Ford Torino 429 Super Cobra Jet 1970
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This 1970 Ford Torino GT 429 SCJ “Drag Pack” is for sale in our Louisville KY showroom. The 1970 Torino was the primary model with the Fairlane becoming a sub-series. The big news though that year was the 429 Super Cobra Jet. Ford had been putting Thunder Jet 429’s in their T-bird lineup for a few years but 1970 would unleash these monsters in two different trims with Super Cobra Jet being the one that you really wanted. This is example has gone through a pain staking frame off restoration completed in 2015 and is probably nicer than when she left the factory. The correct grabber blue paint is amazing and is guaranteed to catch everyone’s eye. The GT package gave this Torino those awesome hideaway headlights which work. With all the trim on the car in excellent condition this truly is one of the finest examples of a Torino GT I have seen. The shaker hood is not only functional but the look you get when you drop a gear and the person sees that coming is worth the price of the car itself. Under the hood though is where all the joking around stops and the genuine business begins. The monstorous 429 SCJ looks like it fits right at home underneath that shaker hood. The chrome valve covers against the blue painted block is exactly the way it should be. The forged pistons and solid lifter cam are not the only things that make this a Super Cobra Jet. The bigger 780 CFM Holley feeds plenty of fuel to the freshly built engine giving this DRAG PACK equipped Torino an absolute ton of power. The factory oil cooler keeps this big block running in tip top shape. The 3.91 “Traction Locked” rear end give this blue beast a decent mix of off the line acceleration while having a fair amount of top end speed. The Black interior is just as nice as the exterior with the 4-speed shifter placed perfectly with in arms reach. The correct seats are comfortable and what you would expect in a SCJ Torino. With all the gauges working as they should this SCJ Torino can be summed up in one word, AMAZING! Options on this 1970 Ford Torino GT 429 SCJ Drag Pack car are, AM Radio, Seat Belts, Vinyl Interior, and Rally Wheels with Radial Tires. For more details on this 1970 Ford Torino GT 429 SCJ Drag Pack, please call our Louisville Showroom at 812-294-1555, or email Louisville@gatewayclassiccars.com.
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1970 Ford Torino 429 Super Cobra Jet is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Memphis by Gateway Classic Cars for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Torino Model Version : 429 Super Cobra Jet Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1970 Sub type : Coupé Location : Louisville
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
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