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1975 Ford Gran Torino Starsky & Hutch Clone - Cool Car - Attention Grabber!! on 2040-cars

US $11,900.00
Year:1975 Mileage:17999 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Rosedale, Maryland, United States

Rosedale, Maryland, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:351W
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 5H30H132600
Year: 1975
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Torino
Trim: Gran Torino
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 17,999
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

1975 Ford Gran Torino Starsky & Hutch tribute!!

 

Here is a very nice Starsky& Hutch Gran Torino. The paint and body is beautiful and the car runs and drives well. As a matter of fact, I took it to the Howard County Grand Prix Car Show last week and it won a trophy. She has a 351w and automatic transmission with a 9-inch rear. The paint color and graphics layout are very authentic looking and it turns heads wherever I go with it. It's a great cruise night car and a great addition to anyone's collection.


The car has a nice looking interior with no cuts or tears in the seat or dash pad, the headliner does have a hole that is hidden by the passenger visor. The car has Air Conditioning and it still works and blows cold. She has front disc brakes and the factory dual remote mirror option. She also has the in-dash clock option; the clock is not working.  I believe the drivetrain to be original and note that the odometer says 17k.   Title history shows that the car has 47k on it.  Previous title has it listed as beyond mechanical limits, etc. She has a Kenwood AM/FM CD stereo that works well.

The 351w has a 4-barrel carb and intake added, but otherwise is stock -- and has dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers. It has a nice rumble sitting at idle. She cruises well and sips fuel -- if you keep your foot out of it. Of course, this heavy old girl with this engine won't make anyone stand up at the drag strip, but she's great for cruisin'. Lights and signals work fine. The car is ready to bump the key and drive away. The old girl has a slight lifter tap (or an exhaust leak) when cold - hard to tell which since I am hard of hearing. The only rust I have noted on the car is the rear passenger floor - which the previous owner has already layed in new metal. It's a great project car for a modest tinkerer. I have taken care of a few things while I have it - like the battery hold down, the upper rad hose was installed backwards, new plugs, new dome light lens and fixed light socket. I also replaced the horn. She's not perfect, but she is very respectable and draws attention everywhere she goes. "Can I take my picture with it" is probably the most common question I get when I am out driving it around.  Gauges work, including fuel and temp - and the previous owner installed a security kill switch.  I will show you where it is when you take ownership of the car if you'd like to use it to enhance your protection.

One other thing -- you'll note that the Gran Torino is very rare. Many S&H clones are erroneously made from Torinos -- this has the correct trim at the back, correct taillights and rocker moldings, etc that the regular Torino did not. I am a classic muscle collector myself and the only reason I am selling this one is that I have (2). I took this one as part of a deal from a dealer in Ohio.   The car is here in my garage in Baltimore and the title is clear and in my name.

Additional pictures and a video (so you can hear the car running) here ->
http://s1267.photobucket.com/user/MuscleCarRescue/library/1975%20Ford%20Gran%20Torino

You are welcome to make an appointment with me and review the car in person before the auction ends.

A few questions have already been asked - and since response contact info was included, I can't post them here...

- Yes, you can (if you must) pay for the entire car via PayPal.  You will need to add 2.9% to the total due to cover the fee that I will be charged.

- Yes, I can haul the car for you myself if you are in the Eastern US.  I will charge $1.70 per loaded mile.  If you are local to Baltimore, it's free.

- Yes, I will work with a shipper and get the car loaded, etc.  No problem.

- Another reply with contact info - so I can't post directly.  Yes, I would feel comfortable driving the car home over a substantial distance.  Two weeks ago, I just drove it through several counties and ran a full tank of gas without issue.  She is a pleasure to drive.  The only performance concern I have is that the 4v carb that was added is probably too big for the 351W without upgrading the cam/lifters.  The carb can supply the fuel, but the engine still only wants the same amount it always took since it's stock/un-modified.

- The car is also for sale locally and therefore I reserve the right to end the auction early if the car sells locally.  If the reserve is met first, I will let the auction run it's course.

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