1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite 23,300 Original Miles Black with Red Interior

Price: US $12,900.00 Item location: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Description:

1974 Ford Torino Gran Torino Elite

Gorgeous 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite with 23,360 original miles. Fantastic color combination black with optional red knit cloth interior. Indoor stored since new. No rust ever. Spare wheel and tire never mounted on car. This lovely car has been well cared for by its three owners. Paint refreshed by the second owner years ago. Drives as good as it looks. Very reasonable buy-it-now.

Some pertinent Elite text from the 1974 Ford Torino sales brochure: "Individually adjustable split bench seat, impeccably tailored in Dark Red (LD) Knit Cloth with the luxurious feel of Cashmere. Plush 25-oz cut-pile carpeting, complete instrumentation (tachometer, trip odometer, oil, amp, temperature and fuel gauges, and electric clock), burled walnut wood-tone panel accents, visor vanity mirror, luggage compartment trim and an automatic seat back release. Westminster cloth seat trim, color-keyed cut-pile carpeting, deluxe steering wheel, color-keyed seat belts, hood ornament, color-keyed protective body-side moldings, full vinyl roof, unique twin opera windows, unique wheel covers.”

VIN: 4G21H269755VIN plate interpretation:
  • 4 = year: 1974
  • G = assembly plant code: Chicago
  • 21 = body serial code: Gran Torino Elite 2 door hardtop coupe
  • H = engine: 351 CID - 2V
  • IC = exterior paint: black
  • LD = trim code: dark red knit cloth split bench seat
  • Vinyl = vinyl top
  • S = unknown
  • 16 = DBO order district: Philadelphia
  • Vehicle Door Data Plate interpretation:
  • Build date: July 1974
  • Body style code 65M = Elite 2 door hardtop
  • Color 1C = Black
  • Trim LD = Dark Red (knit cloth interior decor split bench)
  • Transmission X = FMX
  • Axle 2
  • DBO 16 = Philadelphia
  • Overview:
  • Gorgeous color combination black with red interior
  • Odometer showing 23,360 miles
  • Numbers matching
  • Paint refreshed by second owner
  • Original black vinyl top is excellent
  • All original red cloth /vinyl interior is stunning
  • No cracks in dash - steering wheel is mint
  • 351 CID 2V engine
  • Automatic transmission
  • No rust ever
  • Drives nicely
  • Spare tire and wheel never mounted on car
  • Appears to have never been smoked in
  • Cold factory air conditioning
  • Power steering and power brakes
  • Original jack
  • 5 volume set of factory repair manuals, owners manual, sales brochure
  • Valid Pennsylvania title
  • Sold as-is where-is
  • Please email or call Fred at Transportation Emporium with any questions before bidding. Hopefully the above description in conjunction with the photographs presents a clear overview of the cars condition. Serious bidders are invited and encouraged to view the Gran Torino Elite located at our shop in Reading, Pennsylvania 19601, USA. Sold as is where is. Ebay members with less than 5 positive feedback must communicate with us before bidding. Very reasonable reserve.

    Payment terms: $500 non-refundable PayPal deposit within 24 hours of auction end. Balance in cash upon pick-up or bank wire transfer. Full payment must be received within 7 calendar days of end of auction.

    Shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the auction winner. We will work in full cooperation with the transport company of your choice. Vehicle pick-up must be within 14 days of end of auction. Thank you.