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1975 Strasky And Hutch Gran Torino on 2040-cars

US $18,500.00

Year:1975 Mileage:1800

Location:

Allen Park, Michigan, United States

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Up For Auction 1975 Ford Starsky and Hutch Gran Torino Clone (Comes with a Warranty)

A Turn Key - Dependable Vehicle – Has not seen any winters one of the best you will find and it comes with a Warranty please read thoroughly.

The Car History

I am the second registered owner on this car – The car DSO was Tulsa Oklahoma where it was sold at Fred Jones Ford in Feb 1975. In 2006 the car was willed to the owner’s nephew in Michigan. I purchased the car in July 2006 with an original 54,000 miles. I still have the original Vehicle Books / Tire Warranty and Name Plate Warranties from the original 1975 sale.

After a great deal of vigorous research from Actual Ford Motor Company Employees who worked on the Limited Edition S&H Torinos and mounds of paperwork between studios and Ford archives I had all the information I needed to create the Starsky and Hutch Clone Gran Torino. This car was cloned after S&H Season 1 and 2 vehicles.

The car is painted the actual 2B Red with Wimbledon White Vector Stripe – the 15” Mags are the original Ansen Sprints from late 1970’s, The Motorola Radio was purchased from a Studio in California that is correct to season 2. The Interior consists of Bucket Seats & Center Council.

Along with a fully programmable Platinum Series Federal Smart Siren and Magnetic Flashing Light with multiple additional features that can be programmed from a Laptop.

This car has won numerous awards over the years and has appeared in various news reports and publishing’s including Autoweek Daily during the Michigan Woodward Dream Cruise (See Link) http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120818/carnews01/120819895

It has appeared on other media venues such as Fox 2 News most popular TV Show Car / Michigan Cruisn News and Times Herald News Papers. This Iconic vehicle continues to turn heads and promote smiles from Youth to adults.

Most recent award was received in June 1014 Second Place - Awards range from Best of Show – Best of Class – 1^st – 2^nd or 3^rd place.

The bumper inserts on the car are painted gray for a reason – In certain segments of season 1 you will see this for yourself. The story behind these being painted gray varies from Distinguishing Stunt Cars to Drive Cars on the studio set during actual filming – too assisting in identifying PS122 vehicles at the Chicago Assembly Plant. There are many other stories however the most accurate reason is because in 1975 2B Red was not offered on Standard Ford Vehicles; however Fleet and Special Order Vehicles could be ordered in this color. Hence going back to the story theory of the gray insert assisting CAP workers in identifying PS122 vehicles as special or fleet vehicle orders.

The Car Make Up

As aforementioned the car was purchased with 54,000 original miles in 2006. Unfortunately at the end of the 2013 cruise season the original 351 Windsor Engine gave its last horsepower run from Sprinfield Illinois where it took Second Place amongst nine other S&H Torinos. The Original 351 Windsor has been replaced with a 351W Crate Motor purchased from Napa Auto. At the Present time the Engine has Less the 2,000 miles – while the body has approx. 63,000. The Engine has a transferable 3 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty.

Vehicle overview

Drive Train and Interior

? Engine 351W (With 3 Year Transferable Warranty) Installed March 2014
? New Holly 600 Carb (Holley Factory Warranty Aug 2014)
? New Chrome Edlebrock Intake
? New Chrome Alternator
? New Plugs – Wires
? New Chrome Wire Looms
? New Hi Performance Hoses
? New Battery (With NAPA Store Warranty)
? Factory Air Conditioning (Works Great)
? Hooker Headers – Purchased in 2013
? 2 Chamber Flow Masters 2-1/2” Exhaust
? Auxiliary Fan for peace of mind while in cruising traffic
? New Carpeting 2013
? Bucket Seats
? Center Council
? Whelen Wig Wag Headlights
? Motorola 2 Way Radio
? Platinum Series Federal Signal Smart Siren with Computer Programming ability
? Magnetic Mount Red Light
? 2 Power Plugs for Phone Charging or other
? AM/FM Stereo / MP3 Player
? 4 Speaker Stereo System
? New Hi-Jacker Air Shocks
? New Rear Springs
? New Front Shocks
? New Front Springs
? Tires approx. 3 Years old – still in great condition
? Factory Jack Assembly and Spare Tire
? Factory Intermittent Wipers
? Sheet metal, Bumpers, Chrome Moldings are all original to the car.
? Solid Floor - Solid Frame no rust

The Car is absolutely solid and well maintained – Please keep in mind we drive our car we do not house it in a trailer and take it to different venues. Cars especially one like this with an iconic background are meant to be driven and enjoyed by owners and spectators so there are nicks on the paint – simply said some road rash here and there – However it is still a well-represented car at shows and 9 times out of 10 will place for an award. Paint is solid 9 out of 10.

Included with the sale are various spare parts – from Window Trim – to Wire Harnesses, Lights – switches etc…the hard to find items for these cars.

Vehicle Needs - but does not hinder operation

? Wheel Lip Chrome on Passenger Rear is the most noticeable with dents but can be repaired (This occurred while in Oklahoma)
? Minor Leak in Steering Transfer case – it comes and goes so I am assuming a seal this is on the 2014 Winter repair list
? Small Crack in Rear Tail Light Glass Asm (Another Set Available with Car)
? Small Dent approx. size of a dime on Top Driver Fender

As mentioned the car has a 3 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty on the engine and other parts as listed above this is based on required oil changes and receipts. At the present time the engine has received its 500 Mile Break in Oil Change and will be getting scheduled changes at Valvoline Instant Oil Change.

Warranties

? The Car Engine has a transferable Warranty with NAPA Autoparts – Buyer must follow all provisions under warranty with NAPA – Seller has no responsibility after sale – the Buyer will work directly with NAPA Auto Parts Direct.
? For Warranty Purposes Odometer Reflects actual Engine Miles
? The 650 Holly Carb has a Holly Factory Warranty
? The Battery has a NAPA Store Warranty
? All warranty coverage’s become the responsibility of the buyer to contact the proper company or companies and deal with them direct. The Seller assumes no responsibility after sale

Terms of Sale read carefully

? Ten Percent (10%) down is due at the end of the auction
? Only Two Percent (2%) will be refunded in the event the sale cannot be completed
? Full Payment is due with 5 Days of Auction ending unless prior arrangements are made
? The Buyer has 5 Days to respond or forfeit the full Ten Percent (10%) down payment
? Certified Check – Money Transfer – Money Order or Cash will be accepted
? All funds must clear bank prior to title sign off

? Car is advertised locally so Auction can end at any time without notice

Transport Options

1. I can assist in getting transportation for you
2. I can drive the car half way too your location subject to distance and availability (Fee will apply)
3. Pick up

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