat and they'd be chipper.... Oh wait wrong channel LOL

I'm one year older than this car.

The only one gen Toronado worth owning. BTW, it kinda looks "pre-made" 3rd gen Pontiac Firebird, but more luxurious.

its a drivers car. passengers dont touch anything.

These cars are so admired, and I never understood why. It's hideous from all angles inside & out.

That dash is so poorly designed. It's kind of sad they put so much effort into designing the exterior but practically none into the interior.

I heard 7.5l and i only heard communism.

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