1968 Ford Torino Fastback

[NOS2006]

I have to confess my newly found love for this vehicle. We have on in my auto class that's in terrible condition and I just think it's gorgeous. Here are a few pictures of '68 Torino Fastbacks. they have amazing lines on them.







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[Cory Wolfe]

Meh... I like the 1970 Torino better.

[NOS2006]

Meh... I like the 1970 Torino better.

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So then you like the bulbous Chevelles too...? Ew.

[Cory Wolfe]

What Chevelles are those? Well my favorite Chevelles are the 68 and 69...

[NOS2006]

What Chevelles are those? Well my favorite Chevelles are the 68 and 69...

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Exactly.


Here's a '70 Torino Cobra. I know I don't like that year, but damn is it hott...
http://www.swaqvalley.com/Blueprints/1970_...orino_Cobra.jpg Edited September 7, 2005 by NOS2006

[NOS2006]

I think I've found my new favorite Ford vehicle..

[milleramerican]

I like those torinos too, nos. They look awesome.

[Cory Wolfe]

Nos, 68 and 69 Chevelles are not bolbous... Their sleek. You sure you're thinking of the right Chevelle?

[NOS2006]

I must be thinking of something else.. blah.

[LosAngeles]

None of those Ford-division fastbacks top the mighty Mercury Cyclone GT:

[balthazar]

I just cannot get into Ford cars of any era past the early '50s. For some reason they come off as bad approximations of GM cars or something to my eye. Poor detailing. The '68 Torino just looks.... blunt to me, like a scrap of 2x4. The '72 is godawful horrible. 'Racy' '72s are like a middle-aged woman with a pink bee-hive wig and layers & layers of makeup: both think they look good but everyone else is laughing in their sleeves at the sight. And I'm fairly certain it's not a bias: I love Ford trucks and pre-52 Fords & Mercs ('63-64 full-size Fords & Mercs aren't bad, either). The only palatable Torino for me is '70.

[mustang84]

Classic Mercury muscle

1969 Mercury Marauder


1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder


Another 1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder


1972 Mercury Montego


1972 Mercury Montego GT


1970 Mercury Marauder


1968 Mercury Montego


1970 Mercury Cyclone GT

[Cory Wolfe]

Another 1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder

Talk about overhang! :o

[ehaase]

Talk about overhang!

Talk about a nice roomy trunk.

[mustang84]

Talk about a nice roomy trunk.

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Damn right!

[Cory Wolfe]

Well, I take style over trunk space. :D That's why I love the Solstice.

[LosAngeles]

Seeing those beautiful, racy Mercurys makes me wonder where they lost their way....

[ocnblu]

Those are some fiiine FoMoCos that I don't get to see often enough.

[NOS2006]

You're right with those Chevelles, wildman.

[mustang84]

Seeing those beautiful, racy Mercurys makes me wonder where they lost their way....

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Same here. It's sad when people bash Mercury...I mean, they have all reason to now, but Mercurys used to be sporty mid-level vehicles back in the day. I would love to see Ford pump some excitement into Mercury...make it have the sport of Pontiac with the high-tech refinement of Acura. They could have the Messenger as a two-seater and a Mustang-based Cougar. Mercurys should always have more horsepower than Fords with the exception of a few cases like Mustang Cobras, Shelbys, and the GT.

If you can't tell, I have a soft spot for Mercury. :)