The Torino nameplate was added to Ford’s mid-size lineup in 1968, being the senior trim level over the Fairlane. The GT was the performance-oriented edition, and the seller’s ’68 fastback was once an S-code powerhouse (390 cubic inch V8/4-barrel carburetor). The car is a rusty roller now, and its title is MIA. Located in Fresno, California, this project or donor is available here on eBay. The opening bid (uncast) is $500, and there is a reserve on top of that.
In addition to adding the Torino name to the lineup, Ford’s intermediates were redesigned in 1968 and would run for two years before an aerodynamic successor arrived in 1970 (also for just two years). More than 371,000 Fairlanes and Torinos were built in 1968, including 74,000 GT fastbacks like the seller roughie. Besides the potent 390 engine, this car also had an automatic transmission, which disappeared along with the motor.
This Ford has already been picked off a lot of key stuff, including the interior. Only one of the two doors opens, and the trunk looks to be full of parts. The floorboards are rust,y and that’s not likely the only troubling spots. All the glass is there if you need a few panes for another ’68 Torino opportunity.
The Fairlane/Torino combination usually played second fiddle to Chevy’s Chevelle in the race for sales. But 1968 was one year when the gap closed a little (and the Chevy was also all-new that year). Would you buy this as a restoration project or just take it for the few good parts that may remain?
It’s missing a lot of expensive to replace parts, console, bucket seats, rear seats, engine, transmission, air conditioning plus who knows what else. It’s already been run through eBay with no bids. There is not a lot of value left in this hulk.
Steve R
If it was a mopar it would be $15,000.