Gran Torino Broughams had a red reflector panel between the taillamps to give them a full width look. All models had a lower and less formal roofline compared to previous years. WebFind 55 used Ford Torino in San Diego, CA as low as $24,999 on Carsforsale.com. Comoptions:2 door,2 wheel drive,automatic It was clunky-looking, had rust spots, worn chrome, and a gas guzzling 351 Windsor V8. saving. Due to the lack of emissions certification, the 351M was not available in California. Model 51. Selecting the "Drag Pack" option turned a 429 CJ into a 429 SCJ. Of note, when the 428 CJ engine was installed, the suspensions used the stiffest springs and largest front sway bar compared to other Torinos with the heavy-duty suspension. Overall, the size and weight for Torino had increased for 1972, following the longer, lower, wider trend. Copyright 2023 Classic Cars for Sale - Streetside Classics - Sell My Classic Car. Black exterior. The Torino GT was relatively unchanged from 1968. "[17] Gran Torinos had chrome bezels surrounding the headlamps on each side of the large oval grille. Policies underwritten by Essentia Insurance Company. [18] Performance from the 1972 351 CJ was competitive with the 197071 Torinos with the high compression 351-4V. The Torino Squire, the top level wagon, featured simulated woodgrain sides, headlamp covers and a trim level similar to the Torino Brougham sedan. The drag pack required either the 3.91:1 or the 4.30:1 axle ratio, and included a 4-bolt main engine block, forged pistons, 780 CFM Holley carburetor, engine oil cooler, and a solid lifter cam. 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 vehicle was just serviced so it has new brake booster and master, new plugs, new distributor and points where replaced with electronic ignition so no more difficult starts. Standard equipment for the Elite included a 351-2V V8 engine, automatic transmission, and radial tires. Granada. The sales continued to be strong, even with the stiff competition from GM's new for 1973 "Colonnade" intermediates. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. Standard equipment included a front bench seat with a fold down armrest, woodgrained trim on the instrument panel, deluxe steering wheel, electric clock, bright pedal pad trim, and a dual note horn. The C4 automatic was installed on smaller displacement engines up to the 302 V8, and C6 automatic was installed on all other larger displacement engines. WebFord Torino In 1968, high-spec examples of Ford's mid-sized Fairlane were dubbed the Torino - a name far more fitting for the muscle car era. 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). All cars grew by about 5in (127mm) in length, and now rode on a longer 117in (2,972mm) wheelbase (station wagons used a 114in (2,900mm) wheelbase). WebShop Ford Torino vehicles in Carlsbad, CA for sale at Cars.com. The Drag Pack option package could be ordered with the Q-code 428-4V or the R-code 'Ram Air' equipped 428-4V, and would transform either engine into a Super Cobra Jet. ", 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). Production total for the Torino in 1976 was 193,096 units, slightly lower than 1975. One was equipped with the Boss 429 engine, only offered otherwise in the Boss 429 Mustang, one had the 429 SCJ, and one had a 429 CJ. The 1975 model year saw virtually no changes to the exterior styling. Mileage 37,536 miles below avg. The 351-4V CJ offered a number of performance enhancing features not offered on the 197071 351C-4V. WebThe Ford Torino is an automobile that was produced by Ford for the North American market between 1968 and 1976. This new fastback body style gave the Fairlane and the Torino excellent aerodynamics that would later prove to be advantageous on the race track. [4] While the 427cuin (7.0L)-4V FE engine was initially listed as an engine option for 1968 in factory literature, no Fairlanes or Torinos were actually produced with this engine during 1968. It was a competitor in the intermediate market segment. However, due to a six-week UAW strike, the GT's standard seating was changed to a bench seat. Meteor. The 1970 Falcon was available as a 2-door and 4-door sedan, and 4-door station wagon. The competition suspension consisted of extra-heavy-duty front and rear springs (500lb (226.8kg) per inch front, and 210lb (95.3kg) per inch rear), Gabriel shocks (staggered rear shocks on 4-speed cars), and a large 0.95" front sway bar (0.75" standard on other suspensions). Research, compare, and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 19 Torino models in Long Beach, CA. The browser you are using is no longer supported! [18] Motor Trend stated the "road isolation and vibrational dampening is superb" in its test of a 1972 Gran Torino Brougham 4-door. WebFind new and used Ford Torino classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. [11] Road Test reported difficulty with the factory shifter and stated "we would have liked a Hurst shifter, and might have bettered our times with one."[11]. Research, compare, and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 19 Torino models in Bishop, CA. The Cruise-O-Matic was optional, but was a mandatory option for the 351-2V, 400-2V and 429-4V. This grouped all the performance options together including the Instrumentation Group, Competition Suspension, G70-14 tires with raised white letters, and a Hurst shifter. The Cruise-O-Matic was optional for all engines while the 4-speed transmission was available on all engines except the six and the 302-2V. Optional suspension packages included the competition suspension and heavy-duty suspension options. It does have an aftermarket stereo and it needs a horn switch. Policies underwritten by Essentia Insurance Company. Other models were offered in the same body styles as 1972. The 4-door pillarless hardtop was a new body style for the 1970 model year (Chevrolet introduced this body style for its intermediate Chevelle starting in 1966). That was the first car I ever owned. 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. Ford offered "comfort weave" vinyl inserts on the bucket seats for the last time in 1972. No longer was there a valance panel located below the bumper as on the 197273 models. The wheel track increased by at least 2in (51mm) over 1971 models. The 428 CJ was available with or without the Ram Air Induction package, however, those with Ram Air still carried the same advertised power rating. All 2-door hardtop, SportsRoof and convertible models had "DirectAire" ventilation systems as a standard feature, which eliminated the need for side vent windows. * Kinion Auto Sales 3.9 (10 reviews) 239 mi. The windshield rake was increased, and the SportsRoof models had an even flatter fastback roofline. Motor Trend wrote[when?] The instrument package became a standard feature, but bucket seats remained an option. There were no styling changes made to Torino for 1976. The model line-up for 1970 initially featured 13 models. Gran Torino Squire station wagons had power brakes as standard equipment, but it remained an option for all other models. Sales for the Torinos dropped off significantly from the 1974 model year. The 351-4V CJ required either the 4-speed or the Cruise-O-Matic transmissions as mandatory options. The engine line-up remained almost identical to the 1970 model year, with most models featuring the 250 CID I-6 as standard. In addition, opera windows and landau roofs were now available options for all 2-door models. The Cobra was Ford's response to the successful Plymouth Road Runner, which was a high-performance car at low cost. Please take a look at the pictures and there is a couple videos of it running for your viewing pleasure. The 'C' stripe was revised, and now ran in straight lines, rather than following the body line like in 1968. 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. Meanwhile, for those racing teams using Fords in 1970, some kept their 1969 Torinos when the new curvaceous 1970 models proved to be slower on the NASCAR track due to its less aerodynamic design.[35]. Both towing packages listed an automatic transmission, power steering and brakes as mandatory options. $29,900 $435 est./mo. The Torino name gradually replaced Fairlane entirely, and cars were offered in every body style with a dizzying array of trim packages and engines. The new 351M joined the line-up to replace the 351 Cleveland. The "Torino GT" was offered as a 2-door SportsRoof and convertible, while the "Torino Cobra" was still only available as a 2-door SportsRoof. For 1974, Torino added several new luxury oriented options and features including a leather-wrapped steering wheel, split bench seat, an electric sunroof, rear fender skirts, speed control with steering wheel controls and opera windows for 2-doors. Due to NASCAR changing the homologation rules which increased the minimum number of cars produced for the public from 500 to 3,000 for a vehicle to qualify at NASCAR, and new Ford president Lee Iaccoca, the King Cobra project was abandoned by Ford. Starting in 1968, GM had begun to use a shorter wheelbase for its 2-door intermediates, and a longer one for the 4-doors. Although 2-door Torinos were advertised as hardtops, the rear windows were revised to be fixed unlike the 197273 models. 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. Aaron C. Oct 18, 2008. Installation of the converter increased exhaust back pressure resulting in significantly reduced the power output. The 351-CJ remained the only performance engine, and it was limited to 2-door models. CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. Here are the videos to the car,just COPY and PASTE the Link to watch them: http://vid1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah222/86laidlow/VID_20150322_143613_zpsu3lryq4g.mp4 http://vid1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah222/86laidlow/VID_20150322_155516_zpsyyhmkrdw.mp4 *Body Condition*Overall the body is very straight, never been in an accident, the car was repainted a slightly darker green than the original color about 10 years ago and till this day the paint still shines and looks good but its not perfect and has some paint chips, overall a 5 footer I would say. The steering wheel and column-mounted shifter locked when the key was removed. 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." The car handles great even though it sits low and runs very smooth. Standard tires for the GT were E70-14 fibreglass belted tires, while convertibles wore F70-14s. Power for all engines was slightly lower than in 1972. (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads), First in Class at Daytona: Holman-Moody 1975 Ford Torino, $14K Grabber Blue SportsRoof: 1971 Ford Torino GT 351C, Mid Range Notch: Restored 1969 Ford Torino GT, Factory 428/4-Speed SportsRoof: Restored 1969 Ford Torino Cobra, Matching-Numbers 4-Speed: 1968 Ford Torino GT 390, Marti Report Included: Grabber Green 1971 Ford Torino Cobra, No Reserve: Drag Pack Equipped 1969 Ford Torino GT Super Cobra Jet Project, Marti Report Included: Restored 1971 Ford Torino Cobra. This option was available on all Torinos except the Elite, and included a larger front sway bar and heavy-duty front and rear springs. Rates vary depending on the state, coverage selected and other factors. For 1972, the Torino was redesigned using many characteristics carried over from the previous generation. And when it's time to get rid of your old ride, sell your car simply and securely on CarGurus. A hood scoop was standard on Ram Air equipped Cobras, while a non-functional scoop was optional on other Cobras. By 1970 Torino had become the primary name for Ford's intermediate, and the Fairlane was now a subseries of the Torino. VIN: 3A35Q210655. A 3-speed transmission was standard on all models except for the Cobra which came with a 4-speed as standard equipment. Model 48. Ford added one more special high-performance vehicle to its intermediate line-up, the Torino Talladega. Although the Torino GT could be optioned to include all of the Cobra's performance features, the GT was a more upscale vehicle which had the more deluxe Torino trim. Torinos were now even larger and heavier than ever before. In the Car and Driver magazine road test of a 1973 Gran Torino Sport, the suspension was noted to be a good balance of comfort and handling. 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This package allowed the Torino to tow up to 6,000lb (2,700kg) and required the 400-2V or larger engine and G78-14 or larger tires. After all, over 30 million shoppers use CarGurus to find great deals on used cars and new cars in their area. In response, Ford revised the base engine on all Torinos to the 351-2V engine. "The Long and the Short of It". Dual exhaust and the 4-speed transmission option were exclusive to the 351-CJ. The 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport SportsRoof was featured in the 2008 movie Gran Torino, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. McCahill, Tom. WebFord Gran Torinos for Sale The 1972 model year welcomed the debut of the third-generation Ford Torino series, which was noted for the vast number styling and engineering changes, as a continuation of the intermediate line. The 351-2V engines and the 400-2V had a power and torque increase, and the 460-4V had a power decrease. Adjustable Coilovers And Tubular Control Arms. Model 18. The leftmost pod was a vent for the "DirectAire" ventilation system. Ford planned to offer covers for the headlight cutouts to NASCAR teams to improve aerodynamics even further. As a result, Torinos had the lowest resale value of any of the American intermediate cars in the 1970s used-car market.[39]. Research, compare, and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 20 Torino models in Carlsbad, CA. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. Unique station wagon options included a chrome roof rack and a power rear window. Torino Squire models came standard with simulated woodgrain side panels, and had the more refined trim and upholstery of the Torino sedans. Since Ford was the lease supplier for on-screen cars through their Studio-TV Car Loan Program, eventually it was decided by the producers that a bright red 1975 Gran Torino two-door would be the vehicle of choice for the pilot episode. ****** PROJECT CAR selling AS IS*********** 1970 ford torino project car- mad max style- 302 v8 automatic - c4 auto transmission- runs and drives OK GOOD:classic drivable project car (drives OK)starts every timefun to drive exhaust sounds goodrecent carburetor rebuiltv8 302 engine - easy to work on and get parts-c4 auto transmissiontires have about 1/2 to 3/4 tread left- wide 295 tires at reari have current california registration and pink slip (not salvage) evil custom resin realistic looking teeth in grill (done by a previous owner)all manual window cranks work (although missing knobs on rear)outside lights work (except marker lights)recently primer painted on outside BAD:has rusted out floorpan (holes are covered by wood panels)has rusted panels on outside (mostly rusted along bottom)no carpet or original seats inside - has one drivers seat (leather adjustable seat from a 1980's bmw)speedometer works only - rest of gauges do not worki have rear trunk lid, but is rusted along rear and would need repair to usehas some cracks in front windshield THIS WOULD NEED A LOT OF WORK TO RESTORE- BUT FUN TO DRIVE AS IS OR FIX UP i don't know how many previous owners- i purchased a few months ago as a fun weekend car- and drive it a couple days a week- mileage listed is not accurate- I don't know the actual mileage as the odometer does not work- will add more pictures tomorrow *********** PROJECT CAR selling AS IS ************, 1973 Ford Gran Torino IMPORTANT!The vehicle is NOT running and is sold as is, with no warranties.Engine works but there is an issue in the transmission.It was used daily for about a year until mid September 2015.About $7000 were invested in fixing the car upto now. These cars could not be ordered with additional options, and only 743 Talladegas were produced. It was the only engine available with the 4-speed transmission but the more common Cruise-O-Matic was also available. AutoHunter Auction Jun 17, 2022 8 months ago 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. This limited edition car was made specifically with NASCAR racing in mind and all of its modifications were to improve the aerodynamics of the Torino. [4] Introduced on April 1, 1968, the 428cuin (7.0L)-4V CJ (Cobra-Jet) FE engine became available as an engine option, but due to its mid-year introduction these engines are very rare. [21] The 1973 Sport had a test weight of 4,308lb (1,954kg), while the 1972 had a test weight of 3,966lb (1,799kg). It replaced the chrome side moldings and was available in four colours to match the exterior paint. [26] The Elite was Ford's response to Chevrolet's popular low-priced luxury coupe the Monte Carlo. WebShop Ford Torino vehicles in Long Beach, CA for sale at Cars.com. All models other than the Torino GT came standard with a 200cuin (3.3L) six-cylinder engine. The new model line-up reduced the number of models from 14 in 1971 to 9 in 1972. Trim Sport. McLaren. Interiors on the Torino were all new for 1970. The sheetmetal on the station wagons was not changed as drastically as 2-door and 4-door models. The new body for 1970 added inches and pounds to the Torino resulting in stretching the chassis used in 196869. This unique option allowed the vinyl to "breathe" unlike conventional vinyl, offering more comfort in hot weather. This short-lived safety system would be removed after the 1974 model year. This model included Brougham ornamentation, additional trim, full wheel covers, additional sound proofing, and cloth upholstery. The Gran Torino Brougham featured the most premium upholsteries in the Torino line-up, including nylon cloth fabrics and "leather like" vinyl. The standard instrument cluster featured five equally sized round pods which contained a speedometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge, along with various warning lights.
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