1971 Ford Torino Gt Convertible 5.8l 351 Cleveland Grabber Yellow, 1 Of 1,613 ! on 2040-cars

VIN: 1H37H107998 Year: 1971
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Torino
Trim: GT
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 123,249
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: GT
Exterior Color: Grabber Yellow
Interior Color: Black

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Used car, starts and runs, but runs rich and shakes when idling (will need to be transported on a trailer) probably needs a tune up and possibly a rebuild on the carb? there are some shallow dents with the largest on the front passenger fender along with a scratch on that same panel, the paint is worn off on the top of the driver door where someone's watch rubbed back and forth for years and years, Torino badge is missing on front of hood, headlight grill has some damage on the right side, small leak towards the front (pictured where the car has sit for the last year in the garage, oil or coolant), radio is in the glove box, general wear expected of a vehicle of this age, overall a very nice looking vehicle"

Here it is! A classic and RARE 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible in original grabber yellow.

This is an original California car that I purchased just over a year ago from a doctor a few hours away; he purchased it off of eBay in 2005 for nearly $12,500.00 we will let it sell at auction for an opening bid less than half of that!

This is a project car in the sense that it needs a little work and could be brought up to show status with someone with more time than I have. I am an Antiques and Art dealer that has recently acquired a new building and have many shows that I travel to; as well as a wife, two daughters, etc..., I simply don't have the time to pursue this car at this point in my life.

The Torino starts and runs, but idles rough with shaking at times and runs very rich (maybe the carb needs rebuilt?), transmission is fine, but this will need a good tuneup (new battery and spark plug wires have been installed, but that's as far as it got). You will need to transport the vehicle on a trailer until you get these things done. I am nowhere near a car expert so this is being sold "as is where is". I literally bought the car, drove it around the block and put it in the garage for the last year :( Regular maintenance looks to have been done on the vehicle and I have a large book of paperwork from the past owners, as well as the original invoice! Car also has extra parts in the trunk, including a pair of NOS racing mirrors that the last owner purchased for $420 when he bought the vehicle back in '05. Cosmetically (please see condition report) there are some shallow dents and with the largest on the front right fender, some scratches, paint worn off the top of the driver door where someone rubbed their watch back and forth for years, the radio is in the glovebox, a small damaged spot on the right side of the grill, missing the Torino badge on the hood, general wear from a vehicle of this age, but overall it looks very nice; no rust; people will love this car just as it sits, but with the right elbow grease and time you could have yourself a $30,000 muscle car.

RARE, they only made 1,613 of these in 1971, this is a true collectors car at an extremely reasonable price. This car has NO RESERVE and will sell to the highest bidder; no games.

Again, the car has been sitting for the last year in my garage and should be bought as a project, just so you are not expecting a show quality, but with the possibility of getting there.

Invoice shows 351 CID 2V 8 Cylinder Engine
Color - Keyed Racing Mirrors
GT Rocker Panel Molding
Integral Hood Scoop
Trim Rings / Hub Caps
Power Top/Glass Backlite
Color Keyed Nylon Carpeting
Flow-Thru Ventilation
Dual Headlights
Wide Oval Belted WSW Tires
Concealed Windshield Wipers
Black Convertible Top
NOX Emission Control System
Select Shift Cruise - o - Matic
/5/ F70X14 Wide Oval BLTD WSW
VISIBILITY GROUP
Power Steering
Power Front Disc Brakes
Bumper Guards
Air Conditioner - Selectaire
AM Radio
Body Side Molding / Vinyl Insert
Tinted Glass
$3806.88 Total Invoice in 1970

So basically this is in my garage (as you can see from the pictures!) and is being offered at a very low opening bid with NO RESERVE and will sell to the highest bidder no matter how much I lose. If you are looking for a rare 1971 Torino Convertible here it is!

You will need to pick up the vehicle from my location or arrange a shipper to pick it up (USHIP is great).

That's it, a great American Classic that should be brought back to it's glory, have fun and don't miss out.