1976 Ford Torino Starsky & Hutch Tribute 460 Big Block C6 9-inch Beautiful! on 2040-cars
Rosedale, Maryland, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:7.5L 460Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Torino
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Options: Cassette Player
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 69,396
Exterior Color: Red
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black
Here's a 1976 Ford Torino Starsky & Hutch tribute car. She's a great car and stunning to look at, too. She gets lots of looks, thumbs-ups and attention on the road -- if you aren't interested in attention, this car isn't for you.
The Torino is a rust-free car that is in great shape. Unlike most of the Torinos, this one is not a little 302 or 351 -- rather this one is a 460 big-block. The car was originally an S-code (for 1976 that meant 400), but 12 years ago the previous owner had a 460 built and installed in place of the 400 (good move!) I have a few pictures of the 460 build process, some receipts and manuals and the cam card from the installation as well. The 460 received .040 bore, new KB pistons, an Edelbrock Accu-Drive gear drive (sounds awesome) as well as an Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum performance intake and cam package, all topped by a 770cfm Holley Street Avenger 4-barrell. This is a modest output setup for a 460 since we all know they can be much more powerful, but it has a very respectable 450hp and 520ft/lbs of torque -- dyno chart included. And 450hp is with D3VE heads! Simply swapping on a set of D0VE heads could really wake up a significant amount of horsepower. The 460 is connected to a C6 automatic transmission (rebuilt at time of installation) and a big FORD 9-inch rear with a rear sway bar. It's a very street-able and pleasant-driving experience. The sound of the car gets me compliments regularly, too.
The paint on the car is awesome; you will be hard-pressed to find any flaws in it. The Starsky & Hutch 'Red Tomato' paint scheme is not perfect, but it's so close that you won't know unless you spend some time looking for any issue. The wheels are ET aluminum slots with matching caps and the tires are BF Goodrich Radial T/A's that are practically new. Chrome and trim are in great shape as can be seen in the pictures. I would rate the car of an 'upper driver' category - probably capable of getting a trophy at a local car show, but not specifically a show car.
The interior is in wonderful shape, too. The door panels are cut-free; no speaker holes added, etc. The headliner has no rips, the seats have no tears and the dash has no cracks. As rare as these cars are, it's even more rare to find one without these issues. It has an AM/FM cassette radio -- not sure if it's the original or not, but could be. I can see that the previous owner had a hidden CD changer in the glove box, but that was all removed. It has remote mirrors -- both left and right have internal controls, and added DC ammeter gauge and coolant temp gauge. Awesome 70's power steering (you can steer with your pinky -- remember those days?) and power brakes. An air horn is attached in place of the stock horn, so it's a little louder. I also added a Motorola police radio under the dash (not active) and a working magnetic teardrop emergency light for the roof to add to the authenticity of the car. There are a set of "Gran Torino" fender emblems with inserts/clips included as well. Some of the TV and movie cars had them, but I prefer the cleaner look, so I did not install them -- they are included if you would like to install them.
Recent work includes new front brakes, rotors machined, front bearings serviced & repacked, rear brakes adjusted, oil & filter, air shocks replaced, power steering leak repaired (new high pressure hose) and cooling system flush & fill, distributor cap, rotor, plugs and a new windshield. Opportunities on this car -- if you wish, are: replace the glove box liner (about $17 on Dearborn Classics), add two tailpipes (haven't found any that pleased me yet), and I think it would benefit from a performance torque converter. It also is missing one piece of trim in the rear interior of the car -- about 6 inches behind the driver's side rear window. She used to be an opera-window car, metal was welded in place of them.
I know (and you do, too) how rare these cars are -- especially in this condition. I accept cash - with the exception being Paypal for the deposit. Clear GA title. I reserve the right to end the auction if the car sells locally prior to the auction end. If you are in Baltimore, as the weather warms up, you may also see the car at local cruise night spots -- Friday nights at Lowe's in Belair (95 & 24) or Saturday nights at Wal-Mart on Rt 43 in White Marsh or Saturday nights at Marley Station. Might even see me at Cars and Coffee in Hunt Valley on Saturday mornings -- all depending upon the weather and schedule. You are welcome to view the car before the auction ends. Also, please note that I have no way of knowing if the 69xxx miles is original or not - condition suggests that it could be, but I have no way of confirming.
You might be excited to know that the Carlisle All-FORD Nationals this year is having a special celebration of the Starsky & Hutch Torino in June! On top of the S&H Torino section of the show, there will also be an actual TV show car AND a movie car appearing together in building T. I have added a screen-shot of the ad from their website in the pictures (photobucket link below). Take this Torino with you and join in the action!
Check out a bunch of detailed pictures at the Photobucket link below. Videos of the car running and emergency light working are at the YouTube links below.
http://s1267.beta.photobucket.com/user/MuscleCarRescue/library/1976%20Ford%20Torino%20Starsky%20and%20Hutch
http://youtu.be/adBRq3Qas5o
http://youtu.be/Cgth1MSX8ts
http://youtu.be/DQQshcDnH1A
http://youtu.be/Z8Fuz6WPEmg
http://youtu.be/EEyPSIhGQSo
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