Best car to cruise Detroit

**Whitehouse** · January-19-13, 11:03 PM

I saw this question posted on Jalopnik.

**beachboy** · January-19-13, 11:40 PM

#1: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado:
Best engineered car Detroit ever produced!

Horsepower	385
Torque	475
Transaxle	3-speed auto.
Availability	Standard

From: Oldsmobile Toronado Encyclopedia
URL: http://encyclopedia.classicoldsmobil...ronado/67.html

#2: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado

"Toronados received bolder front end styling with split grilles for 1968. Tail lights were moved to the bumper in the rear. The 425 engine was replaced with the 455. For even more power, buyers could opt for a Forced-Air induction system that included high-output cam, higher axle ratio and dual exhaust."

68 Oldsmobile Toronado

Dimensions and Capacities
Exterior Dimensions	Coupe
Overall length [[in.)	211.4
Wheelbase [[in.)	119
Luggage cap. [[cu. ft.)	14.5
Fuel tank [[gals.)	24
Interior Dimensions	Coupe
Headroom f/r	37.9/37.3
Legroom f/r	41.3/36.6
Shoulder room	n/a

Powertrain Specs
Displacement/Type	455ci4bbl V8	455ci 4bbl V8
Horsepower	375	400
Torque @ RPM	510 @ 3000	500 @ 3200
Transaxle	3-speed auto.	3-speed auto.
Availability	Standard	Optional
\| From: Oldsmobile Toronado Encyclopedia URL: http://encyclopedia.classicoldsmobile.com/toronado/68.html

**DetroitPlanner** · January-19-13, 11:48 PM

1979 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/that_ch...uy/7801108554/

**Coplin** · January-20-13, 01:18 AM

Made in Detroit....

**scottn55** · January-20-13, 08:49 AM

A Lincoln Continental [[full size) or Town Car of any vintage.

**gnome** · January-20-13, 08:53 AM

Drive a vehicle no one is interested in, like, a Plymouth Volarie, a Volvo 240, a Oldsmobile vistacruiser or any pickup as long as the bed is removed.

**Pickford-Bentler** · January-20-13, 09:20 AM

The City of Detroit has some pretty crappy pavement. My father tooled around with a Crown Victoria till he moved out in 2009. One test is that nasty stretch where Outer Drive crosses the RR tracks north of Plymouth Road. Those Ford Panthers just go "pum pum pum" over that without making the fillings fall out of one's teeth. An old pick up truck is another choice. Although a Crown Vic is an "old mans" car, I have to say they did ride nice.

**Zacha341** · January-20-13, 10:05 AM

Not a big Chryler fan but did not know there was an 300 version going back this far. How cool. Nice photo!

Originally Posted by Coplin

Made in Detroit....

GUSHI · January-20-13, 10:06 AM

Hummer and I mean a h1

**Zacha341** · January-20-13, 10:08 AM

Hah! And make sure you use the Club... no that might entice a scrapper.

Originally Posted by gnome

Drive a vehicle no one is interested in, like, a Plymouth Volarie, a Volvo 240, a Oldsmobile vistacruiser or any pickup as long as the bed is removed.

**Whitehouse** · January-20-13, 10:29 AM

**CassTechGrad** · January-20-13, 10:38 AM

Maybe one of these?
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**Coplin** · January-20-13, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Zacha341

Not a big Chryler fan but did not know there was an 300 version going back this far. How cool. Nice photo!

The original appeared in '55, a great car to cruise Detroit in as well...

**luckycar** · January-20-13, 03:22 PM

One purchased at Lucky Auto Sales!I know,I've been warned.....

**Király** · January-20-13, 09:51 PM

Definitely not a KIA. That's what they gave me [[rented in Windsor) when I visited Detroit. I felt like an idiot driving it around the Motor City.

**p69rrh51** · January-20-13, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Zacha341

Not a big Chryler fan but did not know there was an 300 version going back this far. How cool. Nice photo!

A short history of the Lettercars from Chrysler, originally printed in Automobile Quarterly Volume XIII Number 4 article written by Allen Girdler published in 1975.
Due to this forum's quirks I am posting pairs to keep the page order.

**p69rrh51** · January-20-13, 10:47 PM

Lettercars cont.

**p69rrh51** · January-20-13, 10:49 PM

More Lettercars

**p69rrh51** · January-20-13, 10:50 PM

Even more Lettercars

**p69rrh51** · January-20-13, 10:51 PM

Some more Lettercars

**p69rrh51** · January-20-13, 10:52 PM

More and more Lettercars

**p69rrh51** · January-20-13, 10:53 PM

Almost done with Lettercars

**p69rrh51** · January-20-13, 10:55 PM

Last post of the Lettercars

**izzyindetroit** · January-21-13, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by gnome

Drive a vehicle no one is interested in, like, a Plymouth Volarie, a Volvo 240, a Oldsmobile vistacruiser or any pickup as long as the bed is removed.

My Buick Estate Wagon is great for cruising Detroit. Comfort, great design, and room for 8 friends. Plenty of horse under the hood too.

Right now isn't the best time but a convertible, the bigger the better, is also a great way to cruise. Jefferson, Belle Isle, and Downtown are especially great in a drop top.

**Wheels** · January-21-13, 10:02 AM

If you have a nice car that you like, you are better off staying out of Detroit.
Stop signs and red lights are suggestions. Turn signals are an after thought.
A break down could be disastrous. Sad I know, but true.