22. Oldsmobile Toronado
Today’s driving enthusiasts may not remember Oldsmobile since they retired the brand in 2000. But back in the 1960s, this company enjoyed a reputation for inventive technology, style, and luxury. Oldsmobile represented the cutting edge of GM at one point, presenting models that were far ahead of their time. Soon, they displayed power and style on the global market. One such car is the Oldsmobile Toronado from 1966.
This was a big, powerful personal luxury coupe with a twist since it came with front-wheel drive. In those days, only a few imports had front-wheel drive while all domestic cars were rear-wheel drive. However, Oldsmobile wanted to introduce something different, so they constructed an ingenious FWD system. Designers drew a fantastic-looking shape with a low roof and hidden headlights, while the power came from a big block 455 V8 producing 385 HP.