1969 Ford Torino Gt Sportsroof 35070 Original Miles, Numbers Matching on 2040-cars

Year: 1969
Interior Color: Parchment White
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Torino
Trim: GT
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 35,070
Sub Model: GT
Exterior Color: Lime Gold
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Hey Everyone!  If you have been looking for a torino, look no further!  This car is a beautiful example of an unmolested 35,000 mile survivor.  This car is a great 44 year old specimen of how cars used to be built, with American quality!  This car is optioned with power steering, manual brakes, first year 351 windsor powerplant backed by first year FMX auto transmission.  It has the ever popular Ford 9 inch rear end with 3.00 open gears.  Over the past several years I have replaced worn or faded parts on the car, most of them I still have the originals.  I have replaced the following:  fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel sender, water pump, all hoses and clamps(date coded reproductions), spark plug wires (date coded reproductions), I replaced the original two barrel intake and carb with a date coded correct four barrel intake and autolite 4300 carb (have originals), choke tube, battery cables (date coded), battery (original cased autolite reproduction), interior carpet (have original), some exterior emblems (have originals), I had the exhaust professionally bent and welded together (2 1/2 inch, H pipe, and dual flowmaster 50 series mufflers with great tone), rear leaf springs, all shocks, I have put a completely new front suspension under the car (all springs, strut rods, sway bars,control arms, ball joints were painted to match originals including any paint markings from the factory), I replaced the power steering cylinder, idler arm, etc.  All rubber suspension parts were replaced as well.  Being 44 years old I was afraid that something might give and cause catastrophic damage to this beauty.  Better safe than sorry.  All bearings were replaced including u joints.  All chrome or stainless trim is original and shines nicely.  Only real blemish is the top of the rear bumper where the chrome is sun checked and the wheel well trim that they can't seem to remake properly (sent back three sets because they looked worse than the originals).  The other trim has minor imperfections and are driver quality or better (some light pitting).  In the interior, I have replaced the carpet (have original, it was faded), and the door arm rests.  I also took an original am radio faceplate and placed it over a ken harrison am/fm radio with Aux input for modern sound with original looks (have original).  I put in Polk 6x9's in the rear under original factory speaker grills (look and sound great).  Other than that the seats, door panels, dash, and headliner are originals and in great shape (one small scratch on drivers seat cushion barely noticeable).  Original seatbelts with shoulder harness that attaches to the headliner.  This was an Arizona car for the majority of it's life so no rust here!  I even have the original bill of sale from the dealership, factory manual, and some reproduction literature that you would find in the car.  The body is straight with very few faults.  The car was painted, in the early to mid 90's and is still beautiful.  Always garage kept and cared for it has just a couple of small blemishes that you would have to be right on top of to notice.  The underside of the car is very nice and was coated in POR-15 to keep any rust from forming as these cars were just primed on the underside from the factory.  I have all receipts for the above work/parts.  I forgot to mention that this car still runs on it's original R12 A/C.  Had a seal replaced and system charged 5+ years ago and it still blows cold!  This car can be driven anytime, anywhere.  Get in, push the gas pedal once to set the choke, turn the key and she fires right up, push the gas again to drop the high idle and she purrs like a kitten.  The engine has never been apart other than the intake swap and water pump replacement so it still runs on leaded gas.  I put a bottle of lead substitute in every tank to protect the valves.  Cosmetically I did paint the engine but the engine bay is original paint and stickers.  trunk has original stickers and stamps from the factory.  I did replace the trunk mat (have original).  I have the framed Delux Marti Report with reproduction window sticker, vin tag, and production numbers.  Of the few hundred thousand fairlanes and torinos produced in 1969 this car is 1 of 80 with this paint and trim!  I am no mathmatician but that means that somewhere around 0.002% of the cars produced were this color and trim!  In my opinion, they didn't make a prettier color combo than the Lime Gold Metallic with White interior and trim.  Simply beautiful! and Rare!  Of that percentage how many do you think are still out there?  and with just over 35,000 miles?  Good luck finding one!  I love this car!  I don't have to get rid of it.  I am not in a bind financially and if reserve isn't met, I won't sell it.  I just have always thought of myself as the caretaker of the car.  Just a part of it's history.  I hope it will be around and looking great long after I am gone.  Since buying the car 7+ years ago, I have started a family, have two small children that take most of my time and energy.  I am changing diapers not engines at this point in my life.  I feel it is a shame to let the car sit as much as it does. It wants and deserves to be driven to car shows and cruise-ins.  I will be really sad if it does sell but also happy that it will be getting to be enjoyed by someone else.  Now comes the fun part.  This car is 44 years old, there is no warranty expressed on my part.  The car is "as is-where is".  Any shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser.  I will not arrange or pay for any shipping.  I have turned cars over to shipping companies in the past for shipment all over the country.  I will meet a transporter if the distance is within reason.  I determine what is reasonable.  I prefer that the car be inspected by the buyer prior to purchase.  I also prefer that the car be picked up by the purchaser and the transfer of funds be in person.  That is just a preference, I have accepted wire transfers and PayPal in the past.  We cand discuss that later.  No Scammers!  I have already been tried in that department and If it seems fishy or too dificult to make the transaction, I will just walk away.  Please be upfront and honest with me, I have tried to be honest with you.  I have sold three cars on ebay in the past and all of the buyers said that the cars were better than described.  That being said, This car is by far the nicest car I have ever owned.  If you have any questions or I have forgotten to mention something, please ask and I will do my best to accomodate you.  Happy Bidding! and bid to buy before I change my mind.  I do reserve the right to pull this auction at anytime since it is for sale locally as long as the reserve has not been met.  Once the reserve is met, It will sell and I will probably be crying!    Mileage may increase slightly.  It's a nice weekend and I may take it to a car show or cruise in!