This 1970 Ford Torino GT Used To Belong to a Ford Exec, Packs All-Time Great V8

I’m about to make this argument right now, aided greatly by this particular 1970MY example, which will be up for grabs come July 26 courtesy of Mecum’s Harrisburg auction.

Before we get into the details, let me just say that Ford did a great job on its second-generation Torino models. They moved away from emulating the boxy designs of their full-size sedans, opting instead for “coke bottle styling”, which was quite popular in the early 70s.

The 1970 Torino came with a long hood/short deck design, and it was also bigger compared to its predecessor. Sportsroof variants (such as this one) had an even flatter roofline, looking rather sporty from all angles, perhaps even elegant - exactly what you want from a GT.

Now, what we have here is a yellow-painted Sportsroof model that used to belong to a Ford executive, at least that’s what the ad would suggest – they mention how it was sold new to the Ford Motor Company executive garage in Milpitas, California.

You’re looking at a restored car, featuring a Shaker hood scoop, factory air conditioning, power windows, power steering, hideaway headlights, and a gorgeous white interior with black trim. To be more specific, it’s a White Turin Knit/Vinyl bucket seat configuration with Black components. Whoever specified this car originally definitely knew what they wanted.

Other noteworthy specs include the Visibility Light Group, console, power front disc brakes, AM/FM stereo radio, rear seat speakers, tinted windows, and a tachometer.

As for what’s under the hood, we saved the best for last. It’s a Ram Air-spec 429 ci Cobra Jet V8, sending 370 horsepower to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. It's a monster of a GT. The only way to improve on this car would have been to specify it with the Super Cobra Jet option (375 hp), which would have also meant getting the ‘Drag Pack’.

Overall, I’d say this is one of the most stunning Ford Torino models we’ve ever seen, and whoever ends up with the winning bid come late July should consider themselves lucky. It’s also safe to say that such a car won’t come cheap. In fact, I’d wager that it could end up fetching $100,000 or so. We’ve seen “lesser” Torino models go for $80k+ with interiors that weren’t as nice.

In case you’re curious, this car cost $5,332 to purchase originally, options and taxes included. The options alone were $2,061 – nearly as much as the vehicle itself ($3,105). Good luck finding a nicer one.