1968 Ford Torino GT Fastback
Stretching the C-pillar to the rear deck creates a sloping rear window and sleek body line and is synonymous with early Mustangs. In 1968, the marketing team at Ford decided to rename the fastback "SportsRoof" and applied it to the Mach 1, the Boss 302, and the Torino GT. Most owners prefer to call it a fastback and it would be rare for spectators at car shows to say, "wow, look at that sportsroof!"
For consignment, a 1968 Ford Torino GT with a title verified, 74,389 actual miles, a sportsroof, and a 390ci V8 under the hood. This well loved GT can be driven just as it is, or for the adventurous, has all the right ingredients for a full on restoration.
Exterior
From 20 feet we see straight panels and decent paint, but this car would benefit from a cosmetic restoration. But the bones are there and what bones! The flat nose with quad headlights, the black trimmed Cobra style hood scoop, and oh my, that fastback design is the epitome of muscularity. The windshield meets a sweeping decklid that rolls off to the sides to form broad shoulders over the stout tail light flanking a flat black latch panel with midline trim and a GT gas cap. And of course, the picture is completed by the straight dual exhaust tips that trail behind. The C-stripe runs the shoulder line starting at the back of the car then runs the length, turns direction, then heads back beyond the door ending in a point. The C-pillar is adorned with five vertical trim pieces, canted back as if blown by the wind. 15-inch chrome wheels run white lettered 70 series tires, and the rear opening hugs the top of the tire, like a haircut just over the ears. Imperfections include a dent, missing paint, surface rust, and missing trim on the front driver's side corner, various bubbling down low, paint runs, cracking paint, and scuffs on the wrap around bumper.
Interior
White stitched vinyl for the inserts and smooth white borders for the front split bench and the rear bench, both with some patina but fully intact. You know how difficult white can be and discoloration is inevitable. The door panels get into the act as well with white textured vinyl housing a window crank, Grand Touring badge and armrest/door pull. Upfront, an aftermarket GT steering wheel fronts a multi circle molded dash housing round gauges with a faux stitched rim on each. Below, the mid dash holds an AM/FM/CD, various knobs and pulls, and a twin pack gauge unit. There is trim missing on the passenger side of the dash, an AC unit mounted under the dash, and black loop carpet covering the open floor and transmission hump. The headliner up above is white and slightly soiled, and the trunk wears a plaid vinyl mat and a full sized spare.
Drivetrain
Under the hood a 390ci V-8 topped with a 2-barrel carburetor and married to a C6 3-speed automatic transmission which sends the horses to the Ford 9" axle in the back with 2.75 gears. Visually, the bay is in clean, driver condition with polished valve covers, blue ignition wires and an aluminum shroud over the fan. We also note a booster and confirm that power brakes are on board, discs in front and drums in the back.
Undercarriage
Up on the lift we see a mostly original undercarriage with its fair share of surface rust, some residual oil, and some caked on grease and grime, particularly on the rear differential. Dual exhaust comes off of headers, connects at an H-pipe, then goes on to encounter Dynomax mufflers before spilling out the back via chrome tips. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
Slipping inside we take this ride for a short trip around the test loop. Whoa, Nellie! This Torino is hot out of the gate and doesn't like to stay in park, slipping out of the position and into reverse as the car fires up. And while the 390 puts some good tunes out back, we are getting some exhaust leak notes. Overall, the car runs well and provides good power, tracks straight, and the brakes work as they should. What doesn't work includes the A/C, horn, wipers, and tachometer. All other functions left on the list work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
If the demand for Mustang fastbacks is a gauge, we can say that the Torino fastback appeals to classic car fans for the same reason. It's unique, and uniquely muscular, transforming the pedestrian notchback into something so much more streamline and race centric. This is the one to have, the shape to covet, and an unappreciated muscle car with striking lines.
8K42Y166936
8-1968
K-Kansas City, KS Assy Plant
42-Torino GT Fastback
Y-390ci 2bbl V8
166936-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 63D-Torino GT Fastback
COLOR F-Gulfstream Aqua
TRIM 6K-Aqua
DATE 28B-February 28th
DSO 42-Fargo
AXLE 1-Ford 9" 2.75 Conventional
TRANS U-C6 Automatic
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