The Fouranado

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Sparky
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The Fouranado

Postby Sparky » Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:27 pm

Just want to say I had a FANTASTIC time at the MCACN Car Show in Chicago Sat. It was especially nice to run into dozens of my customers and their cars, many of whom I have never seen/met before for the most part. Also, many of the OCW/OCA/TOA members were present as well. The Oldsmobile presence was INTENSE, especially the FOURANADO, which was a true show stopper!

The factual story behind this car from concept/creation and how it is today is quite an interesting bit of Olds/Toronado nostalgia. I'll do an article for the FWDriver for sure. I have exclusive access to unpublished photos and interviews that the general public is not privy to.
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Years Owned: 1968 Toronado, silver owned since Dec1986/Jan 1987 to present
1968 W-34 Toronado (totaled 3/9/03), blue, owned since August 1994
1968 W-34 Torondo, gold, loaded with many rare options, owned since 2003
1968 W-34 Toronado, red, bought in Nov/Dec of 2005, Was Lot#609 for Barrett-Jackson auction, March of 2005 . Firdst two "owners", was GM employees. I'm still in contact with Bob B. (OLds Zone Rep for North CArolina, retired 1992).


I aslos have a white 1985 Buick Riveria, that I would like to trade for another Toronado, or an old Ford pick-up truck.
Location: Sebago,Maine

Re: The Fouranado

Postby toro68 » Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:25 pm

Greg,
Did you notice if this Olds have a OJ or OM transmission code?
I've heard Hemming Muscle Machines magazine going to a gig write up on this rig.

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Re: The Fouranado

Postby 69W34 » Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:55 pm

I have a photo of a possibly a second car and its trans tag is OM .... they are painted differently!
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Sparky
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Re: The Fouranado

Postby Sparky » Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:14 am

Bill... the are the best two pictures I can find for you...hope this helps!
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Sparky
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Joined: Sun May 17, 2009 7:56 am
TOA Membership Number: 116
Years Owned: 1966/67 Toronados (several). 1934 Olds F-34 1934 Olds L-34 (with side mounts) 1977 Eldorado
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Re: The Fouranado

Postby Sparky » Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:21 am

Also the TC..
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toro68
Posts: 66
Joined: Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:27 pm
TOA Membership Number: 102
Years Owned: 1968 Toronado, silver owned since Dec1986/Jan 1987 to present
1968 W-34 Toronado (totaled 3/9/03), blue, owned since August 1994
1968 W-34 Torondo, gold, loaded with many rare options, owned since 2003
1968 W-34 Toronado, red, bought in Nov/Dec of 2005, Was Lot#609 for Barrett-Jackson auction, March of 2005 . Firdst two "owners", was GM employees. I'm still in contact with Bob B. (OLds Zone Rep for North CArolina, retired 1992).


I aslos have a white 1985 Buick Riveria, that I would like to trade for another Toronado, or an old Ford pick-up truck.
Location: Sebago,Maine

Re: The Fouranado

Postby toro68 » Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:57 am

Thank you for sharing!


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