1970 torino cobra registry book

Nos 1971 torino gt grille emblem one fits hideaway grille and one fits split grille 71 torino grille molding 6871 disc brake hoses. The king cobra was to be the answer to that problem. So, the cars were inevitably referred to as fairlane cobra or torino cobra by press, customers, dealers, nascar to distinguish them from shelbys. Reproduction parts buntmans obsolete torino and cyclone parts. This group is for all 1970 and 1971 torino, fairlane, cobra, cyclone. The all new body would mean that the one year old talladega, although faster, would not be the current model on the nascar tracks. This vehicle is equipped with 429 ram air motor, 4. The marti report authenticates this vehicle as 1 of 1 built in this combination vin. Todays deals best sellers find a gift customer service registry new releases. These are an excellent reproduction of the original. Optional was the 429 cobra jet, which was rated at 370 horses. The 7 best ford muscle cars that arent mustangs hagerty media.

If you are a torino ford person this car is for you. The original owner traded in his 1961 chevy convertible for this car on june 19, 1968 at fred ford auto sales in blountville, tennessee and kept the fastback for 48 years until it was purchased by the. The 1975 mpc clearly notes that the 1969 and 1970 radiator core supports were. The torino gt was the wellequipped performer of the range, while torino cobra was the bareknuckled muscle car. With a rearheavy design, the 1970 ford torino cobras rear wheels had good dig for quick starts. For the purposes of this buyers guide, we are concentrating only on the ranchero gt models, as seen in these photos. The torino cobra is a rear wheel drive coupe automobile with a front mounted engine, manufactured by ford.

This car for sale is not just a 429cj powered torino. In the case of this 1970 ford torino cobra on ebay, it stands head and shoulders above most other 1970 torinos due to its history. An illustrated history 1962 1976 paul mclaughlin on. Further, none of these items was available with ac. Engine codeengines for domestic use are denoted bv the use of code letters. This site is dedicated to my family and the car i love, the ford torino. In this book we will cover all the different midsize fairlane and torino models.

Nov 14, 2018 according to the article, it was believed that 100 grabber orange mustang mach 1s 50 351s and 50 428s, plus 100 vermilion torino cobras, were produced for the ford total performance day, held at. Dec 16, 2014 in the case of this 1970 ford torino cobra on ebay, it stands head and shoulders above most other 1970 torinos due to its history. The unassuming supercar slayer 1970 ford torino cobra. A torino cobra series was introduced for 1969 and the semisloping sportsroof model would lend its lines to the australian ford falcon of mad max fame. You are looking at a 1970 ford torino super cobra jet.

It is one of the top 10 fastest production muscle cars of all time. Although its basic architecture was shared with the standard 429, its combustion chambers were reduced slightly, contributing to an increase in compression ratio to 11. Regular compression q428 4v cobra v8 u170 six r428 4v cobra jet v8 t200 six k429 2v v8 v240 six. With a rearheavy design, the 1970 ford torino cobra s rear wheels had good dig for quick starts. Torino cobras werent as brutally overpowering as some rival bigblocks, but they were strong enough on. New listing nos oem ford 1969 1970 1971 autolite oil filter fl1 mustang torino ranchero 1972. The 1972 body style has received notable exposure since the beginning of the 21st century with the release of the 2008 film gran torino featuring a 1972 gran. Meanwhile, the aerodynamic torino gt talladega special was built in limited numbers for homologation and 754 were sold with the 428cid cobra jet motor or the even more powerful 429cid v8.

Torino drag cars, nascar racers, street racers of old and burnouts. This will tell you the body type, but not the style. Reproduction parts buntmans obsolete torino and cyclone. A true original survivor that has travelled a mere 64,000 miles since new. Finally, the torino gt, the sporty version of the fairlane 500 series, included a 2 door hardtop, a 2door sportsroof, and a convertible. Interestingly, torino gt sales for 1970 were up by a few percentage points, while the cobra models dropped by about 50. Said to have always been rustfree, the car is impressively clean outside, inside and. Component identification mustang 428 cobra jet registry. Deviation trim sets use existing trim codes, plus a suffix.

Thats a little over 16% of the 18,049 428 cj nonshelby mustangs produced during the 1968, 1969, and 1970 model years. V429 4v v8 b240 six police c429 4v cobra v8 e240 six taxi j429 4v cobra jet v8 l250 six z429 boss v8 f302 2v v8 low compression d302 2v v8. Early 70 ads also listed the genuine boss 429 as a torino cobra option, though few were installed. However, the king cobra never made it into production since ford had pulled out of racing. Registry statistics as of june 30, 2014, can now be found on the registry statistics page. The 197071 torino cobras, the 1969 torino talladega, the 1970 king cobra, the 19681971 torino gt convertibles, and the 1969 cobras are the most collectible torino muscle cars. Fords equivalent of the ls6 454 chevelle and the 426 hemi cuda, charger daytona, and road runner superbird, but faster. This unit produces 370 bhp 375 ps276 kw of power at 5400 rpm, and maximum torque of 610 nm 450 lbft62. Unfollow 1970 ford torino for sale to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The 1970 ford torino gt cobra 429 is a sleek coupe that has the size and.

The ford torino was born from the fairlane in 1968 and continued production until 1976. Only 241 1970 torino gts were equipped with super cobra jet drag pack. The body presents well all around and is sure to grab the attention of. With only 29,350 miles this 1970 ford torino cobra 429 scj fastback is a rare antiquity of the automobile history. It has brand new tires, new front shocks and springs, sway bar bushings, new air filter, new oil and filter, and it has a new high pressure power steering hose. For owners and fans of the 19681976 ford torino and torino cobra. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. According to the cougar gte registry, mercury built 357 with the 427. A cross between a 1970 torino cobra and a 1973 mustang fastback. What to look for when buying the brutish ford torino gt. All the torino cobra twister specials were 429s either cj or scj a topic of discussion since it was once believed that all were scjs, dog dish hubcaps and trim rings, 60 automatics and 30.

I had a ford torino 500 in high school and that is where the relationship began. The dudes 1973 ford gran torino the big lebowski movie 1998 hollywood series 18 164 diecast model car by greenlight 44780 d 4. All the torino cobra twister specials were 429s either cj or scj a topic of discussion since it was once believed that all were scjs, dog dish hubcaps and trim rings, 60 automatics and 30 4 speeds. A numerical suffix denotes trim that is nof serviced, i. Note that only the first two digits will be shown on the vin for example 65 will be shown on the vin instead of 65d.

The 428 scj was first introduced during the 1969 model year. What makes the 428 super cobra jet engine so super. Portions of this article were originally published on the lowes motor speedway web site, other information was obtained during an interview with owner steve honnell. Direct air ventilation, delete heaterdefroster, and optional axle ratio.

You also might try posting on the torino cobra forum im sure someone there has a spare set. This 1970 ford torino 429 super cobra jet chasis 0a38j185715 started life as a drag pack equipped car, the seller adding it was later restored with a nonmatching but correct motor and parts. It was a competitor in the intermediate market segment. This 1968 ford torino gt is a clean example that is powered by its factory 428 cobra jet v8 paired to a select shift cruiseomatic transmission. Optional axle ratio was different from the drag pack option used to order the scj in 1970. Parts gallery 7071 buntmans obsolete torino and cyclone. This torino cobra 429 scj comes with all original paperwork to include the original factory order form and original dealer window sticker. The car was named after the city of turin torino, in italian, considered the italian detroit. To find the style torino, gran torino, etc the full 3digit code is show on the door data plate. According to the article, it was believed that 100 grabber orange mustang mach 1s 50 351s and 50 428s, plus 100 vermilion torino cobras, were.

Cobra mustang gt500, 1969 firebird trans am, 1970 ford torino cobra. That lineup included everything from the fairlane sedan to the midyear introduction of the entrylevel falcon. Trim coderefer to the interiorexterior trim combination chart in each car line section or the 1970 color and upholstery book for available trim types and colors and their code numbers. Of the 90 torinos, all the cobras were vermilion calypso coral. Mustang buyers who selected either of the optional 3. The new torino looked as racy as any ford ever, and with cobra badges on the fenders it had the grunt to back it up. Over the last six months weve added 22 new cars, bringing the total number of registered cars to 2,903 from from 2,881. Taking one step up the option chart landed buyers at the 429 cobra jet 429 cobra in ford brochures. Numerals are used for low compression export engines. It is really the same as comparing a nice plymouth satallite torino to a road runner cobra. The torino was initially an upscale variation of the intermediate sized ford fairlane, which ford produced between 1962 and 1970. Charlie morris car tech books stance and speed publishing. The 1970 ford torino gt cobra 429 is a sleek coupe that has the size and power to be the. Aug 25, 2012 600hp 1970 torino with boss 429 at car show.

Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 7 litre, overhead valve 90 degree v 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This 1970 torino cobra twister special is quite unique. Yet just 21,640 rancheros were built in 1970, with a mere 3,905 gts built. It also comes with magnum 500 wheels with the original g7014 spare that has never been used. Just an old car turns out to be a rare 1970 ford ranchero. Torino cobras werent as brutally overpowering as some rival bigblocks, but they were strong enough on the street. The ford torino is an automobile that was produced by ford for the north american market between 1968 and 1976. The standard cobra engine was the 429360 hp thunder jet bigblock v8, but there was more fun to be had in the form of the new jcode 429 ci cobra jet engine packing 11. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. Mar 20, 2017 so, the cars were inevitably referred to as fairlane cobra or torino cobra by press, customers, dealers, nascar to distinguish them from shelbys. Ford torino classics for sale classics on autotrader. For this unique coloring book, awardwinning illustrator bruce lafontaine has. Find 1970 to 1971 ford torinos for sale on oodle classifieds.