1971 Torino 2 Door Hardtop on 2040-cars

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1971 Ford Torino 2 door hardtop, this is a very solid and original car with 114k original miles. It has a strong 302 V8 with automatic transmission and power steering. It is an off white color with original dark green interior. It can be left alone and driven and enjoyed as is or take it to the next level while you drive it. The car has been lowered a couple inches in the front which gives it a great look. It has recently had some work done including: rear end rebuilt with 3.50 gears installed, new windshield installed and a new battery.

The body is very original and solid with virtually no rust. Much of the paint is original and the car does not appear to have ever been wrecked. The quarters, floors, trunk, taillight panel, cowl and frame rails are all very rust free. I don’t see any bubbles in the paint anywhere and there is no evidence of previous rust repair. Body lines are good and the hood is not warped like on many other Torino’s. Door hinges are tight and the latch area on the doors are not cracked out like most of them. There are some dents in the driver’s door and a crease on the passenger rear quarter panel. There are a couple dings in the roof and one in the left quarter. The paint is presentable for a driver but I would call it a 20 footer. It is thin in spots, has been touched up in several areas and has chips and scratches. Much of the paint is original and it is thin in spots, especially the hood from years of buffing. There are various chips and scratches here and there.  Valances have some minor dents but don’t look too bad. The previous owner had started to sand the car down in areas for a repaint and he welded up the emblem holes on the rear quarters. The back section of the rear quarters have been resprayed along with the front fenders and other areas of the car. The color matches pretty well but the sanding was not the best so there are sanding marks. It looks ok but the car really deserves a full repaint. Or just dress it up with a blacked out hood and tail panel, rear wing, front spoiler or whatever you prefer. Factory sport mirrors have been added and there is a small hole in each door left from the original chrome mirrors. All glass is good and the windshield is brand new. Front bumper is straight with good chrome. Rear bumper is straight but has some pitting. Grill is in nice shape, rocker mouldings are in good shape and wheel well trim is overall nice but there are dings in a couple of them. Wheels are 14x7’s from a Torino GT that have been powder coated gloss black and have good Firestone tires. They currently have poverty type caps but you could put Torino GT caps and rings on if you prefer. 

The interior is in good shape overall and is original down to the carpet, which is still in surprisingly good shape. The headliner is very nice, no holes or separating seams. Dash pad has some minor cracking starting but still looks good. Driver’s seat is showing some wear, is splitting at some seams but is solid and does not sag. Door panels are pretty good. Package tray is in good shape and has had speakers added. It has an aftermarket steering wheel, an older AM/FM and non original seat belts.

The 302 runs good with no smoke or noises and has been nicely detailed. It is all stock down to the heat riser, fan shroud etc except for a nice sounding dual exhaust system with glass packs. Transmission works well. 3.50 gears were just installed in the original rearend which give the car a lot more power out of the hole. The car drives nice, tracks straight and is smooth on the highway. The steering has a bit of play which is typical for these early Torino's. All the lights work, including the backup lights! Heater works and heat/defroster levers move freely. Wipers, horn and radio all work. Interior lights don’t currently work and the temp gauge stopped working, it was behaving strangely and then quit working. It has a new sending unit so I believe the gauge is bad so I will include another temp gauge with the car. 

Overall this is a very clean and solid car that is ready to be driven or can be a blank canvas ready to build it the way you want it.

Car is sold as is where is. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. I have done my best to describe it accurately but please understand it is a 40+ year old car that is not perfect. It is available for inspection by appointment. I reserve the right to end the auction at any time but I intend to let the auction run its course. The reserve is very reasonable on this car. Full payment must be received within 5 days of auction end (no paypal). Payment must clear before car is picked up. It must be picked up within 21 days of auction end unless prior arrangements are made. International buyers are welcome. Bidders with a feedback rating of less than 10 must contact me before bidding or I will cancel you bid.