Grandpa's Sedan: 1971 Ford Torino 500

The Torino was an intermediate sized sedan, coupe, fastback or convertible available from Ford starting in 1968...but the history of the Torino (named for the Italian city of Turin) is slightly complicated.  The Torino name was firstly applied to an upscale version of the intermediate Fairlane sedan, but in 1968 the Torino was a lower option model compared to the Fairlane, and then in 1970 the Torino became the basic name for Ford's midsize beast and the Fairlane was a designation for lower spec models, until 1971 when they were all called the Torino.  Confused?  Don't be.  Just buy this 4-door Torino sedan and enjoy this yellow (or light gold) classic machine for cheap. Find this 1971 Ford Torino 500 offered for $5000 in Eugene, OR via craigslist.

American Monster: 1969 Ford Torino GT

The Ford Torino was named after the Italian city of Torino, home of 2006 Winter Olympics and located in the same province as legendary Pininfarina design house.  Pininfarina would never have designed a car where the rear quarter panels are larger than two zip codes, but the Torino was designed in Detroit, a city where space is not a premium and the pot holes are legendary.  Find this 1969 Ford Torino GT here on eBay bidding for $10,200 reserve-not-met located in Nipomo, CA with 1 day to go.

351 Cleveland: 1971 Ford Torino GT

The Torino model was an interesting piece of Ford's late 60s/early 70s history with twists in the use of the Torino badge and if you blink, you might be completely lost when you open your eyes and see a pavement pounding muscle car. Find this 1971 Ford Torino GT here on eBay bidding for $14,100 in Licking, MO with 3 days to go.

Bleached Whale: 1968 Ford Torino

1968 was a year of profound changes around the world-- LBJ declined to run for president and Richard M Nixon is elected, public opinion on the Vietnam war flip-flops, Yale University announces it will admit women, and Ford releases the Torino as a high end version of their mid-sized Fairlane sedan.  Find this 1968 Ford Torino offered for $6,000 in Austin, TX via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Tank Is Half Full: 1971 Ford Ranchero

This next car comes as a tip from Scott T who writes: If a picture is worth a thousand words, this ad is worth about 1,100 words?  Though the words used seem to describe a pretty nice v8 driveline and a fair number of parts including a GT hood so that's a bonus.   $4,500 sounds reasonable given the number of parts this car has if it's not rusty.  Only one picture, and I'm guessing it's not recent.  This seems like the perfect project for an optimist.  Find this 1971 Ford Ranchero offered for $4,500 near Boston, MA via craigslist. 

Auction Watch: 1970 Ford Torino GT 429 Super Cobra Jet

Impress your friends with this 1970 Ford Torino GT 429SCJ  here on eBay bidding for $13,500 reserve-not-met with auction ending on Thursday.

Auction Watch: 1967 Intermeccanica Italia Torino

Take a look at this 1967 Intermeccanica Italia here on eBay bidding for $22,300 reserve-not-met with auction ending on Friday.

429 ThunderJet: 1970 Ford Torino GT

The Torino was restyled for the 1970 year with a sleek coke bottle shape ostensibly designed with aerodynamics in mind, but the only thing the Torino had in common with a B-58 Hustler is that they were both relics from another era destined for extinction.  Find this 1970 Ford Torino GT here on eBay bidding for $12,300 with 2 days to go, located in Springfield, MO. 

Auction Watch: 1971 Ford Torino Sportsroof

Take a look at this 1971 Ford Torino Sportsroof project with 351 V8 here on eBay bidding for $4,701 with auction ending on Saturday, located in Waterville, OH.

Repeat Offender? 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra

The automotive restoration industry is a huge money making and money consuming industry depending on which side of the checkbook you sit.  According to a 2013 SEMA report, the automotive restoration industry was pegged at around $1.3 billion USD per year.  Where does that money go?  Well, if I was a betting man, I'd say a big chunk went into turning this 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra from a sub $20k junker featured on Daily Turismo in 2012 to a rotisserie restored example here on eBay bidding for $129,900 buy-it-now located in Plymouth, MI with 7 days to go.

15k: 429 Cobra Jet Powered: 1970 Ford Torino Coupe

 This next feature comes from DT regular Andy L who writes:  Here is a car that seems to occupy an unusual niche.  It is a real live big block muscle car with a 4-speed that has not been restored, molested or otherwise permanently devalued and falls well within the DT $20K limit.  While it is not perfect, it seems to be a car that nearly anyone could jump into and see what a blue collar gear-head of the 70's might have enjoyed.  Find this 1970 Ford Torino Coupe with 429 V8 power and 4-speed manual found here on eBay located in Gaines, MI with 1 day to go.

FoMoCollection: A Few '70 Ford Mustang Mach1s, A 61 Falcon & 69 Torino

One of my favorite pastimes is checking out the junk in the background of craigslist listings. Most of the time you can find piles of old metal, sometimes using Kaibeezy's photoshop tips to enhance the images.  The other day, a few tips for some '70 Mustang Fastback Mach 1s came in from BigEgyptian, I immediately became obsessed with the additional cars in the background, which were also for sale.  Let's go through this treasure trove of FordMoCo classics one at a time.  All tips from BigEgyptian, all cars located in Southern Vermont.

10k: Orange Crusher: 1970 Ford Torino 429 4V

The Torino name was originally applied to an upscale version of the intermediate Fairlane sedan, but  eventually the Torino name took the lead from Fairlane.  The Torino was available in sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon trim, but none was as cool as the fastback (aka Sportsroof), plus it was available with the giant fuel guzzling and pavement shredding 429 cubic inch V8.  Find this 1970 Ford Torino 429 currently bidding for $9,837 on ebay with a few hours to go, located in Lake City, FL.

5k: 6 Banger 6 People: 1971 Ford Torino Wagon

The Ford Torino was named after the Italian city of Turin, but the giant Torino was designed and built in Detroit, a city where space is not a premium. The Torino was originally marketed as an upscale version of the intermediate Fairlane sedan, and eventually the Torino name took the lead from Fairlane.  Find this 1971 Ford Torino Wagon currently bidding for $3,550 on ebay with 2 days to go.

15k: Notta SportsRoof: 1971 Ford Torino 500 Hardtop

The Ford Torino was available in 1971 as a 2-door or 4-door hardtop, 2-door fastback (sportsroof), 2-door convertible, 4-door sedan or 4-door station wagon.  The 2-door hardtop and fastback (sportsroof) versions are very close in appearance since the rear roofline isn't as exaggerated as in the Mustang, but the rear 1/4 window and fastback flying buttress is different.  Find this 1971 Ford Torino 500 Hardtop incorrectly called a fastback, currently bidding for $13,900 on ebay with a few hours to go, located in Palm Desert, CA.

10k: Beach Town Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT 429

The Torino was an intermediate sized sedan, coupe, fastback or convertible available from Ford starting in 1968.  The Torino was restyled in 1970 with a sleek "coke bottle" shape designed for aerodynamics and to emulate 60s fighter jets, but only the 429 big block powered versions had the thrust to match a jet.  Find this 1970 Ford Torino GT 429 for sale in Hermosa Beach, CA currently bidding for $9,100 on ebay with 2 days to go.