If This 1968 Ford Torino GT Could Talk - "Still cruising with my owner for over 50 years!"
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- How many people can say that they've had a love affair with the same car for over half a century? Meet Don Gainey as he tells you his story with this 1968 Ford Torino he's owned since 1969! This sweet GT has been a daily driver, a restoration project and now semi-retirement while the two of them enjoy cruising to the local car shows.
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My husband bought the exact same color 68 Torino GT 390 in 1974 for $700.00. I already had a triple black one, and he wanted his own. Great cars! They were our first cars as husband and wife.
When I was a kid my dad had a Black Jade '69 with the 428cj. Man, I cried when he sold it during the gas crisis. It was immaculate. I have slides I shot right before he sold it.
The neighborhood kid who bought it totalled it.
My dad's uncle had a black' 68 that he put a 428cj in. I believe his son still has it.
Sounds like a beauty! Sorry you couldn't have kept it! Thanks for watching!
I still can’t believe He built that car Bottom to top…And in case your wondering yes I’m his grandson. I watched him build it…In fact I learned a lot. I learned a lot about patience. I always asked him What he was going to do with it, and before my eyes, I Saw so much Beauty and Awesomeness….If anyone wants to see the car…We go to a lot of car shows at 67th And bell road on Saturday Nights…By the autozone….stay safe everyone. Have fun.
Hi and thanks for watching! We LOVE your comment and can really tell how much you love your Grandfather! We think he's pretty awesome too! We see him and the car fairly regularly out and about and he always show his "feature license plate" too!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalkI can only imagine…He goes out ALOT to car shows. Sometimes every weekend, Sometimes every other weekend.
He actually had 2 1969 Grand Torinos. He used the 2nd one for spare parts. It is completely broken down. I’m sure it’s valuable to someone. But he uses it for spare parts…😂
I am so proud of him. I watched him sweat every day. Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring. ALWAYS working on it. It really paid off. He won’t even let his daughter drive it…”Underdtandable”:/
I remember the look on his face when he got the “Letter” that you wanted to make a video.
If you ever go to twin falls Idaho. We have a friend who has probaly 50 Cars. Some broken down. He is getting finished rebuilding a 1969 Corvette Stingray. It looks awesome. I’ll take a Pic and Make a post of it for you. It will have to be around October.
By the way. Sorry for not acknowledging your comment. Meant alot tho. I had been busy then I forgot. Thanks again for posting a Video about the car…Has to be the BEST video on your channel..😂
You should’ve Gone to the Park…It’s like 4 miles away….Would’ve been a really good scenery….You only went like a Mile or 2 away LOL😂 Fire video tho.
OMG! I'm glad you clarified the ownership history early in the video because I was seriously wondering if this was my grandpas old Torino. Unfortunately I became the caretaker of this wonderful car too early in life to be able to tend to it. After my wife had a mild crash that did in the radiator and core support I let this car go in around 1983. At the time it broke my heart because my grandpa and I were very close AND this was no ordinary Torino GT. My uncle Wes was the service manager at Walker Burge Ford in W.L.A. and my grandparents purchased a new car every couple of years from Mr. Miller the all knowing sales rep. The gold color was what attracted my grandma but she wanted an LTD which we would have had to order. Before we did Mr. Miller have my grandpa a wink and led us out to the back storage lot where a dusty gold Torino sat. My grandma asked why it was out here and Mr. Miller muttered something about it being in a test at Riverside. My grandpa wisely let it die but later after the purchase my Uncle Wes revealed the cars hidden story. This was the height of the muscle at era so we weren't strangers to fast cars but this Torino was a BEAST!! Easily outran any 396 Chevy or 383 Mopars which a stock 390 Torino would struggle to do. BUT. This car could outrun big block cars like 440 Mopars and 427's of the day. And it WAS NOT a 428 Cobra Jet car. According to my Uncle Wes, the car was a stock M code 325 horse 390 which I believe was the top dog 390 that year. Apparently after dealer delivery it was plucked and picked to go to Bill Stroppes shop in Santa Monica for preparation for this Riverside Total Performance deal. I have no idea what that event was. But the Torino had a small business card size sticker on the glass claiming the cars participation. This car has haunted me through the years especially as I became a car guy. What voodoo did Stroppe perform? Why was this car SO FAST? My Uncle Jerry had a 67 427 Corvette that the Torino could run beside in a street drag and BURY on a 35-49 MPH roll. The car in this video is pretty close minus the missing headrests. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane and sorry to be so wordy, but like I said that car haunts me
Wow! Thanks for watching and sharing your fun memories! That is a great comment! Keep watching for more fun and maybe something else will haunt you!
Saw one identical to this rolling down the street in Richmond, Tx today. Looked like brand new....
I remember as a kid watching these tear up Nascar tracks in the 60s. Lee Roy Yarborough won the Daytona 500 in 68 driving one of these. Holiday greetings and thanks for showcasing so many great cars.
Right on! That's a fun memory. These are a personal favorite of ours and wish we would see more out on the road today! Thanks for watching and being such a great part of our ITCCT family! It's really nice to hear such a nice "thanks".
Lee Roy ❤❤Everyone remembers Cale but few remember Lee Roy. He was the leader of a mean pack of Torinos in those couple years. Even after the winged Mopars the Talmadge's versions were pretty dominant. Even after the change to small blocks the Torinos were tough
I Love this Beautiful Torino!!!
It really is a great car with a great owner/story! Thanks for watching one of our older features! Keep watching!
my first car was a 1968 torino fastback loved that car wish i had it back
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it and it brought back some great memories!
brought a tear to my eyes, I recently restored my fathers 85, which I had already restored, That mustang is alot of history in it. I have a 71 Torino GT. and a 35k mile 83 GT dominator. I am the second owner. I am only 22. I am keeping my torino for the rest of my life.
Wonderful family/car story! Thanks for watching and sharing! I hope you do keep that car in the family!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk would you like to review a 66 mustang coupe? We have one that has. A fantastic story dating back to the dealer and a 289 hipo ford crate engine in 65.
Well sure Nathaniel! Where are you located? Best thing to do is send an email with you and the cars details to ifthiscarcouldtalk@gmail.com and we'll go from there!
Did they ever fit these with a 428” CJ? That would be a contender.....
My exact same car in highschool. Same color and all.
Great taste in cars! Thanks for watching and sharing your memory. Keep watching for more!
I bought my first car at 15 in 1990. 1968 Torino GT fastback with a 289. Gold with the black stripe. I even had a set with Keystones.
I've owned a red '68 GT fastback. 302
A '68 Fairlane 500 fastback. 351W
A 1969 Fairlane 500 fastback. 390
I have a 1969 Torino GT 390.
And I'm getting a '69 Cobra in May.
My dad had a red '69 ram air drag pack Cobra when I was born.
I've loved these cars my whole life.
WOW! You sound like us! Definitely love these cars. We also had a 1969 Cobra, drag pack, non-ram air automatic years ago and sure do miss that beauty! It was red with black buckets, console interior, am-fm. They are truly a beautiful design and fun to drive! Best of luck cruising in all your cool old Fords!
I have a red 68' gt with a built 302. Is there a big enough difference between that and a 390 or 428 to be worth the hassle and expense of replacing it? I already have the 9" rear
I built one of these from a model kit back in 1968. I remember the chrome wheels had a large center with the GT logo. Not sure if they were a model of a wheel or wheel cover but they sure looked cool!
The wheels with those letters were standard on GT's (the none GT got a plain cap). They are a very pretty wheel! Thanks for watching and sharing your memory!
I owned a 68 same exterior color but interior was brown mine had the 302.still have fond memories of that car…I would love to own one like yours!!!!!?
Truly is a beautiful Torino! I'll bet yours was as well. Thanks for watching and sharing your memory. Maybe you'll have another one day!
Really enjoyed this video,I always loved the dash board on these cars,This one looks great and hes doing what these cars are meant to do,Run them dam things down the road, lol looking forward to the next one.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! We appreciate your enthusiasm!
That's beautiful, Gold with Black accents!!
Stunning, isn't it!! Don't usually see this color combo. Thanks for watching and commenting. We really appreciate you!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Thanks!!
There was one for sale for 3500 in my neighborhood and I missed it
Bummer! They are beautiful cars. Keep an eye out and it may turn up again and you'll have a new project! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have the same identical car in gold and close to the same story
Hi Jack, that is very interesting! You're a lucky guy! Where are you located? Thanks for watching and sharing!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Brookings SD
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About 30yr's ago my neighbor sold me, a 1968 and a HALF, Ford Torino GT for a $100 bucks, it had a incredibly quick 302ci. But when i looked up a 68 and half Torino GT. I couldn't find not one, that looked remotely close to mine!! Any info is appreciated!! 🤔
Well Robert - we are equally confused because after 40+ years in the Ford collector car world, we've never heard of a 1968 1/2 Torino GT. I can take a deeper dive into this for you if you email me the vin number and a picture. Send any info to ifthiscarcouldtalk@gmail.com and I'll get back to you. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Well, a 68 1/2 mustang only came with the 428 cobra jet...
My guess is that a 68 1/2 Torino only means that it came from the factory with a 428 CJ.
Very Nice Car!
It sure is! Thanks Terry!
Nice car great story!
Thanks Randy! Appreciate the nice comment!
@@IfThisCarCouldTalk ok to shoot mine if you know good spot.
Great Randy! We'll be in touch soon!
Bliss.
Yes....agreed! Thanks Simon!
Magnum 500 wheels would look a hole lot better over those ugh keystone maga
Well, to each his own. Thanks for watching!
Oh my..another classic ruined with BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A
Van tires
Hardly.