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Up for auction is my 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible.

This documented 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible is 1 of 3939 built! 1 of 119 made in this colour combo. Medium Gold Metallic with a ginger interior. Number matching 351C-2V with FMX Cruise-o-matic auto trans. 105,000 original miles. Power disc brakes, power steering, new carpet, re-covered rare power bench seats, power top in great condition with zip-out glass back window, working lighter, original boot and a new ginger one as well, rare remote sport mirrors. Torque-thrust wheels with new gt radials, new Ford am/fm stereo, recent front-end rebuild. chrome is nice and paint in driver condition. I have some new parts not installed yet. New front spoiler, front GT emblem, weather stripping, chrome exhaust tips, trunk mat and others! One family owned car since new. Have full Marti report, brochure, wiring booklet and original owners manual. This car drives and runs very nice, and turns head everywhere it's goes!

WINNING BIDDER PAYS $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due immediately upon auction close (Paypal).

UNLESS A PRIOR AGREEMENT IS MADE WITH THE SELLER.

BALANCE TO BE PAID WITHIN (5 DAYS) AFTER AUCTIONS END.

Note: Car is for sale locally. Seller has the right to end the auction early.

SOLD "AS IS" WITH NO IMPLIED WARRANTY.

VEHICLE AND/OR TITLE WILL BE RELEASED OR SHIPPED ONLY AFTER ALL PAYMENTS HAVE CLEARED ALL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

Will ship worldwide!!

BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING CHARGES.

VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

WE WELCOME AN INSPECTION BY YOU OR YOUR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE. COST OF THE INSPECTION IS

THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER.

Thank you and good luck!

Seller's payment instructions

Payment Details: A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due immediately upon auction close (Paypal). Balance payment due within 5 days of auction close. Have your finances in order. Seller welcomes serious interest and qualified, bonafied bids,. No games, no excuses, no problems. Car is sold as-is, where-is with no warranty expressed or implied. All sales final. Transportation/shipping is the responsibility of buyer. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time for any reason. Thanks

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