Ford introduced the Torino in 1968 as the high-end of the mid-size Fairlane line-up. By 1971, the nameplate replaced the Fairlane altogether. This 1972 edition is the Gran Torino, a premium edition. It was passed along from the seller’s… more»
Gran Torino
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve Running Project: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
While many manufacturers were either driving nails in the coffin of their muscle models or drastically reducing their fun characteristics, I guess Ford didn’t get the memo that the market was dying before they revamped the Torino for ’72… more»
Jul 8, 2023 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Triple-Black 1-Of-1! 1976 Ford Elite 460
Something I regularly meet with skepticism is when a seller claims their car is a 1-Of-1 example, as it’s often simply not the case or sometimes difficult to verify. But the seller of this 1976 Ford Elite here on… more»
Dec 26, 2022 • For Sale • 57 Comments
18k Original Miles: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite
The original owner of this 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite drove the car regularly before placing it in storage when it was less than two years old. It remained in hibernation until recently, when the seller revived it, returned… more»
Dec 11, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
400-Equipped: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Fastback
When this 1972 Ford Gran Torino rolled off the showroom floor, its original owner must have been satisfied by the power provided by its original V8. Times change and the seller wanted to extract more potential from this classic…. more»
Sep 16, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Starsky Style: 1974 Ford Gran Torino
Who doesn’t remember the wild-looking Ford Gran Torino driven by Starsky & Hutch in the 1970s TV show of the same name? Actor Paul Glaser played Starsky, and he was usually the one behind the wheel of the car… more»
Aug 29, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Junior T-Bird! 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite
The Elite was introduced in 1974 as something of a junior Thunderbird, giving Ford another asset to compete with in the growing personal luxury market segment. It was the top-of-the-line mid-size Torino and looked a lot like the T-Bird… more»
Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stroked Cleveland! 1972 Ford Gran Torino Squire
Oxford defines a “squire” as one of “high social standing” who “owns…an estate in a rural area.” In 1972, Ford brought a redesigned mid-sized station wagon to market named after the stately squire. This 1972 Gran Torino Squire in… more»
Apr 19, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Take Your Pick! A Trio of Ford Gran Torino’s
The Torino was Ford’s mid-size automobile between 1968 and 1976. At first, it was a trim option on the Fairlane 500 but quickly replaced that brand on the cars. Third-generation Torino’s were built from 1972-to 76 and the seller… more»
Feb 7, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Starsky and Hutch Replica! 1974 Ford Gran Torino
Between 1975-79, Starsky & Hutch was a popular cop show that featured an over-the-top Ford Gran Torino driven by LA-based detective Mike Starsky, played by Paul Glaser. His cohort, Ken Hutchinson (played by David Soul), usually rode shotgun when… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
351 V8 Survivor: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
The Torino (named after the Italian city Turin) joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale mid-size Fairlane. Over time, it would replace the nameplate which had been in the Ford portfolio since the 1950s. In 1972, you… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 83 Comments
Genuine Starsky & Hutch Star: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
Whenever I see a classic car that is claimed to have had a starring role in a TV series or movie, I treat such claims with a touch of skepticism. However, I have no such feelings about this 1976… more»
Feb 24, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Silver Screen Star: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
Everything comes into its own eventually. I had to admit surprise when the Clint Eastwood smash hit film, Gran Torino, actually featured a ’72 Gran Torino in a supporting role. I guess that makes sense right, otherwise, what’s the… more»
Feb 5, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
460 Interceptor V8: 1973 Ford Gran Torino
In the 1970s, if you were shopping for a mid-size muscle car at your local Ford dealer, the Gran Torino is probably what the salesman showed you. While the Torino nameplate had been at Ford since 1968, the Gran… more»
Sep 24, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
This 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport is a two-owner survivor that is in excellent condition. The owner has been meticulous with the maintenance, meaning it is ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately. It is located in Chicago, Illinois,… more»
Aug 5, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Clean Driver: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
Its fanfare is well-deserved, because it is a sharp looking car, but the SportsRoof wasn’t the only 2-door Gran Torino available in 1972. There was also a 2-door hardtop, like this one sent in by a Barn Finds reader… more»
