1972 Ford Gran Torino Station Wagon with Delivery Miles !!!

449 Miles from new !!!

[@Shiba_Inu_Des]

As a kid in the 70's, this was my dream station wagon I wanted my family to own. Always pictured myself and my brother sitting in the back facing the rear.

[@cliffordkinnear9354]

The Holy Grail of Torino Wagons!!! When cars had style, dam that's a beautiful car.

[@douglas-calvingreenough552]

If the tires were desert sandles" and the paint uh' robe" holy jesus!"somebody save me!..... :)

[@jobamasux]

Beautiful time machine , I sure would like to travel back when that was brand new!

[@coolbreeze5561]

Station wagons were so cool. I've had 3 or 4 of them love them. Bring back the wagons.

[@fw1240]

I own a '76 Torino STW. Front end is more square & bumpers are a little more hefty, but not much different. I freakin' love it. The compliments I get every time that I drive it are awesome. It's definitely a vehicle that makes ppl smile & remember better days ❤

[@georgefox1055]

I owned that same car, got it new off the lot at Lerews Ford in East Berlin, Pennsylvania on August 21, 1972 exactly like the one in this video, except the interior was black, lasted 18 years, got 368k miles. What a beautiful car, could haul anything and everything.

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

That’s the best 72 Ford Torino station wagon on the planet. Long live the internal combustion engine.

[@eldoradony]

The best restoration in the world doesn't come close to new. It's true, it's only new once.

[@Hoboelmo23]

I owned one exactly like this, it was my first car. It was low milage and stayed within the family for many years. When it was finally traded in the late 80s, it had over 287,000 miles on it. The faux paneling faded, the yellow color faded to a light yellow, but that 351 Cleveland motor never faded. It never failed, was always cared for. I went on to own a 1972 Gran Torino Sport, a 1972 like the one in the movie Gran Torino and I owned a 1976 Gran Torino 4 door. All had that powerhouse 351 Cleveland motor. Ford did something right with this line of cars.

[@waynemccuen8213]

She's a beauty, she's 1 in a million........my heart skipped a beat.

[@roberttaurosa]

Now that is showroom condition!

[@twoeightythreez]

I wonder how long before it starts leaking fluids from those ancient dried out gaskets....

[@shobud7561]

It probably never left the showroom, wouldn't run .

[@mgrella63]

My mom and dad had this exact car but in White /woodgrain/Tan interior. They drove it for 30 years!!!!! My dad was a mechanic and kept it going forever!! I shouldve had it restored but they junked it.

[@lesgriffiths8523]

Some lucky owner......thanks Dean......Americans are so lucky to have access to such stunning cars....and the music was fantastic. Les Griffiths ( Australia)

[@rtking1969]

Thumbs up for the person who stored this away for the future and bring out so the masses can enjoy it

[@petemaroni813]

When they knew how to build cars... Absolutely GORGEOUS...🙏👏👏👏

[@carlosaponte1520]

Wow! That's absolutely beautiful. 👍🍻

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

I don’t care for 1970s station wagons but this car definitely is beautiful and it belongs in a museum. I feel like a time traveler looking at this car because I was a kid when this car was new.

[@dartskipper3170]

These were everywhere back in the 70's from collecting the weekly groceries from the A&P or rolling down the Garden State Parkway to the Jersey Shore on a weekend. I even got to drive a couple of these, too. Thanks for the reminder of what cars used to be.

[@garymckee8857]

I remember when you passed a dealership the new models were always something to look at. Now when you pass one it's like looking at a row of appliances.

[@haveanicedave1551]

lol. Row of appliances. You are so right. Cars today are so ugly and all look the same.

[@Sandhill1988]

@@haveanicedave1551 and you have to be a NASA engineer to even think about repairing one.

[@gordonno11]

I used to own a 74, and a buddy of mine had one just like this one, same color with the woodgrain!.... Really miss these cars. 5800 lbs. Of pure love!!

[@miamiron]

Let me pick up my jaw off the floor

[@JrGoonior]

I'm a Mopar or no car guy, but this is amazing!!!! I can appreciate ANY car that's still in "as new" condition nearly 50 years later. As far as the color goes, it really was a popular color at that time and don't think it's as hideous as a some people are saying....

[@TM-gv6zv]

Make sure you hold on to it because you will never find another one in that condition. Reminds me of my 1975 Ford Gran Torino that I had back in the day

[@kennethsouthard6042]

My uncle was a Ford executive and came out with his family for a combination business trip / vacation. He picked up one of these from the San Jose plant (I think the one he had was made there) the one he had was just like this, only red and I think also had power windows. With his family and ours that made 8 of us riding around for a week in the hot summer. My cousin and I sat in the very back, and I can tell you those seats were not as fun as they looked. We got car sick from the air conditioning never making it back there, and being at the far end and facing backwards. It was still a fun week though.

[@rickramirez6854]

Wen cars were cars and trucks were trucks not like the shit they put out now and days true American iron and horse power I grew up driving these beauties

[@alain99v6]

todays magic word is cross over , they cross over something ugly with something huge ... Dad had a 1972 gran torino gt the same model as in the clint eastwood movie but in brown color

[@jrea424]

You mean when cars where cars on a truck chassis with a truck engine?

[@erikajennings9055]

@@jrea424 You mean a modern SUV that's build in a truck chassis with a truck engine. The big wagons were cars and not trucks and were very similar to their sedan counterparts. They were body on frame as was the majority of cars during this time period with large V8 engines built for the cars They never rode on a truck frame. .

[@rickramirez6854]

@Lyle Grandersom yes might have more horse power but it's cuz of wat their made out of now and days 99 percent plastic

[@notroll1279]

How long did cars built in 1972 last when you actually exposed them to the outside world? Seeing this car is so exceptional because it shows how it looked as advertised by the maker and not like they normally were after as little as 2 years out of the showroom. And frankly - the front seats are a brown landscape of plastic death and even the standing car with the engine shut down makes the tyres squeal. How could modern cars be much worse than that?

[@patrickmartin890]

Even the family cars were elegant back then. They also had a full frame underneath. The trend today is make them cheaper with more air bags.

[@kevincostello3856]

Patrick youre comments are SPOT ON PERFECT THANK YOU

[@timothyharrison8953]

I grew up with a '70 Torino wagon and learned to drive in it. Same engine. Not much power. Crappy gas mileage. It was tan, but the same interior color. Cancer finally killed it around 1990. Still looked pretty good. The torque boxes and frame rails were toast. Neighbor had a forest green one the same year as this one. Green interior though. The mom had a hard time getting it in and out of the garage and the body was all beat up. That way back was meant for kids only. No adults could ever sit there long.

[@lincmerc1581]

This model was featured on the 1977 made for tv movie "Night Terror" with Valerie Harper. I think it is on KZbin

[@toddbonin6926]

IMHO, the Gran Torino Squire is one of the best looking wagons ever produced ... and this has to be the best existing specimen. Bravo!

[@randygreen8916]

I love the styles of the 60s and 70s cars and pickups.

[@alfonsofernandezdemiguel8909]

Randy Green Yes.Specially around 1970.Those coupés were Top Models of the road

[@timothyharrison8953]

When I lived in Virginia as a kid, a neighbor had one, but dark metallic green. Same bSteering

[@johnfarel3152]

Such a popular 70s color even in house interiors

[@stevecamozzi3671]

So cool. I really dig those character lines on the roof just ahead of the roof rack. Friggin amazing!!

[@Lonewolf-kw8gg]

I think that´s probably the best looking wagon ever!

[@rscamarolover]

Nice wagon, I haven't seen a Torino wagon in person for years, I'm a wagon fan and owner it's sad to think that most of these have been crushed

[@stefanmayr9379]

Reminds me of my childhood, great memories. I was always fascinated by these beautiful cars. Here in Austria/Europe, where I am living, it was always a head-turning moment to me watching one of them. A neighbor had one - he was a carpet dealer and his car was light blue and white interior!!! Holy crab, where are times gone.. Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹👍👌

[@edgarribeirodossantos9019]

Amazingly brand spanking new! Such a dream car to have as a daily driver, one would be so lucky! 👏🏼🙌🏼💛💛

[@jonw626]

We had that exact same car. What a blast from the past.

[@johnnytheg]

This was our family car when I was growing up. Same color too. Such great memories.

[@johndillinger8482]

sold for 42k at auction

[@paulhoffman778]

Great looking color combo, nice looking car, love the blue air scoop so FORD

[@helios1912]

Yes, this color is so '70's. Look at the next traffic jam you're in--3 out of 4 vehicles are white, gray (silver), black. Loved this Ford color and also their baby blue hue.

[@karlmaier4243]

Unbelievable, never seen one in that color! Absolute gorgeous ☆

[@alanolson6913]

I graduated high school that year. My Dad bought a '72 Gran Torino Sport new in the fall of '71. It had delivery miles , too, When he drove it home that October afternoon. I was allowed to take it into town and back for about 30 minutes. I drove down one of the main boulevards in my small town. I rolled down the windows and turned up the radio. It was playing"Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by the Jollies. Doo you think any of my friends were out there to see me in all my ultra-hipness? Of course not, but I was extremely happy for those moments then to have driven a then-new Torino. One good looking car, even if your friends DON'T see you.

[@alanolson6913]

Sorry, spell correct wasn't so correct.....its the Hollies, NOT Jollies. Dumb.

[@johnelliott7375]

Amazing and I wonder what happened to it, and where is it today?

[@piercehawke8021]

There's a 1972 SW that could be this one's twin; but has non US license plates

[@Grit489]

Straight to Wally world in this baby

[@EduardoSilva-iy9qi]

Unbelievable, fantastic, beautiful. I want it!!

[@HowardJrFord]

That id a real beauty !

[@Guayaquilcaliente]

Yo tuve este carro en mi juventud..tantos buenos recuerdos

[@jamesrice9768]

Makes my heart happy!

[@charleydahl2057]

i hade a 1974 grand tortino wagon. one of the best cars i ever owned.

[@Biglug8888]

Wagons are cool, but that’s incredible! Would love to know the story behind it.

[@JuniorFan08]

Amazing!

[@dre4011]

You in Richmond?....(I'm in Henrico) Do you show it @ the drags in August or @ Field Day of the Past in September??

[@patsprings4296]

Beautiful !!!!

[@benjaminjeep3769]

Very very beautiful car......

[@robertohess2057]

Magnífico amei esse belíssimo automóvel

[@dano4572]

BEAUTIFUL

[@markreynolds3850]

Beautiful wagon ,really nice car.

[@Grit489]

Wow just noticed that !

[@N-Scale]

How and why did this car survive? I worked as a new car make ready at a Lincoln Mercury dealer and I must have installed 100's of those style hubcaps and radio antennas. We even had some Montego's come in with Torino badging on the interior

[@williamgottlieb8723]

The Gran Torino wagons were the greatest station wagons of them all.

[@aslankral9387]

Perfect 👍👍👍👍

[@davideferrario8996]

❤ from italy 🇮🇹

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

Follow up: The Torino was destroyed in September 20, 2019 due to the flood in Beaumont, Texas as a result of tropical depression Imelda. The owner had stopped to get a cup of coffee when torrents of rain cascaded down Beaumont's main street. He tried to save it by holding on to the rear bumper but it got caught up in the torrential flood waters along with cars, trailers, homes and other debris. Luckily the owner was later found alive six miles down river holding the license plate. He was crying to the rescue team that he had only taken the car out that morning for the first time in a year. It had 502 miles on it. A month later the Torino was found in a homeowner's backyard swimming pool by a police helicopter surveying the area. The Torino was sold as scrap metal and all that was left was the rear license plate and the plastic Jesus on the dash.. Down in Texas they say "I don't care if it rains or freezes, as long as I got my plastic Jesus riding on the dashboard of my car. I can go a hundred miles an hour, as long as I got the almighty power, right up there by my pair of fuzzy dice." Believe it or not?

[@johneckert1365]

Wow!

[@hollydicesare3633]

Look how much room is inside. Talk about spacious. You could probably fit a whole family in the back seat!!

[@zaskar7005]

Beautiful

[@allenmax8995]

Incredible! wth! was it driven for two weeks and then placed in a hermetically sealed jar?

[@thomasgary1219]

I wondered the same thing.

[@RedBud315]

Sometimes I feel like its a crime to not drive a vehicle just to keep it brand new. They were built to be driven, not stored. When I was a kid I remember us having a new station wagon every couple of years most of them being LTD Country Squires. Look's like a lot of family vacations got missed in this one.

[@Wildstar40]

What is the story on this car ? It must be interesting.

[@Tennesseestorm76]

Wow, what a time capsule!

[@douglasjohnson1262]

I hope it has found a home in the Henry Ford Museum! A time capsule for sure.

[@spectralopticalvision]

State of art!

[@chrissurprenant642]

I bought a new 1972 Ford GT wagon similar to this when I got out of the navy 9/72. Mine was light green with green vinyl interior. I really wanted the full size country squire but couldn't afford it. Mine had the small block. 302? I have had a lot of cars since then. I forgot what a good looking car this is.

[@stevene.6430]

I gotta admit. Car is cool AF. Rear facing back seat is cool as well.

[@haveanicedave1551]

My mom had the 72 coupe. I remember the night we picked it up. I wasn't happy. I wanted something from the 60's. I eventually grew to love it. It was brown. My mother hit a cow. Someone had to come out and shoot the cow. I was at a dance at junior high school 1978. She was coming to pick me up. They fixed the car, but it didn't drive right. She traded it in for a 1979 Toyota Celica Hatchback. It was brown too.

[@lindycorgey2743]

The 1972 Gran Torino Wagon was a lot better looking than the 1973. 1973 had those huge 5mph bumpers.

[@CalgaryRambler]

My parents had a 73 wagon

[@MrCarguy2]

I would say that the '74-'76 was the best looking but that's just me

[@rcrhinehart66]

Miss 5 mph bumpers. Look at any new car today and any 5 mph collision will cost you an average of $2500 or more. Who got that in place? Automobile lobbyists.

[@ryndl]

nice! please dont move the camera so much.

[@Yfree4321]

Really beautiful. Amazing condition. The body color with the woodgrain siding really works for me.

[@raulvazquez4676]

Una auténtica BELLEZA.

[@tucnytulen4008]

Nádherné autíčko!!!!!!!!!l😘😘😘

[@iswc27]

Solid gold!

[@fl350r]

Its a beauty....

[@1972mercurycougar]

1972 351C 22Bbl, 1972, sweet engine.

[@nolafishr]

Didn't know they made them in wagons !

[@senorkaboom]

Wow!! Just Wow!!

[@johnwilkerson7049]

Im a Ford guy and this is cool

[@raygordon3728]

Junk yards were full of these in the 80s and 90s. The only thing they at times that was worth a damn was a trac-lok diff

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

HOW !!!! Explain please, was it locked away, even so many of the parts would have to be replaced, seals , gaskets etc especially in the motor from no use !! Brake seals and more !! It's a Beauty but looks restored ?

[@markallen3293]

WOW! Sweet.

[@alanscott5942]

What are the dimensions and specifications on this beast? She's a beauty 😉😉

[@frankieford7668]

Just Gorgeous..!! I would love to Own it...😍😃😮

[@frankieford7668]

I dont think ive every seen one as nice....well in 1972 my Dad almost bought the identical Car in dark Metallic Green...(Just as Nice) But the Salesman blew it and walked away...to talk to a Fellow in a Suit...not realizing my Pops had Cash on him...we Walked out of the Showroom, to the Chevrolet dealership across the street...And drove home a Malibu Wagon... Never judge a book by its Cover... I Thought the Torino wagon was a much Nicer car in 72...

[@AntonioRobertoMoreira]

Very beautiful! How much it cost a SW like this?

[@rpietsch9]

Wally World here we come.

[@steveboros1961]

Ronald P The one on Vacation was a full size Ford

[@phillipburns5617]

Wow!! How the hell did you find this

[@wblk]

Station wagons were so lame back then to me, now how cool would it be to have one. Wow nice nice nice

[@derrickjackson6737]

Nice 72 Torino S/W

[@gerritgraham931]

Hey it's the Griswold station wagon! Let's go to Wally world!

[@davidmcgrath8228]

amazing ..I would buy this and just use itfor big summer car shows ..we had a blue 72,,pulled our 73 tag a long 20 ft trailer it had a 302..it was a very good car ..the 72 was a one year only front nose /bumper treatment ..due to fedral safety laws the 73 had the big bumpers and flat nose ….I think the 72s were better looking....thanks for sharing and preserving the timeless classic ...better looking and just better than this new crap they are selling today!!!

[@timanderson4501]

Why the Blue steering wheel and column ?

[@adamfidcherald783]

Привлекательно смотрится!

[@thx113868]

The back seats were so much fun