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mahatmakanejeeves

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2. I don't doubt that mileage for one second.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 29, 2023, 06:53 AM

Apr 2023

Oh, they had lost the classic first generation look by 1972.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oldsmobile_Toronado

You had either a 403 or a 455 engine. Three speed automatic. With an engine that size, you had torque at any rpm.

Thanks, and good morning.

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On this day, April 29, 2004, the last Oldsmobile was built. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 OP

I had a '72 Tornado. That car was beautiful and enjoyed, until the gas crunch. 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 #1

I don't doubt that mileage for one second. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 #2

MPG.... The sixties weren't milage friendly. discntnt_irny_srcsm Apr 2023 #4

Had many Oldsmobiles in my lifetime. Mourned their passing. gibraltar72 Apr 2023 #3