Alright /o/, I've got a guy locally selling pic related for 2000 bucks. It is in decent shape from the photos provided. Is the 1973 gran torino a desirable car?
>>15073930
Is it desirable to you?
>>15073932
I think it's pretty neat, but I was wondering if any of you have got opinions on the car, rare variants or packages and stuff to watch out for.
>>15073930
I'd buy that shit right away and be happy doing skids and generally being a noisy cunt.
>>15073958
Noice, pic is semi related btw that isn't the actual car. I'm going to contact the seller tomorrow. Any tips on checking out a car before purchase?
Op does it run? What kind of engine is in it? Tranny? Condition of interior? Rust on the frame? Do body panels line up? Mileage? Leak any fluidsuggestions? There's tons of variables dude. 2 grand is cheap as fuck you see beat to shit 80s for bodies going for double that if its in any kind of shape go for it
>>15073967
I'd check this, it'a a good guide in our sticky >>10361922
>>15073974
Mkay thanks man.
>>15073972
The guy lists the power plant as a 302, factory ac, has cassette player. Claims he drove it. And runs rough.
>>15073930
I actually own a '73 Gran Torino Sport! 351 Cleveland 4-barrel Cobrajet. Though it's now for sale, haha.
Is it the car in the picture you posted, or is it a different car? I'm pretty fluent in Torino stuff, so anything you can share, I can do my best to look it through.
Dunno about US prices but in Germany I'd be happy to find a running 70s US car for three times that price. I'd go for it, even if it's shit, it's good decoration and you have something to do in your garage.
>>15074621
The car I posted looks similar, the car in question just doesn't look restored. Faded paint and what not. If this thread is still open layer I'll shoot ya some questions.
>>15074621
Also is that a rag top or just two toned paint?
>>15073932
>This is literally the only thing that matters
If you like it, it's worth it to you.
If you don't, it's not.
>>15075867
Not him, but that looks like a Vinyl top
>>15075894
I'm not that much an enthusiast, if they have underlying problems or a reason that the car is only 2grand. I'm not ready to restore a rusted out frame and body you know?
>>15073998
>only a 302
no that car is a fucking landbarge and a lot of them came with big blocks, find one of those.
>>15076298
Couldn't I just swap in a 390 or a 427?
>>15073930
Clint Eastwood me up
>>15074621
How much are you selling that one for?
I'm a nigger, it's not the fastback model, just the hardtop.
>>15073930
You'll never let anybody on your lawn ever again.
>>15076603
To be fair, never heard of a gran torino before that movie came out.
>>15076644
>>15076644
GET OFF MY LAWN!
>>15076298
No matter what's in it, its from 73 when everything was getting low comp stuff. Nothing in that car would be very good.
>>15076573
Don't kid yourself swapping is no easy task especially if you have never done it before
.>>15076813
That's a 1972
>>15076865
no shit its a 72
>>15076791
Didn't know what car they drove yo
>>15076865
I've got a garage to park it in, so it won't be that big a deal. I wouldn't have to do it alone either.
>>15076865
What does low comp mean exactly?
>>15076915
Low compression, where the compression ratio of the engine is rated below 9.7:1
>>15075860
Sounds like a plan! If you do buy it, I can point you to the Torino pages/forums, and the places on Facebook if you have one. Need parts, they got 'em.
>>15076579
I have it listed at $9,000, but I'm not looking for that, so my bottom dollar is quite a bit lower. It's got buckets, console, the 351 CobraJet, disc front brakes, some new work done to it, and some other cool stuff. Needs a full resto though.
