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The Ford Torino is another car that belongs to Ford's impressive roster of successful and best-selling vehicles. It was initially developed as an upscale version of Ford's primary intermediate-sized car, the Ford Fairlane. However, the Torino's appeal caught so quickly that the succeeding years saw the Torino becoming the primary intermediate-sized car for Ford, while the Fairlane became a sub-series and was subsequently dropped. Such was the lure and fascination of people with the Torino that it became one of Ford's most enduring and popular cars, having won several awards and being redesigned and re-marketed over the years. It was in 1968 that Ford Motor Company introduced the Torino as an upscale version of the Ford Fairlane. It boasted a body and styling that was markedly different from the Fairlane. The Torino's size and weight was increased, with a design that was aerodynamic. The Torino was made available as a 2-door hardtop, a 4-door sedan, or as a station wagon, called the Squire. A sporty version was also marketed. Dubbed as the "Torino GT", its versions included a 2-door hardtop, a SportsRoof and a convertible. Aside from the Torino GT models which came with 302-2V small block V8 engines, all models were equipped with 200 CID I-6 engine. Optional engines included the 302 CID Windsor V8, 351 CID Windsor V8, 390 CID FE V8 and 428 CID FE V8. The transmission types available were both manual or automatic. Model year 1969 saw minor changes to the Torino. However, two new models were added, the"Cobra" 2-door SportsRoof and 2-door hardtop. Also, all models came with the larger 250 CID I-6 engine except the GTs and the Cobras. Optional engines were the same of that of the previous year. In 1970, a complete redesign of the Torino's body was done. The Torino then boasted more prominent long hood short deck styling, and was longer, lower and wider than the 1969 models. The roofline was also decreased. The overall redesign made the 1970 Torino look even more aerodynamic than its predecessors. It was also during this year that the Fairlane became a sub-series and Torino became Ford's primary name for its intermediate line. In 1971, Ford only made minor changes to the Torino, limited only to changes in the trim and grilles. But again, in 1972, a complete redesign was done on the Torino. Although it retained the long hood, short deck style, it was even more emphasized this time. The grille was also changed to an eggcrate grille with a large opening. The front fenders were flared while the rear fenders veered towards the roof. The following year saw only minor changes on the Torino. In 1974, however, rear bumpers were obviously bigger, square shaped, and situated lower on the body. The only major change in 1975 was the removal of the Gran Torino Elite from the line-up, and in 1976, the Gran Torino Sport was also removed. During its production run, the Torino managed to have impressive sales. This was made possible through the positive feedback written about the Torino in many car magazines. It was lauded not only for its modern, ground-breaking styling, but it was also known for not compromising design over efficiency. The Torino was famed for being fuel-efficient and being easily handled. A sure head turner, the Torino also manages to please the practical person in many. Headlights by State:
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