Vehicle Description
1969 Ford Torino GT Convertible
The Torino was introduced in 1968 as an upscale version of the
Fairlane to expand the intermediate offerings at Ford. "How could
anything so cool, look so hot" boasted the sales brochure. The GT
was "born to move, wheel, swing, streak, impress, dazzle, whirl,
soar, and ride, ride, ride. Born to move. Move one into your
neighborhood."
For consignment, a 1969 Ford Torino GT convertible with a title
verified 75,742 actual miles. If you've never heard of one, that's
because only 2,552 convertible GT's were produced in 1969 and if
you could swing the extra $200, you'd have to pony up $3,073 for
the convertible!
Exterior
Single stage Brittany Blue coats this handsome car with obvious
genetic links to the Fairlane and were featured side by side in a
dedicated sales brochure. The wonderful slab sides are augmented
with white rocker stripes and a body length spear trim on the side.
The shoulder line is basically a straight line with blue pinstripe
and with the top down, creates a well proportioned profile and the
rake of the windshield is accentuated. Dual headlights and a GT
emblem fit the front grille while distinctive square tail lights
perch above a rear grille and laser straight chrome bumper. An
ornamental hood scoop rises from the hood which helps set the GT
apart from conventional models, and GT identification is found on
the hubcap of the Styled Steel wheels. The black canvas top is in
very nice condition and houses a glass window. Imperfections
include some pitting on the underside of a bumper, plenty of
bubbling on lower panels, and some paint runs.
Interior
he vinyl blue door panels are simple and intact and show some
patina including some discoloration on the header. Although the
driver's lower looks newer, the rest of the split bench, also in
blue vinyl, has patina, discoloration, and some small tears, while
the rear bench remains in good condition. An aftermarket steering
wheel with black rim and bright blue spokes fronts an otherwise
stock appearing dashboard with four round gauges lined uniformly
over the mid panel with metallic knobs and an AM/FM radio and it
all has a touch of patina. Newer looking blue loop carpet covers
the floor cleanly while the foot wells could use a dress panel. The
trunk is in used condition with a loose spare, jacks, and floor
mats taking up a fraction of the enormous space.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a driver quality Ford blue 302ci V8 resides,
putting out 220 horsepower and receiving metered go juice through a
2-barrel carburetor. It is mated to a C4 3-speed automatic sending
power to the Ford 9" in back with 3.00 gears. Stopping is achieved
with drum brakes located at all four wheels. The bay is simple by
today's standards with lots of room to work, and appears to have a
newer aluminum radiator.
Undercarriage
Driver quality with some typical surface rust, white oxidation, oil
on the pan, and some build up in spots. A single exhaust, some of
which looks newer, leads to a stock style muffler and terminates
just past the rear wheel under the car. Suspension is configured as
coil springs up front and leaf springs out back with some newer
appearing rear shocks. Power steering is present.
Drive-Ability
The trusty 302 starts up and sends this Grand Touring example on
its way around our test loop where the 75 series tires help temper
imperfections in our blacktop and help achieve straight tracking,
decent handling, and responsive braking. Limited features increase
the probability of a solid functional test, and this one scores
100, everything works as intended. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
On day one of your ownership, you'll be the caretaker of a fairly
rare Ford. Now, we're not going to tell you what to do with your
new classic, but this one has some great bones for a show winning
restoration! As is, however, it's a very cool driver and the
likelihood of seeing another at your local car show or cruise night
is pretty low. Torinos have an enthusiastic fan base, so if you're
interested we suggest not sleeping on it too long.
9H43F213418
9-1969
H-Lorain, OH Assy Plant
43-Torino GT
F-302ci 2bbl V8
213418-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 76F-Torino GT, Bench Seat
COLOR Q-Brittany Blue Metallic
TRIM 6B-Dark Blue Vinyl
DATE 11F-June 11th
DSO 38-Pittsburgh
AXLE 6-Ford 9" 3.00 Conventional
TRANS W-C4 Automatic
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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