1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport on 2040-cars
Winchester, Virginia, United States
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:7.0L 429Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Ford
Model: Gran Torino
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Sport
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: U/K
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 80,000
Exterior Color: Red
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black/Houndstooth cloth and vinyl
Number of Cylinders: 8
1972 Gran Torino Sport. 460cu in motor (from a 1973 Ford Thunderbird), originally 2v 351 Cleveland.
C-6 automatic.
Power steering.
A/C
Magnum 500 rim with new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires w/less than 500 miles on them.
Tilt steering column as an extra part.
A/C compressor and drier as extra parts.
Power brake pedal, booster, and associated parts for conversion to power brakes included as extra parts.
Restored Rally instrument cluster with 2 bezels and harness included as extra parts.
This vehicle is in great shape, it does have some minor problems, such as some previous rust spots in the lower rear quarter panels near the wheel well, which are not actively rusting/the rust was treated and stopped, but repairs have yet to be made. Also the steering pump could stand to be replaced.
The interior has been redone with NOS material (the front seat), the back seat is original and is beginning to suffer on the top near the package tray, but extra material will go with the car for when and if that ever needs to be done. There is a crack in the dash pad.
The front bumper has been newly chromed, the rear bumper is in good shape but could stand to be re-chromed in the future.
The body is in good shape and has some minor chips here and there. The paint is holding up well, I believe this to be the second paint job, and is nearing time for a third, but polished up well and could easily last 10 more years if the car is kept in a garaged place, as it is now. The car does not get driven in bad weather, unless I am out driving and a sudden rain takes place. Never driven in snow or during the winter, as a matter of fact.
The car drives and tracks very well, it is really fun to cruise in. The engine is strong, lots of torque, burns no oil, the only problem I have experienced is I think the left side header needs a header gasket replaced.
Ford Torino for Sale
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