The 1969 Ford Torino Talladega is a legendary American muscle car
that was specifically designed for NASCAR racing. Named after the
Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, this limited-production vehicle
was built on the Torino Cobra Sportroof chassis. An aerodynamic
body, a 6" longer nose, flush-mounted grille and redesigned rocker
panels helped improve the overall performance of the Torino
Talladega in competition. In order to fulfill NASCAR's racing
requirement for street-legal production, Ford needed to deliver a
limited number of Torino Talladega models for sale to the public.
Just over 750 street-legal models (including proto-types) were said
to have been manufactured in 1969, but only in three colors - Royal
Maroon, Presidential Blue and Wimbledon White. Of those, 199 were
Presidential Blue. Today these street-legal Torino Talladegas are
highly sought-after collector items. (From the viewpoint of a
Collector, we currently have for purchase one Talladega in each of
the three colors, a rare 'matched set' if you will.)
This 1969 Torino Talladega is a rare, carefully restored example of
a serious Ford performance machine from the '60s. The exterior was
professionally reshot in original Presidential Blue. Accents
include a matte black hood and Torino GT Argent wheels w/caps-rings
that mount period correct Firestone Wide Oval bias-ply tires. The
black Broadcloth/Vinyl interior is also in outstanding condition.
The Talladega was factory equipped with the 428ci Cobra Jet V8
engine, known for its impressive performance and reliability. The
street-legal engine featured cast-iron block/heads along with a
forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods. It incorporated a
dual-plane 4V intake manifold, high-lift camshaft and larger
valves. The Cobra Jet was also equipped with a clutch fan and
oil-cooler. With a compression ratio of 10.6:1, the factory Cobra
Jet was very conservatively rated at 335 horsepower and 440lb/ft of
torque. Based on available data, other factory drivetrain
enhancements of the Talladega included a heavy-duty C-6
Cruise-O-Matic transmission and 9" nodular differential w/3.25:1
gearing. The chassis is equipped with power steering, power
disc/drum brakes w/dual master, HD suspension components and
staggered shocks. This Talladega is a valuable piece of American
automotive history and its legacy lives on as a symbol of a bygone
era of motorsport excellence. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
Vehicle Details
1969 Ford Torino
Listing ID:CC-1873779
Price:$87,995
Location:Concord, North Carolina
Year:1969
Make:Ford
Model:Torino
Exterior Color:Presidential Blue
Interior Color:Black
Odometer:31572
Stock Number:3877
VIN:9A46Q192229
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