Ford Torino
Ford Motor Company produced a series of Torino models, especially for countries in North America. The premiere of the first Ford Torino was held in 1968, and production of the entire line lasted until 1980. Models of Ford Torino was presented as a middle class car, was more expensive and more sport version than Ford Fairlane, which started its production in 1950. The title Ford Torino reveived after the Italian city of Turin, was considered a local area of Detroit. In fact, the first model was top version of Ford Fairlane, but later the name Fairlane disappeared and absolutely all models were began to call Torino.
The most common versions of Ford Torino were four-door sedan and hardtop. Most of these cars were regular in its kind, but some of the Ford engineers created more powerful engines with a volume of 7 litres. Thanks to them Ford Torino became classified as "muscle cars" and used for NASCAR racing and they showed excellent results.
Ford Torino lineup has been changed frequently. Normally, every 2-3 years Torino has been changed, but 1972 was a special year. Ford Torino sports car version was released, issue lasted only one year. Now Ford Torino 1972 is very appreciated by collectors, in history of Torino it was one of the iconic cars. Ford Torino 1972 is quite differs from all other production models with its originality and uniqueness.
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