Vehicle Description
The 1970 Ford Torino GT was a long and mean-looking machine, so
this one was upgraded to really emphasize the best parts. That's
why you have slick paint, an upgraded five-speed, and the mighty
429 V8 powering this coupe.
Ford may have had the Torino as an intermediate car, but the 1970
redesign was made to own the road with its size. The extra-long
hood, pillarless hardtop profile, and fastback-style rear gives
this an absolutely intimidating presence. Heck, the sharply pointed
front end looks like it wants to spear a Chevelle as it muscles up
from behind! The whole package is done nicely for maximum
aggression. Up front, the bright chrome bumper shines to make the
blackout grille look even darker by comparison. And the rear has
one of the best integrated rear spoilers of the era. It's a sporty
look that really gets emphasized, because the body panels have such
an excellent presentation. Highlighting this further is the paint.
The blue is the product of an investment in a modern clearcoat
application and a professional had applying it. So the sunshine
loves to really show off how great this coupe looks. And there are
some additional thoughtful upgrades that go with this subtly more
modern style. For example, the racing-style blackout hood with
fresh air scoops is actually done in a graphite gray for a very
contemporary look. And the wheels have the classic Halibrand style,
but they are modern 17-inch alloys that can fit modern performance
rubber.
The interior mixes plenty of vintage style with the right upgrades.
It starts with two rows of wide classic bench seats. This has a
nice headliner, good, carpeting, a clean dash, and an overall
feeling of quality that makes it easy to enjoy. It feels quite
vintage everywhere from the dual spoke steering wheel to the Philco
AM radio that's still on display. But then you spot upgraded items
like the column-mounted SunPro tach and the auxiliary gauges below
the dash. And the shift pattern for the Hurst shifter certainly
isn't factory.
When you lift the hood, your attention immediately is drawn to the
air topper announces the 429 cubic-inch V8. This is the kind of
displacement that makes most of us weak in the knees. This was a
more recent upgrade to this important motor, and so they made sure
it looks quite clean. It fires up nicely as this big block inhales
deeply with a four-barrel carburetor. It exhales with a sweet power
sound out of the newer stainless dual exhaust with Flowmasters. In
fact, while you're checking out those pipes in the undercarriage
photos, don't forget to spot newer pieces on the front, like fresh
suspension components and the gas tank. It's why this Torino feels
solid on the road. You also have power steering, power brakes with
front discs, and modern performance tires. And this well-done power
and control package is only further enhanced by the upgrade to a
Tremec TKO600 five-speed manual transmission.
Complete with title documentation, this is the sleek coupe with an
awesome power package. So you know it's not going to stick around
long at this price. Call now!