The Starsky Bunch: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Wagon
The 1972 restyle of Ford’s Torino saw the model split into two styles, the basic Torino or the fancy Gran Torino, which featured a bass mouth grill and a few bonus luxury items. The big change under the skin for 1972 was the switch back to body-on-frame construction, but you could still get it in fastback, hardtop, sedan, or station wagon…the last of which is the proper way to build a Starsky & Hutch tribute car for the family man (or woman). Find this 1973 Ford Gran Torino Wagon offered for $6000 in Watsonville, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
From the seller:
1973 ford Gran Torino
condition: good
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 173000
paint color: red
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: wagon
Located in Watsonville
1973 Ford Gran Torino station wagon
351 Cleveland 2 valveStarts with no issue but does need engine work and minor front suspension work to be reliable.
Interior:
Two rips in the back seat bench and a droopy headliner- otherwise in great shape
Exterior:
Two dents; one on the rear bumper and smaller one on the front grille trim (both replaceable parts)Wheels are American racing salt flat specials; one cap is missing (a replacement is around $30-$40)
We are asking for $6000 but are getting many offers, please email with an offer and we’ll get back to you within a day!
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The Salt Flat Specials look out of place here as much as Superfly headlight covers would on this car.
Starsky’s sciatica is acting up and Hutch’s groin pull is such that with their advanced age they have moved on to this wagon. “Slow down, slow down” yells Hutch abruptly……….as they careen around a corner chasing a jaywalker….and are promptly rearended by a Bizarrini.