[{"id": 9140745, "authorName": "Calstickshift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calstickshift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would I be labeled an elitist if I drove this?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1659015066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9140978, "authorName": "lcammisa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcammisa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning All & Welcome to this Auction on this Beautiful All Original Car .\r\nWe at Cammisa Motors have been in Business since 1986 & strive to only offer the nicest vehicles we can find . This is a true time capsule . \r\nAs most of you are aware this is the Last Year of the 351 Cleveland Motor , which makes this car extra special . WE have gone thru this entire car & it is truly a turn key example .\r\nShe runs & drives extremely nice . You might already know but out of all the 1000s of vehicles presented & sold on BAT there has never been one of these offered for sale . Please see all of the pictures in the carousel & you will see this one has hardly any wear at All . The pictures speak for themselves . Ford Motor Co marketed these as a Personal Luxury Cars . I guess Starsky & Hutch were unaware ?\r\nAny questions we are here to answer at the best of our ability .\r\nBest of Luck to All", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1659017266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9140993, "authorName": "au94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/au94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neighbor down the street had one when new. Triple blue and nice looking for the day. They also had a triple green Econoline of the same vintage with tinted windows and a nice exhaust system. I can barely remember their names but I remember their cars. Daughter got a Mach 1 with a 351C when she turned 16.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1659017429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9141015, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Elite, when you really wanted a Thunderbird but couldn't afford it. The Thunderbird, you wanted a Mark IV but just couldn't swing it.\n\nThis one is in amazing shape.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1659017813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9141187, "authorName": "curbstone2022", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curbstone2022/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When the comments say it all, and all you can does is give a thumbs up....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1659019112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9141287, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A wonderful representative of the decade of the Earth Tone. Every shade of beige, tan, brown, fawn, greenish-burnt ocher, and sand found its' way onto our automobiles. Entire car lots were warm with elementary-school hallway tan. Or was it beige? All it needs is a factory 8-track and Phoebe Snows' Greatest Hits playing...softly. GLWTS.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1659019799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9143284, "authorName": "MB280SE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mb280se/", "bidAmount": 1974, "content": "$1,974 bid placed by MB280SE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659031053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9143862, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two opera-windows..........mic drop", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1659033595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9143959, "authorName": "MB280SE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mb280se/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man alive! I got the Oil Embargo Blues.\r\nhttps://youtu.be/I4YlmGSMOF8", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1659033997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9148052, "authorName": "1kgcanuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1kgcanuck/", "bidAmount": 2075, "content": "$2,075 bid placed by 1kgcanuck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659056245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9148467, "authorName": "gregsclassicbenz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregsclassicbenz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the AC work properly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659061134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9148580, "authorName": "lcammisa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcammisa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greg\u2019s classic benz. Yes it works properly & was recently serviced , blows ice cold .\r\nThanks for asking .", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659062512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9149234, "authorName": "Oldfordman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfordman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i had the 1976 ELITE with the 460 big block. Man, what a car, what a ride!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659096273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9149666, "authorName": "axsim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/axsim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I got my license in a white 76 Gran Torino Elite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659102580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9149668, "authorName": "twistedcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twistedcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, I might add a set of the factory road wheels then set it beside my 3000 Mi 75 Chrysler Cordoba. Don't need any more cars now but it is a great example of the 70s excess stepped down to the midsize car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659102594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9149890, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The perfect car for Klaus Schwab.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659104839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9151813, "authorName": "Walter_Gomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walter_gomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford's \"Personal Luxury\" response to the successful Monte Carlo. These were built on the Mercury Montego frame which apparently is stronger in the front part than the Torino frame. Sheet metal is a combination of Montego and Cougar rear quarter panels.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659117625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9157165, "authorName": "artman31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artman31/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At some point in it's past, somebody removed the service stickers from the drivers side door. I can only think of one reason that someone would do that..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659183589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9157220, "authorName": "rkjjeep", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkjjeep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artman31 - or maybe thos stickers fell off. sheesh.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659184684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9159451, "authorName": "ammpasha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ammpasha/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by ammpasha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659203873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9169783, "authorName": "shawboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawboy/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by shawboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659317014, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9177807, "authorName": "ammpasha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ammpasha/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by ammpasha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659403268, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9179438, "authorName": "bayareaLegend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bayarealegend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you offer any type of financing on your vehicles listed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659449299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9180251, "authorName": "PrimoHarley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/primoharley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@artman31\r\n\r\nThey weren't exactly meant to last the life of the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659456956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9184206, "authorName": "Heuchs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heuchs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recall reading a review of these in Motor Trend when I was 14. (I had not yet joined the church of David E. Davis, Jr.). I still laugh remembering the writer\u2019s comment that \u201cthe Ford stylist responsible for the Elite must have had it *up to here* with opera windows\u201d.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659472959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9186577, "authorName": "Ypss36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ypss36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Goodness what memoirist this Ford stirs up for me personally. My best friends family was solid Ford all the way. They traded in a beautiful 1968 Galaxie 500 hardtop in Gulfstraem blue with a 390 4V with dual exhaust upgrade..... sucker got up and moved, for a new \u201875 GTE. What a letdown.....\ud83d\ude43\r\nUnder powered floater and horrid handling due to the extensive overhang at the front and rear bumpers. Sorry to be a downer on this well kept version.... but the difference between the units I highlighted... no comparison! \r\n\r\nWhen you stabbed the go pedal on the \u2018 68 you better be strapped in. I mean no ill will for this car as it is very well presented and a fine example of that era. \r\nAll the best with the sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659484237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9194186, "authorName": "IrishWhiskey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishwhiskey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Mom had this Elite, in silver with Navy Top, trim and Interior. I totaled it at 16, crossed a double yellow on a hill peak, talking on the CB and had a head on...with a another Torino...both totaled. My dad was pissed. But, I did loose my virginity in the back seat at Xmas dance...so not a total loss. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659563378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9194354, "authorName": "stango", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stango/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by stango", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659563917, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9195069, "authorName": "ambopopo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ambopopo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If ever there was a car perfect for Huggy Bear from Starsky and Hutch, this is it!\r\n\r\nJust shows there's a car for everyone out there somewhere and in incredible condition. GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659567647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9195222, "authorName": "BBM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbm3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JTW \r\nFairly certain this Gran Torino's total carbon emissions in its 49 year existence is but a gnat fart compared to the CO2 and other forms of flatulence produced by an annual WEF gathering in Davos.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1659568781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9195565, "authorName": "Gulf-Porsche_21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gulf-porsche_21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@IrishWhiskey I like the 3 cars you have purchased on BaT. Only possible issue I see with them is neither one of these sports cars are well suited to a repeat performance of your Christmas dance. They are all so small inside. On one memorable occasion; my date and I completely fogged up the windows of my Carrera S. That was a good thing, because I was \u201cparking\u201d in a public parking lot. It was dark outside. The fogged up windows were like curtains. Let\u2019s just say the defroster had to run a long time before I could drive anywhere. \r\nNot trying to pick on some Ford models from the 1970s, but OMG the front ends were nearly the size of aircraft carriers. \r\nGLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659572791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9195599, "authorName": "SilverFox10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverfox10/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by SilverFox10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659573130, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9195639, "authorName": "CarricksLLC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carricksllc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bayareaLegend\r\n\r\nPretend you are In 1974. Interest rates were a little over 9%,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659573660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9196188, "authorName": "ammpasha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ammpasha/", "bidAmount": 9750, "content": "$9,750 bid placed by ammpasha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659581132, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9196543, "authorName": "Ypss36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ypss36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1974 \nPresident Ford and the WIN buttons..... \nWIN stood for WHIP INFLATION NOW!\n \nI believe 1974 was the introductory year for the Gran Torino Elite.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659590254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9196742, "authorName": "realdealatthewheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realdealatthewheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SJLbR9TEMD8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659608927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9196784, "authorName": "avalon2019sally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avalon2019sally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 75 Elite in green with a white top. Love that car if I didn\u2019t have three cars right now this would be in my driveway. Had been looking for one for a long time .", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659611261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9196881, "authorName": "lcammisa (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcammisa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good Morning to All . I want to Thank Everyone for there nice comments & Bids .\r\nThis is the last few hours of this No Reserve Auction . Please refresh your screen & use the contact seller button . This is a true original time capsule & will go to the highest bidder today.\r\nAny questions we are here to answer . Best of Luck to All .\r\nThanks for all your interest .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659615164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9196990, "authorName": "dmaclaren3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmaclaren3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see back in June this didn't sell on another site \nat $15k", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659616950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9197159, "authorName": "NovaWagon65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/novawagon65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in 76 I looked at the Elite but ordered a 76 triple black cougar xr7 with bucket seats and a console . I wish I didn't sell it because it was the only one I ever saw. Plenty of black and red interior cars . Question does anyone out in BaT land have a 76 triple black cougar xr7 with bucket seats and a console ? Good luck with the auction nice car!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659618941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9197252, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "brings back memories. My dad bought one thru military sales when we came back from Okinawa. 74, green, white interior, green vinyl top. Threw a rod about 10 years later. Not sure about the original motor but pretty sure the replacement was a Windsor, not Cleveland. \n\nIt became my college car. Dualled it out with glasspacks. Had it bondoed in Mexico. Dirt roads. Typical teenager stuff. \n\nDog crap slow with the 2V carb but it would eventually wind out to 122? on the speedo (only goes to 120) out in west Texas. Was a surreal yet unnerving experience. The suspension and aerodynamics are simply not made for those speeds. Felt like it was starting to float. Never did that again.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659620064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9197446, "authorName": "IrishWhiskey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishwhiskey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used the flip the air cleaner on moms 76 Elite...that was a great car, to bad I totaled it...I thought it had a 400 4 Barrel?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659621755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9197574, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy......!!! Time warp. Batman.....!\r\nLol... looks well preserved..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659623086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9197681, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "28 HP/liter. Malaise dot com", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659624138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9198186, "authorName": "Gulf-Porsche_21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gulf-porsche_21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All joking aside, this Gran Torino is a very well preserved time capsule. It\u2019s beautiful in its own way.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1659628906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9199076, "authorName": "ammpasha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ammpasha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/4/22 for $9,750 to ammpasha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659634320, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9199184, "authorName": "Tarheel6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tarheel6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great deal, congratulations @ammpasha", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659634666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9200742, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ammpasha Congrats on the 74 Ford Gran Torino Elite. Well played and very well bought. Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659641229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9201630, "authorName": "Bayou-swamp-boy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bayou-swamp-boy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question, Does anyone out there in BaT land, have a gorgeous 1975 Cougar XR7, two tone blue with leather and all the power options as I had and regrettably sold for a deposit on my home?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659643847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9201777, "authorName": "Bayou-swamp-boy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bayou-swamp-boy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Seller, you said the 74 was the last year with the 351 Cleveland, My 75 had the same engine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659644507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9201940, "authorName": "Bayou-swamp-boy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bayou-swamp-boy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My '75 Cougar XR7, was so loaded, I would classify it as a \"Lincoln interior package\". It had it ALL in perfect condition.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659645142, "type": "comment"}]