The Torino was introduced in 1968 as an upscale Fairlane intermediate and would represent the whole line by 1971. The car gained some rather “swoopy” styling in 1970 but it would only be for two years before Ford went back to a boxier look. This one from ’71 is a GT “SportsRoof” (Ford-speak for fastback), but its condition is in the arears and it’s missing its engine and transmission. As a project roller, this Ford is in Galaway, New York, and available here on eBay where a click of a button takes it home for $5,995 or you can make an offer.

A fire-breathing engine wasn’t required in the 1971 Torino GT. The tried-and-true 302 cubic inch V8 was standard and the 351 with a 2-barrel carburetor was the first step up, which is what the seller’s car sported when new. This Ford once had an automatic transmission, but both have long since gone MIA and left a big empty cavern. The GT came in two body styles, the fastback, and the convertible, with sales of roughly 31,600 and 1,600 copies, respectively.

The Marti Report that comes with this car identifies anything that might be considered rare, but nothing out of order jumps out here. More than 21,900 copies came with the same laser stripes as this car, as well as 15,200 with the same engine and tranny, and 2,400 wearing Grabber Blue paint. A complete restoration of this auto is going to be needed because the floorboards and cowl are said to have ample amounts of rust. But the trunk and frame rails have managed to escape those issues.

If you were to take this roller home with you, which route would you go on? Put back in a middle-of-the-road engine/carburetor or go crazy with a period-correct 429 big block?  The interior is going to need some work, so would you jettison the bench seat in the front for buckets with a console? Whatever direction you decide to go in, you’ll do it without a title. The car is being sold only with the notarized bill of sale.