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  Starsky and Hutch 1975 Ford Gran Torino - Classic TV Cars
The show started by using a 1975 Gran Torino and updated to the 1976 model for its second, third and fourth seasons.
The forty four hundred pound Ford was not the quickest off the block with the base 351 c.i.
The 1976 Torino was the last and final Gran Torino before Ford replaced it with the LTD name and product line.
www.classictvcars.com /gran-torino.php   (357 words)

  
  Ford Torino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It replaced the Ford Fairlane, although that name was retained for the base models with trim different from those models which wore the Torino name.
Some models of Torino were performance cars, because Ford chose the Torino as the base for its NASCAR entrants during the early years.
The new 1968 Torino was a larger car than the Fairlane it replaced, and was available in a number of body styles; a two-door fastback or notchback hardtop, four-door sedan, four-door station wagon, and a two-door convertible, while the Ford Ranchero car-based pickup used the same front end.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ford_Gran_Torino   (1191 words)

  
 Transcending Boundaries with the Ford Gran Torino
The Ford Gran Torino is a vehicle that has been produced by the Ford Motor Company of the United States.
The Ford Gran Torino was considered to be a midsize car as per American standards, that is during that time when it was produced.
The Ford Gran Torino has been especially known and popular for the 351 Cleveland engine, the Hurst four speed manual transmission system, the high back bucket seats, the ribbon style tachometer, the sports slats, and the rear traction look differential.
www.pressbox.co.uk /detailed/Business/Transcending_Boundaries_with_the_Ford_Gran_Torino_58038.html   (556 words)

  
 FORDMUSCLE webmagazine: Features Cars, Face Lift   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The early, Fairlane body style, Torinos were indeed muscle cars, but many Torino aficionados will quickly point out the lesser known'72 and up Torinos as being the real brutes.
However the Gran Torino SportsRoof option, with its sleek Talledega like C-pillar, and nearly horizontal rear window, had all the right curves to be a classic.
One of the nice things about the 72-73 Torino is that Ford made nearly 750,000 of the hardtops, sedans, wagons and sportsroofs.
www.fordmuscle.com /archives/2001/11/torino/index.shtml   (836 words)

  
 Ford Gran Torino Parts - Partstrain.com
Going back to the history of automobile, Gran Torino is one of the living testimonies of the innovative spirit imbibed in every GMC make and model.
Open to feedbacks and criticisms that can enhance the maximum potentials of each make, GMC made changes on the design of the Torino which later on became an intermediate category vehicle type offered in two-door hardtop as a station wagon, two door convertible, two door fastback and two or four door hardtop.
It was known as Ford’s newest bright idea because of the new look and style aimed for all types of car users from various locations and generations.
www.partstrain.com /ShopByVehicle/FORD/GRAN_TORINO   (485 words)

  
 1968 Ford Gran Torino 390 FOMOCO Classic Muscle Cars For Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The Torino GT was the upscale Torino in 1968 with standard body decal stripe and standard equipment V-8 engine.
The Ford Torino was produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1968 until 1976.
Described as "Ford's newest bright idea," the all new Torino was created to eventually replace the very popular Fairlane name with an all new brand of Ford beauty, power and style.
selectmotors.net /-1968-ford-gran-torino.asp   (231 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Automobiles > Ford > Gran Torino (Starsky & Hutch)
Their street car was an eye catching tomato red, 1975 Gran Torino automobile with a wide white stripe.
During the second through fourth season, the 1975 model was updated to a 1976 Gran Torino.
Because the show's chase scenes were demanding the Gran Torino body design, was modified for stunts and given mags, oversized tires, air shocks and hijackers on the rear end and heavy duty suspension.
www.tvacres.com /autos_ford_starsky.htm   (313 words)

  
 1976 Ford Gran Torino - Silver (Ertl) 1/18 Diecast Model Car - Ertl 1/18 Diecast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Ford literature touted the mid-size '76 Gran Torino as the car that "takes you a big step up in luxury and distinction." It's graceful styling included standard rocker panel molding and wraparound taillights, and a number of optional aesthetic treatments were available.
The Gran Torino rode on a 114-inch wheelbase and was powered by a 351 cid.
America's bicentennial year marked the last year of availability for the Gran Torino, but the '76 model remained true to Ford's enduring spirit of comfort and performance.
www.diecasthub.com /a/prods/GRANTORINOS.html   (196 words)

  
 Starsky and Hutch's Ford Gran Torino - ForbesAutos.com
In 1975, Ford generally marketed the Gran Torino as a family car, a label that is about as boring as it gets.
Wearing a splashy paint job and oversized tires, the Gran Torino is cast against type in the role of a high-performance sports car.
Ford announced in February 1976 — six months into the show's first season — that it would release a special Starsky and Hutch edition of the car.
www.forbesautos.com /advice/toptens/tv-car-stars_8.html   (390 words)

  
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The Ford Torino was born in 1968 and lived in the shadow of it's older cousin, the Mustang.
This The Ford Torino Webring site owned by Robert Brenenstuhl.
members.tripod.com /~robertb99/torpage.html   (107 words)

  
 FORDMUSCLE webmagazine: Features Gumball Gran Torino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Once Kevin made contact with Maximillion Cooper and gave him his story, the founder of the event was happy to welcome Kevin and his under appreciated piece of Ford muscle into the event.
This year, with the modifications shown to the right, Kevin along with copilot Tommi Kukkonen plan to be serious contenders in a race among some of the most exotic sports cars in the world.
FordMuscle™ will be there for the start of the race in San Francisco on April 17th to record all the pre-race action with a special focus on Kevin's Gran Torino and other Ford participants.
www.fordmuscle.com /archives/2003/01/Gumball3000/index.shtml   (542 words)

  
 Ford Torino Cobra Main Page
also my latest project is a 71 torino hardtop, that i am building a 557 stroker with a procharger making about 10 psi of boost.
We are trying to get samples of all the wood grains used by Ford both interior and exterior.
We make the laser stripes for the Torinos like the originals were made.
www.torinocobra.com /main1.htm   (1438 words)

  
 LOVEfords - Jerry Lester's 1972 Ford Torino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
When I was in the service, I went to the PX in Danang, South Viet Nam, on January 10, 1972 and ordered this Ford Gran Torino.
It was built in Atlanta on February 15, 1972 and delivered to McMillan Ford in Houston ten days later, where I took ownership on my return.
I raced the car at West Ft. Hood for a year, and for the next 12 years the car was used and abused.
www.lovefords.com /galleries/member/lester/72_torino.htm   (269 words)

  
 CBG Motoring News, Articles and Road Tests: The Ford Gran Torino - Starski and hutch, Ford Gran Torino
Ford could hardly mind all the attention the Torino was receiving, particularly since the show was partly sponsored by Chevrolet and Dodge!
As Bill Carroll reported, "Some Ford dealers had a few Torinos painted red and white, advertised the fact that a 'Starsky and Hutch-type car' would be at the dealership and drew throngs of youngsters."
Then Ford Motor Company got into the act and "ordered a limited production of a similar car - 1,000 units - to be produced at the Chicago Assembly Plant.
www.cbg.ie /article.asp?listMode=review&ID=706   (743 words)

  
 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Fastback Picture, Classic Car Pictures
The 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport fastback 2 door hardtop came with high back bucket seats seperated by a console.
The Torino Sport was also available as a notchback 2 door hardtop.
The Torino and Gran Torino were completely restyled for 1972.
www.hubcapcafe.com /ocs/pages01/ford7201.htm   (110 words)

  
 The Ford Torino Page
Providing support for repair, restoration and information for the Ford Torino, Gran Torino, Elite, Ranchero, LTD II and the Mercury Montego.
Ford - Torino - Mercury - Montego - Ranchero - Elite - Gran - Ltd - Cougar - 1970 - 1971 - 1972 - 1973 - 1974 - 1975 - 1976 - 1977 - 1978 - 1979 - 1968 - 1969
Project Crazyhorse - '66 Half Cab Ford Bronco: Demonstraton of the rebuilding of an early model Ford Bronco.
www.elecdir.com /site/store/17490/index.html   (259 words)

  
 1976 Ford Gran Torino from 'Starsky and Hutch' (Ertl) 1/18: dub city DieCastFast.com
What began as a stock Gran Torino was fitted with mags, oversized tires, air shocks and hijackers on the rear end, and was finally painted tomato red with a wild white stripe.
Characters David Starsky and Kenneth Hutchinson used Starsky's '76 Torino - and used it hard - to keep the city streets safe, and the car became so popular that Ford later produced limited edition "Starsky & Hutch" Gran Torinos.
This 1:18 scale American Muscle die-cast replicates the TV version of the Gran Torino, as there were minor differences in styling between it and the limited edition production vehicles.
diecastfast.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=DCF/PROD/STRSKY   (274 words)

  
 1972 Ford Gran Torino comments
-The carb was better than Ford's other carbs - like the 1972 LTD we had that had chronic starting problems, and didn't have the choke switch problems of the 1982 Grand Marquis we had.
My family had a 1972 Gran Torino wagon with the ever-popular wood grain package.
My '72 Torino ("Thunderpig") got 6 miles to the gallon, went like stink, and was 40% rust.
www.carsurvey.org /viewcomments_review_24726.html   (1878 words)

  
 Ford Gran Torino Rebuilt Engines & Cylinder Heads @ Rebuilt Car Engines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Ford Gran Torino V8, 5 L, 302 CID Cylinder Head
Ford Gran Torino V8, 6.6 L, 400 CID Cylinder Head
Ford Gran Torino L6, 4.1 L, 250 CID Cylinder Head
www.autonparts.com /ford/gran_torino-inventory.html   (290 words)

  
 1975 Ford Gran Torino - Scale 1:36 - diecast model cars
For 5 years in the late 70s TV viewers were transfixed by the original “buddy pair of detectives- Starsky and Hutch.
Driving around in Starskys 75 Ford Gran Torino ignoring Captain Dobeys orders the pair managed to amuse themselves chase chicks and still catch the bad guys all in one hour.
This 1:36 scale replica like the original is completely stock except for the disc mag wheels oversized tires and bucket seats installed to stop Hutch from sliding into Starsky every time they rounded a corner.
www.model-cars.net /auto.asp?vehicle=124491   (166 words)

  
 Ford Torino WebRing
Ford Torino web sites containing information and pictures are welcome to join!
This page is dedicate to Ford's greatest Mid Size Car ever, The Ford Fairlane.
A 73 Gran Torino which will be a Starsky and Hutch replica.
t.webring.com /hub?ring=torino   (364 words)

  
 Welcome to Torino Central
This page is mostly for my Ford Torinos and Mercury Montegos that I own.
The Torino line was started in 1968 and ended production in 1976.
Along with the Ford Torino was the Fairlane and 70 1/2 Falcon.
www.geocities.com /MotorCity/9027   (241 words)

  
 Starsky and Hutch Ford Gran Torinos
September's SandH Torino of the Month has been on this web site for 4 years under the previous owner's name, but is now featured with all-new photos and information.
This 1976 SandH Gran Torino's current owner, only its third, has known the car since it was brand new.
Very little has changed on this Torino since it left the factory with its "Starsky" paint job over 30 years ago.
starskytorino.com /Frame2.html   (396 words)

  
 1972 Ford Pictures, Gran Torino Sport Fastback Classic Car Picture
This 72 Ford Gran Torino Sport is one of those one owner cars that retain their owners loyalty for decades.
Paint, chrome,top, and interior are all original, except the steering wheel.
Thanks to the owner of the great looking 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport for sending us these photos and information.
www.hubcapcafe.com /ocs/pages01/ford7202.htm   (198 words)

  
 Ford Gran Torino Hardtop automobile, car, specifications, specs, technical data, information
Ford Gran Torino Hardtop automobile, car, specifications, specs, technical data, information
Receive notification when new models are added, and the occasional interesting industry news items.
Sspecificaties Ford Gran Torino Hardtop in het Nederlands.
www.carfolio.com /specifications/models/car?car=70851   (375 words)

  
 Ford Gran Torino Shocks | Always In Stock - KYB, Monroe, 74 - 74   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
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www.racepages.com /parts/shocks/ford/gran_torino.html   (487 words)

  
 Ford Gran Torino Starter | Always In Stock - Aftermarket, 75 - 75   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
In order for your vehicles to start properly, a Ford Gran Torino OEM Starter motor is needed to turn the engine.
For replacement Ford Gran Torino Starter with guaranteed excellent quality, run only to your trusted auto parts and accessory provider.
The starter will do this tough job for an average of 50,000 miles in most cases, generally requiring replacement around this point from the normal wear and tear of their daily work.
www.racepages.com /parts/starter/ford/gran_torino.html   (383 words)

  
 1971 Ford Torino GT 1/4 mile trap speeds 0-60 - DragTimes.com
Ford Torino GT to be the featured car of the month on the main page:
If you would like to view more Ford Torino timeslips click on this link, Fast Ford Torino timeslips.
You can also browse through other fast cars made by Ford by visiting our Home Page, or view Original Ford Torino Specifications.
www.dragtimes.com /Ford-Torino-Timeslip-6993.html   (259 words)

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