10 Cool Facts About The Dude's '73 Gran Torino - The Big Lebowski
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In the 1998 cult classic "The Big Lebowski," the 1973 Ford Gran Torino plays a distinctive role as the vehicular companion to the film's protagonist, The Dude, brilliantly portrayed by Jeff Bridges. Sporting a worn-out, brown exterior that echoes The Dude's laid-back demeanor, the Gran Torino becomes an emblematic extension of his carefree lifestyle. With its boxy, 1970s design, the car not only serves as a mode of transportation but also as a narrative device, reflecting The Dude's nonchalant approach to the chaos that ensues throughout the film. From its iconic license plate reading "L-ZY 3" to the perpetual spills of The Dude's favorite White Russian drink on its dashboard, the 1973 Gran Torino becomes an enduring symbol of individualism and unconventional coolness in the realm of cinematic history.
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That collision with the dumpster is still the most hilarious car accident i have ever seen.
Indeed, that whole scene is frickin hilarious for sure!
The whole movie is a great dry humor movie THE DUDE ABIDES😅🤣😂👍
Ya, well ya know, that's kinda like... your opinion, man
Saw it & instantly pondered, how MANY bricks did they put in that dumpster to get the car to bounce up like that?
We may never know.
@@timewa851 It's just from the way the dumpster was jammed up against the curb, twisting the dumpster and lifting the front of the car off the ground.
"Green, and some, uh, brown, uh, rust coloration." Keep up the great work on this series!
Yeah, some kinda color like that, lol. Will do and glad you are enjoying the channel😉👍
You think the rug pissers did this?
That 250 inline 6 is a great motor. Had a couple of them in mavericks. Loved that motor!
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Had one too in a green four door Maverick, kinda resembled the Dudes car.
@@HammarixSwe Cool😉👍
Very interesting info. This might be the only actual Gran Torino with a 250 I’ve ever seen, and only in a movie at that.
I was going to say that; never knew they came in a straight six? I owned a 75 and I thought they came in either a 302 or a 351?
@@bbo40 I think every one I’ve ever seen had a 351 or 400. I’ve seen some pop up on eBay or the other sites with 302s and one 460 (police), but never a six. I had read that the base motor/transmission for at least the early part of this last model year run was a 250/3-speed manual, but never seen one, even in pictures. I’m sure, however, that there were federal, state, and local government fleets that bought them as long as they could until the factories either quit offering them in the base models or fewer employees knew how to drive a 3-pedal.
@@tomesterline8786 I may be lumping Torinos and Gran Torinos together, but I used to follow this this stuff a lot and do remember reading that the six banger was an option. I’ve seen a 351C 4V 73 Sport with a factory 4 speed so I know there was manual linkage and clutch pedals available
Indeed, certainly wasn't a popular option, lol.
Yeah, an unpopular option for sure and I believe '73 was the last year they even offered it in the Torino.
I remember these cars being brand new being a kid back then. Awesome time for car fans
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“ The Beauty Car” hahahaha.
Do Al Bundy’s Dodge next. 🤙🏻
Yep, that on is already on my list and also one of my favorite shows too 😉👍
@@CarStarz42 Al's came with the mandatory 'exercise trim' where you got a workout by pushing it to where you wanted it to go.
@@culcune Lol, indeed 😉
I'm blown away that the signed license plate is still for sale and has been since 2008.
I'll also be checking out your second channel too mate.
Indeed and thanks; I hope folks like that one too😉👍
The majority of Ford Falcons built and sold in Australia from around 1970 to 1988 had a variant of the 250cu inline six cylinder engine. It didn't rev hard but it was as tough as nails.
Yeah, some others were mentioning that on here; makes sense for the area😉👍
Cool, one of my favorite movies.
I'm actually an ordained minister in The Church Of The Latter Day Dude and have legally married people in my home state that recognizes marriages by ordained ministers, any time someone asks if I'll do it I tell them "The Dude abides".
Wow, cool😉👍
You know, that or uh.. his dudeness, or uh.. duder or el duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing.
@@Josh-kp8si
"You're Lebowski, I'm the Dude".
Wow, wasn't expecting this one, cool..
I'd also love to see a 10 facts video about Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino in "Gran Torino".
Glad you enjoyed it and yep, that one is indeed already on my list. Thanks😉👍
My brother had a 73 Torino coupe. Drove it until the engine threw a rod. Unfortunately, no one saw the value in them. Wreckers gave $50 back in the 80's. The Big Lebowski is a classic. They picked the right car for The Dude.
Indeed 😉👍
Wow pillarless. Didn't notice that until now.
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If you do 10 facts about Clint Eastwood’s (AKA Walt Kowalski’s) 1972 Gran Torino in the 2008 movie by the same name. Then you could say you have the “Holy Trinity” of Gran Torino factoid videos.
Yep, that one is indeed already on my list to look into and yep, that would be cool to have all three 😉👍
@@CarStarz42I went through the list trying to find the Walker Texas Ranger pick-ups
I want to kitbash a Revell 76 Gran Torino with a rear clip from a JoHan 72 Torino to get correct rear bumper. One of my favorite movie cars
Good plan😉👍
Oh noooo another rare model kit (johan 72 torino) is sacrifice for making the 73 but wait i have a better idea how about 3d printing a whole new body so you can saved the rare kit sir for yourself.
@@milfordh.mercado2787 I'm in for a 3D print......who's doing it!!!!
Make sure you make the correct grille too. The 1973 is different from the 1974 and up. Just the shape of the "egg crate" as we used to call it.
Coolest beater ever
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Very nice work thanks 👍😊
You're very welcome and glad you enjoyed it 👍
I'm a big car guy but genuinely didn't remember what car the Dude drove. Still my favorite Torino is from the Clint Eastwood film. That one year only '72 front clip is just perfection.
Yep, "Torino" is on my to do list as well😉👍
Thanks for another interesting video 👍🏻
You're very welcome and glad you enjoyed it 👍
the dude loved that car! and his rug....
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Great vid!!!! 🤜🤛
Thanks much, glad you enjoyed it 😉👍
Great video as always! Subscribed to your die cast channel!
Thanks and glad you enjoyed the video😉👍
Very cool video! You definitely are a Mack at getting info! 😎
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it😉👍
Likely the value of the Torino coupes had increased as well from the Eastwood movie 'Gran Torino'. That one is a very nice set of wheels.
Indeed😉👍
I had the Ford 250 straight 6 cylinder in a Maverick. It was no muscle car but it accelerated to Freeway speeds briskly enough. But I do agree any poorly maintained, high mileage engine is anemic after 20 years.
Cool and indeed 😉👍
Would like to see one Monte-Carlo from ace ventura
That is already on my list to look into as well😉👍
great vids! Glad to see other cars getting some attention! Thinking RoboCops car should make the list and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!!! maybe even the Monkeemobile....
Thanks much and glad you are enjoying the channel. Yep, all of those and many, many more are already on my list😉👍
need any help, happy to assist.@@CarStarz42
The George C Scott movie the last run has a cool supercharged BMW that would make a good video
Cool, I'll add it to the list to look into, thanks😉👍
Is that Jeff Bridges there? If so ,It just occurred to me that the Mustang fastback he drove in the movie "Last American Hero " would be an interesting car to know more about.
Yes!! That movie is awesome. I refer to it "the moonshine movie". Drives the wife nuts...
@@LongIslandMopars What is it with these wives?? He drove that Mustang hard didn't he ? Also his '65 Chevelle race car was very cool , in fact at one point of the movie, everyone was racing a '65 Chevelle . A cool movie, co starring the awesome William Smith, and Gary Busey.
@@barrycuda3769 Ha. They don't get it. My favorite was the actual Petty Satellite racecar footage
@@LongIslandMopars In the STP livery ? racing against Chargers etc
@@barrycuda3769 Yep. I've been a lifelong Petty fan. Got a 74 Charger in the garage. That was his best racecar.
my grandfather had one as daily driver until rusted out lol seem like tough car
Cool, yeah I sure wish metal didn't rust; think of how many more classics would be around today if it didn't 😉
@@mtut Cool and indeed; Well described friend😉👍
The "beauty" car appears to make a cameo in a salvage yard in the first season of Gilmore Girls (2000). Same distinct "rust coloration" pattern.
Makes sense 😉
If a Guy has a 73 Grand Torino sitting in the Backyard and it's been there for 20 years ? You probably Paid $500 for it and today you can get $15,000 for it? Score....
Not sure about that, as I mentioned; good condition examples can go for around $14K-$15K 😉, but that would be cool, lol.
Settle down Derek
I'm surprised a 73 Torino was available with, relatively speaking, such a small engine.
Indeed, not a popular option for the Torino; '73 was the last year it was even an option at all.
@@CarStarz42 Fun fact. The 250ci was very popular down there in Australian Fords in the 70s and 80s.
Whilst they offered V8s, straight 6s were the stock engine. Australia is a massive country but sparsely populated - hence less petrol stations. They needed the balance between a strong engine and miles per gallon.
@@gregorylawson8346 Yeah, someone else on here was talking about that. Makes sense.
I had a 75 Torino when I was a teenager. Green on green. Ugly as could be but ran really good. Had a 351 in it. Not sure about EBay but our local market place in Ohio has a few listed.
Cool😉👍
This is really sad to watch I have a black 1973 gran Torino sports with the 351 Cleveland automatic. I've owned for 19 years now gave 2000 bucks for her and wouldn't sell her for 1000000 bones. ya the massive bumps are not so great but these cars are top notch reliable and fast with the Bonus of sounding like unhinged beasts... With the right engine... Also so simple to work on it's cheaper to keep and repair than to junk probably one of the greatest cars ford ever made. But best engine from Ford is the 300 inline straight six 4.9l I'm a proud owner of one of these as well In a 1995 f150 with a 5 speed over 300k miles and still going strong only thing wrong with this engine is the gas mileage it's not miles per gallon here it's gallons a mile lol been that why since my dad bought this truck new ive had it the last 11 years. my Gran Torino gets better mpg with the V8 lol but that's down to gearing truck vs car. But the 300 will remove even the gates of from hell and then some. For a gas engine that acts like a diesel and sound like a small Detroit diesel lol. But this video made me go out and hug my gran Torino. She has to know that Hollywood cant hurt her. Be a Descent human being and save a ol Torino fyi they made ones for everyone and everything no matter your size of family or lack there of. Jobs to do vacation or what have you. Station wagons. ranchero/ truck-car.(Ute) 2 door and 4 door. convertibles fastback notchback just a all arounder.😂
True and cool😉👍
Watched the movie at least 50 times and never realized it was a Gran Torino, mom had the coup in the late 70s.
“They killed my Fkn car”
Lol, yeah it's pretty easy to overlook considering its condition and that people are much more used to seeing the coupes over the more scarce sedans😉
When did they start putting the 3 point seat belt harness on the b-pillar? As you can see if the one of the cars
That would factory in all cars around late August 1972 since seat belts were factory in all cars from 1968 and became optional order from 1967-below
Not the question I was asking. In 73 you still have the lap and shoulder belt as separate belts with the shoulder belt attached about the door windows and not on the b-pillar on later models
Not sure on that.
All the dude wanted was his rug back.
Indeed, lol 😉
I want Roy Munson’s 72 Olds Convertible.
I'll add that one to the list to look into. Thanks
I hadn't heard about the car's other two credits!
Yeah, that was new to me as well actually😉
There is a Greenlight Hollywood release of The Dude's car, I happen to have one.
Yep, I mentioned the two scales of Greenlight models in the video 😉👍
The signatures on the 'prop' license plate may be legitimate, but I do wonder if the plate itself is legitimate as used in the movie. It might have been taken by one of the people who worked on the film or by someone at the movie car rental place if the production company went the route of using one of those places (I understand that after filming, those rental companies get the car or 'carcass' back). Or, the plate was made by a place that makes replica plates, which is not so far-fetched. I find it a cool few hundred dollar collectible (assuming the autographs are legitimate), but not $2k worthy if the plate cannot be verified as from the film which is probably why it has not sold.
It's supposedly an authenticated prop from what it shows, which would mean it's not a replica I would think. Unless that "authentication" certificate deal is just for the signatures; I guess the fact they didn't specify that may be why it's been on there for so long.
That plate is to nice condition for real plate.
@@jessiehughes9432 Yeah, it does look a bit "too nice" for sure.
@@CarStarz42 Someone somewhere has the original plate.
It certainly wasn't on the car, lol.
'We got the money are you sure everyone is there today?' is that question we want to know as the dude's hoping that 73 gran torino doesn't ran out of gas while searching for this old buddy as today's video was unexpected pick in having the unloved sedan form the big leboswki movie gets spot light by you is great job carstarz as i think what 90s movie car would you do next could be 79 trans am of sunchasers movie as i did see one clip from scene where they are driving very hard on highway that ends going off road with one then saying '110 mph detroti muscle' is almost correct knowing 79 model year was true end of trans am with big block cars anyway thanks carstarz for giving the dude's lots help and have a nice weekend bye now.
Lol, cool; I'll add that one to my list to look into as I haven't seen it before. Thanks
@CarStarz42 no problem my friend see you later bye now.
🏆Great job 🏆 great movie 🍀Got R Done😎✌️
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it😉👍
Now you have to do Barettas 66 4dr Impala.
That on is indeed already on my list. Thanks😉👍
@@CarStarz42Awesome !!!! Can’t wait 👍
“They finally did. They finally killed my f***ing car!”
lol.
The Dude abides.
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M buddy in high school drove the same car @2:30. Four door brown with vinyl top
Cool😉👍
A 74 302 showed up nearby me in the cream/light tan but the bumper and tail lights are just different enough to not be passable to anyone that has really looked at the movie car.
Still cool though😉👍
In fact #3, with John Goodman getting into the passenger side front seat, you see the shoulder harness hooked to the B pillar. It must not be a 1973 Torino. My 1973 Grand Torino Sport, plus other shots in this video does not have a harness on the B pillar. Either side of the car. My harness clips up on the ceiling, and snaps into the lap belt. Then is adjustable by hand.
Also with the duplicate Torino by Grease Monkey, it has a 1974 and up grille. The grill slits run up and down, a 1973 runs sideways. Also a 1974 and up has different tail lights then the 1972 and 1973.
Movies typically mix and match parts for the cars, especially older models 😉
i have this one in my collection of diecast movie cars
Cool, yeah I think I might get one of them too in the near future and once I do; I'll cover it on the new diecast channel I mentioned in this video😉👍
. . just wanted to add a couple requests, . . If not just give you some ideas.
Ice cube's 64 Impala from "Boyz n the Hood"
Wld Be cool to see the suped up police car from the movie "Black sheep" with Chris Farley.
Steven seagal's black Mach1 Mustang in "Marked For Death" Or the Red 65" Camaro from the little known but great 80's cult classic "My Science Project" with Dennis Hopper.
Yep, those indeed are all already on my list; thanks 😉👍
Hey sir, let me help you out on the last comment as 'My Science Project' movie is not camaro but a 69 pontiac gto so please don't take it negatively ok then see you later bye now.
A lot of these were sacrificed to demolition derbies or monster truck races.
Indeed a lot went that way for sure.
I work at the factory that built them, we have mural with the TV car.
Cool😉👍
@@CarStarz42 Bet you didn’t know that!
It’s an awesome mural with every car the factory made form the Model T to the new Explorer.
It’s really cool.
In case you ever do a video on the 71 impala from fear and loathing in las vegas. I do have one that is identical from the movie that I am restoring to movie spec.
Cool 😉👍
How about a cool facts video about Ash's Oldsmobile from the Evil Dead movies and shows. Please
I don't remember that car being used too much in the series, but I'll add it to the list to check out. Thanks.
2:54 That is by far the saddest thing i have seen today!
Indeed.
do you see what happens Larry???
Lol,😉
Can't believe they scrapped it, that's a travesty
Yeah, happens quite often to abused movie cars unfortunately.
You should do a special about TPB ricky shitmobile 1975 new Yorker with the missing passenger door
Lol, I'll add it to the list. Thanks😉👍
You should do Billy's Camaro from stranger things
I'll add it to the big list to look into as you're the first to suggest that one😉👍
Planes trains & Automobiles?
You bet!😉👍
@@CarStarz42sweet
Buddy had one in high-school
We called it the Whorino
Cool😉👍
Hell yes, haha!
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Lots of backseat room woooo yaaaaaa
Indeed😉👍
Hi
Howdy
I having trouble getting over the fact a car this size only had 90hp
Lol, yeah the 250 straight 6 certainly wasn't a popular option on such a heavy car.
@@CarStarz42 must've been like trying to push water uphill.
My 1973 has a 302 with about 135hp. They were downsizing engines first to get past fuel prices and regulations. But they didn't improve gas milage much. Then they shrunk down the cars, like to a Fairmont.
I have the Hot wheels Back To The Further Time Machine 8/10 scale 2021 one.
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can you also add the wheels of terror car to go live please
That one is indeed already on my list as well😉👍
I can't believe they scrapped the movie car. What a waste and how the hell did that make sense to do?
Yeah, pretty typical in the realm of movie cars unfortunately.
1973 was the last year for the 6 in a Gran Torino and is probably rarer than the Q-Code 351..LOL.Not a popular engine choice in a car that big,mainly for fleet use.
Indeed😉
Funny enough that Ford of Australia took that engine and ran with it, as they did with the 351 Cleveland. In fact, the inline 6 was used up until they stopped making cars in Australia in 2016, and turbocharged versions of it were making gobs of power in their homemade cars (even rivaling the US produced V8s they also stuck in their lineup). Of course, the engine was far more advanced than '73, lol.
@@culcune Wow, impressive 😉
if you have time do a show about SIMON and SIMON Red Z-28
Yep, will eventually get back around to covering other cars in shows/movies I've already touched on😉👍
Please do the Toronado from the dark, half Stephen king movie
I'll add that to the list to look into. Thanks😉👍
Sweet thank you
Hahaha never noticed starsky had a dude sweater
Lol, indeed😉
Has you done Uncle Buck car
Not yet, but it's on the list and will most likely be sooner than later since I've been in a "junker car" mood lately for some reason 😉
Sweet a dicast channel, I don't think they are allot on UA-cam, or is it just me ?
Thanks, well; there are quite a few of them out there actually, but most don't have good lighting when they video their models and also most don't tell much about the model or it's origin and they generally don't take the whole thing seriously enough to provide enough value to the viewer in my opinion , so I made my own channel to do it better and add as much value to a few minutes of well lit footage as possible😉👍
I wanna find a 73 ford torino 4 door but i dont want to build a close of this car. I want to build a clone of the blue on chrome reverse wheels stunt car from Hooper with Burt Reynolds when he drives it around the movie studio and rolls it wirh the short guy
Ah, that would be cool indeed 😉👍
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Do the popcorn sottens Mattel t plz day 10
I'll add it to the list to look into, thanks.
@@CarStarz42 you the best
The plate hasn't sold because it's a replica.
It's supposedly an authenticated prop from what it shows, which would mean it's not a replica I would think. Unless that "authentication" certificate deal is just for the signatures; I guess the fact they didn't specify that may be why it's been on there for so long.
@@CarStarz42 It's too pristine to have been an actual prop, especially after so many years.
Scene shows a beat up plate, fitting condition to car. Plate for sale is as new. Explain that. A replica. But if it's signed.....
@@RealBLAlley Yeah, it does look a bit "too nice" indeed. They need to explain more about it in the listing.
@@louisrauzi3872 Well, there were a number of plates made for the movie of course, so maybe it's one that they didn't actually put on the cars. Also, the plates on the car in the movie look more dirty than damaged, so it's possible I suppose.
It's not a 73 , the 73 torino grille not only is in the middle but it wraps around all of the headlights also , unlike the one dude drove, i have no doubt they changed dog houses in some, but you can clearly look on Google and see that what i say is true, ,it was probably a 75 or 76 but the 73 did not have the oval grille
Like many movie cars; it's most likely a mix of parts from different years😉
If it was a 74 or 76 and if it was red with a white stripe, but still rusted out like it is actually in the big Lebowski Starsky would be pissed
Lol, 😉👍
I build model car kits I'm ok I can not do the lebowski torino it's a advanced paint style my Friend Jack can
Yeah, I really sucked at painting the bodies back when I built models often as a kid and I STILL suck at painting, lol!
€85Mß y uncle had a 76 2dour Torino base as in no power anething an no air got toteled in ,,
Bummer
$14k 😂
Sometines cheaper, sometimes more 😉
I' m pretty sure tha movie maker wouldn't like seeing their movies treated like they treat cars. They really have no respect for our community and the work of others. I' d really like them to re manufacture every car they destroyed from raw material to a brand new car.
unrealistic, but that would be nice indeed 😉
Yeah thanks : ) @@CarStarz42
I would much rather they destroy the Chrysler than a Ford
I think neglect killed them first, they just put them out of their misery 😉
Absolutely hideous cars. I’m amazed nobody has bought that license plate…
lol
Outside of a Pontiac 6000, I can't think of a more uninteresting and forgettable car.
Lol.
That is not a 73 Grand Torino
Indeed it is a '73 friend.
72 rear bumper?
Rear 5mph bumpers didn't happen till 74
My 1973 has 5 mile per hour bumpers. Has since I bought it in 1979.