The Ford Torino arrived in 1968 as the top-level offering within the mid-size Fairlane series. And by the 1970s, it would replace the Fairlane altogether. The GT was the sportier model, and fastback sales in 1969 approached 41,000 units, so it was adequately popular. The seller’s ’69 GT sits in Sarasota, Florida, and is a project the seller has never gotten around to. Available here on Facebook Marketplace, this weather-worn Ford is offered at just $1,350. Kudos to Edward Walsh for the tip!
When this GT was new in 1969, it was probably quite the looker with fastback styling, burgundy paint, a matching interior, and a 351 cubic inch V8. We’re told it had only one owner before the seller acquired the car three years ago for a Prostreet project that never happened. The 351 is long gone, having been replaced by a 289 or 302 (the seller doesn’t know which). Either way, an automatic tranny is along for the ride (when the Ford last ran).
The seller confirms there is ample rust that has accumulated for who knows how long. It seems limited to the sheet metal rather than the floors and underpinnings. Some extra panels apparently go with the sale, such as a hood, grille, and front bumper. The seller says he/she may be able to assist with some metal fabrication work (assuming the car stays local).
Where the title is could be anyone’s guess (it got lost during a move). Seven weeks have passed since the Torino was listed, and the seller is giving it a couple more weeks. After that, he/she will keep the car and maybe take on the long-awaited restoration.
This was once a King. Only deep pockets would make it that again. I’d love to see this restored to factory spec.
Looks like a broken frame, “the doors to the front finders”…
I had one of these (kinda) years back, there is only a frame rail running down one side. The one I had was a 428CJ with a four speed, I was unmerciful to that car. I had “issues” tearing engine mounts in that car, I finally went to a solid mount on one side. In retrospect, that was probably what led to the excessive body twisting. The body was starting to buckle at the smallest point between the rear side window and the rear glass
Nice with my comment to Paul
YES,Time to move on!!!!!!
Dixon. Call 📞 1-800-the-hook 🛻🪝
Rust limited to sheet metal? I don’t think so. That door is about to fall off at the hinges.
When I read lost title on move …it makes me think floating title to avoid taxes which can burn 🔥 if lost versus getting a copy at DMV (title place)…
If this guy has a shop bolt on the new hood and get it on a lift to see the frame plus underside.
It can be fixed but one has to love the Torino and sink cash and labor. A possible parts car for someone.
Darn, not a floor shift, wanted a steering column
Apparently no or very limited bucket seats available for 69 Torino due to strikes, so same for the floor shifters.
What’s scrap going for this month?
Parts car Maybe!!
My Older Brother had one of these with a 390 in it we got pulled over one day on the 4 lane doing 147 mph trooper back then 70’s told us to slow down I miss those days
I bought a new 1968 Torino gt fastback right off the show room floor it had a 390 4 speed bucket seats wife was pregnant had to sell my 1967 vette sold vette for $700 more than I paid for the Torino
That roof rot is scary! This car needs way more work than it’s worth. It’s a shame this was a cool ride in it’s day.
I’ve had two of these, never again. Not very good cars compared to Chevy’s
bought a new 1967 vette had it 10 months sold it bought a new 1968 Torino gt fastback right off the show room floor 390 4 speed Great car better than any of my Chevy where and I had many including a 1958 Impala 348 factory 3 speed
WOW these were so cool. Fellow service buddy had a 351 Windsor 4 speed. We added headers intake carb and that nasty 289 camshaft. All you do is change the firing order and it ran strong. Anything you can do to get a small block Ford to breathe is a plus. Brings back memories.