1968 Oldsmobile Toronado 455 V8 “Ran When Parked”

[@lanebaxter1463]

That's a rare and valuable car. It should not be mistreated like this.

[@thebarnbrothers]

Amen brotha

[@donopp5850]

@@thebarnbrothers This vehicle deserves better than this group of turds

[@jamesbennett5189]

Motor trends car of ths year for 1968 I believe

[@lancefletcher2963]

@@jamesbennett5189 '66 was COTY - the original model. This was the refresh.

[@QuantumTime-pc9ts]

Agreed! I would beg for a car like that my goodness.

[@ronniem3592]

That is one beautiful car!.......I am 68 years old , I remember when this gorgeous car first came out .

[@thebarnbrothers]

That’s awesome!

[@ccrider3435]

+1 One of my neighbors back then had this same Toronado, and another neighbor had the 1969 Buick Riviera. I always preferred the Riviera back then, but now I would rather have the Olds.

[@ronniem3592]

@@ccrider3435 The 69' Riviera was also a beautiful car

[@bogdanbacanu605]

Please don't work on cars ever again.

[@thebarnbrothers]

On my way to come work on your car

[@bogdanbacanu605]

@@thebarnbrothers nah buddy, stay away.

[@thomasshepard6030]

How not to deal with a classic car that’s been sat for 44 years

[@thebarnbrothers]

@@thomasshepard6030 how’s Snow White doing?

[@Nunya_Beezwax]

@@thebarnbrothers she knows a hell of allot more than you two monkeys!! 💯😂

[@martinszpuk5665]

I had the privilege of seeing this car in first class condition at a gas station in the Czech Republic. An elderly German couple took this car on a tour of central Europe. It's an incredibly beautiful car that, next to today's rounded "donuts" on wheels, is reminiscent of what a proper touring GT should look like.

[@khalidrashad-xu8xe]

Our school principal in the late 60's in Kuwait used to drive a Tornado like this . Whenever we had a chance we used to peep inside and marvel at its beauty. This was the time when 442's and GTO's were the affluent students rides. Your video brought back lots of fond memories, thank you 👍. Hope you can bring it back to a good condition.

[@thebarnbrothers]

Awesome! Happy to bring back the memories.

[@luismrodriguez7360]

Rest assured they have proved to be the ultimate destruction of this car. The know nothing about safety and and lack any skills to restore any car. They are just Dumb plain and simple

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

OMG!!!!!!! Please sell that beauty to someone that know how to bring it back to life…PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE……

[@QuantumTime-pc9ts]

Definitely agree.

[@ahmadbeepoetic5606]

I knew it was going to be a clown show when they tried to pull the car as an automatic to unlock the motor.

[@djphilmanns]

My thoughts exactly. That and using an adjustable wrench to try and turn the engine over!

[@YayAvocados]

That was exactly the moment I came to the comments section 😆

[@chrisbenson3374]

@@djphilmannshow can they have seen so many will it start videos and not know anything about how to get started?

[@karlaiken2845]

Actually you can push start an automatic transmission car, problem is you have to push the car kinda fast. Seen my grandfather do it, I was pretty young so I don't remember haw fast he pushed the car down the road. He pushed it a long way though. I think he said you have build up pressure with the transmission pump to engage the torque converter, I think. Long time ago, early 60's.

[@jcspaziano]

I was WTF from the tow rope.

[@carloschavez5393]

I surely hated to see you guys pour so much gasoline and spray into the intake you are so lucky to have not ruined that engine or caught yourselves on fire. Just get someone who knows what the hell they are doing please.

[@QuantumTime-pc9ts]

For sure! One misfire and that dude would have been toast when the gas was spraying - not too brilliant.

[@blahblah4125]

Pro tip, when a car sat for a long time, pull the spark plugs, then fill the holes for them with Mystery Oil, then let sit for 2 days. Then try to turn the engine over.

[@buckybucky8596]

Mystery Oil. LOL

[@lancefletcher2963]

@@buckybucky8596 you laugh. That stuff breaks down engine sludge better than you might think. As a gas addittive, yeah, it's pretty much voodoo. But for breaking down crankcase sludge - it works pretty well, for how cheap and readily available it is.

[@marcretchin4102]

My uncle had the 68 Toronado GT in ming jade color. Fast and beautiful. Way ahead of its time.

[@WickedWhirled]

Ran when parked damaged when started

[@thebarnbrothers]

That sounds about right lol

[@luismrodriguez7360]

Yes indeed! It was like a curse when they put their hands on it. Such a shame to watch amateurs guessing

[@1112223333111]

these guys are idiots

[@aftonline]

She's a beauty, from back in the day when cars were designed to make a statement. You wouldn't confuse this with any other car on the road.

[@pdx_angler9760]

My mothers '67 Riviera was confused with a Toronado. My teacher asked me about our Toronado and then argued with me what it was...?

[@Thomas-es4kl]

Dude, you’re gonna have to replace the heads or at least have them rebuilt you ain’t gonna start that car this way

[@matthewridgeway9250]

I love that model Toronado. So classy and refined.

[@mrluckyuncle]

One of the finest examples of GM design in the '60s. Arguably THE finest.

[@carloscollomps1552]

The 1967 model for me, followed by 1970.

[@fredperry2358]

I had a 1966 Buick Riviera with the 455 and it was a beast. The only local that could keep fairly close to me on the interstate was a 1968 Toronado.

[@carloschavez5393]

In 1969 my uncle purchased a 69 Toronado and a 69 Corvette and I can tell you that the Toronado was my favorite by far with an awesome ride and 455 power and the interior was so nice and different from most cars like the speedometer.

[@thomasmixson7064]

I've owned 3 very remarkable vehicles. A 1963 Sedan Deville, 1968 Fastback Fairlane 500, and a 1972 Coupe(2 door) Delta 88. The '63 Caddy, bought almost new, was a dream car. Ate the lonely, endless miles of high plains highways in northern Texas & New Mexico with ease. Meeting posted speed limits of 100 mph with ease & comfort. The '68 Ford was a product of Ford Racing, ....accelerated like a scalded dawg and easily climbed to 134 mph if you wanted it to. But of them all...the '72 Delta 88 with a new set of Michelin Radials was easily the finest car I've ever driven

[@immrnoidall]

You bent that rod. Motor is now toast. Great job.

[@thebarnbrothers]

I do love toast

[@immrnoidall]

@@thebarnbrothers no butter for you.

[@stampedetrail2003]

By dumping solvent directly into the mani. Why?

[@immrnoidall]

@@stampedetrail2003 look it up

[@Stratsrule]

Man I feel like a child again. My pop had one like that when I was young. Thanks guys

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. I still work on Oldsmobiles from 1958 all the way to 1984 , have slow down at 72 , LOL ! Am going to enjoy this video !🍸🍸👀😎👍

[@thebarnbrothers]

Love it! Nice to meet you Mr. B.

[@unicornharry7995]

How can a car look sooo fn weird yet so beautiful. That's actual beauty! It's easy to draw a "cool looking car" like modern dodge's or the Kia N-lines for example. But if it can be so unorthodox yet look sooo right, that is definition of art.

[@thebarnbrothers]

It is truly a unique beauty

[@NTSRFR4]

Man, I'm glad that you cleaned it before you started working on it. It seems insane to work on something like that while it's filthy and cruddy, like so many people do.

[@juptonstone]

My grandfather owned a Tornado. He was one of those drivers who had a single speed… fast! Unlike the Villages in Florida, he drove 20 over the speed limit all the time! That Tornado always fast, quiet, and smooth!

[@thebarnbrothers]

Awesome! Love it

[@Amaru_Slim]

Loved the lines of this car .

[@williamlovely450]

is this for real what a clown show

[@thebarnbrothers]

Real life clown show you’re welcome Willy

[@donopp5850]

@@Toucen Quoting amount of subscribers ... LOL. Majority may rule, but it doesn't mean they're not idiots. These morons need to stick to watching Jackass, and stop being Jackasses

[@friguy4444]

Folks that haven't worked on Carburated engines never seem to understand that you will ALWAYS have to CLEAN THE POINTS. After it's been sitting for a long time.

[@patrickcannell2258]

Cars with points ignition. Many later carburetor cars had electronic ignition without points.

[@stampedetrail2003]

Also don't dump 20 gallons of solvent directly into the manifold.

[@soularis5871]

Awesome! Can't wait to see the full restoration of the body and even more importantly the engine.

[@bobmarshall3700]

Just as long as these fools don't try it.

[@timhanna4700]

Perfect place to sleep. Between the front seat and back seat. no drive shaft bulge. Such a beautiful design.

[@thebarnbrothers]

That would be a nice place for a nap

[@Leima1]

That car is historical beauty, need good and pro care!

[@jarrodpatterson4483]

Don't get distracted by the rude comments. Educate yourself on each decisions you make on fixing it. Do a little research. Lots of people willing to help. Good luck.

[@808v1]

yes, see this gets the same message across in a constructive and encouraging manner - appreciate you.

[@bobmarshall3700]

Just sell it to Jay Leno so it gets fixed properly.

[@jorgeb9715]

Wow these guys are goodballs,,they destroying a relic

[@thebarnbrothers]

*goofball

[@luismrodriguez7360]

You are so right! They are showing us how to ruin an American iconic car.

[@bibicassenoisettes1442]

​@@thebarnbrothers😂😂

[@Andyoooo]

Enjoyed that fellas, being from the UK I'm not really familiar with cars from the US, that's one great looking car, I'll enjoy watching the updates....cheers fellas, great vid

[@thebarnbrothers]

Thanks mate!

[@kellyworsham6323]

I hope that ride gets the care it deserves it is a total jewel hope it doesn't get trashed

[@haywirerc]

This is awesome you got your hands on one!

[@thebarnbrothers]

It’s my friends, but still an awesome car!

[@steventerrell1205]

My father would love this car.

[@Ord_Wingate]

I have never seen this car before....what a strange looking beast

[@in2food]

It was quite the car in its day. Quick and front wheel drive.

[@williamlane9140]

Too painful to watch.....

[@thebarnbrothers]

@@williamlane9140 Thanks for the supportive comments Willy ❤️

[@jeffkibzey5378]

You can say that again. Unbelievable how stupid these idiots really are. Very painful

[@QuantumTime-pc9ts]

Honeycomb hideaway headlights and big block Buick power - incredible! With some work she will be a sweet ride.

[@adambenini1022]

Trying to turn the motor with an adjustable on the alternator then on the water pump and I ran straight to the comments.

[@thebarnbrothers]

Talentless fools if you ask me

[@808v1]

yes, internet ftw!

[@АбайДуман]

Old cars are very beautiful

[@VouchforMemory]

Beautiful coupe!I wish I could ride it.

[@geraldh5157]

imagine getting pulled out of the garage and having the three stooges rip into you.

[@thebarnbrothers]

Sounds pretty awesome to me

[@mauricemoragne8103]

Those were a real upscale Olds. Front Wheel drive too!!! Remember riding in a few as a kid, they floated over the road. The gas in that tank is long since dead.

[@robertwright5487]

First off, I wouldn't use an ajustable wrench to try to turn an engine. 😂

[@thebarnbrothers]

It was all downhill from there 😂

[@jankro1]

You mean Swedish nut lathe😂

[@ZEUS-eg8jw]

And certainly not a metric one ...!!

[@bracelli100]

il est pas mécano ce type , grave .🤔

[@lancecorporal9894]

Nice vehicle, always thought those Tornados was gorgeous. In the late 70s my dad had a friend who was a master mechanic and put the entire Tornado drive train into the back of a 1966 Corvair that had factory air and he even hooked up the Tornado AC and used the Tornado front seat with a mustang shifter. The work was so flawless it looked factory. I've even seen a rare Tornado HO car. I do question your towing the vehicle to try and unstick the motor and then cranking it, in my experience with resurrecting old cars the safe procedure would be to remove all plugs and pour a little Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder, let it set for a few days then try and see if the starter can spin it.

[@herbdizzle9169]

This is nothing but good fun. Tinkering with stuff that don’t run and try to make it run ourselves. Every single natural born mechanic had the same passion.

[@J_S209]

I kid you not, I live in Australia. When I was a kid in the 70’s there was one of these converted the right hand drive that used to drive around my area. There was a business called Flinklers in Melbourne that imported Cadillac and Pontiac Firebirds and such and converted them here. A Firebird and a Holden HQ had a lot of crossover parts do apart from a lot of crude cutting and ending and all sorts of bodgy engineering, it could be done. The car I used to see was a deep olive green, even as a kid I knew it had 400 cubes and was fwd. such a super cool car when American cars were all style and features.

[@thebarnbrothers]

Love it!

[@jorgeb9715]

Jay Leno has one,,but since the car was made Front Wheel Drive,,his mechanics converted Rear Wheel Drive

[@auaiao9]

I drove one when I was a kid. It was a nice ride.

With some love and money, it will be a very nice car ! The shape of the car is cool ! Be happy that you own this beauty !

[@rosewhite---]

First Toronado I say was one of first year and in a deep red...gorgeous!"

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Nice safe! Such a cool car! My dad has those arbor vitus's also, great video!

[@g.c.v.8329]

Congratulations. What a great and beautiful car 👌

[@jackgonzalez3176]

Toronado, one of the first big front wheel drive cars.

[@tonyjones5062]

I just love these old cars

[@thebarnbrothers]

They are neat cars! Front wheel drive v8. Pretty neat.

[@rodwood6871]

VERY cool ol rare car......worth saving and restoring further....you just don't see these anywhere...it was Oldsmobile's answer to the Riviera !...You guys did GOOD!

[@thebarnbrothers]

Thanks man!

[@RichardGifford-i1m]

You all have a lot to learn. Start with books. Holy crap.

[@D.I.sgusted]

The little girl had more of an idea than Beavis & Butthead!

[@thebarnbrothers]

You’re probably right

[@12Georgia83]

Friend had one in high school 1970's thing was a front tire shredder. A lot of fun.

[@thebarnbrothers]

Heck ya dude

[@Nunya_Beezwax]

How do you geniuses still have all of your fingers and facial hair?? Good grief..🙄🤦🏼‍♂️😂😂🎯

[@thebarnbrothers]

Lol

[@in2food]

My dad had an early forest green one back in the day.

[@retirednavychief6983]

Interesting. I lived in Burlington, across Puget Sound, in the 2000s. I had a blue '68 Toro, but it didn't have a white vinyl top. I was an absolute beast. I sold it to a couple of guys who claimed they intended "to restore it". A few days later my buddy sent me a photo of it in a junkyard...they'd pulled the 455HO and threw the rest away. That was a very sad day. Please take good care of that car.

[@thebarnbrothers]

Dang that sucks! Too bad they had to lie to you like that. I live not too far from Burlington.

[@BritishNath34]

Well i'm from the UK and watching this video on a sunny afternoon in my back garden with a few beers. Extremely entertaining video. Looking forward to the next episode! Don't see why everyone on here is sending nasty comments. Should be ashamed.

[@thebarnbrothers]

Thanks mate! I think this video found a whole bunch of grumpy “purist” mechanics. We were just havin fun, and there ain’t nothin wrong with that!

[@bobbubba731]

Swamp-water green, just like my father's '68 Delta 88. Matching interior too.

[@trappedinkalifornee]

I always wanted one of those just for the novelty of the thing…..good luck with that project, if you are going to save it.👍🏼👍🏼

[@SE1979ify]

Beautiful car!

[@davidwoody5228]

My dad had one. Was an amazing ride. Big heavy car, smooth ride, not great acceleration even with that big engine, cornering was really bad. Drove it back from Talledega in 1970.

[@rumpoh8039]

BRAINLESS RUINS CLASSIC.

[@thebarnbrothers]

It’s a darn shame

[@douglasewell]

Wow! I don't believe what am seeing!

[@thebarnbrothers]

Believe it

[@pdx_angler9760]

My mother had a '67 and then a '68 Riviera. Unfortunately I didn't get my drivers license until after she got the '70 Electra. The gunmetal gray '67 Riviera that reflected purple in sunlight was the nicest.

[@NikolaiAstaf]

Красивая машина! Интересный двигатель и коробка передач! Классное, интересное получилось видео! Мне очень понравилось! Круто Круто!!!👍👍👍

[@johnwheeler8964]

What a beast they should have made these 4 wheel drive

[@thebarnbrothers]

That would be freakin awesome!

[@philis52]

That's would be the front & rear engine option, right?!!

[@stampedetrail2003]

It's front wheel drive. Easy to drive through snow and ice.

[@dudebud72]

Awesome car! Enjoy!

[@damianbrennan2258]

Tippicall u tube losers as a mechanic I carnt believe that towed a Auto and through that the engine would turn over 🙄

[@thebarnbrothers]

Ya dude! Classic ding dongs amiright?!

[@luismrodriguez7360]

It is the ultimate dumb shit to do with and automatic car. No one should ever attempt all of the unsafe acts on this video. Who in the right mind will pour gas on the intake manifold without a carburetor and expect it to start. It is fucking nuts as they are dumb

[@ZEUS-eg8jw]

The friends had a good time together and now have a rare classic car with a running engine... and you... you have absolutely no sense of humor, that's the whole story. ... 😉!

[@robbiesmith6417]

That is the coolest looking car

[@gilbertsedillo9672]

oh wow WO it took a lots of work to get car started and running those 455 olds are good cars too..nice job guys wen ever u get thru with it its gona be a JEWEL to look at and drive u awesome amigo keep up the good work amen peace be unto you but GOD is still no.one and that aint no monkey business amen

[@steventerrell1205]

They should give this car to Simon Fordman or Dustin Jennings! They'd know exactly what to do!!!

[@kenney8656]

I give you guys credit, you got it running and had fun doing it! 👍🏻

[@jakedonnely4094]

Beautiful car

[@ferrochinabisleri1587]

1966 car of the year!

[@arphaksad01]

Those were cool. Old Toronado, Buick Riviera

[@SandorRausch]

Bloody hell guys, please show more respect to a classic car, also stay safe! Thanks for showing the car though...

[@thebarnbrothers]

We were respectful-ish

[@dentalcare1]

Bench seats!! Please bring them back!

[@челдобрек-т3л]

Ты как ребенок , но я вместе с тобой радовался , потрясающий дизайн , она должна жить!👍

[@bondo375]

Poor car

[@thebarnbrothers]

Just happy to see it get some new life

[@66skate]

You need to watch a few episodes of Derek and see how many things you've done wrong so far. I'm betting that push rod wasn't bent before you tried cranking it.

[@williambennett6466]

One of the largest engined front wheel drive car!!!

[@thebarnbrothers]

Pretty neat

[@colihestonpottones4188]

Worth restoring back to new.

[@TinkeredDiesel]

Like watching a group of curious gorillas finding a car and trying to start it.

[@maiknagradic1157]

PART 2 PLEASE!!!

[@PeterWilliamson-nn9et]

It’s a great car and a rare one

[@dionisiocejas-mh4ej]

Tremendo auto.saludos desde uruguay

[@bertmenden2645]

Can't believe you know nothings tried to pull start an auto. trans. car! In the end you.probably have destroyed a rebuildable 455, with all the screwing around! These were (are) a remarkable car and deserve better treatment.

[@thebarnbrothers]

Yep it’s probably ruined forever

[@robj2704]

That thing started up despite you guys.

[@thebarnbrothers]

😂

[@johntristan5084]

It's alive!!! It's alive!!!!!

[@jamesmusisca7547]

i like these cars i had a 70 olds delta 88 one of the best cars i had

[@timcameron9023]

painful to watch - that thing is a work of art

[@basspig]

I would put Mystery Oil in each cylinder and let it sit overnight. That should free up the engine.

[@tadpoleteeheee4428]

Wow ... these guys makes a shade tree machine look like professionals.... lol

[@thebarnbrothers]

That takes talent

[@paparealestateinc2903]

Congratulations to you guys

[@monsteroyd]

Hilarious. Yall need to watch a little vice grip garage and Jennings Motor videos

[@lanfrancosenno7536]

Complimenti bellissima auto completa è abbastanza conservata 😊👍