23K-MILE 1971 FORD TORINO 500

OVERVIEW

This award-winning 1971 Ford Torino 500 2-Door Hardtop has been driven 23,306 miles since new and is powered by a 302ci V8 backed by a C4 three-speed automatic transmission. Features include power steering, a new Alpine CD/USB/Bluetooth stereo with a remote, KYB shocks, Hooker headers, and new American Racing wheels with newer BFGoodrich tires. Finished in medium yellow gold and equipped with a black vinyl top over a black vinyl interior, this Torino is available now and comes with documents from the original purchase, a Marti report, the removed original parts detailed below, a Gold Award from the Fairlane Club of America, an award from the Carlisle Ford Nationals, a bill of sale, current Connecticut registration in the seller's name, and a clear Pennsylvania title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The exterior is finished in the reportedly original factory-applied medium yellow gold. Features include chrome bumpers, a black and silver grille, dual mirrors, the original black vinyl top, side impact strips, wheel well and rocker moldings, and a hide-away trunk lock.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of new 15-inch American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels is wrapped in BFGoodrich 255/60/R15 radial tires that have accrued 500 miles.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The front bench seat, rear seat, trim, and door panels are upholstered in black vinyl. Features include a column-mounted automatic shifter, power steering, manual brakes and windows, and a black dashboard with a black top pad. A new Alpine CD/USB/Bluetooth stereo with a remote has been installed under the dashboard; an AM radio is mounted in the original location.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 120-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level and temperature are located ahead of the driver. An 8K-rpm tachometer and a set of three gauges with readouts for the coolant temperature, voltage, and oil pressure are located under the dashboard. The odometer reads 23,306 miles, which the seller reports to be accurate.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 302ci V8 and backed by a C4 three-speed automatic transmission. Engine upgrades include a mild camshaft, Hooker headers, an Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor, a new starter solenoid and high-torque starter, a PerTronix Flame-Thrower ignition system, a new battery, and new spark plug wires.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Torino is equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle with an upgraded 3.55:1 gear ratio. The original single exhaust system has been replaced with a full-length dual exhaust system with 2.5-inch aluminized pipe, cut-outs, and DynoMax Super Turbo mufflers. New KYB shocks have been installed in the front and rear.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The seller will include the following items with the purchase of this Torino:

• Marti report
• Original title
• Original build sheet
• Original window sticker
• Bill of sale
• Original set of 14-inch steel wheels with full hub caps and new Ironman 205/75/R14 tires
• Original intake manifold, carburetor, cast iron exhaust manifolds, starter, single exhaust system, and rear gears
• Gold Award from the Fairlane Club of America
• Award from the Carlisle Ford Nationals