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Dec 9, 2022 · Learn how the red and white Ford Gran Torino became a TV and movie icon, and how to find or build one today. See photos, prices, and stories of the original and special edition cars.
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- Gran Torino Making A Comeback. For the 2019 model year, Ford is said to be totally reinventing the Torino. There will be two models, according to Ford Tips; Ford Torino and Gran Torino.
- The Super Cobra That Should Have Been On The Show. The Cobra edition of the Torino was Ford’s most powerful engine/transmission option for the car. It consisted of a 429 cu.
- Gran Torino Interiors. The inside of the Gran Torino could be best described as uninteresting. Most reviewers say the so-called bucket seats weren’t really “bucket” in nature but were comfortable enough.
- The Torino Bulks Up. At one time, Torinos and Gran Torinos were flying out of Ford dealerships like hotcakes for whatever reason. But as with all things automobile, the Torinos needed a little something, maybe a little more kick, if you will.
Both cars had a role in the pilot movie, one being "Starsky's" car, and the other being a similar car which is mistaken for Starsky's car by the film's villains. They each had body-side mouldings along with a black interior with vinyl bench seats.
Jan 15, 2024 · The "Starsky & Hutch" Gran Torino has become a screen legend as the original TV muscle car and was a prominent feature in the film starring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson as the title characters.
Jan 5, 2024 · The bright red 1976 Ford Gran Torino from "Starsky and Hutch" is an iconic automobile many have replicated, but here is where the original sits today.
Jun 7, 2023 · Ford Released Its Own ‘Starsky and Hutch’ Model. In 1976, the show was amongst the most popular on American TV and even broadcasted in Europe. The “Striped Tomato” was popular on its own, and Ford decided to introduce a limited run of 1000 cars with signature paint jobs and details.
The legendary car from Starsky & Hutch, famously dubbed the “striped tomato”, became a character in its own right. Airing from 1975 to 1979 across five seasons, the show propelled David Soul ...
