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

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    Quote Originally Posted by stangracr View Post
    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chief455 View Post
    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.
    1987 GN running 10's. 2003 MM Blue Sold and dearly missed!
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    Every autometer procomp gauge in the catalogue

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

    870 HP / 598 cid BOSS engine....

    I like how this guy thinks!







    Here is the story behind the car:

    https://www.hotrod.com/articles/1110...oss-torino-gt/




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    2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
    2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
    1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
    1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
    1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual

    SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
    w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
    Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
    Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
    B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
    SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
    'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
    Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18

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    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.

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    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!

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    Now that is an awesome restomod!!!



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    Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Walsh View Post
    Saw this badazz Torino at a car show a few years ago.

    870 HP / 598 cid BOSS engine....

    I like how this guy thinks!




    yeah baby!
    sent from my rotary phone using Technicolor


    2004 SILVER BIRCH/BLACK PAINT
    DARK CHARCOAL NUDO LEATHER
    #400 of 997 (SOLD)

    2004 CV LX SPORT
    ALL BLACK, 6 DISC, TUNED MZT (SOLD)

    2004 300A MM BLACK
    1 OWNER CAR, NO OPTIONS
    DAILY DRIVER

    2013 DAYTONA R/T
    SUPER TRACK PACK
    DAYTONA BLUE PEARL
    #1763 off ~2100
    NOW WITH A 392 & 3.73 posi!

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