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This platform was the basis for the following vehicles:

• 1967–2002 Cadillac Eldorado
• 1966–1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
• 1966–1976 (RWD), 1979–1993 (FWD) Buick Riviera (The 1977-78 Riviera was made on the "B" platform)