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March 16, 1968 General Motors produces its 100 millionth automobile, an Oldsmobile Toronado.

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Achto

The Olds Toronado, Back when you could get front wheel drive and a big block. The 455 Rocket engine was available at 375hp or the W-34 version at 400hp. 

Very futuristic looking car for '68. With such a long nose that the front bumper arrived to town a good 30 seconds before the driver. :D 

1968 Oldsmobile Toronado Base | Hagerty Valuation Tools

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Handy Don

The Olds Toronado drive train was later used for the GMC Motorhome. After some initial teething pains with the heavier load, it was quite successful. 

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I had a '71 Toronado in '74 as a tow vehicle for my travel trailer. With the front wheel drive and the weight distribution hitch I had to play around torsion bars to maximize traction going into some semi developed campgrounds. 

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