The Official "Pics of my car" thread

Sorry about the repost I’m trying to figure out how to load multiple pictures.

I currently own a 1974 Plymouth Road Runner 440 4 speed manual. I was looking to buy another classic and was looking for a 2 door Newport or Cordoba with not much luck when I came across this unmolested 73 Gran Torino all original.

I’m thinking that this may be a fairly rare car. Im buying it from the original owner/family. Owner purchased the car new. It only has 60k miles. Has The 351 2V Cleveland, FMX 3 speed auto. At first I thought the data tag was fake because I couldn’t find the “PU” trim code anywhere, and the production number on the VIN was too high to register on any VIN decoder sites. Mine is in the 200k range. Turns out they made almost 500k different model Torinos in 1973. From station wagons to 4 door sedans.

Researching the PU code is how I ended up finding this site. Which answered the question. Turns out as Ford had done in the past, it decided to introduce a spring-time special model as its new low-priced 2-door luxury coupe. In March of 1973 Ford introduced the Luxury Décor package for the Torino line. This package was limited to 2-door Gran Torino models and was trimmed quite a bit differently from other cars in the Torino line-up. While the Gran Torino Brougham used older style cloth/vinyl interior, the luxury decor package Torinos used a more modern upholstery design trimmed in ultra-soft vinyl. Even though it was a bench seat, the seating almost had a bit of a sporty flare, at least compared to the other seating options. While not exactly a European interior, I’d argue that the interior was probably one of Ford’s more tasteful luxury interiors of the era.

The option package had an MSRP of $395 ($2238 adjusted) and was only available with specific exterior colours: saddle bronze, medium copper metallic or metallic ivy glow paint. The option package included a white, brown, or green halo vinyl roof with colour-keyed body-side molding. A halo vinyl top did not cover the a-pillars in vinyl, making the vinyl top appear as if it was floating like a halo over the roof. Also included was a pinstripe package, colour keyed rear bumper pad and wheel covers, black sidewall radial tires, flight bench seat in tan super soft vinyl with matching door panels, deluxe 2-spoke steering wheel, wood tone instrument panel applique, dual note horn, 25-oz cut-pile carpet, and upgraded insulation.

The Luxury Décor option package was discontinued after the 1973 model year.

I officially retired yesterday and when I saw this car pop up I thought “Hey zipperheads, Get off my lawn.”. Thats my future.

Sincerely,

Walt Kowalski

Edited by Torino Fan Dan - 29-December-2024 at 1:05AM

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	Well, I've got to get back to work. When I stop rowing, the slave ship just goes in circles.

Torino Fan Dan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27-December-2024 Location: Chesapeake Bay Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Torino Fan Dan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28-December-2024 at 3:20PM
	Sorry about the repost I’m trying to figure out how to load multiple pictures. I currently own a 1974 Plymouth Road Runner 440 4 speed manual. I was looking to buy another classic and was looking for a 2 door Newport or Cordoba with not much luck when I came across this unmolested 73 Gran Torino all original. I’m thinking that this may be a fairly rare car. Im buying it from the original owner/family. Owner purchased the car new. It only has 60k miles. Has The 351 2V Cleveland, FMX 3 speed auto. At first I thought the data tag was fake because I couldn’t find the “PU” trim code anywhere, and the production number on the VIN was too high to register on any VIN decoder sites. Mine is in the 200k range. Turns out they made almost 500k different model Torinos in 1973. From station wagons to 4 door sedans. Researching the PU code is how I ended up finding this site. Which answered the question. Turns out as Ford had done in the past, it decided to introduce a spring-time special model as its new low-priced 2-door luxury coupe. In March of 1973 Ford introduced the Luxury Décor package for the Torino line. This package was limited to 2-door Gran Torino models and was trimmed quite a bit differently from other cars in the Torino line-up. While the Gran Torino Brougham used older style cloth/vinyl interior, the luxury decor package Torinos used a more modern upholstery design trimmed in ultra-soft vinyl. Even though it was a bench seat, the seating almost had a bit of a sporty flare, at least compared to the other seating options. While not exactly a European interior, I’d argue that the interior was probably one of Ford’s more tasteful luxury interiors of the era. The option package had an MSRP of $395 ($2238 adjusted) and was only available with specific exterior colours: saddle bronze, medium copper metallic or metallic ivy glow paint. The option package included a white, brown, or green halo vinyl roof with colour-keyed body-side molding. A halo vinyl top did not cover the a-pillars in vinyl, making the vinyl top appear as if it was floating like a halo over the roof. Also included was a pinstripe package, colour keyed rear bumper pad and wheel covers, black sidewall radial tires, flight bench seat in tan super soft vinyl with matching door panels, deluxe 2-spoke steering wheel, wood tone instrument panel applique, dual note horn, 25-oz cut-pile carpet, and upgraded insulation. The Luxury Décor option package was discontinued after the 1973 model year. I officially retired yesterday and when I saw this car pop up I thought “Hey zipperheads, Get off my lawn.”. Thats my future. Sincerely, Walt Kowalski Edited by Torino Fan Dan - 29-December-2024 at 1:05AM
	Well, I've got to get back to work. When I stop rowing, the slave ship just goes in circles.

Torino Fan Dan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27-December-2024 Location: Chesapeake Bay Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Torino Fan Dan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28-December-2024 at 4:17PM
	For those interested in Mopars, here is my other ride. 1974 Plymouth Road Runner. 440 4-Speed Manual Edited by Torino Fan Dan - 29-December-2024 at 1:06AM
	Well, I've got to get back to work. When I stop rowing, the slave ship just goes in circles.

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Dan the ranchero man Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24-July-2011 Location: Mchenry,IL Status: Offline Points: 1185	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dan the ranchero man Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-January-2025 at 2:49AM
	Very nice! I have a 2020 in konami blue. Fun car for sure!