Big news awaited Ford Fairlane buyers in 1968, as not only did the intermediate get a complete redesign, but a new and more upscale offering was also added to the lineup, known as the Torino. The higher luxury moniker… more»
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Mar 30, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1-of-1 R-Code: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra 428 CJ
According to the Marti report, this 1969 Ford Torino Cobra checked so many great boxes when new that it ended up being a one-of-one example, and I’m sure there’s going to be competition among blue oval fans for the… more»
Mar 23, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve 429 Cobra Project: 1970 Ford Torino
The Ford Torino and Fairlane 500 intermediates got an entirely new body style for 1970, solely designed by stylist Bill Shenk, who started with a sketch that progressed into a full-size clay model. The story goes that Lee Iacocca,… more»
Feb 4, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
28k Original Miles: 1974 Ford Gran Torino
It’s hard to deny that this 1974 Ford Gran Torino is one sharp car that seems to remain in near survivor condition, with the Maize Yellow paint indeed being an unusual and rare color choice as the seller states. … more»
Jan 17, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
Remember the 1961 to 1963 Ford Thunderbirds? They were nicknamed the “Bullet Birds” because of their shape. The 1970-71 Ford Torino’s had a similar aerodynamic look but didn’t sell as well as expected and Ford went back to a… more»
Jan 7, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
R-Code 428 Project: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet
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… more»
Dec 12, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Only 1,613 Made: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
The Ford Torino did a fairly brisk business in 1971, with 326,463 being sold in its last year on a unibody platform. Only 1,613 of those, however, were sporty GT convertibles such as our maroon feature car. Surprisingly, the… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Solid Barn Find! 1969 Ford Torino 390 GT Coupe
Ford built about 30% of its 1969 Torino GT specimens in this two-door hardtop roof line (17,951 of 79,265 according to TorinoCobra), yet it seems like we see 19 out of 20 Sportsroof (fastback) cars today. Though not especially… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
High-Compression 390! 1969 Ford Torino Squire
Ford added the name “Torino” to its Fairlane intermediate starting in model year 1968. You could still get a Fairlane wagon in ’69, but this 1969 Ford Torino Squire occupied the top trim level with its wood-grain sides and… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Halo Roof: 1971 Ford Torino Spring Edition
Ford redesigned its mid-size Torino in 1970, giving the car a leaner and more slender aerodynamic appearance. Sales were less than spectacular, and the design would only be run for two years before the automobile was redone again. The… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT Project
Muscle cars were still a healthy segment in the market when Ford introduced the Torino in 1968, which started life as a more nicely trimmed Fairlane, with a GT version available right from the get-go. The car got a… more»
May 14, 2024 • Auctions • 34 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist their Torino but with a much lower reserve this time! Be sure to take another look and cast your high bids below. Occasionally, a classic will appear on my desk,… more»
Apr 20, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Hot Rod Wagon? 1969 Ford Torino 390 S-Code
Here’s an unusual one for you, a 1969 Ford Torino station wagon powered by a 390 CI V8 engine – one of 319 assembled according to the non-presented Marti report. We don’t come upon too many Torino station wagons… more»
Mar 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Abandoned Project: 1970 Ford Torino GT Sportsroof
Packed with new parts and rebuilt components, then sold for health reasons before the job was completed, this 1970 Ford Torino GT is a sad testament to the rigors of restoration. It’s not unusual to spend years of your… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Indy Pace Car: 1968 Torino GT Convertible
Automakers were once big on creating all types of commemorative vehicles as a marketing ploy. From anniversaries to pace cars, you could count on a local dealer having some limited-edition vehicle to sell you. The most famous of all… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Woodie Wagon: 1969 Ford Torino Squire
Who remembers the “Woodie” wagons of the 1940s and 1950s, when they made station wagon bodies out of real wood? They got too expensive to produce and maintain, so cheaper steel-bodied wagons became the thing. But they kept their… more»
