Vehicle Description
1971 Ford Torino 500
The car was named after the city of Turin (Torino, in Italian),
considered "the Italian Detroit". The Torino was initially an
upscale variation of the intermediate sized Ford Fairlane, which
Ford produced between 1962 and 1972.
For consignment a consignor stated grandmother to church on Sunday
car and it may be accurate as only 18,951 miles have been clocked
on her in its lifetime. It is in mid level Torino 500 trim all
bathed in Ivy Green and little to no extras as to any exterior
bling added on to this 4 door, and all original car for your
taking.
Exterior
Looking much like a "LITTLE OLD LADY CAR" it is bathed in all Ivy
Green and has fairly well minded gaps. An early version of the coke
bottle design slab sides it has a sporty-ness about it but remains
in its utilitarian form too. The split egg crate grille with dual
headlights on either pointed corner, and a nice pristine bumper
framing this below, melts into the curved front quarters which
flank a long hood. Not totally devoid of trimmings but some wheel
well surrounds and a rocker trim are seen along with some glass
surrounds in chrome. The paint shows a slight dulling and patina
and has a few battle scars with some chip off and slight dents.
Badging is all original and black wall tires are on with a dog dish
wheel cover in the center.
Interior
All original inside with the green broadcloth diagonal checkered
pattern seats surrounded by smooth green vinyl bolsters and door
panels it looks like the day it left the showroom. A radio delete
car the dash has just the basics when it comes to instrumentation,
but there is not much to really have to monitor. All is very clean
and like new including the green carpeting flooding the floors and
gray headliner, nice and tight, above.
Drivetrain
Again very well preserved and nicely presenting, the engine bay is
like new, slight surface rust and little corrosion but all is all
buttoned up. This 302ci V8 is original to this car as is the C4
3-speed automatic transmission on the back. Under a blue painted
air cleaner cover, is a 2-barrel carburetor. Way back is a Ford
8-inch 2.79 gear rear axle.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust on the usual suspects such as the driveshaft,
rear leaf springs and rear pumpkin, but otherwise rust free and
structurally sound. I can note independent coil spring suspension
on front, and leaf springs for the rear along with drum brakes all
around.
Drive-Ability
A turn of the key and it was off to church which is where this car
unavoidably took us proving that a grandmother did indeed own this
car! Actually, it performed well, all was working and it did just
great on the test track showing little signs of weakness. All clean
and all like new with those low miles dictating all this
greatness.
Some bought cars to just do a little driving, and this car is the
definition of that with a mere 18K plus miles, and its condition is
unmatched. If you are looking for all original, this is it, all in
its green glory, in our unassailable halls of the 4 wings of
Classic Auto Mall.
VIN DECODE
1A31F274020
1-1971
A-Atlanta, GA Assy Plant
31-Torino 500 4 Door Sedan
F-302ci 2bbl V8 210hp
274020-Sequential Unit Number
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with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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