1970 Olds Toronado GT

400 HP V8 front wheel drive

455 cubic inch Rocket V8

 

The GT is a rare 1970 Toronado option (W34).   The W34 option provides an additional 25 horsepower from the 455 by using larger intake valves, a performance cam and a higher stall speed torque converter similar to a W30 442 option in a rear drive Olds. The compression ratio is 10.25:1.  The final drive ratio is 3.07:1.

 

Other factory options on this car include air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, tilt steering, power seats and 8-track player.  It was purchased new by Byron Brown in Calgary for $8,738.  The current owner purchased it from the Brown family in 1999. It has been well maintained and needs no repairs. The car is all original except for paint.  Current mileage is 111,600.

 

For sale at $9,500.00 US.  Call Jim Carpenter at 1-250-767-1974. 

 

1970 Olds Toronado GT, 400 HP V8 front wheel drive, 455 cubic inch Rocket V8. The GT is a rare 1970 Toronado option (W34).  The W34 option provides an additional 25 horsepower from the 455 by using larger intake valves, dual exhaust, a performance cam and a higher stall speed torque converter similar to a W30 442 option in a rear drive Olds. The compression ratio is 10.25:1.  The final drive ratio is 3.07:1.  This car is very fast.  With 400 front drive horsepower, and its low stance there is nothing else like it.  The result is a unique luxury-muscle coupe. Unique because it combines 400 hp with front-wheel drive, resulting in the most hp per pound of any production FWD car until the Cadillac Allante.

Of the 25,433 Toronados built in 1970, only 5,341 were Toronado GT models. The GT provided a 455 cu V8 of 400 hp, up 25 hp from the standard 455. A 400165 performance cam and special torque converter gave this Toronado 0-60 times of 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 135 mph. Dual exhaust with a notched rear bumper and the GT hood badge, further identify the GT.

 

Other factory options on this car include power windows, cruise control, tilt steering, power seats and stereo 8-track player all in working condition.  The car also has factory air conditioning.  We purchased this car in 1999 from the family that bought it new 

 

An auxiliary transmission cooler and Bosch quartz halogen headlights fed directly from the alternator via twin relays have also been added.  There is no indication that a trailer hitch has ever been installed. 

 

This car is located near Kelowna British Columbia Canada and could be delivered to Washington State.

 



Vehicle Condition

This car has been well maintained including recent ball joints, fuel pump, alternator, brake system, water and fuel pump. The engine sounds like new, makes no smoke, and uses no oil.  The car is driven regularly over local mountain passes and can travel anywhere.   

The body tag reads: ST 70 39687 EUC70969 BDY, next line is: TR ZO 82 46 A PNT, then 10 B. 

The tag on the transmission is black and reads: 70 OM 2667.

  

The car is all original except for paint and is rust free.  It had some metal replaced at the wheel openings before being painted by a local body shop several years ago.  The vinyl top shows some deteriation upon closer examination.  The original seats, carpet and interior are in excellent condition. 

  


 


  


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