Ford Torino 1968 to 1976: The History, All the Models, & Features

The Ford Torino was the best selling intermediate car in America multiple times. We cover the GT’s, Cobras, Grand Sports, Broughams, and even the Squire Wagons in this video. For the full history of the car, check out this video. All the drivelines, special editions, and options are covered.

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[jimedge]

When I was younger, I owed a 76 Torino with a 460 c6 auto transmission, after that I had a 75 Torino with a 351w now I'm rebuilding a 73 Mach 1.

[bogiewheelman]

Best Ford Torino video in a while . Took my drivers test in a 1974 Gran Torino . And still have that car.

[Nick_B_Bad]

My first car was a solid 75 Gran Torino back in 1995. I managed to hold onto it until about 5 years ago when I sold it to a kid who’s put so much work into it and given it the love I didn’t have time for.

[jamesdietz]

I've owned a 1970, 1973, 2 74's and 2 76's. I love this car!

[Thomasr]

Growing up, a neighbor had a beautiful ‘68 GT428 CJ, black with gold C stripes. As a kid it always got my attention as it rumbled past our house. I always listened as Bob turned onto another street and chirped the tires as it shifted from 1st to 2nd. His kids loved it and they had plenty of stories about dad squealing the tires. It influenced me enough that a couple of years later I bought a used ‘69 Acapulco Blue Mach 1 428 CJ 4 speed and made my marks on the streets!

[jameseast]

My 71 GT in medium goldenrod with a 351 clev. 11 years and never a problem. Changed oil every 2000 mi. After mkt A/C and radial tires made that car much better on long trips.

[robh]

I've owned several 70's Fords and they were all great cars, I had a 70 and 71 Maverick, a 70 GT Ranchero and still have a 70 Mach I with a 351C4V, 4 speed, shaker hood, louvers, A/C, and the original yellow and black paint in excellent condition, you just don't see many Torino's around anymore.

[BriBeast]

My favorite (and my fathers favorite Ford). Dad had 1970 Torino GT. I learned to drive in that car and the 429 SCJ was a real tire shredder. I will alway remember looking over the hood at that breather. It was a thing of beauty.

[brianlove]

I had a 74 2 door 351 Windsor. It was my first car, used paid for by my dad. It was a great year for me and my friends!

[wingrider]

I am currently restoring my Dad's 1972 Gran Torino Sport...it was the first new car he ever bought. It is a twin to the Eastwood car...I started the restoration in January and have a two year window for completion.

[PrecisionPointTennis]

I owned a 1972 Gran Torino Sport with the shaker hood and a black top (the sporty coupe one). I truly enjoyed driving that car. I had to sell it in 2001 and it was in impeccable shape and low miles. Sudden changes and I had to sell it for $3500. Lucky father and son drove from Detroit to Charleston, SC to buy it. Wishing they are still driving it 🏆

[jasonhastings]

Older guy down the road from me has that king cobra snake!!! Badass car!!!!

[mcbm]

I'm restoring 1 of the 1000 produced S&H Torino's for my collection...took 45 years to finally own one and Yes it will be driven/enjoyed like it should be....

[carguy]

I had a 69 Cobra Torino. 428 SCJ. It was awesome. Lots of differences between the 428 CJ and SCJ. Possibly a topic for a future show!

[dougpendleton]

My college room mate ordered a S&H Torino with the 460 engine and bench seat. I remember the day he took delivery, and it most certainly came with aluminum slot mags. The car was a real dog when it was stock, but we swapped in lower gears, opened up the exhaust and installed an aluminum intake with a Holley carb. It ran much, much better. He still has the car but it had not been run in some time when I last saw him.

[jtcx]

My first car - 1969 Torino GT with the 302. Drove it for 212, 000 miles

[joesacheli]

Well that was pretty wild, the first side shot of the red Torino SCJ was my car back when I owned it back from 2008 till 2015. It was an all original 429 SCJ 4-speed with only 24, 600 miles on it when I sold it. I was the 6th owner, the 5th owner did a DMV search of all previous owners, so car had all documents showing all previous owners, years of ownership, mileage, and price of sale. Car also had original build sheet and paper work from original dealership that sold it. I've been lucky enough to have been able to keep tabs on it as it as gone through 3 more owners. It now is on it's 9th owner, whom I became friends with on F/B after he posted " look what I just added to my collection " I commented back, that used to be my car ! He told me the mileage hasn't changed much...only has 24, 700.

[thomasward]

Definitely the 70 and 71 with Hideaway headlights were the best- looking Torino made made

[ThatGuy-brpy]

Incredibly detailed video full of fantastic information. Keep em coming Tony!

[mikekovacs]

Loved this - had its twin a '69 Mercury Cyclone in high school.