Nothing says, "I make the bread" like road presence. Which iron relic has the best presence?
- '66-'70 Oldsmobile Toronado
- '64-'81 Mercedes-Benz 600
- 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
- 1956 Chrysler 300B
- 1962 Chrysler Imperial
- 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88
- 1962 Lincoln Continental
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I'm going against the grain with the Toronado. The other cars are all excellent choices, but the Toronado is a big, two door, luxury coupe with an 8 cyclinder, and a front wheel drive drivetrain. It was unique. There was nothing like it since the Auburn and Cord.
Here's a thought: let's get them all on a race track (not a drag strip). I'd bet on the Toronado and the Mercedes going around the fastest.
Also not a high banked oval. It must have at least 12 turns.
My grandmother had a 68 Delta 88 until the late 80s. And it was DARK brown. Looked like a 20 foot turd.
I had a blue on blue on blue Delta 88 Brougham Coupe, as in 2 doors. 1982 off the top of my head. It was absurd in so many ways, like all that blue. The front was so long it was very likely front/mid-engine. The velour interior was so grippy it was...
Read moreSounds like my 1980 Buick LeSabre coupe i had in 1996.
I owed a 74 caddy and I’d take the Tornado every time if offered the choice.