Does such a Toronado exist?
#1
Does such a Toronado exist?
I was recently approached by a friend selling his father's 1966 Toronado. It was purchased by the family in 1966 (one owner). However, there may be a unique twist to the car: it is supposedly a "police interceptor" version. I was obviously skeptical, but the car does not have any options on it - None! No A/C, no power windows or locks, etc. I know Toronados were luxury vehicles, so this sparked my interest that it could be the real deal. It also has much larger brakes than regular production Toronados, and I was told that only a few (single digits) of these vehicles were sold to the public (mostly employees). My friend's father worked in the auto industry so he should have had access to such a vehicle if it were indeed produced. I wanted to know if anyone in the forum has ever heard of such a vehicle? Is there any way to verify its authenticity by number codes on the vehicle. I believe they still have most of the original paperwork on the car. It has never been restored. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
BTW - I also own a 1969 442 convertible that I purchased in 1983.
BTW - I also own a 1969 442 convertible that I purchased in 1983.
#3
Going thru the paperwork or decoding the protect-o-plate would be a place to start. Post pics or codes here & someone will be able to help. If something code-wise is unique, it would point to a possible "special purpose" there are a few "police package ONLY" items - but most OPTIONS are just that "options" & you possibly found a low-option Toronado.
#4
I was recently approached by a friend selling his father's 1966 Toronado. It was purchased by the family in 1966 (one owner). However, there may be a unique twist to the car: it is supposedly a "police interceptor" version. I was obviously skeptical, but the car does not have any options on it - None! No A/C, no power windows or locks, etc. I know Toronados were luxury vehicles, so this sparked my interest that it could be the real deal. It also has much larger brakes than regular production Toronados, and I was told that only a few (single digits) of these vehicles were sold to the public (mostly employees). My friend's father worked in the auto industry so he should have had access to such a vehicle if it were indeed produced. I wanted to know if anyone in the forum has ever heard of such a vehicle? Is there any way to verify its authenticity by number codes on the vehicle. I believe they still have most of the original paperwork on the car. It has never been restored. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Now, we do know that there are a couple of the special "shorty" Toronados built for the Lansing police dept, and those are well documented.
#5
Thanks for the thoughts/comments. I had someone go take a look at the car last weekend and he wrote down the codes on the body tag. It would be helpful do have them deciphered (listed below).
Line 1: Q5C
Line2: ST 66 39687 EUC 32948
Line 3: TR 053 D WS 2R 3P EE 5Y
I know what some of the codes mean (most of line 2), but not sure about the others. Thanks
Line 1: Q5C
Line2: ST 66 39687 EUC 32948
Line 3: TR 053 D WS 2R 3P EE 5Y
I know what some of the codes mean (most of line 2), but not sure about the others. Thanks
#6
Not well versed in '66 Toronados, but here's a start .....
Q5C (05C) = May '66 third week (assembly date)
ST = STYLE
66 = model year 1966
39687 = Toronado Deluxe (34,630 built)
EUC = Euclid, Fisher body plant
32948 = 32948th 1966 Toronado body (40,963 Toronado & Toronado Deluxe built)
TR 053 = blue interior
D = "lucern metallic" body paint
WS : W = tinted windshield & S = power door locks
2R = rear speaker
3P = ??
EE (4E?) = ??
5Y = deluxe seat belts
Q5C (05C) = May '66 third week (assembly date)
ST = STYLE
66 = model year 1966
39687 = Toronado Deluxe (34,630 built)
EUC = Euclid, Fisher body plant
32948 = 32948th 1966 Toronado body (40,963 Toronado & Toronado Deluxe built)
TR 053 = blue interior
D = "lucern metallic" body paint
WS : W = tinted windshield & S = power door locks
2R = rear speaker
3P = ??
EE (4E?) = ??
5Y = deluxe seat belts
#7
STOLEN from the 'NET - '66 Toronado
Motor Trend Magazine's 1966 Car of the Year
100-millionth General Motors vehicle built worldwide: 1966 Toronado built on March 16, 1966
- First American production front wheel drive automobile built since the 1937 Cord
- First new car introduction to exceed 50% factory air conditioning installation rate. 30,313 were so equipped.
100-millionth General Motors vehicle built worldwide: 1966 Toronado built on March 16, 1966
- First American production front wheel drive automobile built since the 1937 Cord
- First new car introduction to exceed 50% factory air conditioning installation rate. 30,313 were so equipped.
#8
I had 2 66 models. Both were non A/C and only the basic options. No power windows/locks. I think there was a standard and a deluxe model in 66. I do not know what was included in each package.
Don W
Don W
#9
It was called the police apprehender! Here is the specs for it!
http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-b...aldisplayed=50
Hope that helped.
Marc
http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-b...aldisplayed=50
Hope that helped.
Marc
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#15
"Chassis" probably isn't the right work, but "platform" is. They area all E-body cars. In fact, one of my fantasy builds has always been to mate an early Toro body with a same-year Riv RWD chassis and floor pan. I love the early Toros except for the wrong-wheel-drive. This is the way to build a RWD Toro if you don't have Jay Leno's cash (and a free 1000 HP motor provided by GM).
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#17
I worked for a Buick deal in Louisiana from 1964 to 1966. I don't ever remember seeing a full size Buick sold without air conditioning. Of course you are talking a hot humid climate. I am sure that just about all the Electras and Rivieras had power windows, door locks and seats. Most of the Wildcats had at least power windows. I am sure the same was true for comparable Oldsmobiles. In 1966 we saw Rivieras and Electras break the $6,000 window sticker with LeSabres breaking $5,000 and Skylarks breaking $4,000. Now all of a sudden, I feel my age.
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