Cobra-Jet Powered Ford Gran Torino Sport | Groovy '71 Ford Thunderbird | Rare Un-Restored 70’s Fords

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We’re back in Ocala, Florida to check out a couple of nearly forgotten Fords from the 1970s. These NPD collection pieces are both low mileage and rare. First up is a 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport that’ll blow you away. With its 351cu.in. Cleveland Cobra-Jet engine and 4-speed manual transmission, this Gran Torino was the fastest one available from the factory in ’73. Coming from the NPD archives, this un-restored gem is still in like-new condition so naturally we’re going to roll a few more miles onto the odometer on the back roads of Ocala.
The 1971 Ford Thunderbird, though, was nearest and dearest to Dennis. Nicknamed “Huggy Bear,” this wild yellow T-Bird is built on the Continental Mark III platform and looks like a factory custom Lincoln with its special Brougham package. The exterior of this car is outstanding enough, but it’s what’s inside that really sets it apart. It’s totally 70s, totally un-restored, and totally fun to drive!
It’s always an excellent time checking out Rick Schmidt and his dad’s collection, but this trip was especially groovy. Enjoy this episode of My Classic Car!
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
5:11 - 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport Driving
7:39 - 1971 Ford Thunderbird
11:58 - 1971 Ford Thunderbird Driving
#MyClassicCar #ClassicCar #DennisGage #NPD #NationalPartsDepot #NPDCollection #70sFords #GroovyRides #ClassicFord #GranTorino #CobraJet #Thunderbird #TBird #Joyride #HuggyBear
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7 июл 2024

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@Phreestyle1 6 лет назад

I'm so glad these guys preserve these cars in original condition.

@johanbrand8601 3 года назад

Yes! ☝️👏

@johnwarren2420 17 дней назад

My father worked for Ford when I got my license he took me over to Ed Martin Ford on Shadeland Av in Indianapolis I looked at a couple 68 Shelby's 500 but I picked out a new 1973 Grand Torino Sport white with a blue vinyl roof with a 351 Cleveland cost $4400.00 my friends and myself had a great time with my Torino till I traded it in for a new 1979 LTD II it had the same dash as my 1973. Wish I still had my Torino lol !!!

@ramiram84 2 года назад

THE TBIRD COLOR MATCHES YOUR POLO SHIRT COLOR.

@colibri1 2 года назад

I remember that the Torinos you mostly saw on the road during that 1972-76 body-style period were not the muscle-car Gran Torino Sports but Gran Torino Brougham 2-door coupes with landau roofs and opera windows and all that. I also remember a popular color for Torinos then being a yellowish green metallic. Torino station wagons were also popular, and base, bare-bones Torino sedans in orange were commonly used for taxi cabs.

@toddbonin6926 3 года назад

IMHO, there is no finer car than the Thunderbird, and I loved this episode. Back in the 70s, we called that pointy nose the “beak” of the Thunderbird. Everyone did.

@trackpackgt877 3 года назад

Man if I had that big Thunderbird I'd be roaching cars at the street light with that 429 thunderjet!!!

@colibri1 2 года назад

That color on the Thunderbird was not considered wild in the seventies. Bathroom fixtures, including tubs and tile, and household appliances were also commonly seen in mustardy colors like that, along with avocado green. It only looks "wild" to our eyes today, when the automotive color palette has been reduced so much.

@kevincostello3856 3 месяца назад

Exactly, well said

@scottwright388 3 года назад

My 1st car was a 73 gran torino sport and I also bought my mom's 79 tbird. I decided to trade them both for a 4or and my grandfather said...you ought to let me put that torino in storage for you. I didn't listen and still regret it today.

@fitzspike 3 года назад

Cool cars, thanks Dennis!

@johanbrand8601 3 года назад

9:10 ummmmm excuse me, but 70,000 miles for a 49 year old car is rather low. That T-bird is GORGEOUS. It screams my style.

@alexcorona 6 лет назад

It feels like a bigger engine because the Cleveland essentially had big block heads, they were massive for a small block.

@greenmtnman7714 2 года назад

My parents bought a brand new 1973 Gran Torino Squire station wagon.

@MrMangleberg 19 дней назад

I still have my 1973 Gran Torino Sport in white with a razor stripe and its original and its a 351 automatic. looks good but needs work.

@georgeharleydavidsonrider156 2 года назад

The Torino Grand Sport was sweet.

@gene978 6 лет назад

I love this stlye Tbird which you just don’t see especially the fast back style! Thanks Guys

@Cobra3901 Месяц назад

Love the T-bird!! The Torino was a lot nicer the year before when it didn’t have the “guard rail” front bumper. 72’s had a lot nicer front end even though the Starsky & Hutch front end was more common, I think they used that one for a couple years.

@be2keen 6 лет назад

Holy hubcaps! The last time I think I ever took note of a '71 T-Bird was probably 1971, --Sorry about that. However, the '73 Gran Torino is one of my all time favorites. And yes, you guys should have worn bell bottoms. Ray Bans would have completed the look.

@rickloera9468 6 лет назад

The reason that Thunderbird has a Pontiac looking front end is because Bunkie Knudson from Pontiac had come over to Ford for a couple of years and was the head designer.

@kevincostello3856 3 месяца назад

Exactly

@jordanwiley4582 6 лет назад

I had a '70 FOUR DOOR t bird for a while in 2016. Cool car. I have a few videos of it on my channel.

@samdunbar7259 3 года назад

This was one of my very first cars to ever drive (and take out a mailbox) lol

@williammatthews2948 6 лет назад

Huggy Bear. That's a good one. My 78 Thunderbird was named Thunder Chicken. I miss that thing.

@Porschedude8 6 лет назад

Excellent! 👍

@MrJayrock620 Месяц назад

I would’ve went with Big Bird for that Thunderbird

@oliviadressler7417 2 года назад

The Gran Torino had bad visibility while backing up mine was a 1972 302 Windsor C4 transmission My father lived in Ocala The car had cancer so I painted it with Perry & Derrick oil based house paint the 70's were economically depressed

@deefisher5157 6 лет назад

i used to have a 73 torino 302 perfect shape wrecked.. now i have a 67 galaxie 390 two door power brakes power steering and factory air. interior re done

@The_R-n-I_Guy 4 года назад

I'm not a Ford guy, but I love the Torino

@garbage854 6 лет назад

Nice :)

@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744 2 года назад

Me gustan los dos carros

@gonzo5912 6 лет назад

I have a Q-code 351 CJ in my 72 Mercury Montego GT

@kevincostello3856 3 месяца назад

You have a incredible vehicle with that Cleveland Cobra Jet.

@dawson9652 6 лет назад

I have an all original 1976 Ford Gran Torino. Its not as perfect as this one, but its still very nice for its age. You can see it on my channel.

@B3burner 6 лет назад

Hi, great interview. Love these early 70’s Fords, but I swear I’ve seen this interview before. Did you release this earlier, or am I thinking of Jay Leno’s channel? Now I’m confused, but either way excellent presentation.

@ronnietyree8316 2 года назад

One of my favorite cars to drive,is it for sale?

@hoobiebooh3473 6 лет назад

had a merc with a 429!!!!! that fucker rocked!!!!

@kevincostello3856 3 месяца назад

I've got 73 T-Bird 429 and she rocks also, torquey as hell

@jimwelsh7402 6 лет назад

You stated that the body style on the T-Bird came out in '67 actually came out in ' 66

@LP-ov8mp 6 лет назад

Jim Welsh 60s t bird body styles : 61-63, 64-66, 67- basically 71. 70 71 has different front end with big nose.

@TheSpritz0 10 месяцев назад

I would totally disagree with the "Torino Guy"... my Uncle back in 1973 took a Gran Torino Sport with the 429/Automatic for a test drive with us in the back seat, and not only was it SCARY FAST it was VERY loud for a car right out of the showroom (for instance listening to the radio would be futile). He ended up buying a Galaxie 500 2-door instead, it was very quiet!!

@brandbryce 6 лет назад

remember your bell bottoms

@justmike2944 4 года назад

Ok .Dennis . your a Thunderbird guy . your a green car guy . your a Studebaker guy . is there any kinda car guy your not..... ? oh...right ....nevermind.... 🤪

@MyClassicCarTV 4 года назад

I’m not much of a Yugo guy.

@TheREALOC1972 11 месяцев назад

So your saying he's a "Car guy"......

@TheREALOC1972 11 месяцев назад

@@MyClassicCarTV funny story.... I have a buddy who's son took a Iron duke and put it in a Yugo and made a Autcross car.

@kevincostello3856 3 месяца назад

@@MyClassicCarTVHahaha 😅😅😅😅 perfect and an answer that leaves zero wiggle room for any nay- Sayers. Tbird guy myself, 73 429 black over black cherry, 72k original on the clock. Looking for an 67 town landau with suicide doors.