This was the second year of production for the Oldsmobile Toronado, which was the first American production vehicle with front wheel drive since the Cord.

This car spent its entire life in the Phoenix, AZ area. It sat from 1996 to 2004 in the previous owner's driveway. The car was offered as a package with a 1966 Toronado in Hemmings. A body-on restoration started in 2005. Body-on for there was no rust anywhere; t he engine, transmission, suspension, air-conditioning, and interior were re-done as well. The original color of Sand Beige Metallic was matched with a 2005 Porsche color.

This car has 25,000 original miles and is driven year round on nice days in Michigan.