1970 Ford Torino GT 429 convertible

What a beautiful monster!! This car needless to say, can GO! But it would be a shame to just see it in motion...it's beautiful at rest!

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Autos & Vehicles

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• raconter1
• antique
• car
• show
• 1970
• Ford
• Torino
• GT
• 429

[jamielynjoystewart]

1972 429 thunderjet ran 8:1 @ 209 hp SAE net, everything 72 and newer had lower compression and was rated "net" (at the rear wheels) rather than "gross" (at the flywheel). Some companies had started lower compression in 71 (GM) thus lower it's horsepower rating. A 1970 Z28 350 was rated at 360hp and the lower compression 1971 Z28 was 330 hp (both gross). The almost exact same motor as the 71in the 72 Z28 was rated @255 hp SAE net.

[raconter1]

@jamielynjoystewart Hey, Jay! Thanks for the explanation of the vanishing horsepower! Net is probably fairer in that it takes into account losses in the drivetrain..as any driven car would have. And the lower compression was the corporations preparing to switch to unleaded gas. Thanks! :) Jack

[gene978]

I like the console ;)

[raconter1]

@gene978 Hey, Gene! Ford certainly gave the Torino clean lines, and that applied to the dash and the console. I agree...it's cool! Thanks! :) Jack

[ilinveinhettick]

say what u want,the thunderjet is 10.5 to 1 compression ratio from 1968 to 1972,in any ford,lincoln,or mercury,produces 360 horsepower......the 429 cobra jet,was only 370 i got one in a f250

[raconter1]

@ilinveinhettick Thanks for the specs on the engine. :) Jack

[raconter1]

@5191keith Hey, Keith!  Glad you like! :) Jack

[raconter1]

@goway9999 Hi...I'm not the owner, just the videographer. Unfortunately, I don't know the owner...perhaps they have spotted their car on the channel. Good luck!

:) Jack

[goway9999]

@raconter1 Hey is the owner of this convertable here? If so can they email me at goway@q.com please.

[raconter1]

@central578 Hey, Mario! Yeah..that engine surely sets this car apart..it has it all..beauty and power! Thanks! :) Jack