Oldsmobile Toronado

'TAKE OFF WHEELS'

and four built-in

'GOLDEN JACKS'

CORGI TOYS

OLDSMOBILE TORONADO page last updated: 20 October 2008

OLDSMOBILE

TORONADO

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The original of this was good old Corgi fare, a big, glamorous Yank Tank - innovative for the US having front wheel drive - but a grand gas-guzzler from over the pond never the less. It had the extravagant styling, lots of chrome and pop-up jewelled lights. By adding take-off wheels it was made even better, another favourite.

Mine is a fair example. The lights won't pop up and there's a bit broken off the bumper, but it's still a nice one. I paid quite a lot for this one by my standards; £11.

DIE-CAST MODEL WITH TAKE OFF WHEELS & GOLDEN JACKS REMOTE CONTROL SWIVELLING JEWELLED HEADLIGHTS, PLATED BUMPERS AND SIDE TRIMS, SPRING SUSPENSION Made in Great Britain . Playcraft Toys Ltd. London