[32] The factory replicas were close to the TV show car, but had minor differences in the stripe, and did not have the aggressive rake of the TV car. Ford performed the typical minor styling adjustments, but overall the 1969 models were similar in appearance to the 1968 models. Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid The model line-up consisted of "Torino", "Gran Torino", "Gran Torino Sport", and "Gran Torino Brougham." During this time, the Torino was considered a subseries to the Fairlane. This short-lived safety system would be removed after the 1974 model year. [emailprotected]. [15], Torino Brougham models came standard with extra exterior and interior trim, finer upholsteries, wheel covers, unique emblems, extra sound insulation and "Hideaway" headlights. A temperature gauge was the only available gauge; oil pressure and electrics were monitored with warning lights only. Tom McCahill stated, "the gaping grille looks a little like it was patterned after Namu, the killer whale," but also stated that the Torino had "kind of pleasing, no-nonsense styling. The car was named after the city of Turin (Torino, in Italian), considered "the Italian Detroit". 1.3-b465. With Ram Air, "428 Cobra Jet" emblems were placed on each side of the hood scoop; without Ram Air, "428" emblems were placed on the front fender. The Torino's front end featured totally new sheetmetal from the firewall forward, with a blunt, more squared-off fascia replacing the previous year's pointed prow. Ford also chose the Torino as the base for its NASCAR entrants, and it has a successful racing heritage. The Torino Talladega was equipped with unique front fascia that extended the length of the car by approximately 5 inches (127mm). Are you an InfoNet member or Mecum Customer? Numbers Matching FMX 3-Speed Automatic Transmission It had a large eggcrate mesh grille surrounded by single headlamps recessed in chrome bezels and vertical wrap-around parking lamps. Seatbelts Front and Rear The standard instrument cluster featured five equally sized round pods which contained a speedometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge, along with various warning lights. All other engines saw a slight increase in power levels compared to 1973. The extra width allowed Torino station wagons to carry a 48' sheet of plywood flat in the cargo area with the tailgate down. Horsepower is furnished by a 351ci/4V (M code) Cleveland that resides in a nicely detailed engine compartment. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. About one month within the beginning of the 1968 model year production, a six-week UAW strike against Ford occurred. The 1972 Torino styling emphasized the "long hood short deck" look and had strong elements of coke bottle styling. For this reason, the vehicles AutoBarn Classic Cars sells often require greater maintenance and repair. Bucket seats were revised to a low back design with separate head rests. Broughams and Squires had a stand-up hood ornament inplace of the emblem on the grille. Motor Trend tested a 1971 Torino Brougham 4-door and stated "The [seat] cushioning and support was excellent. For 1973, Gran Torino Sport had its own unique emblem, which it displayed in the grille and on the trunk lock cover. Most of Ford's literature at the time only used the name "Cobra" without Torino or Fairlane attached. A Marti Report is included in the sale! Road Art, Infonet & The Bid Goes On are registered trademarks of Mecum Auction, Inc. This engine was specifically designed for drag racing, and it was included with the "Drag Pack" option package. Aluminum 5-slot mag wheels and larger rear tires replaced the stock wheels and tires, and air shocks were added to give the car an aggressive rake. Dash Pad is in Excellent Shape Heavy-duty shocks and a rear sway bar were included in this package on 2-door and 4-door sedan models only. In Car Life magazine's test of a 1968 Torino GT SportsRoof equipped with a 390-4V, C-6, and 3.25:1 axle, they recorded a 0 60mph (97km/h) time of 7.7 seconds, and the quarter-mile (402m) dragstrip time of 15.8 seconds at 90mph (140km/h). The 351-4V CJ required either the 4-speed or the Cruise-O-Matic transmissions as mandatory options. "Ford Torino 390 Fastback 2-Dr. Hardtop". All had a flat black hood and a unique beltline pin stripe. The 1975 model year saw virtually no changes to the exterior styling. Independent Front Suspension In. Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, United States, 5.8L 5752CC 351Cu. Only 1,613 Torino GT Convertibles and 3,054 Torino Cobras were produced for 1971.[9]. Complete Professional Restoration Dual Exhaust with High Heat Paint [25], 1973 was a successful year for the Torino, with 496,581 units being sold. The majority of these vehicles are considered classics or antiques, meaning they are older vehicles with sometimes dated automotive technology. Ford planned to offer covers for the headlight cutouts to NASCAR teams to improve aerodynamics even further. From the David Brown Collection all at No Reserve, 1 of 3,939 convertibles built with a 351 Cleveland engine. Station wagons had a rated capacity of 83.5cuft (2,364L), nearing the capacity of some full-size wagons. Mannel, Bob. AutoBarn Classic Cars is not responsible for any such errors in the description or list price for any vehicle. [9] Like GM intermediates, the Torino 2-door and 4-door shared many body panels. Check out this true GT "35" VIN, M-Code (300hp 351ci Cleveland V8)! In areas where severe winters exposed these cars to road salt, Torinos were reported to have major rust problems within the first 5 years of ownership. [3] The Torino GT was available with a GT handling suspension package, which included extra-heavy-duty springs and shocks, and a heavy-duty front anti-sway bar. The black Turin Knit/Vinyl interior is also in excellent condition. [9], For 1970, the Torino became the primary model and the Fairlane became a sub-series of Torino. The Gran Torino Sport's main identifiers were its unique emblems, with placement on the grille, the C-pillar, and the fuel filler door. Road Test magazine wrote the "big engine and whopping torque get the Cobra Jet off the line with smoking tires" in their test of a 1969 Cobra with the Ram Air 428 CJ, four-speed manual, and 3.50 gears. The Elite wasn't totally new, as Ford described, but it did have a number of unique features. Vanguard Motor Sales has a fast and competitive financing process that helps you get you into the classic car of your dreams! The taillights were rectangular in shape and vertically situated in the rear panel above rear bumper. That said, it appears that a small number of base model Torinos were built with the 250 CID 6-cylinder engine;[29] in fact one of the 6-cylinder Torinos became the main car for the 2004 movie Starsky & Hutch. The wheel track increased by at least 2in (51mm) over 1971 models. The 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport SportsRoof was featured in the 2008 movie Gran Torino, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. The Squire wagon was trimmed similarly to the Brougham. Ford added one more special high-performance vehicle to its intermediate line-up, the Torino Talladega. [15][14] New options included 15in (380mm) Magnum 500 wheels with F60-15 tires and flat black "Sport Slats" for the rear window (both also available on the Torino GT). Styling was drastically changed from the 1967 Fairlane models, resulting in growth in size and weight. I have the paper work for the rebuild. for more info I can be reached at 330-990-8800 my name is Dale. Beautiful Blue Upholstery [18] Performance from the 1972 351 CJ was competitive with the 197071 Torinos with the high compression 351-4V. It's all very smooth and unusual."[13]. The "Torino Brougham," the top trim level, was available as a 2-door and 4-door hardtop, and a 4-door station wagon. No longer was there a valance panel located below the bumper as on the 197273 models. The Torino Cobra came with a 351-4V rated at 285hp (213kW) and it also included a 4-speed manual with a Hurst shifter, F70-14 tires Cobra emblems, competition suspension, hub caps, and a blacked out grille. "[16] Motor Trend gave accolades to the 1970 Torino Brougham 2-door for its quiet interior that only allowed "the muffled thump of freeway expansion-joints [to] intrude. These cars could not be ordered with additional options, and only 743 Talladegas were produced. The laser stripe was no longer available, but a lower body multi-coloured non-reflective stripe was an option. Base Torino models had a wider full width grill that surrounded the headlamps; however, the parking lamps were located on the outer edge of the fascia. [32] Production of the replicas began in March 1976, and all were produced in Ford's Chicago manufacturing plant. They were able to run the quarter-mile in 13.63 seconds at 105.95mph (170.51km/h), however, this was after the carburetor had been modified (improved power valve, larger primary and secondary jets). The Falcon was the only intermediate that used a rubber floor instead of carpet, and was the only series that offered a pillared 2-door sedan. Front disc brakes was standard equipment on all Torinos, which no other American intermediate (other than its sister car the Mercury Montego) offered in 1972. Sales for Torinos dropped off significantly from the 1974 model year. They were not a mandatory option though, and these cars came equipped with wheel covers as standard equipment. The 351-CJ remained the only performance engine, and it was limited to 2-door models. For 1968, Ford redesigned its intermediate Fairlane line and introduced a new premium subseries model, the Torino. Next was the mid level "Fairlane 500", which was available as a 2-door hardtop, 2-door SportsRoof, convertible, and a 4-door sedan and station wagon. the trunk and floors and frame are in great condition. To further remove it from the sporty theme, Gran Torino Sports even had opera windows (on vinyl-roofed cars) and fender skirts added to its option list. Bench seats for 1973 reverted to low backs with separate head rests to increase rear visibility. An optional 6-way power bench seat, replaced the 4-way seat offered in 1971. Even with the addition of the 123,372 Elites produced for 1975, total output was 318,482 which was still significantly lower than 1974. BF Goodrich Radial T/A's In a 1970 Motor Trend test of a Torino Cobra, Motor Trend described the competition suspension as "completely different: The car goes through tight turns in a confidence-inspiring controlled slide. In actuality it is said the front end created too much down force. Similar to Mustang fastback models, it featured a gently sloped roof line that extended to the edge of the trunk lid and a unique concave taillamp panel. It takes a ride in one [Torino] to truly appreciate it."[19]. AutoBarn Classic Cars relies on the owner(s) to convey information about the vehicles we list for sale. The body sides were smooth with one horizontal body crease running just below the beltline from front to back. Of note, when opera windows were ordered, the "Sport" script was placed below the "Gran Torino" nameplate on the fender and the C-pillar emblem was deleted. The sales continued to be strong, even with the stiff competition from GM's new for 1973 "Colonnade" intermediates. Dual Sport Mirrors The majority of the sheetmetal behind the front doors was carried over from the 196869 body style. Original Rubber Seals are in Great Shape Broughams, Squires and GTs continued to have the 302-2V as standard, while the Torino Cobra was downgraded to a 351-4V as its standard engine. They went through the quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds at 102mph (164km/h) in the 4,100lb (1,900kg) Torino. This scoop was functional if the 428-4V and Ram Air induction options were specified. The station wagon line-up consisted of three models: "Torino," "Gran Torino," and "Gran Torino Squire" with the simulated woodgrain on the exterior body panels. Ford did not change any of its factory sales literature to reflect this change. Large color-keyed vinyl moldings were placed higher on the body side, similar to the Thunderbird. Car and Driver wrote that the Torino was as "..quiet as a Jaguar, smooth as a Continental, the Torino's ride is exceptionaleven with the competition suspension." [17][19][21] Motor Trend described the suspension as "Unlike the super heavy-duty springs of years past, the folks at Ford have managed to produce superior ride control without harshness. The Detroit Locker and the oil cooler were industry exclusives to Ford. [22], The Gran Torino Sport was offered in two body styles: A 2-door formal hardtop and a 2-door SportsRoof. Information found on the website is presented as advance information for the auction lot. Column Shift The new regulation mandated that all cars manufactured after September 1, 1972, must be able to take a 5mph (8.0km/h) strike to the front without damaging safety related components such as headlamps and the fuel system. Any representations or descriptions are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. Both towing packages listed an automatic transmission, power steering and brakes as mandatory options. This '70 Torino GT sportsroof has received a careful restoration back to virtually original condition. Starting in 1974 this car was identical to the U.S. Gran Torino, and was available in coupe, sedan, and station wagon body styles. Call Tom 7 Days a Week at 248-974-9513! To meet these requirements, compression ratios on all Torino engines were dropped to at least 8.5:1, and all engines ran on regular gasoline. Rear bumpers now had new brackets that increased the space between the bumper and the sheetmetal, an impact strip and bumper guards. This limited production package was essentially a special paint option, but required the deluxe bumper group and dual color-keyed sport mirrors as mandatory options. Initial sales literature showed that bucket seats were standard equipment. All models, except Torino GTs and Cobras, came standard with a new larger 250cuin (4.1L) I-6 engine. This saved Ford on the engine production costs. Gran Torino Squire station wagons had power brakes as standard equipment, but it remained an option for all other models. Overall, 1970 was a successful year for Torino. The "Starsky and Hutch" replica was available with all Torino engines. The extra width between the spring towers increased the engine compartment size allowing the larger 385 Series V8's to fit. If you'd like to get the additional items you've selected to qualify for this offer. it has newer torque thrust wheels that are in great condition. (A MartiAutoWorks build report is included with the car.) Should the buyer not remove the equipment as agreed to in the terms of sale, Roy Teitsworth Inc. will move the equipment to our facility in Geneseo, NY at the buyers expense. The 1968 Fairlane/Torino was constructed with unibody chassis using the same platform as the 196667 models. Something went wrong. A significant change to Torino chassis for 1972 was the use of separate wheelbases for 2-doors and 4-doors. Other manufacturers were following suit, including Torino's main competitor Chevrolet's Chevelle, which had an even larger drop in compression on all of its 1971 engines. [5] The cars equipped with the 428 Cobra Jets had emblems borrowed from the full-sized Fords (a red-and-chrome badge reading "428") mounted on the fenders behind the parking lamps. Ford planned to introduce another limited edition Torino to once again dominate at NASCAR. In addition, Consumer Guide selected the Torino as a "Best Buy" for 1972. Selecting the 351-2V on the option list could have resulted in the buyer receiving either the 351W-2V or the 351C-2V; both shared the same power rating and VIN code. This new fastback body style gave the Fairlane and the Torino excellent aerodynamics that would later prove to be advantageous on the race track. The car itself did not have any Fairlane or Torino nameplates on its exterior or interior, although 1969 NASCAR entrants were labeled "Torino Cobras." The wheel track was widened to 60.5in (1,537mm) in front and 60in (1,524mm) in the rear to help the Torino improve its road holding abilities. However, the limited-edition factory replica Torino will likely be a valuable investment due to the series having a longtime cult following. The competition suspension was highly regarded by Tom McCahill of Mechanix illustrated, as well as Motor Trend and Car and Driver as being less harsh than past Torino performance suspensions, while still offering excellent handling. Interiors on the Torino were all new for 1970. The 1972 Torino used a 114in (2,896mm) wheelbase for 2-doors and a 118in (2,997mm) wheelbase for 4-doors, station wagons, and the related Ranchero. 1975 was the least popular and last year for this model; only 5,126 units were produced. Motor Trend wrote "The weight obviously helped traction, as it was fairly easy to accelerate away from a standing start with only a modicum of wheelspin." Radial tires were added to the option list which offered longer tread life and better road manners. Parking lamps were located between the headlamps, molded into the front fascia. The biggest change for 1971 was the decision to drop the Fairlane and Falcon model names. An available rear-facing third seat was available, increasing the wagon's capacity from 6 to 8 passengers. The Gran Torino Sport was no longer available with the "SportsRoof" fastback roofline, and the new "Gran Torino Elite" debuted. Gran Torino Broughams had a red reflector panel between the taillamps to give them a full width look. As a result, the power loss was not as dramatic as the numbers suggest, and the horsepower figures are not directly comparable. Base Torino models carried on with the same front fascia as 1973; however, its front bumpers were revised similarly to the Gran Torinos except the license plate remained in the center. Along the same genre, Ford introduced spring special option group called the Luxury Dcor Package, in March 1973. [26] The Elite was Ford's response to Chevrolet's popular low-priced luxury coupe the Monte Carlo. The 351M and 351W had no appreciable power output difference. The new larger bumpers caused all Torino models to increase in length by at least 1in (25mm), and weight also increased by at least 100lb (45kg) for all models. However, due to a six-week UAW strike, the GT's standard seating was changed to a bench seat. [1] The Torino was essentially a twin to the Mercury Montego line. Other new options for the Torino GT were a reflective laser stripe, which ran down the middle of the side of the Torino from the front fender to the door, and Hideaway headlamps. this is a very nice car for the money. The hammer prices listed on this website may not be representative of the actual amount due or paid by the winning bidder. Steering was recirculating ball system, with power steering optional. This configuration was also used by station wagons. For 1973 only, rear bumpers had a 2.5mph (4.0km/h) requirement. this is a very solid car with minimal rust issues. A clock was optional with the standard instrument package. The Luxury Dcor Package was only available with three exterior colours, saddle bronze, medium copper metallic or metallic ivy glow. All sales are final. Production total for the Torino in 1976 was 193,096 units, slightly lower than 1975. The Torino Brougham was reduced to an option package for the Gran Torino, and Torino GT became "Gran Torino Sport." With the Elite now a separate model, Torino lost a large portion of its sales. A heavy-duty suspension option was available for V8 powered cars, and included extra-heavy-duty springs and shocks. The Sport no longer had a hood scoop, and the Ram Air induction option was gone. As a result, the Falcon model name was used as the new price leader for the intermediate line. Ford sold the Torino in Venezuela, but marketed it with the Fairlane name. As a result, Torinos had the lowest resale value of any of the American intermediate cars in the 1970s used-car market. One of the factory replicas was leased to Spelling-Goldberg as a backup for the original Torinos that were created for the show. The "Gran Torino Brougham" was available as a 2-door hardtop and a 4-door sedan. With the above mid-year additions, the Ford intermediate line-up consisted of 17 separate models. Rear bumpers and taillights were unchanged from 1972. No allowance will be made due to any omission, error, inaccurate representation, imperfection, damage or defect to any vehicle. Torino was the number one selling intermediate and outsold its main competitor, the Chevrolet Chevelle, by over 168,000 units.[9]. Drives and Runs great . The grille had a fine mesh pattern with vertical parking lamps in the outer sections (embossed with the grille pattern on the surface of the lens) and the grille emblem was changed The front bumper was revised to be slightly more pointed while the bumper guards moved more towards the center of the bumper compared to 1973 models. The rocker panels were rolled, which allow NASCAR teams to lower their race Talladegas by 5inches (127mm) legally. The Torino incorporated new safety features for 1972, including new flush mount door handles and side door guard rails. Manual Drum Brakes This body style was a true two-door hardtop. Due to the lack of emissions certification, the 351M was not available in California. For 1972, the Torino was redesigned using many characteristics carried over from the previous generation. Ford 9 Open Rear End with 3.0:1 Gears Solid Straight Body Bushings are in Good Shape Ford had 14 different models in its intermediate line for 1968. This unique option allowed the vinyl to "breathe" unlike conventional vinyl, offering more comfort in hot weather. "[16], The Torino GT came standard with non-functional hood scoop molded into the hood, GT emblems (including the centre of the grille), dual colour-keyed sport mirrors, full width tail lights with a honeycomb effect (the centre portion was only reflective), black decklid appliques, and hub caps with wheel trim rings. As a result, the value of the 197476 Torinos has risen; still they are not the most valuable of the Torino body styles. The hood release was moved to inside for increased security. All Torinos included full colour-keyed carpeting, additional exterior and interior trim over a Fairlane, and Torino crests on the 'C' pillar. We'll get back to you soon. The 1973 Torino used the same rear bumper as the 1972 Torino, and incorporated minor changes to meet the 2.5mph (4.0km/h) mandate. The only performance engine for 1972 was the 351-4V CJ. The engine line-up was slightly revised for 1969. [27][28] The Elite was described by Ford as "A totally new 2-door hardtopwith Thunderbird-inspired styling, solid engineering and personal luxuryplus mid-size economy." This was followed by the top level "Torino" series, which consisted of a 2-door formal(notchback) hardtop, a 4-door sedan, and the Squire station wagon that featured wood grained applique. The front suspension consisted of short/long control arms with coil springs mounted on an upper control arm and a strut stabilized lower control arm. Early Cobras had a large "Cobra" decal on the front fenders, but this was later replaced with a metal emblem. GTs were available with a stripe option, which started as a 'C' shape at the edge of the front fender, and two body stripes extended the length of the car. AutoBarn Classic Cars is a consignment dealership; therefore, we sell cars that are not new and have surpassed their normal life expectancy. Ford 347ci Stroker V8, TKO600 5-Speed, 4W Disc, PW, FFR '33 Hot Rod! CF Track Pack, 1,527 Miles, Painted Stripes, Technology Pkg, 3-Window Coupe, Street Rod! ", The GT was the Torino's sporty/high trim model and included a 302-2V engine, dual colour keyed racing mirrors, GT identification, a non-functional hood scoop, hub caps and trim, rings, chrome trim on the foot pedals, full width taillights with honeycomb effect, and E70-14 tires (F70-14 on convertibles). The Ram Air 428 CJ included all of the above, but had a 3.50:1 open differential, and the functional hood scoop.
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