1976 Ford Torino

Coupe

400 CID (6.6 L)

Automatic

6H25H226415

Clear

Gasoline

Used, restored 1976 Ford Torino with "Starsky & Hutch" paint scheme. This car did not come from the factory as a Starsky & Hutch car; it is a "clone." The car has appeared at local car shows and parades, and attracts lots of attention whenever it is driven. The usual comments are "nice car," or "hey, Starsky & Hutch!" The Torino is a lot of fun to drive and is fairly quick for street-driven car its size. However, it weighs about 4,400 pounds, and by today's standards, has very bad fuel economy. The car was professionally appraised last year, and received an overall condition rating of "Sound" (good). I will include a copy of the detailed appraisal report with the car. It would be difficult to find a buyer who truly appreciates the value of this car, so I expect to sell the car for less than its appraised value, which is also less than the amount I have invested in the car. I am selling this car because I have more cars than I need right now. This Torino went through a frame-off restoration and modification (resto/mod) about eight years ago. The car has been driven less than 8,000 miles since the resto/mod work was completed. I did nearly all of the restoration and modification work myself, so I am very familiar with the car. Please feel free to ask questions about the car before you bid. The following items comprise some of the restoration work that was done to the car: Frame and other chassis components stripped, primed, and paintedAll new bushings in front and rear suspensionsAll new springs and shock absorbersNew ball joints, tie-rod ends, idler arm, and steering armRemanufactured steering box & power steering hoses New brake wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake booster, calipers, and other brake hardwareNew brake shoes, rotors, and padsNew brake hoses, lines, & proportioning valve New wheel bearings & sealsRear axle assembly (Ford 9") rebuilt with new gears, new bearings, new differential, and new seals Engine rebuilt (blueprinted & balanced): cylinders bored 0.020" over, valve job, head mating surfaces machined.New engine parts: bearings, freeze plugs, oil gallery plugs, camshaft, re-ground crankshaft, pistons, rings, fuel pump, water pump, oil pump, harmonic balancer, timing chain & gears, valves, intake manifold, lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, seals, and gasketsNew engine and transmission mounts Transmission professionally rebuilt. Rebuild included a shift kit. New right quarter panelRust repairs of cowl area, floor, trunk floor, taillight areas, package shelfBody prepared and painted inside and outNew windshieldNew door hinge pins and bushingsNew exhaust systemNew Dynamat interior insulationNew heater core and blower motorNew radiator & radiator hoses Repair and painted dash panelNew dash cover padNew package shelf coveringNew radio, speakers, and antenna New trunk boards and matNew tires (5)New wheelsNew headliner, sun visors, door panels, weatherstrips, carpet, floor mats, seatbeltsNew armrests & door belt weatherstrips/feltsNew kick panels,sail panels, glove box linerRe-upholstered seatsRe-chromed bumpersNew voltage regulator and remanufactured alternatorNew fuel gauge sender unit Modifications to the original car include: Ford Racing air cleanerHolley 570 CFM 4-barrel carburetor with vacuum secondaries and electric chokeMallory Unilite distributor with adjustable advance curveMallory Hyfire IV electronic ignition Increased engine compression ratio (flat-top pistons and cylinder head machining)Increased engine displacement (was 351 CI, now 400 CI; these engines share the same block and heads. The differences are the crankshaft and pistons.)Hooker Super Competition headersCrane hydraulic roller camshaftCrane roller rocker armsUpgraded valve springs, valve stem seals, & retainersEdelbrock Performer intake manifoldDouble-roller timing chain3.50:1 ring & pinionOptima yellow-top batteryDual exhaust system (2-1/4" pipes)Flowmaster 50 series Delta Flow mufflers15" Ansen Sprint aluminum wheelsP235/70R15 Goodyear Eagle GT II tires (5)Urethane body mount bushings Rear sway bar (not OEM; upgrade) Ford Racing Traction-Lok differentialAlpine CDA-9885 receiver with CD player, wireless remote, and iPod control, 18 W RMS (a Ford AM/FM radio is installed in the dash, also)Polk 6" X 9" 3-way 100 W RMS speakers in rearPolk 6-1/2" 2-way 60 W RMS speakers in doorsAcrylic urethane paint inside & outside Emissions Compliance Please note that this car was originally equipped with a catalytic converter and other emissions control equipment. It does not presently have a catalytic converter, and would probably not pass emissions testing. Here in Florida, we don't do emissions testing. Because the car is technically not emissions legal, it is "for off-road use only." It would be possible to install a catalytic converter and tune the car to pass emissions testing. However, this would be at your expense, and is not included with this auction. Known Defects/Issues There are several areas where the paint has been touched up.There is a scratch on the rear bumper that has been covered with silver paint. The paint and bodywork on the car were done more than eight years ago. There are now several areas, e.g., below the rear window, in the trunk, and near the left rear wheel opening, where there are small rust spots.The car was originally equipped with A/C, but the compressor, condenser, TXV, and other parts are not presently installed on the car, so the A/C is not functional. I do have some used parts for the A/C system that I will include with the car, but I have not checked/tested the parts, so they would be transferred to the winning bidder as is.Please understand that this car is 40 years old, and it is not perfect, but it is in great condition considering its age! What is Included with this Auction The carThe third-party appraisal reportA PowerPoint presentation showing the restoration/modification work that was done to the carA Starsky & Hutch movie posterA teardrop magnetic-mount flashing red light similar to the one used in the Starsky & Hutch TV seriesA spare car battery to power the flashing red light for extended periods All spare parts for the car that I have (please don't ask for a list). Included is a new-in-box (never used) Holley 770 CFM 4-barrel carburetor with vacuum secondaries and electric choke, $421.95 value.Ford 1975-1976 Car Shop Manuals, Volumes 1 - 5Ford 1976 Torino/Montego Electrical Wiring DiagramsA nearly full tank of gas Transportation If you live within 200 miles of me, I will personally drive the car to your location on a mutually-agreeable day, at no cost to you. If you are more than 200 miles from me, then transportation of the car will be at your expense. I will work with you in any way that I can to help with arrangements for transportation. Payment A non-refundable deposit of $250 is due within 48 hours of the end of this auction. This deposit will not be returned to you, even if you decide not to fulfill your contractual obligation to purchase the car. The purpose of the deposit is to cover my advertising expenses if I should have to again advertise the car for sale. The balance of the winning bid is due when I deliver the car to you (if you are within 200 miles of my location) or within one week (seven calendar days) if you are farther away. I will not transfer the title to you or allow you to take possession of the car until you have made full payment. Payment of the deposit can be made via PayPal. The balance is to be in the form of cash or cashier's check. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE