1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport in Blue Glow Metallic & 351 Engine Sound My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA on 5-31-18.
We're looking at a 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport in Blue Glow Metallic Paint. The car has the factory 351 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Tony Blaine. Tony’s had this car since 1997. He brought his family to the car show, and they all love this family car. This car’s an “heirloom” which will one day will be passed down to his Daughter so it’ll stay in the family for years to come.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
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[@AndrewGraham07]

It’s great when the rest of the family appreciates a Dad’s obsession for old cars. Great restoration, thorough documentation. Thanks for another great video !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, You're right! So fun to see a family all excited about cars. You're welcome, Lou

[@Grit489]

Very nice restoration of this Torino, my older brother bought a 73 ranchero in dark green with the lime stripe and I remember loving that as a kid. Ford Torino's are so underrated.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis Rivenburg, Thank you for viewing and sharing details on your Brothers cool car too, Lou

[@poppyneese1811]

Beautiful family! Awesome car! These are the kind of people that make America Great!

[@loucostabile]

Win / Win

[@xecukc7010]

I had a 73 gran Torino Sport same car I bought in 75. Same color, no stripe, but mine was an automatic. 351 cleveland. Loved that car. So glad to see this one saved.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@scooter433]

That was my first car in high-school. It was in perfect condition back in the day. Man you brought back incredible memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@oldtown6240]

In addition to a nice family, he has a nice car. How lucky can he be?

[@loucostabile]

Win / Win :-)

[@cellpat2686]

@@loucostabile love how its front square face and its round rear end blend in so well. Very sporty looking and Clara gotta look cute behind the wheel. Cute car and cute chick owner to boot.

[@cobrajet5998]

I bought a 73 a few months ago as my first car with help from my father. It is VERY rough and needs help in every department. It has a 351 cobra jet, c6 automatic trans, black interior bench seat, rally gauges, power steering and brakes, ac, fastback, and more things I'm still learning about it. Mine is a factory sunset gold but it is currently painted black from a previous owner

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cobra Jet, Hope your car turns out exactly like you're hoping for. Lou

[@cobrajet5998]

@@loucostabile thank you

[@mrrepurpose9596]

I took my driver's test in a very plain jane 73 torino. I passed despite losing points for speeding. If I had been driving that premium model I'd probably have failed. Nice car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sandor Horvath, "I passed despite losing points for speeding." NICE ! Lou

[@lionsfaninva5536]

I had one in high school 40 years ago. 73 Q code car. Sold after high school. Just bought 2 of them today. Both H code 351C both project cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lions fan In va, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your high school car :-) Congratulations on your 2 new project cars! Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@kipbrown1549]

Bought this car new in 73. Light green almost white looking color fastback, radio,bench seat,automatic,351,power steering and brakes.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kip, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Awesome! The color & the exhaust note are definitely hard to miss. A great car & a very happy family, too! Thanks for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one and shared "awesome" :-) You're welcome TheGunfighter45acp, Lou

[@20alphabet]

Nice car! Had a silver fastback Gran Torino with the 351. Comfortable car, lousey glass mileage.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing details of a car you know well.

[@tippey2011]

Clara was beautiful! And so is Clara his daughter! His whole family is beautiful! Love the color and it sounded healthy too. I had a couple Torino's myself a 1976 Torino wagon in the blue like this and a 1974 Torino Elite. I just loved them both! I am a Torino fan! Thanks for sharing Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Thank you for sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@raythackston1960]

I had one of these cars but it was a lighter blue with no stripe but a trim package that went down the side. One of the best handling cars I ever owned.

[@loucostabile]

Hi raythackston1960, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@zaneyone1]

I had a black 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport Fastback. I loved that car. It is a beautiful classic. Ha ha...mine had Air Conditioning and a Radio.

[@loucostabile]

Hi zaneyone1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@derrickjackson6737]

73 Grand Torino alot of respect sweet as Hell

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derrick, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@harryhahn7824]

We had our baby out today. It's also a 4 speed 73 Gran Torino Sport. Same color too.

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@Irishfan]

The Torino line introduced in 1968 is one of my favorite Ford Model lines. Every generation of the car was a hit as it came out. This one was the second year of the third generation. My first impression when I saw the 72 was how much that body design was reminiscent of the late 68 to 70 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 442. My dad worked as a salesman for a Ford dealership in Maumee, Ohio for a few years. He drove a 73 and a 74 as demos. He took the 74 down to New Orleans for my nephews christening. I flew down for it and drove back with my parents in that 74 Gran Torino, I loved driving that car. If I was financially in the position to buy a new car back then, that 74 would have been my car. Clara is one very lucky girl to get this car. I hope he has a cool car he can give to his other daughter.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read your Torino experiences :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

THANK FOR FILMING THE PAPERS IN THE TRUNK(AS YOU ALWAYS DO) SO I COULD SEE THE OPTIONS IT CAME WITH! thanks Lou there is really no one like you on the whole internet

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ragimund VonWallat, Glad you enjoy the details. When the Owner has them, I like to share them. Thank you for the kind words and you're welcome, Lou

[@davidpayne4315]

My uncle had a 73 two tone green with a white vinyl top it was so beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Lernca]

Love it...I had one just like it, even the same color... '73 GTS, 351 4V cj also with a 4 speed, no air, no power brakes...I never missed the air conditioning....many many smiles per gallon!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Divad Lernca, Thank you for viewing and sharing you had a cool car like this too :-) Hope you see many more cars you enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@charlesprovance570]

Had a 73 Gran Torino Sport in 93. It was an automatic, 351 Cleveland bored .060 over, solid metallic blue. I sure do miss that car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your 73 Gran Torino :-)

[@michaelmcdougall4527]

WOW Lou I love how you presented the Grand Torino with the Family those kind of Stories are so needed Today Thanks C&O Guy

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael McDougall, Glad to receive a "WOW" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jamesseward3769]

My all time favorite car !!! I had a 73 Torino as my first car and guess its like a first love,,,something you will never forget. This car is awesome, thank you for sharing !

[@loucostabile]

We found you a Winner :-)

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I had a 1971 Ford Torino GT with a 351 Cleveland. Rust free sold it for $1400 in 2000. It needed a lot of work. I love the full gauge package right in front of the drivers eyes

[@loucostabile]

Hi Curtis, Happy to read this one reminds you of your Torino :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@txnetcop]

I had the same color car in '73 with a 351 CJ...I did have a 351 HO which had solid lifters but I preferred the cam in the hydralic. This car was a Beast! My best friend bought the 429 CJ and there was very little difference in the 1/4 mile. I wish I had kept it. Fantastic video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi T.R. Freeman, Thank you for sharing your first hand knowledge of this one, and adding to the story, Lou

[@KJVTruthTracker]

Luv that blue. Daughter is lucky to get such a car.

[@loucostabile]

I like blue cars :-) Agreed, a nice car to keep in the family.

[@redtorino]

Engine-wise, the 302 was standard on the Gran Torino Sport (GTS); optional engines were the 351 2-barrel (Windsor and Cleveland), 351 4-barrel (Q-code or Cobra Jet), 400 2-barrel, 429 4-barrel, and later in the model year, 460 4-barrel. The 302 and 2-barrel 351s had column-shifted 3-speed manuals standard; automatics were optional. 351 CJs were either 4-speed or automatic, and the 400, 429, and 460 were automatic only.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Keith Coppage. Lou

[@scottwright388]

My 1st car was a 73 2 barrel Windsor. I put a Cleveland 2 barrel in it. The door tag read a 460 police interceptor also.

[@ronaldnorris2179]

I’ve never seen a 72 up three on the tree manual Torino, they must be very rare, I grew up in this era, never seen one.

[@rainbowboii9512]

absolutely beautiful car.best year,torino model,too.rare body style.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-)

[@rainbowboii9512]

i am a huge fan, of ford gran torinos.

[@josegenovez7883]

Wow... Beautiful Grant Torino and pretty nice family.!!! 👍🍒😇🍒💖👍

[@loucostabile]

Win / Win

[@markthomas9273]

My dad bought a 73 Gran Torino wagon brand new . 4900.00!! 351 Cleveland - 6-7mpg on the highway!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@frankmoore159]

That Torino is unbelievable

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car Frank :-)

[@jcampezzi1027]

When I was 19 I had one. Same color mine had a landau top, A/T, 351. Loved it. Always loved the reflected tape on the side.

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Campezzi, Sounds like a great car and fun memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JustinAH]

I had a white 73 Torino GT 351C 4V, C6 auto, with Air Conditioning in mid-90s. Paid $425 for it and she got maybe 9-10mpg, put an electronic ignition in it from a 400M after points ignition blew out one muffler. It had a cracked exhaust manifold when I bought her and had to look all over country for another one

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your white car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jaredplate8143]

Wish i could upload picture of the one i got out of garage today. Super cool cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jared, Happy to read you have one like this too, Lou

[@iswc27]

Clara is one very fortunate young lady! I can tell how hard it is to see out that low-angle rear window, but this car definitely gets attention. Who cares what the insurance companies think?! What a nice friendly family! Would love to meet them. Lou, this is one of your best episodes yet! Hope you can find more car aficionado families like this!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, High praise for this episode :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou

[@hishamelfiki8111]

1973 Torino Hello LOU How are you doing Wish you all the best success in Your business. Awesome classic and extremely powerful . That is all that I can say. Very beautiful classic. Thanks LOU for sharing a wonderful classic. Please have a great day. Enjoy your weekend. Kind regards HISHAM ELFIKI

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you enjoy this "awesome classic" :-) Thank you for the well wishes and wishing you the best too Lou

[@jmj18462]

Another informative and heartwarming video! I have very fond memories of my parent's 1976 Grand Torino Brougham coupe, triple black with all the bells and whistles, and Magnum 500 wheels with white wall tires from the factory! Swift and sassy, always classy!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy the story with this car & brings fond memories too :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@dominickdemarco6438]

Sweet ride. That beauty is a lot of nights up late working shows. Drive it carefully...

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@michaelcerza871]

What a great presentation, Lou! We have few 1973 performance vehicles to choose from due to the "de-tuning" and polution controls, but this Ford Gran Torino Sport with the equipment on this car, would have to be one of those high on the list of desirable performance vehicles from 1973. The body lines, the color, and the Hurst manual 4 speed along with the great sounding dual exhaust and dressed up 351 is fantastic. Thanks to the family for showing the car, and as always, thanks to you for another great presentation!

[@loucostabile]

Hi michael cerza, Thank you for the wonderful comment on the video and thank you for sharing details you enjoy, Lou

[@11094DEREK]

Great car glad this one was saved and is being enjoyed

[@loucostabile]

Hi 11094DEREK, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@danpotlas7260]

Outstanding car rare and beautiful and an even nicer family. I have had the pleasure to get to know and hang out with these guys for the past 4 or 5 years at Carlisle, couldn't meet a nicer group of people. Also great video, maybe next year you can venture up to cardiac hill to check out my Capri.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thanks for the kind words on the video, and if you see me at the car show, say hello and show me your car, Lou

[@nicholasdraws1093]

Lou thanks for making these videos. And thanks the universe for people like you 🤗🤗🤗😜😜😜😄😆😀😁😀😁😀✌🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽👨🏻‍🦲👨🏻‍🦲👨🏻‍🦲👨🏻‍🦲

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nicolas, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) Appreciate your kind words and encouragement to make the videos for us to enjoy, Lou

[@jasongilbert2379]

Looks similar to the 1 I bought in 2003. I bought a 74 grand Torino Sport with 17,826 miles on it. I bought it from a farmer who bought it new. It sat from 1980 to 2003. Had it for 4 yrs and put 800 miles on it. It was a blue Metallic with a white landau top. Blue bucket seats with the Q code 351 cu. Sold it to buy my 1st house. Do miss the car though:)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason Gilbert, Great story :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@exciter2506]

Congrats on such a lovely car. I had a '73 Torino with a 351 Cleveland and it was a great car. Absolutely horrible in the snow, with all the weight up front. I am impressed with a youngster able to drive a manual trans. There is at least two generations that have never driven a stick shift.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Exciter 250, Glad you consider this one "lovely" :-) Thank you for sharing details on your 73 Torino and adding to the story, Lou

[@Chuffin_ell]

I remember these. Dayam, I'm old...

[@loucostabile]

These keep you young Chuffin 'ell :-) Lou

[@bobpickersgill4470]

The blue ✨glow i recall was 3K. While restromodding my 73 Mustang convertible which was originally med blue 3D i switched it pewter metallic charcoal same as Eleanor

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@estpst]

very nice, and has an aerodynamic look

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the design of this one :-)

[@JeffKing310]

Nice car. Sounds great. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one Jeff King :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@emmettcunninghamjr.5207]

I PURCHASED THE NEWLY STYLED 1972 GRAN TORINO SPORT..GOLD WITH BROWN VYNAL ROOF AND BROWN LEATHER INTERIOR, C4 AUTO, 351 CLEVELAND 4V. THE CAR'S HOOD HAD THE NON-FUNCTIONAL HOOD SCOOP AND GLOW SIDE STRIPES. IT WAS MY FIRST BRAND NEW CAR BUY UPON RETURN FROM VIETNAM TOUR. $5,000 WITH OPTIONS. I REBUILT IT IN 1978 AND INVESTED $3000 IN ENGINE ALONE. I'LL ALWAYS LOVE IT EVEN THOUGH I GAVE TO AN OLDER BROTHER. THE BODY STYLE TO ME IS MUCH MORE AGRESSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL THAN THE 1973 MODLE'S FRONT END. BUT I LOVE ALL PERFORMANCE FORDS. NICE CARE, THANKS!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Emmett Cunningham Jr., Happy to read this car reminds you of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@BrianChappie]

A really nice Torino. I love the fastback and the paint color. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian Chappie, Glad you enjoy the design and color of this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@gregkistner1955]

A great looking car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, High praise :-) Lou

[@johna1160]

That is one very lucky young lady. Clara to all wanna be passengers - "Yes, you can ride in my car AFTER you wipe your feet and lose the frappucino!!!".

[@loucostabile]

GREAT advice :-)

[@fernandomenchu-428]

My Grandma had this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fernando The vintage collector 2000, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmas car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@edb.3313]

I envy this man, awesome for sure!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you think this one is "awesome" :-)

[@c.d.scalemodels9198]

Terrific Torino.... thanks so much Lou, ALWAYS enjoy your videos & YES , I’m subscribed to your channel...... stay safe!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Welcome to the Channel :-) Thank you for Subscribing. Happy to read you enjoy this "Terrific Torino" and you're welcome.

[@badrussian4999]

Hi Lou! Wow! This car is cool! I like! Its color is beautiful! Thanks for this video and for your channel "My Car Story"!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Good Russian, Glad to receive a "Wow!" from you on this one. I like the Blue color too. You're welcome, Lou

[@jasonmaiden5026]

WOW! Love this one!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Happy to read you enjoy this one.

[@otsenres1636]

I love the 72-73,I've had about 5 in my lifetime, I currently own a 12/72 2B red black interior, that is a Q-code C6 auto. She's going through a semi restomod. Yes parts are harder to come by now and the resto-houses are still 30 years behind unfortunately.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Otsenre s, Happy to read your long affair with this Model :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@danielwillliams9669]

The car is absolutely awesome. I hated the changes the government imposed from 72 to 73 and even more so from 74 and above. The 72 is my all around favorite.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, High praise :-) Here is that 1972 you enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJKVc2euqtesf80

[@watchingufrmbhindu8979]

That's an awesome car, I have the striped tomato and I'm restoring it myself at the moment.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Watching U FrMBhindU, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Hope your restoration turns out exactly the way you're hoping for, Lou

[@johnmaccoy4324]

Love the color!

[@loucostabile]

I do too :-)

[@theramquest4advanture.]

Yeah you don't need a radio with a nice sounding engine like that! Very nice car and loving the channel, so will be viewing a lot of your videos, so keep up the great work.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony Grider, Glad you enjoy the sound of this car :-) Appreciate the kinds words on the videos, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@scottbrady7499]

no radio.. no air conditioning.. but a whole lotta americana! nice.

[@loucostabile]

And...good times with the family :-)

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hi Lou. Lovely looking 1973 Torino. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I agree. My favourite years for the Torino are 1972 and 1974. It's nice to see the family with their car. :)

[@charleswildman137]

Beautiful Car and more than that Tony has a beautiful family too!

[@loucostabile]

Win / Win :-)

[@audieconrad8995]

This 351 Cleveland sounds a far cry from my fathers Gran Torino wagon with a VERY enemic 351 2bl Winsor. God that thing moved like a dead horse. This is a rare ride. First year front end only mandated 5 mph bumper. The Torino by '73 (as the Mustang and T-Bird and EVERYTHING else Ford built) had got larded-out... man what were they thinking...bigger cars with less horsepower. Mid '70's - late 80's - ouch...

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one (compared to your Dad's wagon) :-)

[@TheGravygun]

you did a fine job Tony

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bboge762]

GOD THAT CAR IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi B BOGE, High praise :-) Lou

[@klwthe3rd]

I think there was a bit of misunderstanding when discussing the details of this one of one car. According to the window sticker this car must not have come standard with ANY radio and not ordered with one. But listening to the owner it was described as a radio delete car instead. When a car comes standard with an item from the factory, and you chose to remove that option and receive a monetary credit back on the price of your car, it will always show the deleted item and received credit on the window sticker. This car did not show that. The Marti report stated it was one of one since it was NOT manufactured with one at the factory. Nowhere does it show the item was deleted nor any credit back to the customer. My family always special ordered our cars through the 1960's, 70's, 80' and 90's. And my father sometimes ordered the car with some deletions so I'm very familiar with this procedure. Hope the clarification helps.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Kenneth White for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@geraldscott9446]

That is a BEAUTIFUL car. Much nicer than the next generation. Of course if you had one of the next generation you could build a Starsky and Hutch replica out of it, but the '73 has much nicer lines.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerald Scott, Happy to read this car is "BEAUTIFUL" :-) Lou

[@brianeastman3547]

Georgous car,Keep up the good work man.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian Eastman, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@thomasrenner6509]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@222billp]

beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@billbooker5043]

Sweet!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read you appreciate this "Sweet!" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@vallanddess]

Beautiful car and great color. The 73 5 mph bumper is unfortunate, but not a deal killer for me.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks and color of this one :-)

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

yes another of those!...i prefer the 72 but i wouldnt spit on a 73 even after they were forced to put those huge bumpers. those gran torino look so good (ive got a comet gt 73...so yeah i got huge bumpers lol)

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Most Comet GT's have been modified. Is yours modified or original condition?

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

oh my, mine is never good enough for your video haha(in my dream) exterior and int is totally original, engine in it is a hot 302. my dad buyed it new. white with black stripes scheme

[@themopar426]

nice car how many people show up on thursday

[@loucostabile]

No idea, and weather was threatening rain. However Friday was good & Saturday was PACKED!

[@rutter1ify]

Gorgeous automobile!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this one Paul90 :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@Bravo411]

Awesome looking Gran Torino, almost looks worthy of a concourse car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff Kenney, High praise :-) Lou

[@1manarmyguzman629]

Badass murican muscle

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@budweiser93]

220HP is "Muscle" seriously?

[@1manarmyguzman629]

Bud Weiser in 1973 220hp was a Lot

[@gunnyusmc8412]

Npw your talking 😎😎😎 i love the torinos

[@loucostabile]

Stay tuned gunny/ USMC :-)

[@371francis]

Awesome...from Canada!

[@loucostabile]

Hi BOSS HOGG, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@jeremythompson9122]

I love the 72-73 Gran Torino Sport fastbacks...especially when they've got the 351 Cobra Jet and the 4 speed manual trans. Not as fast as a 70-71 Torino Cobra but still a really sweet ride. Much better looking than a 73 Mustang Mach 1

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you "love" this year Gran Torino Sport Fastback :-)

[@jimdent351]

You need to get Clint Eastwood to sign the underside of the trunk lid!

[@loucostabile]

I like the way you think :-)

[@fleetwin1]

A very cool car, wonder why they chose to "delete the radio". I suppose they were gonna put their own pioneer unit in there instead.

[@loucostabile]

Good call :-)

[@randyflask5142]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@chan-nel9498]

This was my first car. More or less.

[@loucostabile]

Did you enjoy this one?

[@chan-nel9498]

Yes, thank you very much. mine had a 428 CJ with automatic tranz. LOU, thanks for the memories.

[@loucostabile]

Nice car you had :-) You're welcome.

[@Darryl6636]

Extremely cool car Lou

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@buddieluvsu]

sharp,very nice

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@toddjohnson8493]

Good looking car! Factory Radio Delete!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@pearlguy6351]

I have a red 72 myself once had a guy come up to me at a gas station and say hey is that the general lee from dukes of hazard or I get is that the starsky and hutch car all I can do is sigh 😔

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pearl Guy, I can see why they'd say Starsky & Hutch, but General Lee? Fun car either way :-) Lou

[@8733598]

Now That's how a real Car should sound. The V8 Rumble Rules LOL YEP

[@loucostabile]

Hi Super Case, Glad you enjoy the sound of this one :-) Lou

[@garyblanchard1084]

Not very many 1973s came with manual shift which alone removes it from the mainstream!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta el carro

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@kittycorner8526]

By 1973, California had launched its attack on the auto industry with its smog regulations, so cars with manual transmissions were extremely rare.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kitty Corner, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@wayneprintup5409]

If a mustang and a chevelle had a baby

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@garbage854]

Very cool :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one Michael :-)

[@vibe808]

My mom had one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ssi, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mom's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jbncnow]

But you cut the dash to put the aftermarket radio! they make radios to fit the opening on 70s cars rare no ac car too

[@tonyblaine780]

jay bradley I would have never cut the dash. Someone had already performed that “surgery” prior to me owning it. I found a radio that would fill the hole and appear black when not powered up. Fear not, I have another dash for it with the original block off plate. Just need the time to install.

[@jbncnow]

The ford openings are always taller and you see that 1/4 inch above and below, some people definatley do a better job of this than others, there is a guy on you tube who puts some kind of arora conversion ito the original Ford radios even the am 8 track one and it looks totally stock but has a bluetooth aux input ect even voice commands and all that changes to the original look is a couple tiny LED lights in the dial opposite the stereolight and a 45 watt amp inside. the sound is amazing, here this guy is from texas kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3XXdoWpj6ymhZI

[@loucostabile]

Hi jay bradley, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou