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Amazing to say the least.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote spriegel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01-May-2022 at 7:31AM
Really nice car!  I like the front-end style.

Did they make this style of Torino only for a limited time?

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Originally posted by spriegel spriegel wrote:

Really nice car!  I like the front-end style.

Did they make this style of Torino only for a limited time?

-Chris


It's a 1972 Mercury Montego GT, the Mercury version of the 72 Gran Torino Sport. I don't know the details of all the Mercury trim levels, the MX is the one I recall hearing of the most.

The Torino for 1972 up was a bottom trim level of the main model, the Gran Torino. 99+% of all 72-74's were Gran Torinos, the Torino was an ugly duckling version of the Gran Torino. Ford finally dropped the base Torino trim level.
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Beautiful Merc! Classic American Muscle!  Excellent choice. 
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That car is smokinโ€™ hot! Good choice! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
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 good choice! idk what ever happened to scott i lost contact with him too...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote legend onirot Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-May-2022 at 10:54AM
another beautiful car!
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Beautiful Montego! Have always had a soft spot for the 72-73 Montego. Awesome choice ๐Ÿ‘
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Would love to see that in person.  I bet it is fantastic.  Great car!
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I remember that build as well. Beautiful car! ClapThumbs Up 
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The June 2022 Car of the Month is long time member "Big Bird's " (Randy's) 1979 Ford Thunderbird

This is our first Thunderbird to receive the Ride of the Month recognition, and is one of the coolest' T-Birds around.  Randy's T-Bird which he dubs his "White Trash" Thunderbird has a cool 80's street machine vibe.  Randy's Thunderbird is a less common base model equipped with a 302 V8, FMX, A/C and a flight bench interior.  He later upgraded it to bucket seats. Living up to the 80's vibe the car has installed aluminum slot wheels with staggered tires and with the proper lifted rear stance.

Randy is one of our most knowledgeable members and has tons of hands on experience with the 1972-79 Intermediate Fords.  His project thread hasn't been updated in a while, but maybe this will inspire him to do so.  Wink  Congratulations Randy!

Check out Randy's project thread here:


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Nice T-Bird, cool car! Congrats Randy!
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 cool!

there's  one very similar that shows up at the local cruise nights here
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77 CELICA CUSTOM
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Fine ride Randy, very cool T-Bird!
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Very nice.
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Excellent choice 
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Good one. The stagger looks nice.
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Congrats Randy!
Love those slotted mags, had some on my Mach 1 in the early '90s.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Uante Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02-June-2022 at 11:00AM
Pretty Sweet....Hard to Beat! Thumbs Up
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Hi!
Wow!
Thanks, I saw this and it was a big surprise.
Haven't driven the 'Bird in a couple years, life gets in the way sometimes.
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Cool! I don't see those around these days! Congrats
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Yeah, screwed up an axle bearing in the rear, then spent the past few years getting sick/recovering, getting sick/recovering, etc...
Time flies when you're NOT having fun...
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Cool! hold onto it, this style, era have their time coming!
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The July 2022 Car of the Month is Ron Earp's 1972 Gran Torino Sport restomod.

Ron and his daughter built one of the coolest Resto Mod 1972 GTS's in existence.  His Grabber Blue 1972 GTS was a 351C powered automatic car, that was converted to a Aluminum headed stroker Big Block with a top-loader 4-speed.  He conducted a frame off restoration which included upgrades to the suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes so that the car could compete and autocross and road coarse events. The car had a super tough look with NASACAR-like black steel wheels with 295 tires at all four corners.

Ron sold his car back around 2015 and the current whereabouts is unknown.  Unfortunately his car has been utilized in numerous scam ads.  For the newer members who didn't follow along with Ron's build, I'd suggest checking out his project thread.  It's a great read on one of the coolest Torinos around. 

His project thread is here:


Here are some pics of Ron's Torino:








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I saw that in scam ads before looking seriously for a 72 sport. It is how I found this site. Incredible build thread and awesome car.
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I always liked that car.  Definitely a nice job!
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That resto-mod is sweet!
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Nice! I'll have to read through that build thread 
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The August 2022 Car of the Month is long time member "schufitz " (Dave's) 1969 Ford Torino GT

Dave is one of our resident experts on the 68-69 Torinos.  He has a beautiful 1969 Torino GT 2-door hard top with a formal roof.  His car is equipped with a 351W-2V, FMX auto trans, 3.00:1 rear axle,  air conditioning, tinted glass, bucket seats, console with floor shift, racing mirrors, a black vinyl top, electric clock and power front disc brakes.  His car is a very sharp painted in black jade with gold stripes and a light nugget gold interior.  

Congratulations Dave!  Here are some pictures below.  





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74 VETTE CUSTOM
90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED
77 CELICA CUSTOM
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