Rest assured, I have found a genuine 1966 Toro for an upcoming full CC. And I’ve seen a fairly rare ’77 XS with the wrap-around rear window in someone’s yard that I will hunt down. In the meantime, let’s content ourselves with this somewhat mundane ’85. (Read More…)
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Tagged as '85 toronado, last third generation toronado, old toronado, toronado
Tagged as '85 toronado, last third generation toronado, old toronado, toronado
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