06/10/2026
πππ’π«π πππ« π¨π ππ‘π πππ²: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado AQC Jetway 707
When regular stretch limos just weren't enough, American Quality Coach stepped in with the utterly outrageous Jetway 707. Built from 1968-1970, this behemoth transformed the Oldsmobile Toronado into what can only be described as an airport terminal on wheels.
At 28 feet long with an extended 185-inch wheelbase, the Jetway 707 featured a mind-boggling eight doors and could seat up to 15 passengers. It was the first stretch limousine to employ twin rear axles, presumably because physics demanded it. The raised roof included skylights reminiscent of the Vista Cruiser, and AQC claimed it offered 100 square feet of storage space (though real-world experience proved otherwise).
Under the endless hood sat Oldsmobile's 455-cubic-inch Rocket V8 producing 375 horsepower β the same engine later used in GMC motorhomes. This power plant was necessary considering the Jetway's substantial girth. Despite its extravagant nature, the Jetway wasn't exactly built for longevity, with many suffering rust issues and quality concerns. Only about 52 were produced (some sources claim up to 150), making survivors exceedingly rare today.
The marketing brochure insisted it wasn't a mere "stretchout" but rather a "jig-built, carefully crafted coach" featuring "easy-in, easy-out, flat floor" and "individual, foam-upholstered bucket seats." In essence, the Jetway 707 was the party bus before party buses existed β a rolling monument to automotive excess that literally stopped traffic with its absurd proportions and door count. It remains a perfect example of when automotive ambition hilariously outpaced practicality.