My 1969 Ford Torino GT Hardtop - November 2024

My 1969 Ford Torino GT Hardtop after a good wash, a beautiful car.

This 1969 Ford Torino GT Hardtop is in very good to excellent condition, is highly optioned from factory and is quite un-molested. The car drives smoothly and beautifully. It is all matching numbers, fitted with a 351 Windsor V8 and FMX auto, the engine rocker covers appear to have never been disturbed. It happily cruises on the highway on weekend drives. Only changes to as-delivered configuration are, a closed door respray in original Indian Fire Red color and new twin exhaust system.

I believe I am the third owner and the 43535 miles on the odometer appear original. I purchased the car from the second owner outside of Indianapolis where it was sold new in 1969 and I have the original dealer supplied brochures and handbook. The previous owner put only 3000 miles on the car in 25 years of ownership. Engine looks have never have been removed from the car and still has factory stickers etc.. Interior is all original and in excellent shape and the car still appears to have original spare tyre in the trunk (see photo). There are original factory QC markings remaining throughout the car.

I've recently:
Fitted new correct size whitewall tyres,
Fitted a complete new twin exhaust system and sports mufflers (factory exhaust was rusted),
Rebuilt the original Autolite 2100 carburettor,
Replaced points, condenser and tuned engine correctly,
Flushed and changed fluids, adjusted brakes,
Compression tested engine and was healthy and even across all cylinders,
FMX changes smoothly and correctly.

Other things I have noted, but not corrected are:
Disconnected heater hose (previous owner advised of leak in heater core),
Factory air conditioning system functions smoothly, vacuum operated vents all work correctly, but the AC doesn't blow cold. Will likely need new seals and re-gas.
Minor corrosion blisters under the rear two corners of the original vinyl roof (see photos). I can see no other rust in the vehicle (other than minor surface rust on under carriage), it is very clean.
Some minor scratches in the paint on one door and front driver's side fender. I believe the respray was done around 20 years ago and has held up very well (see photos).
A couple of minor dents on the chrome trim on the front grille that need to be massaged out (see photos).

This Torino GT is highly optioned and from the Marti report, specifications specific to this car are:
Serial Number 9A44H233299
9 - 1969
A - Built at Atlanta
44 - Torino GT 2-Door Hardtop
H - 351-2V V-8 Engine
233299 - Serial Number of this Ford scheduled for production at Atlanta
65F - Torino GT 2-Door Hardtop
Y - Indian Fire Paint, Ford #3202-A
6A - Black Vinyl Bench Seat
21D - Scheduled for build April 21, 1969
46 - Indianapolis DSO (District Sales Office)
6 - 3.00 Conventional Rear Axle
X - FMX Select Shift Automatic Transmission

Factory Dealer options include:
Your vehicle was equipped with the following features:
- Black Vinyl Roof
- Electric Clock
- Visibility Group
- E70X14 Belted White Sidewall Tires
- Goodyear Brand Name Tires
- Power Front Disc Brakes
- Power Steering
- Air Conditioner - SelectAire
- AM Radio
- Rear Seat Speakers
- Tinted Glass-Complete
- Deluxe Belts/Warning Light
- Color Keyed Racing Mirrors

Car comes with an all weather cover and a pair of new spare front rotors.

A quick Google search indicates quotes between $1,200-$2,500 dollars shipping to Los Angeles from Honolulu. Please conduct your own research and shop around. Im happy to assist with drop-off to a carrier here, but will not arrange transport.

Genuine only enquiries please and no tyre kickers.

Car has clean title, in my name.

Cheers.

[stuartstephens]

Nice car! I had a '69 Torino GT hardtop in college. Unfortunately it died of terminal rust, but it had well over 200, 000 miles on it by then and still ran great.