For Those Who Appreciate A 68-71 Torino GT......

[PHHHHTT]

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/02/15/ford-torino-gt-buyers-guide

Very good article, only found a couple of things I think are incorrect.

[chief455]

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/02/15/ford-torino-gt-buyers-guide

Very good article, only found a couple of things I think are incorrect.

great read. Owned dozens of 68-71 Torino's in my youth. Many 390 and 428/429 versions.
I did not look for data errors, bu they provided much for someone new to those cars.
I'd never own one again, but my 71 GT red w/laser stripes, 429 Super Cobra Jet, 4 peed with sidewinder tach and 3.50 trac loc was a scary ride!

Oh, I got it for $1500 in 1989, advertised in the local paper as '1971 429 engine, needs clutch' I called to find out it was a complete, original car. :cool:

[cheapthrillb2]

I had a 70 torino 302 for a minute, it was pretty rough at purchase. Replaced floorboards and most the interior, trunk. Got it drivable and drove it for like a month and sold it. One of those cars I wish I had back.


I've actaully seen it pop up for sale every other year, but it's always when I'm low in fun funds, and the guy that originally bought if from me damaged the Lf pretty decent. It's changed hands a couple times, nobody's fixed it lol.


It as white is when I owned it, Grey is actaully a current sale ad pic. As I know where it currently is and is for sale. If it wasn't damaged I'd probably make a hard attempt to purchase, but the damage turns me off.

[chief455]

I had a 70 torino 302 for a minute, it was pretty rough at purchase. Replaced floorboards and most the interior, trunk. Got it drivable and drove it for like a month and sold it. One of those cars I wish I had back.


I've actaully seen it pop up for sale every other year, but it's always when I'm low in fun funds, and the guy that originally bought if from me damaged the Lf pretty decent. It's changed hands a couple times, nobody's fixed it lol.


It as white is when I owned it, Grey is actaully a current sale ad pic. As I know where it currently is and is for sale. If it wasn't damaged I'd probably make a hard attempt to purchase, but the damage turns me off.

in my experience, that damage is the end of wanting the car - unless it had restored value. that crunch to a shock tower car will never be the same
find another ;) was cool.

[cheapthrillb2]

Yeah, that's why I'm not interested. Alot more damage there not seen for sure. "just needs a fender", yeah I ver much doubt that.

[chief455]

Yeah, that's why I'm not interested. Alot more damage there not seen for sure. "just needs a fender", yeah I ver much doubt that.

$500 car, but TV makes guys thing $5000 :shake:

[cheapthrillb2]

$3200 in this case lol

I think i sold it for $3600 5-6 yrs ago. Of course it wasn't a gt either.

[chief455]

$3200 in this case lol

I think i sold it for $3600 5-6 yrs ago. Of course it wasn't a gt either.

man, I'm old! a non GT 302 Torino coupe, not mint, is under $2500 in my head...
that's why I'll never own another. Overpriced for what you get

[justbob]

Around here a non GT rusted wreck would easily fetch $5-6,000! Ain’t nothing cheap in the Midwest!


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[chief455]

Around here a non GT rusted wreck would easily fetch $5-6,000! Ain’t nothing cheap in the Midwest!


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Sheeple with money extending wisdom or reason. :shake:

[justbob]

Sheeple with money extending wisdom or reason. :shake:



I think supply and demand along with demographics play the largest roles, especially so close to a major city like Chicago.

Too many people with deep deep pockets and a lengthy list of speed shops willing to do the work or looking for a quick flip and not enough of classics to go around. Not too mention rust is far too common so the less rusty the example the dollars start to really soar.

I’m pretty familiar with paying either the high side of values or even a step above as I’m not willing to travel or pay outrageous shipping.


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[JimP]

I had a 70 with a 351, bench seat column shift 355 gears and a 3200 stall converter. I sold it to explore other interest but it's still on the road.

[chief455]

I think supply and demand along with demographics play the largest roles, especially so close to a major city like Chicago.

Too many people with deep deep pockets and a lengthy list of speed shops willing to do the work or looking for a quick flip and not enough of classics to go around. Not too mention rust is far too common so the less rusty the example the dollars start to really soar.

I’m pretty familiar with paying either the high side of values or even a step above as I’m not willing to travel or pay outrageous shipping.


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I hear that side Bob, but I've been doing this since 78, when these 'classics' were bought for what they are - not great quality used cars that are expensive to drive.
in the 90's, rich boomers could afford their old dream cars and exploded prices, making old hot rods a commodity, not a hobby.
They don't rebuild the cars, they buy and pay to restore.
I have not stayed in the old car hobby since.
The juice is not worth the squeeze.
A $45000 69 Mach 1 today is the exact same car as my $4500 car in 1983.
I didn't wake up and go - 'wow - this car is worth 10 times more than last year!"
I'll pay it!
Screw that.
I'd had my fun, in the right price range, with hundreds of cars.
It leaves me bitter, and late model (2004 Marauders and up) are far better cars for an inflated price.
I agree, I'll pay a grand extra for the right car if it is local or has a redeeming quality.
Otherwise, this became a wealthy investment trading object, not a grass roots car lovers hobby, and I don't subscribe.
These guys can look at my list of cars bought and fixed up from love, not greed, and cry I was doing it for under $10k for 35 years.
I'm never paying for demand inflation for a crappy old car with a big motor, low production and rare - because they all rotted out!
I'll invest in hookers & booze :D

[chief455]

I had a 70 with a 351, bench seat column shift 355 gears and a 3200 stall converter. I sold it to explore other interest but it's still on the road.

nice!
looks like an 80's or 90's actual photograph, when they were affordable to us working class gear heads

[stangracr]

You guys are totally right. Im 56 and back in the 80s I bought numerous old Mustangs for good prices. I think last count was somewhere around 12-13 Mustangs not counting other old cars and trucks. Back then If you were handy with tools you could buy these cars right and have a car you dreamed about. Now those same cars are totally out of my price range. While I do love old Mustangs Im not interested in paying the huge prices that these cars are bringing now. Mach 1 and fastbacks are crazy priced. My first Mustang was a 1969 fastback. I gave 350.00 for it needing some body and paint repair. I sometimes think about wanting another one. Fact is sometimes the thought of owning one is better then actually owning one. Think I will just keep thinking about it.

[chief455]

You guys are totally right. Im 56 and back in the 80s I bought numerous old Mustangs for good prices. I think last count was somewhere around 12-13 Mustangs not counting other old cars and trucks. Back then If you were handy with tools you could buy these cars right and have a car you dreamed about. Now those same cars are totally out of my price range. While I do love old Mustangs Im not interested in paying the huge prices that these cars are bringing now. Mach 1 and fastbacks are crazy priced. My first Mustang was a 1969 fastback. I gave 350.00 for it needing some body and paint repair. I sometimes think about wanting another one. Fact is sometimes the thought of owning one is better then actually owning one. Think I will just keep thinking about it.

LIKE button for above post.
looking at my photo album, telling the engine swap, building, racing and break down stories - is free! The high paying guys today are sad, they missed the era.
I'd love to have a 67 fastback in my garage - to look at.
I'd be afraid to drive it, because the $$ value would be way disproportionate to the enjoyment. If it got a ding, or an engine issue, no zero fxxks given anymore.
I'll stick to Marauders under 10 grand in auto Jeopardy, Alex.

[JimP]

nice!
looks like an 80's or 90's actual photograph, when they were affordable to us working class gear heads

Thanks, it was about 1988, just after I bought my GN. That was behind my high school, lol.

[Joe Walsh]

Saw this badazz Torino at a car show a few years ago.

870 HP / 598 cid BOSS engine....:hmmm:

I like how this guy thinks!

https://i.imgur.com/FwrozDDh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/7Hp1cUdh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/I3hsjfnh.jpg

Here is the story behind the car:

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1110phr-1970-boss-torino-gt/




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[jerrym3]

I liked the 68/69 Torino, but I thought the Merc Cyclone was just a bit classier. So, I bought a new 68 Cyclone fastback instead of a 68 Torino. Cost, $2,950.

But, I settled for a 302/4v. Should have waited a year and got a 351/4v.

[Agent2006]

1968 $2950 is about $22000. Today....a new Mustang is about $24000 with no extras...

Guys...I'll say this..back in 1978 the muscle cars weren't as cheap as you hear. Many were already rusted, wrecked and badly repaired, or plain ragged out. I watched the ads every week in my area Baltimore Sun classifieds...and a beat 69 Z28 was $2500, a lot of money back then..nice ones were $5000 and up...little pricey for a gas pumper making $3.65/hr!

[justbob]

Now that is an awesome restomod!!!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/238fdd88f3f0cff448ecb0dbd1dc88 ac.jpg


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[chief455]

Saw this badazz Torino at a car show a few years ago.

870 HP / 598 cid BOSS engine....:hmmm:

I like how this guy thinks!


https://i.imgur.com/7Hp1cUdh.jpg




yeah baby!