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Car of the Day: August 25, 2009; M2 Machines '70 Ford Torino GT
Topic Started: Aug 24 2009, 09:33 PM (705 Views)
craftymore
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The car for today is M2 '70 Ford Torino GT.

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The Ford Torino is an intermediate car produced by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market between 1968 and 1976. It was initially an upscale version of the intermediate sized Ford Fairlane, which Ford produced between 1962 and 1970. After 1968 the Fairlane name was retained for the base models with lower levels of trim from those models which wore the Torino name. During this time, the Torino was considered a subseries to the Fairlane. By 1970 the Torino name had become the primary name for Ford's intermediate, and the Fairlane was now a subseries of the Torino. In 1971 the Fairlane name was dropped altogether and all Ford intermediates were called Torinos. Torino is Italian for the city of Turin, which is considered the Detroit of Italy. This name was one of several originally proposed for the Mustang while in development.[1] The Torino was essentially a twin to the Mercury Montego line.

Most Torinos were conventional cars, and generally the most popular models were the 4-door sedans and 4-door hardtops. However, Ford produced some high performance versions of the Torino by fitting them with large powerful engines, such as the 428 cu in (7 L) and 429 cu in (7 L) "Cobra-Jet" engines. These cars are classified as muscle cars. Ford also chose the Torino as the base for its NASCAR entrants, and it has a highly successful racing heritage.


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The 1970 and 1971 Ford Torino featured a complete new body style change with all new looks and style. The new lower, wider, and longer Torino was gracefully designed with aerodynamic lines. 1970 saw the introduction of the 351 Cleveland engines in the Torino as well as the new 429 Thunder Jet, Cobra Jet, and Super Cobra Jet engine options. The 429 Cobra Jet was rated at a whopping 360 horsepower right out of the box, with an additional 5 horsepower added when ordered with the "ram air" shaker hood with functional air scoop. Also available on the Torino GT and Cobra was the Hurst four speed manual transmission, rear window louvers or sports slats, ribbon style tachometer, rim blow three spoke steering wheel, high back bucket seats, fifteen inch magnum 500 chrome wheels, And traction-lok differential in the rear. A very notable and popular option on the Torino was the flip style hideaway headlight option. This vacuum operated headlights would open when driving and hideaway in closed position when the car was turned off. The new Torino GT featured a new design reflective body side decal called "laser stripes". These attractive new stripes faded in multiple colors while being light reflecting. These were optional equipment on Torino GT and Ranchero GT.


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For more info, check out http://www.dearbornclassics.com/torino.html

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If ya didn't know any better, you'd think was a 1/24 scale replica and not 1/64! My pics really don't do this casting justice, it looks even better in person. BTW, when we get up in November, I'm personally nominating this for casting of the year if Ernest doesn't beat me to it. :P

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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on this one! It looks absolutely stunning from every single angle. A true homerun from M2! :thumbup: :drool:
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I got the yellow version and love the way it looks!! I figure one is good enough, but now I'm biting my nails and looking in my wallet for some missing $5 to show up so I can get the red one shown here!!
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
Can you show a pic of the yellow one, Ivan?
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!

Cobra version with shaker hood!
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Edited by ivantt, Aug 26 2009, 09:12 PM.
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james_autos
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This is a new one to me. Looks great - someone please find me one :P
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I'm watching out JA, but so far only seen ONE, the one I pictured. I'd like to get the red one, too.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
I want all of them- have yet to find any!
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diecastdingo
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Minivan
I haven't seen one in the metal - but this has "Car of the Year" written all over it!

Drop dead!
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
diecastdingo
Sep 1 2009, 07:36 AM
I haven't seen one in the metal - but this has "Car of the Year" written all over it!

Drop dead!
I'm in complete agreement. With the year officially 2/3 of the way over, this is my #1 pick for the year to date. :thumbup:
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Stangfreak
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Awesome looking car... This one is definetly a must have !!! My pic for carof the year too !!!
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Ezekiel 25:17
I've always loved this car. I think it looks best in pastel blue...but the yellow's outstanding!
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