What a beautiful car. I attended a big car show, over 600 cars on display, at Sydney Mines Cape Breton Nova Scotia last August. Talking to the young people at the show they cannot believe the beauty of these cars. The interior colors and everything that makes these cars so unique to them.
My high school friend had one. The interior of this car told me so. A blast from the past. I had a '72 Gran Torino Sport in 1980. Didn't have it long enough.
This really brings back memories as my Aunt in Canada had a Luxury Decor '73 Gran Torino in copper with a white top. Not to spoil this, but I didn't like the looks of the car, but I am biased as the rest of the family was all GM (and lived in the USA!). Part of the reason may also have been the strong "leather" smell of the interior, and the large "hips". The color matched hubcaps and rear bumper insert were details I can't forget. I remember the car well because she must have bought it new, and drove it to the US on visits. I would often wash it, as I loved to wash cars, and I'm sure she appreciated it / probably gave me money. I only realized a few months ago how unique the car was when I saw the original ads from early 1973. Her car was totalled in 1983 when she was cut off by a van on a US highway returning home, and it would have run a few more years had this not occurred. She replaced it with a pale green Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Coupe, which I thought was quite smart at the time. Hah, obviously, I had my priorities skewed at the time, but things look different in hindsight. The Cutlass Ciera styling actually was very clean and timeless, but the Gran Torino really represented a time.
What a find! So rare to find a car like this that hasn't been turned into a racer or a hot rod. People always want the fastbacks and the performance models, like you hinted at, but in the seventies these luxury trim models were the thing, really popular. Most Torinos you saw back then, for instance, were Gran Torino Broughams, not Gran Torino Sports. It was all landau roofs, velour interiors, deep-pile carpet, and opera windows back then. A great-looking car. Could have come straight out of a dealership brochure. That unique Torino interior looks kind of like some of the Mercury Marquis interiors of the time.
I just found one here in Apache junction in Az for 2,000 with 33,000 miles it’s white with the same interior needs a little work but man it’s all there
Get this: In 1972 I was 6 years old and my parents took me into Gorno Ford on Fort Street in Riverview, Michigan. Dad wanted a new Torino, but the salesman talked him into an LTD with the 402 McNamara 2 barrel carburetor. Dad bought the car with a brown fabric interior despite the fact that he had ordered a black fabric interior, but five years later this Ford was SWISS CHEESE! It totally rusted out, Fords of this era were known for this. He sold it to this guy in Toledo who came back from his first drive in the car "Oh my gawd, it gets the Opera" on the FM radio. Then a day later when he brought the rest of the money for the car, he was "Wow, I just put 23 gallons of gas in this car and half of it is gone just going to my friends house" Hello? What are you driving?
That interior pattern was carried over, right down to the orange accent, on the 1974-75 Gran Torino Sport. Also I have dealer literature which lists 4 colors for these, Bronze, Copper, White and Ivy Glow. Too bad it's such a stripper, doesn't even have AC! I knew it was a low option car the second I spotted that cheapo non-remote mirror. The buzzer is triggered by either the trans or by a pressure switch in the passenger seat. If he's as much an expert on these year Torinos as he says, he should know these things. Also, the 302, while a good engine, isn't enough for these heavy cars, especially smogged the way it was.
True, but this was a malaise era car, so they all drove like shit. While malaise started in 70, there were still a few holdovers you still get through72. Starting in 73, all you could get were underpowered smogged down cars with big ugly bumpers, unless you opted for a gas guzzling big block that was still underpowered but had enough torque that it was still respectable.
That was the outcome of a lawsuit where Ford was sued over it's vehicles going into park. The lawsuit occurred sometime between 75 - 77 and all owners of Ford vehicles with column shifted automatics manufactured between certain years, received those stickers in the mail and you were supposed to put it in a prominent place.
I had a white 73 Gran Torino in 1983. It had the same interior. 351C. Auto. The top was the same color as the interior, but I took it off because it was flapping. Unfortunately, the car was totaled by a crazy girl it was loaned to.
My dad had a 73 Torino and I love it but later on the car was totaled in a accident and since then I have looked everywhere for that same car but can’t find one because there were only 2000 made and now they all are junked or rusted out completely but I’m still looking for it but in Vancouver Canada no one has one they want a mustang or a camaro
@@althunder4269 The sticker was from Ford, warning owners that left in park while idling the car could shift in another gear. This via the Government mandate after issues.
He is indeed a B.S. artist, but not because of the steering column being different colors. The lower portion is actually the same color as the backs of the seats, so it is probably original. The B.S. part is when he says this car will only go up and up in value. This is not a highly sought after car. It is the less desirable coupe, not the GT or “fastback” model. Basically it is an old man’s car that only appeals to a very small number of people. And the fact that he calls it mint when the top is crap, there are tears in the interior, and he had to repair rust shows he has no clue what “mint” even means.
@@althunder4269 That dent in the panel is probably the result of a substandard repair. Faded interior plastic is just something you will have to live with whenever you buy a 50-year-old car that was only made to last for 10.
Not with an AM radio, the antenna was probably broken. I doubt a power antenna would have been an option on a Torino and if it was, it would have been better equipped than this one.
I was in grade school in the 70s, I remember these cars really well. Unfortunately you don't find many survivors. Fords of this era had little or no rust protection. If you lived up North where they use road salt these cars were rusted out after 5-6 years. I'm guessing this was a Southern car.
The '72 & '73 Torinos had enough to differentiate them apart from each other, with 2 different grills for both years. Whereas the '74 to '76 Torinos all looked the same.
That top..I’d have to replace that…looks bad. The interior is far from mint, there’s cracks in the steering wheel and the driver door handle. What’s that on top of the steering wheel? A sticker? The paint on the hub caps is faded. Car does need some work. Does the a/c even blow cold? I love Torinos though, my best friend had two in the 80s and we drove all over south Florida in them. Great dependable cars.
I have not found one single issue with this car…., lol, except for all these issues. Oh.., also it stalls when cold.., no issues…, mint. Classic used car salesman BS
@@althunder4269 Exactly lol. Won’t even tune it/rebuild the carb- whatever, simple cheap stuff. Set the choke/adjust the carb- that doesn’t cost anything. The roof is definitely at end of it’s service life. Keep that thing out in the sun for any amount of time and it’s done. Upholstery work- NOT cheap. Pitted bumpers, hubcap paint faded.., none of this stuff is ‘free’ to put right. It’s a beautiful car. I wouldn’t pick it apart if it weren’t for the salesman walking around the car pointing out all these ‘minor’ (but expensive) issues while at the same time using words like ‘perfect’ and ‘mint’.
You keep saying mint condition. The car id very nice but far from mint condition. Flaws in upholstery, vinyl top is shot, you mention you did rust repairs on at least the left rear quarter panel. Left rear tire looks like it may be the original bias ply spare.......
You do not understand the origins of the term “mint” when describing something, or you wouldn’t have called this car mint. The term was/is used to describe the condition of a coin for collectors. A coin that is in “mint” condition would mean that it has no visible wear to it and is as it came from the mint. This car is far from being mint, it has a worn top, torn upholstery, and had to have metal work to repair rust issues. You can’t even claim it to be a “survivor” either since you have done body work to it. What you have is an old man’s car that is really good condition, not even a classic car.
This one worries me, as I see how that chrome strip does not follow the lower quarter panel. This tells me that the repair sucks. I also see some rust in the wheel well and it looks like a repaint to cover up some other sketchy repairs. I wonder how many cans of Bondo are under that paint?
What a beautiful car. I attended a big car show, over 600 cars on display, at Sydney Mines Cape Breton Nova Scotia last August. Talking to the young people at the show they cannot believe the beauty of these cars. The interior colors and everything that makes these cars so unique to them.
I remember these back in the day...as a kid I wondered why a few of them had the rub strip on the rear bumper...now I know
My father had a Gran Torino Wagon in that color... I loved that that car. One of my favorites
My high school friend had one. The interior of this car told me so. A blast from the past. I had a '72 Gran Torino Sport in 1980. Didn't have it long enough.
This really brings back memories as my Aunt in Canada had a Luxury Decor '73 Gran Torino in copper with a white top. Not to spoil this, but I didn't like the looks of the car, but I am biased as the rest of the family was all GM (and lived in the USA!). Part of the reason may also have been the strong "leather" smell of the interior, and the large "hips". The color matched hubcaps and rear bumper insert were details I can't forget. I remember the car well because she must have bought it new, and drove it to the US on visits. I would often wash it, as I loved to wash cars, and I'm sure she appreciated it / probably gave me money. I only realized a few months ago how unique the car was when I saw the original ads from early 1973. Her car was totalled in 1983 when she was cut off by a van on a US highway returning home, and it would have run a few more years had this not occurred. She replaced it with a pale green Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Coupe, which I thought was quite smart at the time. Hah, obviously, I had my priorities skewed at the time, but things look different in hindsight. The Cutlass Ciera styling actually was very clean and timeless, but the Gran Torino really represented a time.
Wow. Have outdoor chores to do . Now i know what i will be thinking about all day. That amazing Torino. What a beautiful car.
What a find! So rare to find a car like this that hasn't been turned into a racer or a hot rod. People always want the fastbacks and the performance models, like you hinted at, but in the seventies these luxury trim models were the thing, really popular. Most Torinos you saw back then, for instance, were Gran Torino Broughams, not Gran Torino Sports. It was all landau roofs, velour interiors, deep-pile carpet, and opera windows back then. A great-looking car. Could have come straight out of a dealership brochure. That unique Torino interior looks kind of like some of the Mercury Marquis interiors of the time.
The youth pastor at my boyhood church had a 1973 Gran Torino with the Luxury Decor Package.
I had a 73 Gran Torino that was white with black vinyl top, and it had that exact interior. Same color.
I just found one here in Apache junction in Az for 2,000 with 33,000 miles it’s white with the same interior needs a little work but man it’s all there
I own a 72 grand Torino 2dr had it restored 3yrs ago engine and everything
Nice, I had a '74 Muni/Police that was a former Fire Chief Vehicle.
I love the day core package 👍
Get this: In 1972 I was 6 years old and my parents took me into Gorno Ford on Fort Street in Riverview, Michigan. Dad wanted a new Torino, but the salesman talked him into an LTD with the 402 McNamara 2 barrel carburetor. Dad bought the car with a brown fabric interior despite the fact that he had ordered a black fabric interior, but five years later this Ford was SWISS CHEESE! It totally rusted out, Fords of this era were known for this. He sold it to this guy in Toledo who came back from his first drive in the car "Oh my gawd, it gets the Opera" on the FM radio. Then a day later when he brought the rest of the money for the car, he was "Wow, I just put 23 gallons of gas in this car and half of it is gone just going to my friends house" Hello? What are you driving?
This resonated with me despite me not having any of these experiences. Jung?
What a cool looking car. I like the color and the black vinyl top.
That interior pattern was carried over, right down to the orange accent, on the 1974-75 Gran Torino Sport. Also I have dealer literature which lists 4 colors for these, Bronze, Copper, White and Ivy Glow. Too bad it's such a stripper, doesn't even have AC!
I knew it was a low option car the second I spotted that cheapo non-remote mirror.
The buzzer is triggered by either the trans or by a pressure switch in the passenger seat.
If he's as much an expert on these year Torinos as he says, he should know these things. Also, the 302, while a good engine, isn't enough for these heavy cars, especially smogged the way it was.
True, but this was a malaise era car, so they all drove like shit. While malaise started in 70, there were still a few holdovers you still get through72. Starting in 73, all you could get were underpowered smogged down cars with big ugly bumpers, unless you opted for a gas guzzling big block that was still underpowered but had enough torque that it was still respectable.
My wife had both 1972 and 1973 Gran Torino 2 door hardtops. The 1972 got totaled with only 7,000 miles on it hence the 1973.
I found i white one like this in Az with 33,000 miles on it same interior for 2,500
Great looking car!!!! How much you asking for her?
What's with that sticker on the steering wheel? Those were never affixed there.
That was the outcome of a lawsuit where Ford was sued over it's vehicles going into park. The lawsuit occurred sometime between 75 - 77 and all owners of Ford vehicles with column shifted automatics manufactured between certain years, received those stickers in the mail and you were supposed to put it in a prominent place.
I had a blue one.
So luxurious it doesn't have A/C?😅
Sweet!
Back in the day, that type carpeting was referred to as "cut pile" carpeting...not shag.
My parents had a 74 4dr dark brown with gold metallic flakes, & an AM radio.
I had a white 73 Gran Torino in 1983. It had the same interior. 351C. Auto. The top was the same color as the interior, but I took it off because it was flapping.
Unfortunately, the car was totaled by a crazy girl it was loaned to.
I had the 73 sport with the 351 cleveland engine..wish I still had hr
Nice, 351 was a great engine.
My dad had a 73 Torino and I love it but later on the car was totaled in a accident and since then I have looked everywhere for that same car but can’t find one because there were only 2000 made and now they all are junked or rusted out completely but I’m still looking for it but in Vancouver Canada no one has one they want a mustang or a camaro
Totally cool.
This guy is a B.S. artist! The stirring column is in different colors bad vibe.
It looks like the column shifter mechanism was replaced. And there's some strange sticker on the left steering wheel spoke.
@@althunder4269 The sticker was from Ford, warning owners that left in park while idling the car could shift in another gear. This via the Government mandate after issues.
He is indeed a B.S. artist, but not because of the steering column being different colors. The lower portion is actually the same color as the backs of the seats, so it is probably original. The B.S. part is when he says this car will only go up and up in value. This is not a highly sought after car. It is the less desirable coupe, not the GT or “fastback” model. Basically it is an old man’s car that only appeals to a very small number of people. And the fact that he calls it mint when the top is crap, there are tears in the interior, and he had to repair rust shows he has no clue what “mint” even means.
@@halhenryg It was the outcome of a lawsuit. I remember when we got our sticker in the mail for the 73 Lincoln our family owned at the time.
I test drove one as possibly my first car but it had a hard time staying below 25 mph which was a problem in the city.
Think of all the rust under the vinyl top!
Looks very much like the one in the movie Gran Torino
These cars drive amazing lol, car immediately stalls out😅😅😅😅 mint mint mint B.S. car needs a shot ton of work to be mint
It has faded interior plastic panels too. And a dent on the left rear quarter panel.
@@althunder4269 That dent in the panel is probably the result of a substandard repair. Faded interior plastic is just something you will have to live with whenever you buy a 50-year-old car that was only made to last for 10.
This car need a factory chrome wheel & boom it goes 👍
It looks like it has a power antenna too.
Not with an AM radio, the antenna was probably broken. I doubt a power antenna would have been an option on a Torino and if it was, it would have been better equipped than this one.
They didn’t apply clear-coat at the time of production
First American car that came from the factory with clear-coat was the 1977 Lincoln Versailles.
Creamy butter!
I was in grade school in the 70s, I remember these cars really well. Unfortunately you don't find many survivors. Fords of this era had little or no rust protection. If you lived up North where they use road salt these cars were rusted out after 5-6 years. I'm guessing this was a Southern car.
Needs a new roof needs a radio too
Mint lol
The '72 & '73 Torinos had enough to differentiate them apart from each other, with 2 different grills for both years. Whereas the '74 to '76 Torinos all looked the same.
They are easy to differentiate. The 72 didn't have the big front bumper.
That top..I’d have to replace that…looks bad. The interior is far from mint, there’s cracks in the steering wheel and the driver door handle. What’s that on top of the steering wheel? A sticker? The paint on the hub caps is faded. Car does need some work. Does the a/c even blow cold? I love Torinos though, my best friend had two in the 80s and we drove all over south Florida in them. Great dependable cars.
This doesn't have AC.
If you need to glue the interior, it’s not mint.
Shut the heck up and stop hating 💯
Mint…? Lmao, let’s just make up new definitions for words.
Hidious bumpers tho....
1972 was much better looking.
I have not found one single issue with this car…., lol, except for all these issues. Oh.., also it stalls when cold.., no issues…, mint. Classic used car salesman BS
Right. He doesn't want to mess with the "originality" aka doesn't want to spend any money fixing it.
@@althunder4269 Exactly lol. Won’t even tune it/rebuild the carb- whatever, simple cheap stuff. Set the choke/adjust the carb- that doesn’t cost anything. The roof is definitely at end of it’s service life. Keep that thing out in the sun for any amount of time and it’s done. Upholstery work- NOT cheap. Pitted bumpers, hubcap paint faded.., none of this stuff is ‘free’ to put right. It’s a beautiful car. I wouldn’t pick it apart if it weren’t for the salesman walking around the car pointing out all these ‘minor’ (but expensive) issues while at the same time using words like ‘perfect’ and ‘mint’.
@@michaelr4063 I can't help but wonder why he didn't open the hood or the trunk.
My Mother had a 76. It was perfect until I crashed it into a bridge when I was 16. My dad; wasn’t impressed
No way I’m gonna replace this top it’s too (expensive).
You keep saying mint condition. The car id very nice but far from mint condition. Flaws in upholstery, vinyl top is shot, you mention you did rust repairs on at least the left rear quarter panel. Left rear tire looks like it may be the original bias ply spare.......
You do not understand the origins of the term “mint” when describing something, or you wouldn’t have called this car mint. The term was/is used to describe the condition of a coin for collectors. A coin that is in “mint” condition would mean that it has no visible wear to it and is as it came from the mint. This car is far from being mint, it has a worn top, torn upholstery, and had to have metal work to repair rust issues. You can’t even claim it to be a “survivor” either since you have done body work to it. What you have is an old man’s car that is really good condition, not even a classic car.
This one worries me, as I see how that chrome strip does not follow the lower quarter panel. This tells me that the repair sucks. I also see some rust in the wheel well and it looks like a repaint to cover up some other sketchy repairs. I wonder how many cans of Bondo are under that paint?