[{"id": 5616530, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's the classiest description I've ever read of someone blowing their engine at the dragstrip :-)", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1611067780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616553, "authorName": "squeakywallet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squeakywallet/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by squeakywallet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611068015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5616557, "authorName": "LottsOfVintage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lottsofvintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't recall ever seeing one of these in white without the laser stripes, absolutely stunning - such a clean look!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611068078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616696, "authorName": "evldur-jr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evldur-jr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So many good memories of Baylands ... nice car ! .. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611070357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616717, "authorName": "spicewood515", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spicewood515/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Marti Report does not indicate this is a drag pack setup, a separate number at the bottom would be present.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611070674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616721, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't let the history of 1970's engine damage spook you.\r\n\r\nThe 385 is an extremely easy engine to build to huge, reliable horsepower using techniques learned over the subsequent decades.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611070714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616724, "authorName": "FEFrancoD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fefrancod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I too broke my white 1970 Torino Cobra at Fremont, the rearend. Apparently not friendly to us. Great/crazy memories, powerful Muscle-car!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611070764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616728, "authorName": "FEFrancoD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fefrancod/", "bidAmount": 1970, "content": "$1,970 bid placed by FEFrancoD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611070837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5616743, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A neighbor where I grew up came home with a new 1970 Torino Cobra 429... white with black hood. The thing was in the body shop many times -- he claimed he'd get hit. Every panel had been repaired at some point. \r\n\r\nPerhaps he was driving too slow... he was an older man in his 60s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611071014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616807, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@a990dna - ouch that hurt.\r\n\u201cOlder man in his 60s\u201d\r\nSome of us are actually younger men in their60s", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1611072247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616819, "authorName": "folmonty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/folmonty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First thing that comes to mind is \"Grand Torino\" even though this one is couple years older and probably better based on EPA regs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611072480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616831, "authorName": "Laurence5905", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laurence5905/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BringATrailer -- y'all misspelled \"Wimbledon White\" in the 2nd paragraph of the listing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611072628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616836, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely magnificent! Ford nailed the design on the Torino, picture 7 yanks at ye ole hear strings!! \r\n\r\nOne quick observation the rear leaf spring shackles certainly sit very low.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611072741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616877, "authorName": "a990dna", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a990dna/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mgaguy... \n\nHaha.. that does sound bad now that I\u2019m 64. I\u2019ve slowed down considerably myself \u2014 the eyes, depth perception and reaction times aren\u2019t what they used to be. But at the time I was 14 and noticed he drove really slow. I often wondered why he bought a 429 Cobra. I wanted to see some rubber and billowing smoke at that age. \n\nThe other neighbor\u2019s mom drove his \u201865 Mustang Hi-Po 289 4-speed like a bat out of hell every morning on her way to work. She drove it while he was in Vietnam.. \n\nGood times...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611073324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5616959, "authorName": "Rickmustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickmustang/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Rickmustang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611074456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5617025, "authorName": "Rodeo_King", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodeo_king/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car but I'll take the Pilatus PC 24 with max cruise about 440 KTAS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611075484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617071, "authorName": "IronJaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironjaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "According to Hemmings no Drag Pack here ... \r\n\r\n Comments: 59\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn This Article\r\nCategory: Muscle CarsMake: FordModel: Torino Cobra\r\nFord's Drag Pack option may have been the best $155 you could spend, possibly in all of Detroit, for 1970. Granted, the new-for-1970 Torino Cobra was a pretty hot package to start with. For your $3,270, you got some strong equipment, with style to match. For performance, the 360-horse Thunder Jet four-barrel V-8 (N-code) was standard, part of Ford's new 385-series engine family\u2014featuring two-bolt main-bearing caps, heads stuffed full of canted 2.09/1.65-inch valves, a 600-cfm Autolite four-barrel atop a cast-iron intake, with hydraulic lifters and 10.5:1 compression. A standard Hurst-shifted Toploader four-speed stick backed it up; also included was the Competition Suspension that utilized 7-inch wheels wrapped with fat bias-belted tires. (In truth, all four-speed Torinos were given the Competition Suspension, which included staggered rear shocks to help quell axle tramp.) As far as style, the blacked-out hood and grille, hood pins, bright moldings, and Cobra identification (a cartoon snake on wheels, doing a smoky burnout) did the talking on a dramatic all-new body.\r\nPost Image\r\nINTERIOR: Torino Cobras came standard with a bench seat; this one got optional buckets and console. Hurst shifter, and even its T-handle, are factory stock items for performance Fords of the time.\r\nDual exhaust was standard-issue on all 429-equipped Torinos\u2014as were a bench seat, four-wheel-drum brakes, and an open 9-inch Ford rear. No tach, no console\u2026 nothing. Torino Cobra was built to be a down-and-dirty street fighter.Which didn't mean you couldn't take it further. The next step up Ford's performance ladder was called the 429 Cobra in dealer lit. (This engine, code C in the VIN, should not be confused with the Torino Cobra it could be installed in. Or the Shelby Cobra that had so excited the sports car world a few years earlier. Ford used the Cobra name a lot in those days.) New heads with smaller combustion chambers bumped compression to 11.3:1, intake/ exhaust valve diameters were enlarged to 2.24/1.72 inches, and a spread-bore 700-cfm Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel was bolted atop a dedicated intake; the Q-Jet was said to be better calibrated to pass emissions. It added $164 to the sticker price and added 10 horses to its stat sheet\u2013at the cost of 30 lb-ft of torque. The hint that the Cobra engine was more of a top-end revver than a stump-pulling torque-monster off the line was there for you to read between the lines. (History tells that these under-rated engines are closer to 400 horsepower on the dyno, instead of the 370 hp claimed by Ford.) The Cobra Jet Ram Air had the same specs as the Cobra but added the cold-air intake scoop and hood, and cost $229. (Adding Ram Air netted still another engine code: J.) It also added (checks period literature, does the math) \u2026 zero horsepower.\r\nPost Image\r\nSuspicious yet? Well, buckle in; here's where things really get weird. Ford's Drag Pack option was limited to a brief mention in the brochure, buried in a list of other options (Knitted Vinyl Seat Trim! Visibility Group!) at the bottom of page 18; it mentioned nothing except that it afforded you a quarter-mile-friendly 3.91 ring-and-pinion with Traction-Lok limited-slip diff. You'd have to be devouring the monthly car-buff rags to realize that you got practically a whole new engine by ticking off the Drag Pack option: the Super Cobra Jet. Not only was the 429SCJ (still code J in the VIN) built to be more durable, it had the hardware to allow a keen engine tuner a stronger platform to make even more power.For the additional cost\u2014just $155, recall\u2014you got four-bolt caps on the middle three main bearings, forged aluminum pistons on heavier-duty connecting rods, a solid-lifter camshaft with more aggressive profile (versus a hydraulic cam fitted into the lesser 429s), a genuine Holley 4150-series carburetor flowing 780 cfm (and a functioning Shaker scoop when the J-code Ram Air engine was specified) flowing 12 percent more air, an oil cooler mounted to the radiator support, header-style exhaust manifolds, and more. That's a lot of premium equipment for just $155. (Selecting the competition-ready 4.30 gearset, utilizing a Detroit Locker \"No-Spin\" diff, meant you paid an additional $52.)", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1611076267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617108, "authorName": "IronJaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironjaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry , no Drag Pack here ... https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/venomous-1970-ford-torino-cobra", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611076702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617159, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mgaguy\r\nSome of us are actually younger men in their60s\r\n-----\r\nWhat about us younger men in their 70s?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611077515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617320, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neverenoughgold you have me there. 70 for me is just one bend away.\r\nTouch wood - feeling like I\u2019m about 40 and still driving my classics.\r\nThe only thing that\u2019s slowing us down is bloody COVID!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611079810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617687, "authorName": "spendyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spendyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hidden headlights, Check! Don't let the Mopar/camaro guys have all the fun at \"the grill\". Thank you Galaxies, rancheros cougars, LTDs, for giving us that mean look too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611083337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617709, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the shaker is added equipment? Either way this is a pretty loaded car with a lot of nice options. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611083463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5617733, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love te way that tons of people flipped the rear shackles to raise their car an inch or two. Wasn't designed to be that way so eventually weakened the spring which should have been replaced as inexpensive as they are. Available as mid eye or even reversed eye to drop it-added leaves to raise it. Was all the rage to raise them a bit in the 80s-I used a/c wagon springs all around on a 66 Chevy II SS and it was beautiful. Today would be lowering time! This is a nice package as is-flip the shackles around and cruise.\r\nII", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611083585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5618451, "authorName": "skyranch1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyranch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car is original shaker hood.The hood was lost or stolen when in storage, replacing was a expensive ordeal !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611087469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5618714, "authorName": "skyranch1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyranch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As this was a in house marketing car order,the rules for what was orderable and not went out the window. The drivetrain is drag-pack. The rest of the car is poof for marketing. I will say I am not a Ford encyclopedia but its not an average ordered car . I could be completely off but The guys at Ford race in Detroit who spent many hours on the phone with me while getting specs to rebuild the motor believed the drivetrain to be drag-pack from the engine numbers both block and cylinder heads. the cast iron tail housing on the C6 and trailer package rear suspension. I am far from being right all the time but its hard to argue with confusion. I have to believe that 501 drag pack drivetrains were made and this shows to be one of them.. Please correct me if I am wrong...\r\nF Y I \r\nI have most of the a/c parts to reinstall the a/c. Vintage air has compressor and evaporator..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611088892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5619637, "authorName": "redfire6018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redfire6018/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skyranch1 The drag pack came with 429 cobra or cobra jet, 3.91 traction lock or 4.30 gears w detroit locker. That is from my 70 ford car model and options armchair estimator. But with ford it is possible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611093546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5619740, "authorName": "redfire6018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redfire6018/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by redfire6018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611094203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5620532, "authorName": "UNGN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ungn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "3.25 gears is definitely not \"Drag Pack\". \r\n\r\n3.50 gears were an option with the 429CJ Cobra's in 1970 and that wasn't \"Drag Pack\" either.\r\n\r\n3.91 or 4.30's.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611104367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621093, "authorName": "Barrygodflat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barrygodflat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. Rim Blow steering wheel would never make it past the censors these days.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611115309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621101, "authorName": "homer_gator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/homer_gator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mgaguy, \"an older man in his 60's\" is funny. I'm a younger man in his early 70's and love pushing my Monster Miata hard. Lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611115550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621224, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would a Drag Pack car have been built with air conditioning? Also note that it came with a trailering package - that seems like another odd choice for a car intended for racing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611120693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621513, "authorName": "Rickmustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No A/C available on Drag Pack cars. The A/C option mandated the 3.25 gears. Note that this is a California destined car, thus the evap emmissions option. There should be a special gas tank and some special gas line filters in the trunk on the left side wheel well. A steel line runs to the engine compartment, I see the CA emissions filter in the engine compartment on passenger side in front of firewall. Very cool car with many options.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611148197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621588, "authorName": "Wragona18702", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wragona18702/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you be able to take a running video? Would you have chassis pictures from under the vehicle?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611150639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5621695, "authorName": "mazda2924x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mazda2924x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't find many with the trailer towing package. Can get your Winnebago anywhere fast.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611152690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5622006, "authorName": "1936fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1936fred/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by 1936fred", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611158491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5622090, "authorName": "Diego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not sure if the Drag Pack comment about the tranny came from BAT or the seller, but this car is not a DP per the Marti or the equipment that\u2019s spec\u2019d for it, as indicated by others.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611159689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5622564, "authorName": "carguyathome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguyathome/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by carguyathome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611167258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5623729, "authorName": "kevinsr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinsr/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by kevinsr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611175394, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5624163, "authorName": "MR4V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr4v/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well optioned Torino and nice to see one in Wimbledon White. \nFord would let you order anything if you had the money and the right sales persons assistance. \nTow hitch, AC and 3.25 ratio 9\u201d along with what\u2019s been mentioned below, the Marti report and the photos show that this well optioned Torino wasn\u2019t optioned with the Drag Pack", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611177519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5624625, "authorName": "sotolux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sotolux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always a downer to see a removed AC system. Having AC makes it really an everyday driving car. GLWA.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611179927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5627083, "authorName": "Canadianclassics2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadianclassics2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Sportroof with the hidden headlights is a head turner. Such a great looking Torino. GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611241031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5628080, "authorName": "DropTopLVR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/droptoplvr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! Former marketing vehicle! VERY well optioned original build...including power windows! Which was rare...even on the marketing vehicles! Would be curious to know the story on the removal of the original AC equipment, as agree that it would make a MUCH better driver! Especially in warm climates...and especially with black interior! The look would be further enhanced with the addition of a laser stripe. Surprisingly, the Brown Laser looks killer on a white car, although the Red and Blue lasers are much more common on white cars. GLWA! I'm curious to see where this ends up, as well equipped \r\n 70/71 Torinos (especially Cobras) have been going for good numbers lately!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611254116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5631340, "authorName": "Dymc751", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dymc751/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice Torino. Well optioned. A Marketing vehicle. \r\nIs a Civic & Government Affairs vehicle that\u2019s also a 84 Home Office Ordering District vehicle just as appealing ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611272224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5632429, "authorName": "davenp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davenp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have the hood lock brackets? I see the pins are not in the hood. Also, is the snorkel present but not installed? Tire iron, jack and hook? \r\n\r\nAlso, what type of anti wrap bracket is installed on the rear springs?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611302649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5633403, "authorName": "star9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/star9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Delicate Torino, likes it white with all the options!\r\nWhat it\u00b4s needed to to mount ac again? Is the condenser saved? \r\n\r\nTell a little about what has been done to the stroker engine? Cast/forged crank? \r\nWhich rods and pistons were used? Compression ratio and camshaft can be interesting too! Are the heads stock or ported?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611333598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5633982, "authorName": "carguyathome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguyathome/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by carguyathome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611339971, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5634012, "authorName": "steveinsv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steveinsv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is nothing about this car I dislike", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1611340161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5635879, "authorName": "455bobj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/455bobj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So many interesting cars to choose from in 1970. Hidden headlights give this car a sinister look. I like the radio placement giving the driver priority over the passenger. Would like to hear this beast. Video would help the seller.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611350558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5638479, "authorName": "walterruth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walterruth/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by walterruth", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611408067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5639223, "authorName": "Skip65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skip65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Sport Slats\" The Ford factory knew how to make quality rear window louvers. Always liked Ford's GT caps and Rings, I like the black wheel color over argent on this car. Ford used same console in every year Torino ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611422212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5639508, "authorName": "V8Amigo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v8amigo/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by V8Amigo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611427842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5640751, "authorName": "Dazed_and_Amused", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dazed_and_amused/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you mention your \"Rim Blow\" steering wheel during a company Zoom meeting, it would probably trigger an HR violation. \"Drag Pack\" may also be questionable. \"Sport Slats\" would probably pass, but there would be a brief but uncomfortable silence. \n\nI really like that you kept the Day 2 traction bars and shackles. It's a minor nit, but if memory serves, the traction bars were always bright red. So everybody knew they were there.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1611467253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5640913, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"What it\u00b4s needed to to mount ac again? Is the condenser saved?\"\n\nMost shops would change out the condenser anyway for a new one, especially if converting it to an R134a system. \n\nFrom the looks of things, everything behind the firewall is still there, hopefully including the evaporator. The stuff on the other side is easier, by comparison. New modern compressor, new hoses, new receiver/dryer, and new condenser. Boom...you've got functional A/C again by summer, to counter the sweat factory that the black vinyl creates.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611495491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5640928, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skyranch1 so all \"J-codes\" (429 RAM AIR) got shakers then. Correct? Really cool optioned car. Rear slats are pretty rare and look great. Thanks GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611496081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5641232, "authorName": "Diego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/ford/70torin/bilder/14.jpg\n\nF-code 302 shaker NA\nH-code 351 2v shaker NA (but available for Mustang)\nM-code 351 4v shaker optional\nN-code 429 4v (Thunder Jet) shaker NA\nC-code 429 Cobra shaker NA (today this engine is commonly called Cobra Jet without ram air)\nJ-code 429 Cobra Jet shaker included\n\nFord didn\u2019t make it easy for us to figure out decades later.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611505713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5641465, "authorName": "skyranch1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyranch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A/C. Needs compressor and condencor.dryer. everything else is pretty much there. Vintage air has those parts new for 350 dollars. I have not had time to deal with that part of car. In the bay area here a.c. hasn't been all that important", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611512146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5641903, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The profile shots of this car remind me of the original magazine ads, touting that it was \"shaped by the wind.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611524829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5642062, "authorName": "4stroke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4stroke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the Torino experts out there. Is this car missing emblems that would have been on the car when delivered? Cobra Jet on the shaker, etc. @skyranch1 Receipts from the engine rebuild, what was done and installed? This is the original motor? Some underbody pictures on a lift would be great. Start up also. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611530599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5642091, "authorName": "Wildryd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildryd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dazed_And_Amused. Traction bars were very frequently 'construction yellow' and showed up like a sore thumb. My '73 Mach 1 with 351C had them installed by Pep Boys. Probably worth less tham the weight added.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1611531382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5642336, "authorName": "skyranch1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyranch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was badged as you see it. No decals were removed on respray. I have receipts and notes from ford race and the engine numbers and castings are 70 cjra 429 so I see no redone to believe it's not original motor . The car has sat since 1975 and the odometer reads 62k. I believe that's the original miles. The interior is original except for the carpet. So I would believe it's all original to the matching # Holley that is there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611540859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5642338, "authorName": "skyranch1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyranch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reason... Not redone !.... Auto correct !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611540956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5642905, "authorName": "OH10racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oh10racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Technically, (for us older guys ) Baylands was the Dirt Track, Fremont was the Dragstrip. maybe the engine blew hard on gas out of four to take checker?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611584866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5643538, "authorName": "WimbletonMACH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wimbletonmach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I approve this color choice, sure could nestle in next my Mach. What a nice mix of options: big block, Ram-Air, Traction-Lock w/a nice highway gear, power windows, A/C,.. ...only thing missing is that third pedal.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611596907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5647348, "authorName": "skyranch1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyranch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok everyone. ! This car needs a new home. It I tell you is a monster ! If you want to go on a 4000 mole trip all you will need is a gas card. Its cooling system handled a 100\u00b0 day in heavy traffic. Its not a trailer queen. Put a hitch on it and tow your queen\ud83d\ude1b. I think the bidding is getting better but your not buying a lemon so fight to see who is gonna get the beast.. !!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1611627754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5647509, "authorName": "secondhole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secondhole/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by secondhole", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611631454, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5647745, "authorName": "toneman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toneman/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by toneman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611639641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5647910, "authorName": "Justlookn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justlookn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IMO the 70\u2019s was the pinnacle of the muscle car look and the Torino GT was definitely in the top 5. Would be happy to have this one in my garage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611658910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5648270, "authorName": "AcornMustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acornmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why do people remove the AC equipment from an AC car? Makes no sense. Otherwise, a sweet car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1611672217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5648416, "authorName": "DavidH555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidh555/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, any possibility of cold start and driving videos? Those would help immensely.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1611674476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5648555, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car with great options. I don't really like stripes but I would have to add the Lazer stripes if this were mine. With this blank canvas color, you could go either dk blue/lt blue or red/orange/yellow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611676488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5648719, "authorName": "sammarine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sammarine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No video? I am local, have been looking for a rig like this, but can't bid sight unseen w/o videos. @skyranch1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611678836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5648757, "authorName": "ONLYINUTAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyinutah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can tell the seller went all out to present this car using an airport hanger with a Lear Jet in the background. It would be cool to see the light covers opening and closing on here. I second the comment below about needing a video!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611679765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5648852, "authorName": "skyranch1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyranch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes I know a video would have been a good idea. FYI the headlight doors do work just fine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611680116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5648864, "authorName": "BigSpanner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigspanner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this Torino GT considered as \u201cfully optioned\u201d? I can\u2019t imagine any options it may be missing, other than the choice between an Auto and 4spd trans.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611680337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5648901, "authorName": "whbradt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whbradt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 429 Torino just like this when I was 20. Heavy front end, light rear end, and tons of torque made for a pretty interesting ride for a fearless young person. One rainy night entering the freeway in So Cal I spun 1 and a half times across 4 lanes ending up facing the wrong way in the fast lane. I didn't hit anything and nobody hit me, which was a miracle considering the traffic at the time. And that wasn't the only time i spun out in it. That Torino is one of the cars I wish I had not sold. What a beast it was.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611680805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5648986, "authorName": "eb1658", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eb1658/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet ride but do wish there were videos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611682020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649010, "authorName": "atweibel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atweibel/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by atweibel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611682269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649009, "authorName": "kz1000s1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kz1000s1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skyranch1 This would have had a Rochester Quadrajet carburetor on a CJ without the drag pak. The Holley may be period, but not original. It would also need an adaptor or manifold swap to fit.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611682269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649068, "authorName": "Dougthumser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougthumser/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Dougthumser", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611682902, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649109, "authorName": "FEFrancoD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fefrancod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What happened to the \u201cCobra Jet\u201d script on the shaker?\r\nCan we get a picture of the carburetor and intake manifold with the air cleaner removed please?\r\nWhat size spark plugs?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611683424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649261, "authorName": "skyranch1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyranch1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't get to car until later today.the manifold is stock but carb is a new 780 com Holley. The original carb is in a box. It needs to be rebuilt but it is in good shape. The shaker never had a cobra jet Packard on it to my knowledge. I also have the snorkel for the aircleaner. Car comes with boxes of extra parts including a fairly complete front grill with hidden headlights", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611685292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649354, "authorName": "Torinocj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/torinocj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the windows and other electrical work? Have you verified the heads and ntake manifold have D0OE numbers? Do you have correct exhaust manifolds?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611686557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649373, "authorName": "4stroke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4stroke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skyranch1 You posted earlier you had receipts and documents from Ford race. Any pictures of those? Does everything in the car work? Rim blow wheel, headlight doors, power windows, etc. ? Looks like the mirror adjuster is missing from the drivers door panel. Is that correct? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611686720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649477, "authorName": "toneman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toneman/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by toneman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611687608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649538, "authorName": "70CycloneGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70cyclonegt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would look good next to my Cyclone GT. I have a 4 speed though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611687987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649597, "authorName": "GremlinXorcist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gremlinxorcist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not many Cyclone GT's around, sweet car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649628, "authorName": "57conv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57conv/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by 57conv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649634, "authorName": "port409", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/port409/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by port409", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688460, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649635, "authorName": "70CycloneGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70cyclonegt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nope not very many. Most people don't even know what they are. Sold my 70 spoiler 30 years ago already.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649647, "authorName": "70CycloneGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70cyclonegt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a sweet Torino, somebody's going to enjoy it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649650, "authorName": "davenp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davenp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Asked but not answered. The under hood pics do not show the hood pin brackets which would be present on this car. Can you clarify?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649651, "authorName": "toneman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toneman/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by toneman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688538, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649662, "authorName": "57conv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57conv/", "bidAmount": 23750, "content": "$23,750 bid placed by 57conv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649664, "authorName": "GremlinXorcist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gremlinxorcist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did great on the NASCAR ovals, as well as going fast in a straight line", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611688607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649672, "authorName": "70CycloneGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70cyclonegt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes they did.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649689, "authorName": "Trigger12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trigger12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A close replica of my first running ride. Ahhhh the glory days.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649691, "authorName": "70CycloneGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70cyclonegt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That little red 65 up soon would look really good with a 427 in it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611688733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649718, "authorName": "VanceKershner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancekershner/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by VanceKershner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688890, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649727, "authorName": "port409", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/port409/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by port409", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611688938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649736, "authorName": "VanceKershner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancekershner/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by VanceKershner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611689008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5649738, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, knockout! Maybe....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611689050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649751, "authorName": "GremlinXorcist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gremlinxorcist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't forget about the Caliente, if we talk Mercury muscle", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611689109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649755, "authorName": "VanceKershner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancekershner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/26/21 for $30,000 to VanceKershner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611689128, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5649756, "authorName": "70CycloneGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70cyclonegt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrat's on the KO and the car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1611689132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649758, "authorName": "70CycloneGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70cyclonegt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Cyclone next is a sleeper.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611689167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649773, "authorName": "Diego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Caliente was not a muscle car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611689226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5649781, "authorName": "davenp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davenp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VanceKershner well bought, here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611689282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5650027, "authorName": "Fourtoes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourtoes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good job Vance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611690884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5651432, "authorName": "benjammins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjammins/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VanceKershner. If you want a car...That's how to do it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1611697321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5652018, "authorName": "DropTopLVR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/droptoplvr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! Nice flurry at the finish on this one! Was surprised to see it still sitting at $19K when I checked in this AM! That is a pretty fair price for the condition, considering the lack of body work required to finish it off, while keeping in mind that this is a GT car (not Cobra), is an Auto (not a 4-speed), and is not a DragPack. Congrats to both parties on this one...fair deal all the way around! :-)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1611701785, "type": "comment"}]