Based on performance, things didn’t get much better for the 1969 Ford Torino than how this one started out, so I hope somebody has the time, skills, and wallet full of cash it will take to get this one back to factory standards. The seller is correct that this will be a big-money car when done, but a large financial investment is also in store for the future owner to get it there. The price here is $5,500, so hopefully, the low initial cost will leave some bank account funds left over to sink into this one. The CJ can be seen here on Facebook Marketplace in London, Ohio, and we’d like to thank Barn Finds reader Ted for sending us the tip here!
It looks like Torino City in this guy’s domicile, with at least three visible inside his garage, and I’m curious if there’s another that’s been the recipient of the many parts that seem to have been removed from the pair sitting next to each other. The one for sale is sort of a good news/bad news situation, with the bad including that the 428 4-V CJ Ram Air Engine and the 4-speed manual transmission are both gone, so these components will need to be sourced if the buyer wants things returned to original specs. Some better news is that the Trac-Lok rear end is still in place, with 3.50:1 gears inside unless they were changed out at some point.
The seller mentions that his car came from Arizona, and says that not a lot of rust is present. However, some can be found in the quarters, with the driver’s side panel appearing like an attempted repair has already begun in this area. The body also shows a considerable amount of patina, but if one tries to imagine what the exterior looks like underneath this rough finish, I’m guessing most of the sheet metal will probably be salvageable. A complete grille will also be included in the sale, so that’s one less item you’ll have to be on the hunt for.
Not included are the missing interior components, which are many, but at least we get to see how the Candy Apple Red T-Code paint is supposed to look from the preserved area under where the seats once resided. The floor seems like it may be OK for the most part, but no photos or information is provided about the condition of the undercarriage. It’ll for sure be a task to get this one back to how it was in those glory days, but with such a fine pedigree, this 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet certainly seems worth saving. What are your thoughts here?
Too much money for to much missing. To go all original will cost a fortune as those engines aren’t just laying around every where. And sourcing all original interior parts will be time consuming and expensive also. The only saving grace for this car is it being mostly rust free. But I wouldn’t take the sellers word for that. Would be wise to inspect it in person before making purchase. That way you will know for sure what’s there and what isn’t and what’s rusty and what isn’t. GLWTS
It looks like buyer will be getting a Torino roller that’s been picked clean. Sourcing and replacing all of its interior will be just about as pricey as the drivetrain. I do love the Fastback lines on this 69 Torino, but wouldn’t want to tackle this big of a project.
I’d rather play the lottery with 5k to burn…
Probably would be nice, however no engine,trans,interior way to much work for the price
Looks like race car material at the point.