Torino GT

15-Year Project: 1969 Ford Torino GT

Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 as an upscale version of the Fairlane intermediate. Three years later, the Fairlane moniker would be retired altogether. The Torino GT was the sports model, not necessarily a muscle car, like the… more»

Field Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Few sights are sadder than seeing a desirable and potent classic left to fend for itself, exposed to everything Mother Nature has to throw at it. That has been the fate of this 1970 Ford Torino GT. However, its… more»

Rust-Free Roller: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 and by 1970 it superseded (and finally replaced) the Fairlane as the company’s intermediate product. The design of the 1970-71 models was inspired by supersonic jets of that era and were quite… more»

Grabber Blue Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT 429

Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1970, going for a more aerodynamic look. The slipperiest was the SportsRoof (Ford-speak for fastback) which could come in Torino 500, GT, or Cobra trim. The seller’s car is a GT that once… more»

429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Torino GT

Losing a loved one, especially a partner of many years, is one of the most harrowing experiences in many people’s lives. Deciding what to do with their precious possessions can be equally difficult, but that is the one facing… more»

No Mortgage Required! 1968 Ford Torino GT Convertible

One of the challenges many enthusiasts face searching for a classic to park in their garage is finding one that fits their budget. It often involves compromise unless that person throws caution to the wind and applies for a… more»

Rear Window Louvers! 1970 Ford Torino GT

Ford introduced the Torino as a Fairlane sub-model in 1968. Originally intended to replace the Fairlane entirely, the Torino couldn’t quite usurp that more established nameplate in its first years. As the decade of the 70s opened, the Torino… more»

Grabber Blue Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT

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… more»

Single Family 302 V8: 1970 Ford Torino GT

When Ford redesigned its mid-size automobiles in 1968, the Torino was added as the upscale trim version of the Fairlane. They would redo the vehicles again in 1970 with what appeared to be a vast improvement in aerodynamics. Torino… more»

Marti Report Included! 1970 Ford Torino GT

In the late 1960s, the Torino would be introduced as the eventual successor to the Ford Fairlane (sexier sounding name, too). The second generation was only built for two years (1970-71) and had a more slippery shape than those… more»

428 V8 Power! 1969 Ford Torino GT Cobra

In 1968, the Torino was introduced as the top-of-the-line Ford Fairlane. By 1971, the Fairlane name was retired in favor of the sexier-sounding newbie. In 1969, if you ordered the Torino GT, you could also bolt on a Cobra-Jet… more»

351 V8 Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT

The Ford Torino was introduced as an upscale version of the mid-size Fairlane in 1968, and by 1971 had replaced the older nameplate altogether. In 1971, the GT was the top Torino sold except for the Cobra which was… more»

Cobra Jet Roller: 1968 Ford Torino GT 428

Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968 and added the Torino to the Fairlane line-up. It would be the upscale model before replacing the Fairlane nameplate altogether in 1971. This GT edition was rare when new, being 1 of… more»

SportsRoof Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT

The Torino came along in 1968 as the upscale version of the Fairlane 500. And the Torino GT went one step further. While the “GT” name implies performance, that didn’t have to be the case as a 302 cubic… more»

Garage Find: 1971 Ford Torino 500 or GT

The Torino nameplate first appeared in 1968 as the high-end version of the mid-size Ford Fairlane. By 1971, when the car received an all-new slippery shape, the Fairlane brand was gone, and Torino covered the whole lineup. The seller… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Ford introduced the Second Generation Torino in 1970, with the new model making the most of “Coke bottle” styling. It also possessed a greater physical presence than its predecessor, making it the ideal base for a muscle car. This… more»