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jdorour · April 6th, 2006, 11:37 AM

Interesting question.
I like the styling of the 66 and 67 beter than the 68 and 69.
Some would say that the short stroke 425 is a better design but you would have to agree that the 455 has been proven a robust engine.

Headrests are optional in in 66 and 67 on the standard seat and on the Astro Bench. Disk brakes are optional in 1967. I think disk brakes are standard in 1968 (not sure).

I was once told that the differential was improved in 1968 or 1969. The steering knuckels are stronger castings in 1968.

My fav is the 1966, I like the 1967 but I would take any year Toro if the price was right for a nice car.

Cheers
John

April 6th, 2006, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
jdorour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 122	Interesting question. I like the styling of the 66 and 67 beter than the 68 and 69. Some would say that the short stroke 425 is a better design but you would have to agree that the 455 has been proven a robust engine. Headrests are optional in in 66 and 67 on the standard seat and on the Astro Bench. Disk brakes are optional in 1967. I think disk brakes are standard in 1968 (not sure). I was once told that the differential was improved in 1968 or 1969. The steering knuckels are stronger castings in 1968. My fav is the 1966, I like the 1967 but I would take any year Toro if the price was right for a nice car. Cheers John __________________ 1966 Ninety Eight Convertible - 425 Tri-Carb, Factory Dual Exh, Switch-Pitch THM400, 3.54 Posi. 1966 Catalina Wagon - 421 Tri-Power, M21, 4.11 Saf-T-Trac, 8 Bolt Wheels 1989 IROC-Z - 5.7TPI