ford torino 1974

A heavy-duty Class III package included heavy-duty suspension, heavy-duty frame (standard on wagons), extra cooling package, heavy-duty battery and alternator, along with a 3.25:1 axle and trailer wiring.

The sales continued to be strong, even with the stiff competition from GM's new for 1973 "Colonnade" intermediates. The taillights were situated in the rear panel above the bumper, and were now long rectangular units with rounded outer edges. A new dashboard featured four equally sized round pods centred around the steering wheel.

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All carryover models were the same as 1968, with the two new models being the "Cobra" 2-door SportsRoof and 2-door hardtop. Radial tires were added to the option list which offered longer tread life and better road manners. Send an email to our team using the form below and a staff member will contact you as soon as possible. Ford Gran Torino Sport 2-door Hardtop 302-2V V-8 (man.

However, the pods did not contain a full set of gauges; rather an assortment of warning lights along with the speedometer and fuel gauge.

All models had a lower and less formal roofline compared to previous years. The interior of the Gran Torino Sport had more distinction from other models.

These cars could not be ordered with additional options, and only 743 Talladegas were produced.The Talladega further improved Ford's success rate on the NASCAR track. The instrument package became a standard feature, but bucket seats remained an option. Overall, the 1972 Torino was a sales success and a total of 496,645 units were produced,The 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport SportsRoof was featured in the movie The most obvious change for the 1973 model saw was a new front fascia, required to meet new federal regulations. The Torino was available as a two-door fastback or convertible, four-door sedan or station wagon, …

The 1974 Sport had a shipping weight almost 400 lb (180 kg) heavier than a 1972 Sport.

Base Torino models carried on with the same front fascia as 1973; however, its front bumpers were revised similarly to the Gran Torinos except the license plate remained in the center. In Station wagons came in three different models: "Fairlane", "Fairlane 500", and "Torino Squire." The tail lights were beveled rectangular wrap-around units which eliminated the need for rear side marker lights.

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Make an Offer. Talladegas were equipped with a cloth and vinyl bench seat, and used the Fairlane 500 body code like the 1969 Cobra. The Sport no longer had a hood scoop, and the Ram Air induction option was gone.

The 4-door hardtops and sedans were replaced with 4-door "pillared hardtops."

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An available rear-facing third seat was available, increasing the wagon's capacity from 6 to 8 passengers. The Cobra has the same body code as a Fairlane 500, so some sources refer to these cars as the "Fairlane Cobra".

The The new body for 1970 added inches and pounds to the Torino resulting in stretching the chassis used in 1968–69.

An optional tachometer was available, which would be located in the third pod, and an optional clock occupied the fourth pod.

To further worsen the corrosion problems, 1969–1973 Torinos were reported to have severe paint-peeling problems.

The Torino Brougham was reduced to an option package for the Gran Torino, and Torino GT became "Gran Torino Sport." The Sport was available as a 2-door SportsRoof or a 2-door hardtop but was otherwise unchanged from the 1972 model year. Separate grille designs were still maintained for Torino and Gran Torino models; they mimicked the 1972s in design. The styling was mostly unchanged for the 1971 models, save for minor revisions to trim and the grilles. In 1968 Ford introduced the mid-sized vehicle, the Torino, which stayed in production until 1976.

This unique option allowed the vinyl to "breathe" unlike conventional vinyl, offering more comfort in hot weather.

© 2020 Classic Cars for Sale Michigan: Muscle & Old Cars | Vanguard Motor Sales. Torinos were now even larger and heavier than ever before. The biggest change for 1971 was the decision to drop the Fairlane and Falcon model names.

The Torino was available as a two-door fastback or convertible, four-door sedan or station wagon, hardtop, and as a pickup, similar to the El Camino.

Call us today before its gone!Go to www.vanguardmotorsales.com to see over 100 HD photos and our in-depth video for this 1974 Ford Torino and over 200 other classics!Don't miss out! The 351-4V CJ offered a number of performance enhancing features not offered on the 1970–71 351C-4V. All 1974 Torinos used the seat belt-interlock system, as mandated by the U.S. government. This engine was specifically designed for drag racing, and it was included with the "Drag Pack" option package.

The top of the line Torino remained the "Torino Brougham", available as a 2-door and 4-door hardtop, while the "Torino Squire" remained the station wagon equivalent to the Brougham.