Ford stepped up its mid-size car game in 1968 and added the Torino model at the top of the Fairlane hierarchy. And if you were looking for performance along the lines of the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport, the Torino GT probably caught your eye. And while it was available as a hardtop, the Torino GT also came as a fastback, as seen here. The seller has a sweet survivor-quality machine that packs a 390 cubic inch V8 with a C6 automatic tranny. Located in Elk, Washington, this two-owner ride is available here on craigslist for $30,000 OBO.
Named after the City of Turin in Italy, the Torino rose in the Fairlane ranks until it replaced the older Ford name altogether in 1971. The GT came with a V8 as standard equipment with a bench seat, but you could advance to a 428 with bucket seats if you were so inclined. The seller’s car has a numbers-matching 390 but with a 428 SCJ intake manifold, so it should be bolder than it was in 1968. The car has more than 110,000 miles, but you wouldn’t know it from inspecting the vehicle.
The seller bought this Ford from its original owner, who took meticulous care of it and saved its service records. It’s a solid runner and easy to drive with power steering, though the manual brakes will probably feel strange to those of us brought up on power assist. Electronic ignition has been added for improved reliability, and all the parts that were changed have been kept for posterity. The wheels and tires are also new, so the car looks and rides nicely.
You’re not likely to find any rust on this auto, and the seller says the paint is mostly original. The dark red interior contrasts nicely with the white exterior, and the upholstery is as nice as we’ve seen on any car at this age. This GT was one of about 74,000 fastbacks when it was built, but you don’t see many left today. And they turn up less often than a Chevelle SS or Pontiac GTO from the same time period. Thanks for the nifty tip, “Curvette”!
Had this exact paint and striping on my ’69! Did a double take at first glance. I miss that car, immensely. GLWTS!
I’m seeing less and less of the cars of my youth these days and I’m concerned that EV’s will force them into obscurity as well as those of us that are fortunate to have lived through those exciting times. Muscle cars everywhere!
I would settle for my old 65 Nova SS 4spd again. That light body and 283 was a nice ride.
I hope to have another muscle car again before I leave this world. Thanks for the update and memories.
Seller says no rust, but that area below the left trunk hinge bears inspection.
What a great looking Torino would love to own this one the price seems reasonable the only thing i would add is A/C.