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.
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.
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 !!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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!!
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.... 🤪
@@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.
I'm so glad these guys preserve these cars in original condition.
Yes! ☝️👏
SUPER rare today in any kind of good condition and even then not very common, Nice video Dennis and thanks to Rick
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.
Man if I had that big Thunderbird I'd be roaching cars at the street light with that 429 thunderjet!!!
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.
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 !!!
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.
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.
Exactly, well said
THE TBIRD COLOR MATCHES YOUR POLO SHIRT COLOR.
My parents bought a brand new 1973 Gran Torino Squire station wagon.
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.
Cool cars, thanks Dennis!
I love this stlye Tbird which you just don’t see especially the fast back style! Thanks Guys
It feels like a bigger engine because the Cleveland essentially had big block heads, they were massive for a small block.
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.
The Torino Grand Sport was sweet.
Huggy Bear. That's a good one. My 78 Thunderbird was named Thunder Chicken. I miss that thing.
This was one of my very first cars to ever drive (and take out a mailbox) lol
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.
Exactly
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.
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.
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.
I would’ve went with Big Bird for that Thunderbird
I'm not a Ford guy, but I love the Torino
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
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
I have a Q-code 351 CJ in my 72 Mercury Montego GT
You have a incredible vehicle with that Cleveland Cobra Jet.
Me gustan los dos carros
Excellent! 👍
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.
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.
One of my favorite cars to drive,is it for sale?
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!!
had a merc with a 429!!!!! that fucker rocked!!!!
I've got 73 T-Bird 429 and she rocks also, torquey as hell
You stated that the body style on the T-Bird came out in '67 actually came out in ' 66
Jim Welsh 60s t bird body styles : 61-63, 64-66, 67- basically 71. 70 71 has different front end with big nose.
Nice :)
remember your bell bottoms
The guy didn't wear a ring hmmm single man's car last longer!!!!!
FYI Rick is happily married with three kids.
Dennis, I believe "Gus" was referring to the original owner.. (3:30)
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.... 🤪
I’m not much of a Yugo guy.
So your saying he's a "Car guy"......
@@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.
@@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.
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+Eduardo Santana we're doing some reuploads for technical reasons. New episodes will be released every Monday. Thanks for watching!
MyClassicCarTV oh ok.. still love the show and though.. watch every week.. thank you all.