..."Gran Torino" Movie

The movie was excellent, and Clint did an excellent job acting. Too bad he got snubbed by the Oscar crowd, but we all know he did an terrific job.

I was very excited when I heard about his movie because as mentioned before it'd give the '72 Torino some seperation from the S&H cars. My 72 GTS is a red fastback, and as soon as I tell anyone about the car, they usually say S&H (especially because of the colour). Now I can say, that it's like Clint's car.

I thought the car in the movie was a pretty nice example, but did anyone notice that the grille emblem is placed in the wrong spot? This just was such an obvious flaw to me. I also noted that car had no chrome trim around the fenders which most sport models seem to have (I believe they were std equipment on the GTS).

As for the engine, I remember when the read off the specs they only said "Cobra-Jet engine", but didn't specify displacement. I guess this would have to be the Q-code 351, but we never see an underhood shot.

Does anyone know who owns the Torino in the movie? I am curious who picked that '72 GTS for the movie and why it was chosen? Regardless, I am happy to see the '72 GTS on the big screen.

Vince

1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car

GTS.org Admin

It's in the same spot in the movie.

My small town local cinema showed the movie this past week. I somewhat know the owner and I asked him about the poster.

SCORE!!

Latest take on Gran Torino movie is 139 million and counting. The movie still playing here locally, but hope to score their poster when it's finished it's run. Here's a link: http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=grantorino.htm

Paul~

1972 GTS 351CJ-4V black/black

Book office to date of Gran Torino, 141 Million and counting.

Book office of Milk which Sean Penn won best actor Oscar and which Clint wasn't even nominated, 31 Million.

I'll say no more on that subject.

1972 GTS 351CJ-4V black/black

Here's a blurb about the car in the Gran Torino movie including who restored it and where it went after the movie.

http://www.classiccars365.com/

Paul~

1972 GTS 351CJ-4V black/black

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sauser676 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-December-2008 Location: Chicago Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote sauser676 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22-January-2009 at 7:43AM
	im shocked that the dark knight got so little too, Chris Nolan should have been nominated for best director, but I'm very disappointed that Gran Torino didnt get anything.........
	Graham Sauser 1974 Ford Gran Torino-Starsky & Hutch Replica Resto 99% Done!

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5846	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-January-2009 at 5:28AM
	The movie was excellent, and Clint did an excellent job acting. Too bad he got snubbed by the Oscar crowd, but we all know he did an terrific job. I was very excited when I heard about his movie because as mentioned before it'd give the '72 Torino some seperation from the S&H cars. My 72 GTS is a red fastback, and as soon as I tell anyone about the car, they usually say S&H (especially because of the colour). Now I can say, that it's like Clint's car. I thought the car in the movie was a pretty nice example, but did anyone notice that the grille emblem is placed in the wrong spot? This just was such an obvious flaw to me. I also noted that car had no chrome trim around the fenders which most sport models seem to have (I believe they were std equipment on the GTS). As for the engine, I remember when the read off the specs they only said "Cobra-Jet engine", but didn't specify displacement. I guess this would have to be the Q-code 351, but we never see an underhood shot. Does anyone know who owns the Torino in the movie? I am curious who picked that '72 GTS for the movie and why it was chosen? Regardless, I am happy to see the '72 GTS on the big screen.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

ramair351 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08-May-2006 Location: west michigan Status: Offline Points: 1561	Post Options Post Reply Quote ramair351 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-January-2009 at 6:30AM
	i noticed too the grill emblem was in the wrong place on the poster, it almost looks retouched. but i dont remember if the car in the movie was that way.
	-Pete 1972 montego GT 1970 Torino cobra SCJ 1970 mustang mach 1 1965 Falcon futura

A guy named Vin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 10-January-2008 Location: Newfoundland Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote A guy named Vin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-February-2009 at 10:43AM
	It's in the same spot in the movie. My small town local cinema showed the movie this past week. I somewhat know the owner and I asked him about the poster. SCORE!!

picon3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-February-2007 Location: North Carolina Status: Online Points: 2097	Post Options Post Reply Quote picon3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-February-2009 at 5:01AM
	Yeah, I wondered about the medallion placement on the front grille too. Maybe something to do with how they wanted to shoot the scenes; something like, "Hey, we can't see the medallion in this shot, so how 'bout moving it to the other side of the grille; nobody will notice...." Nice poster and free. Box office mojo (here's a link) shows $121 million and counting. Clint's best picture ever in $. Still can't believe he didn't even get an academy nod for his performance. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=grantorino.htm
	1972 GTS 351CJ-4V black/black

picon3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-February-2007 Location: North Carolina Status: Online Points: 2097	Post Options Post Reply Quote picon3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-March-2009 at 3:39AM
	Latest take on Gran Torino movie is 139 million and counting. The movie still playing here locally, but hope to score their poster when it's finished it's run. Here's a link: http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=grantorino.htm Paul~
	1972 GTS 351CJ-4V black/black

Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5044	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05-March-2009 at 5:45AM
	I can't tell, but if that image is reverses, might account for the crest being on the other side. I am not able to make out in that poster- it the steering wheel visable?
	Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod Pondering: #99Problems

picon3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-February-2007 Location: North Carolina Status: Online Points: 2097	Post Options Post Reply Quote picon3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10-March-2009 at 5:30AM
	Book office to date of Gran Torino, 141 Million and counting. Book office of Milk which Sean Penn won best actor Oscar and which Clint wasn't even nominated, 31 Million. I'll say no more on that subject.
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WTB72GTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08-March-2009 Location: NW Ohio Status: Offline Points: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote WTB72GTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10-March-2009 at 7:58AM
	For your question Ford72GTS, the car was purchased from some Movie Company, but SUPPOSEDLY after the movie was finished Eastwood bought the car for himself.

picon3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-February-2007 Location: North Carolina Status: Online Points: 2097	Post Options Post Reply Quote picon3 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-April-2009 at 4:51AM
	Here's a blurb about the car in the Gran Torino movie including who restored it and where it went after the movie. http://www.classiccars365.com/ Paul~
	1972 GTS 351CJ-4V black/black