1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
The Oldsmobile Toronado was a bold idea combined with intriguing styling. It was the first attempt to apply front-wheel drive to a full-size American car since the mid 1930s Cord, and is one of the most desirable Oldsmobiles ever produced. But the Toronado was definitely a muscle car in spirit, with its standard big cube V8 and dynamic styling.
Toronados received bolder front end styling with split grilles for 1968. Tail lights were moved to the bumper in the rear. The 425 engine was replaced with the 455. For even more power, buyers could opt for a Force-Air induction system that included high-output cam, higher axle ratio and dual exhaust.
Identifying a '68:
1968 and 1969 Toronados share overall front styling, with the exception of the grille mesh. 1968 models feature a honeycomb pattern, while the '69s have an enlongated eggcrate pattern. The biggest difference is in the rear where 1968 models retain the sloping quarters and trunk of previous years and 1969 models have a squared-off and enlongated rear.
Toronados received bolder front end styling with split grilles for 1968. Tail lights were moved to the bumper in the rear. The 425 engine was replaced with the 455. For even more power, buyers could opt for a Force-Air induction system that included high-output cam, higher axle ratio and dual exhaust.
Identifying a '68:
1968 and 1969 Toronados share overall front styling, with the exception of the grille mesh. 1968 models feature a honeycomb pattern, while the '69s have an enlongated eggcrate pattern. The biggest difference is in the rear where 1968 models retain the sloping quarters and trunk of previous years and 1969 models have a squared-off and enlongated rear.
