The steering wheel and column-mounted shifter locked when the key was removed.The new model line-up reduced the number of models from 14 in 1971 to 9 in 1972. This car is an Original Blue-Plate Californiaand have been in business a LONG time.
Gran Torino Broughams had a red reflector panel between the taillamps to give them a full width look. The new grille was of similar shape to the 1973, but was slightly larger and divided into 8 equal sized vertical rectangular sections.
Drives good. 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. 1974-76 Ford . Brougham and Sport models had an extra chrome molding that ran on the lower fender edge between the front wheelwell and bumper; this gave the appearance of bumper-to-bumper chrome. Find 1 used 1976 Ford Torino as low as $109,300 on Carsforsale.com®. This was Ford's term for 4-door sedans with frameless door glass and a thin "B" pillar. Mid-year 1970, the Falcon wagon became base station wagon.
The fuel gauge and temperature warning lights were in the first pod, a 120 mph (190 km/h) speedometer was located in the second pod from the left, alternator and oil pressure warning lights were in the third pod from the left and the fourth pod was blank. Runs Very quiet as well.
All models used larger 11-inch (279 mm) rear drum brakes for 1973 to help cope with the extra weight; 1972 models used 10 in (254 mm) drums. The seats were also new for 1972, the standard front bench seat changed to a high back integrated headrest for the outboard seating positions, but high back bucket seats remained an option on 2-door models. 1974 Ford . A revised emblem was located on the vertical grille divider for all Torinos except the Cobra. Watch. The Torino Brougham was reduced to an option package for the Gran Torino, and Torino GT became "Gran Torino Sport."
Higher profile 78 series radial ply tires replaced the previously used 70 series bias-plys.The 1970 Torino had more prominent long hood short deck styling, and was longer, lower and wider than the 1969 models.
The dashboard used a linear style speedometer centered on the driver and a new "ribbon" style tachometer was an option for V8 models. Ford offered many upholstery options, including a knitted vinyl option, called "comfortweave." 351 Power Door locks( The rear passenger-sideseems to stick) AM/FM Stereo Radio works good. Heavy-duty shocks and a rear sway bar were included in this package on 2-door and 4-door sedan models only.The Torino Talladega was equipped with unique front fascia that extended the length of the car by approximately 5 inches (127 mm). $33.58 shipping. Ford Gran Torino Station Wagon 400 V-8 Cruise-O-Matic (aut. ( It's 40 years old ) My Feed-back speaks for itself. The hood scoop could also be deleted from the GT for a credit. The tail lights were beveled rectangular wrap-around units which eliminated the need for rear side marker lights. I bought this great old wagon last year to save it from going to a derby. The high back bucket seats were still available on the two-door models. The "Torino Brougham," the top trim level, was available as a 2-door and 4-door hardtop, and a 4-door station wagon. The instrument cluster included an ammeter, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge and clock set in a smaller stacked of pods near the centre of the instrument panel.