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428 Super Cobra Jet Ram Air Drag Pack - Matching #'s Build Sheet & Marti Report on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:44833 Color: Black Lacquer /
Black Vinyl

Location:

Portland, Oregon, United States

428 Super Cobra Jet Ram Air Drag Pack - Matching #'s Build Sheet & Marti Report, image 1

Transmission:C-6 automatic
Engine:Super Cobra-Jet 428
Body Type:2-door Sportsroof
Vehicle Title:Clear

Condition:
Used: A 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. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 9R46R130627
Year: 1969
Exterior Color: Black Lacquer
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Black Vinyl
Model: Torino
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 2DR
Drive Type: Traction-Lok Rear Differential
Mileage: 44,833
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Sub Model: 428-SCJ "R" Code

True and documented '69 Torino "R" code SCJ 428

Ram-Air and Drag-Pack 4.30 Traction-Lok

Marti Report and original Build Sheet

Purchased new in Gresham Oregon at Mc Robert Ford on August 15th, 1969. Only 4 owners and has always been here in the Pacific Northwest. Lots of original documentation will be provided. 44,000 actual miles. Purchased by the first owner as an amateur track-day drag car but used very little. This car has hibernated untouched in the garage almost it's entire life. Factory color was Indian Fire (burnt orange), paint code Y which even Ford lovers will say was an awful color. Thankfully, she was repainted Black in the 1970's and that paint is still on the car today. Always kept in-doors. No rust issues of any kind. Undersides and trunk are outstanding. Interior is excellent. All drivetrain components are dialed in perfectly. Date codes will be provided below. Each and every owner of the car has known exactly what it is. In all of her 44 years she has NEVER been daily transportation. Always appreciated and respected as the true Muscle Car she is. That's the short version of the story. For those that prefer all of the details, please see the description continuations under the upcoming photos.

I will also make a few specific comments under certain pictures throughout the photo display. All of my eBay experiences have been enjoyable over the years as I've sold members of my collection. I'm grateful for the kind words and compliments I've received. My opinions have guided me well and I stand behind them but please keep in mind that these are my personal opinions and observations and they may differ from your own. I welcome showing my SCJ Torino in person to anyone with genuine interest. I live very near the Portland Oregon Airport and would gladly pick you up. Each photo shows the car clearly and accurately from as many angles as I could think of. It is my intention to make this as close to you seeing and touching the car for yourself as possible. Feel free to click on the "ask a question" link here in the auction and I will respond to all polite questions. Phone calls are great too. My telephone number is 503-575-0404 and calls between 8AM and 9PM Pacific time are just fine. My auction runs for 7 days and is scheduled to end on Monday evening, the 25th of November at 7:30PM Pacific.

I reserve the right to end my auction early in the event I accept a genuine offer and the car becomes no longer available.

*If you are outside of the U.S. or Canada, PLEASE contact me to confirm your bidding activity as genuine.*

Everyone, please be sure to read my terms of sale located near the bottom of this screen. I'm a reasonable person but I will not bend on these basic terms unless previously discussed during the auction. A little communication goes a long way.

NO RESERVE AUCTION

I did not set a reserve price on my Torino. All that I ask in return is for your bids to be real and your intent to purchase be sincere. I took every picture you're about to see in my driveway at home one week before this auction started. No photo has been altered or enhanced in any way. This is my car and these pictures are true to her in-person appearance. Thanks for your time, DAVE

Body and paint are in very nice condition. All panels have excellent fit, gaps and alignment. As mentioned in the first paragraph above, the car was repainted in about 1978. The Black lacquer holds a high shine and gloss. I have discovered no evidence or abuses of bondo or other body fillers. Under close scrutiny, there is some light lacquer-checking in a few isolated areas. These blemishes are only visible on close inspection but deserved to be mentioned. The car is gorgeous and clear reflections can be seen in the finish. All exterior chrome and stainless moldings are excellent. All factory original CarLite glass is still in-place and in very good shape. The car shows and presents extremely well. She is more than worthy of every compliment she receives and many of them come from educated Ford experts. Simply a beautiful car from every angle.

PLEASE NOTE: I did install the correct Ford distributor since I took these photos last week. I will include this Mallory unit as well. Generally in correct configuration with a few upgrades. The aluminum intake is an original Police Interceptor with C7AE 9425-F casting. This is an authentic vintage performance upgrade, not a reproduction piece. I also have the original cast-iron intake manifold available which can be discussed by me and the next owner. The carburetor is also a factory correct unit but date stamped 1970. Engine was gone through in 1984 (records provided). Less than a 1000 miles traveled in that time. You can still eat off the internals of the motor. I have personally inspected inside the valve covers and oil pan. My Torino was built in January of 1969. Real Super Cobra-Jet with correct crank and large harmonic balancer. Block casting is 8M7 for December 7th, 1968. VIN is on left rear of block. Heads are 8L8 for November 8th, 1968 and 8G22 for July 22nd, 1968. These are correct. At time of assembly, Ford simply pulled the appropriate heads from the shelf regardless of exact date codes. The motor performs perfectly! 170-175lbs of compression in each cylinder. Absolutely NO blow-by. Wonderful oil pressure at all times. Starts easily warm or cold and has crisp throttle response and acceleration. I just had a well respected Ford Big-Block FE engine specialist with over 45 years experience go over all of the mechanicals to re-verify authenticity and condition. She is mechanically top-knotch. Just turn the key.

Marti Report. Close-up's shown further down photo display.

Original assembly line Build Sheet. It has faded over the years and some codes are difficult to read but everything is documented.

The interior is outstanding with some updates over the years. The original dash pad is mint. Door panels, headliner, carpet, etc, is all excellent.

All windows roll up and down with 2 fingers.

A few tiny, tiny imperfections in the original CarLite 44 year old windshield but one of many things that support the low mileage claim. It is crystal clear.

All glass is factory original.

In Oregon from 1969 to 1993 and then just across the River into Washington when my friend bought the car 20 years ago. She always lived very close to the dealership she came from.

NOT even a rust pimple anywhere on the car. Rust-free means rust-free!

Yes, they work.

Originally, the car had raised white letter 14 inch tires. The Goodyear redlines were installed over 15 years ago. Just personal preference.

The view from my front porch.

Looking down the sides is impressive. The car is extremely straight.

Even the lower rear quarters are gorgeous.

In the 1970's when the car was repainted, people weren't as concerned with originality as they are today. Nevertheless, everyone agrees that the car is stunning in Black and a HUGE improvement over the ugly burnt orange.

Please notice the light lacquer-checking in the paint near the rear view mirror. Amazing condition for almost 40 year old lacquer paint but some age related flaws can be seen only on close-inspection.

PLEASE NOTE: The added tachometer and 3-gauge cluster were installed in 1984. Yes, I have receipts for those.

Duplicate photo. Sorry-

Every knob and switch operates correctly. All lights, gauges, heater, wipers, horn, radio, etc, function as intended.

Yep, the AM/FM works.

Oil pressure at idle.

This is not a guess or speculation. Actual miles are 44,833. I will make sure that they stay under 45,000.

Yes, the turn indicators in the scoop function properly. It took me 6 tries to capture this pic.

Entire trunk area is excellent.

Even the weather seal channel is excellent.

The typical area that get corrosion on these cars are spectacular on mine. There is no exception for low mileage, mild climate and a garage-kept life.

Again, I have installed the correct Ford distributor. I also have a more authentic battery if you prefer. Due to how long the car sits ignored, I purchased a deep cycle battery. There is also a trickle-charger/battery tender neatly hidden to keep the battery up.

Headers were installed years ago. Correct exhaust manifolds are easy to find if that be your desire.

Both shock towers and all inner structures are perfect!

Original, day-one, factory installed oil cooler. These are almost always missing and very hard to locate.

All original wiring is excellent and I find no evidence of previous collision damage even here in the front.

PLEASE NOTICE the 4 nuts and bolts on each side. For the first few years of her life there was a roll bar installed in order to be legal for the strip.

Factory DISC brakes. If you look closely at many of the underside photos you'll see lots of cobwebs and little spider egg sacks. I removed most of them during the photo process. Again, this car has sat in a climate controlled garage at all times.

Rocker panels, etc, are outstanding. The undercarriage of the car is beautiful and 100% rock-solid.

Correct rear differential. Traction-lok, true POSI. A set of 3.50 gears were installed to make the car more user-friendly. 4.30 gears are also included.

Backsides of quarters are excellent.

Correct, cast-iron tail shaft heavy duty C-6 transmission.

Holman-Moody 9 quart oil pan.

The glare made the VIN difficult to read. It is 9R46R130627

As we all know, ALL Ford FE blocks were stamped with 352.

In person, the build sheet is much easier to read. Engine tag number is 428S

Please note- This car does, in fact, have the Drag-Pack option. However, Ford did not use the term "Drag-Pack" until February 20th of 1969. My Torino was produced in January. See above report.

Day of purchase, original doc's from 1969. I also have service records that date back several decades.

I have all 5 shop manuals. They are like new.

Should you chose to go back to exhaust manifolds, I have many of needed pieces.

Yes, I am including this very RARE factory gauge cluster with tachometer. These are impossible to find.

I'm hoping that my appreciation for this car is contagious and that your impression is fully formed by now. With a few notable exceptions, the car is authentic and correctly reflects the real Muscle Car and Pony War era when horse power was a priority. Thanks again-

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Terms of Sale: 44yr old vehicle being sold AS-IS:
Please read and agree with the following:

I have described my Cobra-Jet Torino honestly and to the best of my ability based on over 25 years of owning and driving classic cars. This is a rare and very nice car but certainly not perfect. I have 100% faith in the drivability of my car. I enjoy driving her without any concerns but she is almost 45 years old and routine service and repairs should be expected based on her age. If you are not comfortable with a sight-unseen purchase, please come see the car for yourself or have an independent inspection performed PRIOR to bidding, NOT after. I will not be responsible for the decisions of others. Free and clear Certificate Of Title will be provided. I would appreciate the winning bidder contacting me immediately upon end of auction just so the lines of communication are opened.

My telephone number is 503-575-0404

PAYMENT TERMS

A $1000.00 deposit is due within 24 hours of auction ending preferably through PayPal just so we are both protected. Wire transfers and verifiable cashier checks are also acceptable. I'm an easy going person so if you need to make special financial arrangements please contact me BEFORE you bid and I'll try to help. I have been with the same bank here in Portland Oregon for over 9 years and the Management staff knows me. You are welcome to contact them for your own security if you like. *The remaining balance in-full is due within 7 calendar days of auction end in the form of secure funds.* Some banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles of this vintage. Make sure if you are financing that your financial institution accepts the year and value of this vehicle before bidding and that my payment time-lines can be met. Please have your method of payment arranged prior to auction ending.

TRANSPORT - SHIPPING

I am happy to be an active and hands-on part of this entire process from start to finish but the buyer is ultimately responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle and any pre-purchase inspections need to be done BEFORE auction ending. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, I will gladly assist in loading and be present for the transport condition form and other reasonable help. Locating a transporter is the buyers responsibility but I can make recommendations and share the relationships I've built. Vehicle transport has become very reasonable. I personally use a privately dispatched trucking company. They have handled my transport needs perfectly for the last several years with careful handling, excellent rates and fast service even all the way to the East Coast. I will provide contact info at your request. Dependable Auto Shippers (D.A.S.) is a transporter that eBay recommends and my experiences with them before I started using only private carriers were just fine. My location zip code is 97214. Coast-to-Coast transport is around $1200.00 and even less the closer you are to Oregon. Shipping to Australia, Europe and other Countries has also become affordable and easy to arrange.

*If you are outside of the United States or Canada, you MUST contact me to confirm your bidding activity as authentic.* If you are an eBay member with negative history or have a (0) or even a low transaction score, I need to hear from you just to verify your sincerity and accept your bids as genuine. We all started from (0) and I'm happy to give a leg up. I reserve the right to cancel bids at any point for these reasons. Email or phone contact is fine. Communication is all I ask.

I reserve the right to end the auction at any time if the vehicle is no longer available or otherwise SOLD.

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