As time progresses, what once was common becomes rare, what once was taken for granted becomes valuable, and what was once derided as a result of the “familiarity breeds contempt” situation becomes treasured. Case in point: in the family history of cars there was a 1972 Ford Gran Torino that came through the yard sometime around 1996. It was a bronze two-door sedan on slot mags with a 351 and automatic, the most typical Torino you could imagine for the year. The car was a fishtailing riot, it made the right noises, and the only thing really wrong with it was that it had a very minor tap in the driver’s side front fender. The Torino stuck around for a couple of months before it was moved along. Back then, it was just an old Ford worth a grand or two, nothing special like the 1969 Chevelle with the quarters composed of chicken wire and enough Bondo to choke a blue whale with, or the 1950 Chevy pickup with the plywood floor and the ability to shake it’s lug nuts loose if you even thought about getting on the gas pedal. It’s one car I wished I was able to have kept from back in those days, but it just wasn’t meant to be.
I always thought that Torinos didn’t get their fair shake compared to the other intermediates like the Chevelle and the Road Runner. They didn’t need flashy gimmicks or neon paint, and after 1969 they didn’t even bother with race-only specials. You just ticked the boxes for what you wanted, paid your price and off you go. There’s an honesty to that. Also, I’m just a huge fan of the 1972-only nose on the Torino, with the deep-set grille inlet and the small bumper. By 1973 the government-mandated bash bar would screw up the nose of the Torino and by 1974 it was chromed railroad ties at both ends. 
This 351 Cobra Jet Torino is a dream setup…the only thing missing is a four-gear in place of the C6 automatic, but that’s minor compared to the rest of the car. The good suspension, the deep black paint, the Magnum 500s and air conditioning…yes, this Torino is something special and we would be all over ourselves to have it in our driveway. And this time, it’s not just another old Ford. No way in hell.
Clint Eastwood would approve. 🙂
I got a 1970 gran Toronto …a solid project car. Anyone interested?? Hit me up.
I had a 68 GT , I loved that Car , had to Sell it , we were Buying a House , I needed the $5,000 for the Down payment that was in 1985 .. The Wife is now an Ex and my Torino GT is just a Memory..
My late grandfather…would approve
TORINO FOR SALE (SORRY TYPO IN MY PREVIOUS COMMENT)
I have a 1972 Torino not the sport one but also green with only 59k original miles NO rust ready to drive way
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What engine?
Fugly
I had a 1970 Torino GT. 351C with Factory Hurst 4. Man I wish I still had that car.
My father 1971 tortino it beautiful
How much and what area?
I truly believe the Torino\’s were just as good as any Chevelle or roadrunner out there they just sold so many more than GM and Chrysler that\’s the reason why people just don\’t think of them.Owning a 1969 Torino GT I love that car it looks fast standing still I think Ford mid size muscle should get more respect but it\’s the way people think. Go BLUE OVAL.
Looking for 1974 to 1976 grain TORINO If anybody\’s out there that has one for sale let me know I would appreciate it Not looking for a rust bucket Thanks a lot
Get off my lawn!
I had a 68 GT , I loved that Car , had to Sell it , we were Buying a House , I needed the $5,000 for the Down payment that was in 1985 .. The Wife is now an Ex and my Torino GT is just a Memory..
Make it a six spead with a vender gears under and overdrive would improve fuel and smoothness.
My brother has a 72 Grand Sport GT with BB 428 with FX tranny power windows & AC. Been sitting in pole barn for years. Some day he will get it back on the road.