Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Craigslist
I'm pretty sure many people in the restoration business coming across a 1969 Toronado hope it's a W-34, especially because the highly desirable package has become rarer than Hen's teeth today.
The W-34 package added several high-performance upgrades to the standard Toronado, including the cold air induction and the transmission tweaked for faster shifts. Olds wanted the Toronado fitted with the W-34 to offer faster acceleration, and the performance figures confirm the carmaker reached its goal.
The Toronado W-34 could go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds.
While the W-34 is the Toronado everybody drools over, it doesn't mean the standard model should be ignored. It shouldn't, and the two-owner example that landed on Craigslist earlier this week is living proof.
The vehicle was parked in 1979, so it's been off the road for 45 years. It also means this Toronado spent only ten years on the road since rolling off the assembly lines.
The car is all-original, with the owner explaining that the Oldsmobile belonged to their father. It was never involved in an accident, so the body should be straight. The rust has invaded the metal, causing damage to the passenger wheel well, but you should also inspect the undercarriage.
The Toronado has been sitting on blocks, so I wouldn't be surprised to find rust damage on the floors. Putting the car on a lift before purchasing is highly recommended, especially if you want to bring this Toronado to factory specifications.
The buyer must rebuild the engine, with no other specifics shared. The 1969 Toronado was fitted with a 455 big-block unit developing 375 horsepower. It was paired with a Turbo-Hydramatic 425 transmission.
The mill in this Toronado is likely the original unit, but its condition is a little unclear. It most likely turns over by hand, as otherwise, the owner would have mentioned the engine is stuck. The decades of sitting typically cause such engine problems, so bring a good mechanic when you inspect the car in person.
The interior "is better than any out there," according to the owner, and the potato-quality photos suggest the cabin passed the test of time easily. I can't spot any massive problems inside, but the quality of the shared images doesn't allow a thorough inspection, so you'll still have to check out everything in person.
The owner says the photos (also included in our gallery) are a bit old, so the car is no longer as shiny as you can see in the images. The vinyl top is also coming off.
The selling price makes sense for a Toronado, with the owner expecting to get $7,500. However, the missing tidbits make it a tough sell, so the car might be worth the money, depending on what you find in person.
The Toronado W-34 could go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds.
While the W-34 is the Toronado everybody drools over, it doesn't mean the standard model should be ignored. It shouldn't, and the two-owner example that landed on Craigslist earlier this week is living proof.
The vehicle was parked in 1979, so it's been off the road for 45 years. It also means this Toronado spent only ten years on the road since rolling off the assembly lines.
The car is all-original, with the owner explaining that the Oldsmobile belonged to their father. It was never involved in an accident, so the body should be straight. The rust has invaded the metal, causing damage to the passenger wheel well, but you should also inspect the undercarriage.
The Toronado has been sitting on blocks, so I wouldn't be surprised to find rust damage on the floors. Putting the car on a lift before purchasing is highly recommended, especially if you want to bring this Toronado to factory specifications.
The buyer must rebuild the engine, with no other specifics shared. The 1969 Toronado was fitted with a 455 big-block unit developing 375 horsepower. It was paired with a Turbo-Hydramatic 425 transmission.
The mill in this Toronado is likely the original unit, but its condition is a little unclear. It most likely turns over by hand, as otherwise, the owner would have mentioned the engine is stuck. The decades of sitting typically cause such engine problems, so bring a good mechanic when you inspect the car in person.
The interior "is better than any out there," according to the owner, and the potato-quality photos suggest the cabin passed the test of time easily. I can't spot any massive problems inside, but the quality of the shared images doesn't allow a thorough inspection, so you'll still have to check out everything in person.
The owner says the photos (also included in our gallery) are a bit old, so the car is no longer as shiny as you can see in the images. The vinyl top is also coming off.
The selling price makes sense for a Toronado, with the owner expecting to get $7,500. However, the missing tidbits make it a tough sell, so the car might be worth the money, depending on what you find in person.
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