Very kool

Those were FWD, right? Definitely different from the RWD muscle cars of the era.

That's what makes it incredible for the time.

You see, back then, fwd was considered luxury. This was so far ahead of it's time.

-Longitudinal mount 425ci v8
-Limited slip dif
-EQUAL LENGTH AXLES
-Double wish-bone suspension
-Dual shocks
-power steering
-and lets not forget the fact it won 1st place at pikes peak in 1966, 1st in US car and driver, 3rd in europe.

sorry I could ramble on forever about this thing. Now I am not a fan of fwd, but this thing is the exception.

Also, NEAR 50/50 weight distribution

Transverse FWD sucks, flat out. The only FWD cars I'd be interested in are this, the second-generation Acura Legend, and the similar-era Acura Vigor as they have transverse FWD layouts. The weight distribution is key. The equal-length axles will mitigate torque steer(which is why I love the fact my GT-Four has them) which is awesome.

Still, running that beast up Pike's Peak would have been insane. I live there and have a cousin that has run the Hill Climb a few years in a turbocharged BMW E30... his stories and video are as fantastic as they are scary. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKyYcWamJCk

Still, major congratulations at getting your paws on one of these. I'll bet it's sweet!

You coming to MCFC next year?

Would be cool, though I'm not sure if I'll have the time off of work to attend. One of the major reasons why I long to go into business for myself and get some success underneath my belt; I'll have the time/money to actually attend more cons. :P

If you ever caught yourself in MI, You'll get to see it in person :D

The funny thing is that I was in Detroit back in May to buy the GT-Four.

My friend, Tiltlongtail has one, albeit rusty. It's in the top left corner of this pic: http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b.....ps7rm5umzp.jpg

Lol, Will he ever think of scraping it out? I would be interested in having some spare parts around.

Also, what car is he in?

It's rare to get any parts from him. He's in a 66 Mercury Parklane convertible. 410cid motor and floats like the boat it is.

Oh I'm aware! I got a '69 catalina convertible

How did this get bolded?

They used to do well when all chained up at the ice races! good golly, its a beast.

Also, In the Baja 1000 races!

Nice ride!

Thanks Lucky ^^

damn thats fancy :D

Young owner, Old soul :D

Oldsmobiles are for that special kind of person.

i agree, they're super comfortable too~!

Less understeer, Moar speed!

More momentum oversteer than understeer. Keep in mind that not only the drivetrain was ahead of its time, but so was the wishbone suspension and near 50/50 weight distribution. I drive this around hard and I can push it as hard as I can, but so long as I keep a good racing line the Toronado stays neutral in handling. Unless its a less grippy high-speed corner; In which case, you see lift off oversteer.

These reasons as well as many others are why the Toronado Claimed its Fame at Pikes Peak international hill climb.

I knew that.