1969 Ford Torino

1969 Ford Torino GT Fastback Stretching the C-pillar to the rear deck creates a sloping rear window and sleek body line and is synonymous with early Mustangs. Beginning in 1968, the marketing team at Ford decided to rename the fastback SportsRoof and applied it to the Mach 1, the Boss 302, and the Torino GT. Most owners prefer to call it a fastback and it's still uncommon for spectators at car shows to say, wow, look at that sportsroof! For consignment, a 1969 Ford Torino GT fastback showing 9,875 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This car has a 351ci Windsor V8 under the hood and power disc brakes up front. Exterior The flat nose with quad headlights, hood scoop, fastback design solidifies this car in the muscle car realm. The windshield meets a sweeping decklid that rolls off to the sides to form broad shoulders over the stout tail lights flanking a flat black latch panel with a rear grille and a GT gas cap, and of course, the picture is completed by the understated appearance of big exhaust tips. The C-stripe runs the shoulder line starting at the back of the car then runs the length, turns direction, then heads back beyond the door ending in a point, a nice complement to the red highlights in the grille and GT center caps. The C-pillar is adorned with three vertical trim pieces, canted back as if blown by the wind. Where many choose to jack up the rear to accentuate the sportsroof, this car hunkers down over 17-inch American Racing Torque Thrust wheels and 45 series, ZR rated tires for more of a road racing vibe. Imperfections include some discoloration near the back window, a touched up chip, chipped paint by a wheel opening, some touched up blistering also at wheel opening trim, and a bubble on a fender. Interior Red vinyl door panels greet occupants, and present in good shape with a stamped Grand Touring badge and silver hardware. The stitched pattern transfers to the front bucket seats with grain vinyl framed in smoother panels and both, along with the rear bench, are in great condition. Upfront, a deluxe rim blow steering wheel fronts a multi circle molded dash housing round gauges with simulated stitching on each. Below, the mid dash holds an AM/FM radio, various knobs and pulls, and an added twin gauge pod. The metal trimmed center console houses a wooden T-handle with a Cobra snake and some appropriate patina and there's a cassette player in the glove box. Red carpet on the floor shows use but is clean and the headliner is high and tight. A plaid mat covers the trunk floor which is clean and rust free and a stock spare wheel is secured inside. Drivetrain Under the hood is a clean 351ci Windsor V8 rated at 290 horsepower and fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor. It is mated to an FMX 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the Ford 9 rear and 3.00 gears. Visually, the bay benefits from polished valve covers and clean components. Undercarriage Clean underneath as well with no surface rust nor errant fluids. Power brakes are split as front disc and rear drums and the dual exhausts system connects by an H-pipe then runs in tandem to enter a set of Turbo Mufflers just before an electric cut out is attached, then curving over the axle and exiting just under the rear. Suspension includes coil springs front and rear with a 4 link accompanying in back. Drive-Ability We'll stick with the main exhaust exit and even that provides a sweet sound for the 351 as we put the wood shifter into Drive and head out onto the test loop where the car provides good power, straight tracking, and excellent turn in thanks in part to the wheel and tire set up. We note that both radios are not working, so the two exhaust options are the sounds you'll get to hear fully. All other functional items on board operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your pur