WHAT A BRAND NEW 1970 FORD TORINO GT LOOKS LIKE

[s46d45m17]

Another very beautiful car and a 429 to boot, yeah you can tell I'm a ford guy.

[55lincoln]

@s46d45m17 This Torino is a great restoration even though it has parts on it from 1971. Great looking Ford for sure. Thanks for enjoying this Torino.

[Davey28car]

@55lincoln My dad had a 70 Torino with a 351 4 barrel. He said that thing was bad to the bone.

[55lincoln]

@Davey28car Yes, I think they were bad to the bone. Finding one today in pristine condition like this one is rare, even if restored. Most muscle cars were run into the ground and ended up trashed. Thanks for sharing and enjoying this one.

[Snowman374th]

@55lincoln So true. Well. I have a 1974 Ford Gran Torino all primed grey,351 windsr 2 brl, Got screwed out of the paint or it would be awesome to view as well.

Mine has a window where the stripe goes down from the top. I'd like to think it was worth allot of money. High mileage but there's still tons of power left!

She's 85% original. At least.

[55lincoln]

@Snowman374th Sounds like an excellent project and example of these hard to find GT's that still run well and still restorable. I believe it would be awesome to view also even in it's present condition. You hang in there with this GT because you have a piece of automotive history. Many thanks for your comment and viewing this video.

[Snowman374th]

@55lincoln Yeah you bet, It's sweet no doubt. I like this one too. lol

[pipesorndorff]

I am thinking that this may be a 1970 Torino turned into a 1971 Torino GT "tribute" car. As mentioned the hood and grill are from a 1971 but the parking lights (look white) and are for a 1970. The console is either a 1969 or early 1970 production as well. The grill supports for the 1970 were made of white metal and were extremely brittle and often broke. Just seems strange that some things "appear" wrong. Someone has put a lot of money into this car and in any event it is very, very nice.

[1968DodgePolara]

Nice Very Very Nice indeed 5 stars I wonder why they just did not put a 1970 hood and grill on it with all that money put in to it must have been a very hard to fine part for it .Just wondering why ? mmm

[55lincoln]

@1968DodgePolara Possibly you hit the nail on the head. Perhaps good '70 parts were hard to find and the owner took some shortcuts. Thanks for viewing and enjoying.

[Fantascular]

I just got a hard on.

[55lincoln]

@Fantascular I guess that means that you like this car.

Thanks for getting turned on to this Torino.

[caganb]

hugh door gap,  needs attention

[55lincoln]

@caganb Good Grief! There is a huge door gap on this car. Front and back edges. I wonder what would have caused that? Perhaps body off frame restoration and car wasn't braced well? Anyway, thanks for noticing a quite noticable gap.

[iammrfarva]

not only does this car have a 71 grill as previously stated, it also has a 71 hood.

[55lincoln]

@iammrfarva Thanks for your observation. I suppose this GT owner took what he could get to restore his Torino. But now, people like yourself who know better have exposed his un-authentisity. But, I still like the looks of this car.

[critter110]

Beautiful Torino. I've got a '71 GT that was an original 351C 4V automatic car. Somebody yanked that long ago and put a 400M in its place. Props to the skills and time to restore, but there's nothing I love more than hearing the resto-guys cry into their beer over other guys actually driving their cars. These things came with engines, transmissions, and axles so they could be used as (fun) transportation, not to be carted around on trailers. If you want a still life, get a plastic model.

[55lincoln]

@critter110 You said it man! Cars are meant to be driven and it's not good to let a car sit for many reasons. Trailer queens are a dime a dozen and they may look good at a car show, but what about the pleasure of driving? i'm glad you liked this video of the Torino and I bet your GT is something to see. Thanks so much for your comments.

[Rodiak41]

does anyone know where to get a grille for this car? I have two 1970 ford fairlanes and i need grilles! so hard to find when youre doing a complete restoration!

[55lincoln]

@Rodiak41 Find or buy a copy of Hemmings Motor News, a monthly publication that has thousands of ads for parts for all makes of cars. Check library for Hemmings or bookstores, and newstands. I'm sure you'll find everything you may need.

[barber01]

@Rodiak41 you still looking for a grille, I have one in pristine condition. let me know

[eckca]

nice car! My dad had a 66 and 68 Fairlane (68 was a 390 cid). I've been trying to find out what it looked like brand new. This is probably very close. Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

[55lincoln]

@eckca This is very close to a factory original, except the grille is from a '71. Pretty clean lookin car. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Glad you like this.

[JohnMc52]

Gorgeous car - but it has a '71 grille.

[55lincoln]

@JohnMc52 You and some others are pretty darn sharp! Previous comments from viewers have state that this Torino has a '71 grille. I didn't realize it at first when I posted this video but Torino fans like yourself who know better realize it. When and if I see this car again, I'm gonna ask the owner about the grille. It will be interesting what he might say. Thanks for viewing and commenting, I appreciate it.

[drummer4theperish]

Absolutel.y fantastic. Starsky is droolin'!!

[55lincoln]

@drummer4theperish It IS absolutely fantastic. I was astonished when I first saw it.  Couldn't believe my eyes, it was so perfect! Starsky would drool! Thanks for viewing and commenting. Subscribe if you wish, I post a few times per week rare, restored, or original survivor cars and trucks.

[iammrfarva]

@drummer4theperish- starskys torino was a 76.... totally different....

[drummer4theperish]

@iammrfarva No. The in original pilot eposode, they used a 1974 Gran Torino Sport, as the show was produced prior to the 1975 models being produced. PMG hated the car that was used in the series (..."slow and heavy"...) and took every opportunity to destroy it. So, Starsky would likely have preferred the featured Torino in this video.

[nsborland]

how much? haha jk man, but seriously very nice car man u dont even know how jealous i am. basically my dream car right there love the orange to, just wondering how much would a car like this one go for?

[55lincoln]

@nsborland Hey, thanks for commenting. To restore a car like this in this condition cost a lot of money. If the owner would put it up for sale, he probably would ask a minimum of $30,000. At auction, the selling price would most likely be around $ 80 thousand. Dreams are always free, man.

[MrAdmin28]

very nice car .... with some great options ... that tach and 429 damn .... i want that mince a 351 car .. not quite as nice but close

[55lincoln]

@MrAdmin28 This is a great restoration. Thanks for viewing and commenting. I ad a couple of videos per week and every once in a while have muscle cars shown.  You're welcome to subscribe to this channel.

[TheFordshaker]

nice ive got a 70 fairlane 500 rust free dent free needs restored asking 4k minus engine still has original fmx trans

[55lincoln]

@TheFordshaker Good luck with your survivor Fairlane 500. It's great when the body is rust and dent free. Thanks for viewing.

[GavinOFerrell]

I got a fairlane 500 myself, mine has a 302 what does yours have?

[multifordracing]

very nice rather see them restored to original condition as tubed or drag raced very nice and im no expert even though i've owned a few 71gt cars with hideaways i've seen a few 70s with this grill but either way it very sweet

[55lincoln]

Yes it is very nice. I was drawn to tape this car like a moth to a light bulb. It is truly a beautiful car. Thanks for viewing my car videos.

[dimeandsixx]

a real sweet ride ...i have a 70 gt as well.A 351( m code), same color and hideaway headlamps....awesome lookiing car ....gtsuperjet is right about the grille tho it's a '71.......awesome car .....a real head turner!!!;~)

[55lincoln]

Thanks for viewing. Another viewer made a comment 2 months ago - see below - that this grille was for a '71. So you're another expert that verified this. But this restorer did a great job on this car.

[gtsuperjet]

No problem! Like I mentionned, I only wish I could have seen it in person....Maybe, one day I'll get a chance to see this great looking Torino!!! :)

[enfieldchopper]

NICE CLEAN WORK, great example. Question thou? Isn't the grille a 71?

[55lincoln]

Great question! My research on your question shows that his car wears a Torino GT grille which was virtually unchanged from '70. However, the Torino Cobra had a different grille, as did the Torino 500. But get this - the Torino Squire station wagon wore the same grille as the GT. It looks like this car's restorer has the correct grille. Thanks for viewing and for your excellent question.

[gtsuperjet]

Hi, I'm the owner of a 70 Torino GT 429SCJ. I have been in the 70-71 Torinos for the past 20 years. That is for sure a 1971 grill. The 70 was a complete unit, not a split grill like this one. If your car was equipped with the hide-away set up, wich was an option for the GT model, the grills were the same, only the medallion in the the middle deferred. I guess the owner liked the 71 grill over the 70 unit. Never the less, a very impressive car...I wish I could have seen it in person!! 5 stars.

[55lincoln]

Okay, gtsuperjet, since you are an owner of a 70 GT, you should know. So apparently, it's the medallion that was also the cue. Thanks for your imput, it's appreciated. Perhaps the owner of this car doesn't realize it?? Thanks for your comment and for viewing this video.