Gateway Classic Cars of Denver welcomes this FORD 1968 GT
Convertiable! Styling was drastically changed from the 1967
Fairlane models, resulting in growth in size and weight. The front
fascia featured a full width recessed grille, with horizontal quad
headlights placed at the outer edges. Horizontal dividing bars were
featured in the grille depending on the model. Parking lights were
placed at the outer edge of the front fenders and wrapped around
the corner to also act as side marker lights to meet the new 1968
requirements. The body sides were smooth with one horizontal body
crease running just below the beltline from front to back. The
taillights were rectangular in shape and vertically situated in the
rear panel above rear bumper. Reverse lights were located in the
middle of the taillights, and small side marker lights were located
on the rear edge of the quarter panel. The top level "Torino"
series, which consisted of a 2-door hardtop, a 4-door sedan, and
the Squire station wagon that featured wood grained applique.
Finally, the "Torino GT", the sporty version of the Fairlane 500
series, included a 2-door hardtop, a 2-door SportsRoof, and a
convertible.(as seen above) Ford offered many upholstery options,
including a knitted vinyl option, called "comfortweave." This
unique option allowed the vinyl to "breathe" unlike conventional
vinyl, offering more comfort in hot weather. Conforming to U.S.
safety standards, there was much padding inside the Torino's
interior, which also featured shoulder belts for front outboard
passengers on all cars built after December 31, 1967. The Torino
GT's standard features included special name plaques and exterior
trim, GT markings on wheel covers and courtesy lights on the inside
door panels. Contrary to popular belief, bucket seats and console
were not standard on the Torino GT. A split bench with column
shifter was still the standard interior package (just like this
one) Torino GT models came standard with a 302 cu in (4.9 L)-2V
small block V8 and this was also the base V8 engine optional on
other models. According to contemporary reviews, when equipped
properly the Torino GT offered a good combination of power and
handling. (SOURCE Wikipedia) Don't miss your opportunity to own a
piece of American built Muscle, history in our Denver Showroom. It
can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and a HD
video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information
please call our sales staff at (303) 872-4722 or email us at
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person, come to our Denver Showroom located at: 14150 Grasslands
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