Vehicle Description
Rare, interesting, and quite striking, this 1968 Ford Torino GT
convertible is that perfect cool classic cruiser. After all, a 390
V8 under the hood and a wind-in-your-hair attitude make this
sharp-looking drop-top ready to hit the road.
The '68 Torino seemed to really live up to its Italian name. This
was restyled this year to be arguably one of Ford's most attractive
designs of the 1960s. It offered an elegant simplicity that had a
hint of European influence. And the paint highlights this idea
perfectly. The golden glow is the factory-correct hue, and it
remains looking good in the sunshine thanks to a respray later in
life. Black always goes well with gold, and so the GT grill and
full rocker stripe package ate the ideal complement. And the black
vinyl top has a quality style that coordinates well with the full
color package. The form-hugging bumpers, GT wheels, and an overall
look of preserved quality that makes for a head-turning
classic.
The top powers down to reveal a distinct white and tan interior.
While these were intermediate-sized in 1969, today that means
plenty of space to share with family and friends. And if they are
true vintage fans, there is a lot here to impress. It has a
detailed classic style, including the trim in the seatbacks, the
tri-color Torino insignia in the dash, dual-spoke steering wheel,
and even a working AM radio. The quad round gauge package w/tach is
pure Italian sports car kind of cool, and there are even auxiliary
readouts under the dash for a more complete driver's classic.
Under the hood, the big 390 cubic-inch V8 is the correct
displacement for this GT. And there are plenty of correct details
for a feeling of authenticity. But if you look close, you can see
that this mighty motor now inhales deeper with a Holley four-barrel
carburetor and an Edelbrock aluminum intake. Add in a three-speed
automatic transmission, power steering, and front disc brakes, and
this really proves it's a strong-running solid cruiser.
This is a powerful classic of distinction. In fact, they produced
only about 5,300 Torino GT convertibles in 1968. So you have an
opportunity at rarity and beauty in a wind-in-your-hair total
package. Call today!!!
