Drop Top Torino

Rick Debruhl returns to Desert Valley Auto Parts this week to take a look at a 1971 Torino GT Convertible. Watch and find out what key details separate this Torino from the rest.

[@dylananderson4421]

Appreciate everyone looking out for Steve, it's been a regular reminder that community and love are everything in this world.

[@Fony_turgeson]

Goes to show how special Steve is. The way he does these are incredible

[@user-bq4un2zx1s]

A testament to how respected Steve is.

[@BullittGT40]

I think we all miss Steve but thanks to all those who are stepping in to help. If nothing else a differing opinion or POV is nice.

[@there_is_nothing_here]

So happy to hear Steve is doing better! Happy New Year! Thanks for filling in, dude. Great episode 👌👌

[@hughjass1044]

You're doing great work, Rick! For helping Steve out and also for giving us gearheads our fix during the long off-season. I didn't realize how much I missed these junkyard crawl videos until you and Hoovie started filling in. They used to be one of my morning staples and it leaves a big hole in my day when I don't have them. Appreciate so much what you guys are doing!

[@willstikken5619]

Absolutely agree. I used to start everyday with Steve's video of the day and some coffee. While I appreciate the guys filling in to keep his channel alive and they are doing a fine job it doesn't take much to see just how big the shoes are they are trying to fill.

[@mikebrown8065]

This is the absolute truth for me as well!! I would commute to work extra early every day so I could watch Steve's channel and enjoy my Death wish coffee ☕️ before heading into work. One of my favorites was the Hubcap game!!!!

[@steveridgley1386]

Can't wait till Steve is back. He has some great friends.

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

Wishing Steve all the best this year

[@renov8r2008]

Hope to see Steve soon!

[@bpettet86]

It's inspiring to see everyone helping Steve out. Get well soon, Steve!

[@kevbev1524]

Happy New Year everyone, Can't wait to see Steve in the driver's seat soon🎉❤😊

[@craighansen7594]

When I found Steve's channel it was so good I had to binge watch every earlier episode!

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

Many thanks to you and Hoovie for filling in while Steve is recovering. Hopefully some of his fellow Motor Trend cohorts will also step up if needed.

[@carburist]

Get well soon Steve! You are missed!

[@cjdesign5700]

Get back soon STEVE! You got this.

[@kennyrichard2971]

So glad to hear Steve is recovering and doing well

[@waertker]

You guys are great men for supporting Steve. 💜

[@SModelMafia]

Thanks for filling in Rick. We miss you on the News here, but glad you are able to chase your dream for B.J. See you in a few weeks !

[@larryroberts4984]

Great find , that's one to save for sure. Get well Steve. 🤗

[@fishgeralding9224]

Thanks for filling in and keeping things going Rick! 👍

[@loualiberti4781]

Steve - Hang in there !!!

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

My computer at home has been playing steves videos since he first let us know he was sick so it will help his income, over and over. Can't wait to see you back Steve

[@mikeyurek9960]

Great video thanks for filling in we will continue to pray for Stevein his recovery

[@nebraskamike607]

My dad was a county commissioner and his county vehicle was a brilliant blue maybe grabber? Ranchero. Loved that truck! Same front end as this Torino. Springs always squeaked and drove my dad nuts. We would go out in blizzards checking roads and we would get stuck numerous times. We would get the scoop shovels out and dig out and get going again and then get stuck again lol that was just about the time he would call the road crew out to clear the snow. I would give anything to do that again! Loved that old man! Get better soon Steve! We all love you Steve and need your vast car knowledge! Thank you for sharing this kind sir!

[@giggiddy]

The only time a country commissioner gets out and shovels anything is when it benefits him and someone is taking pictures.

[@nebraskamike607]

@@giggiddy damn I wish that was true cuz I sure did alotta shovelin.. I thought my dad was nuts in some storms. Dig out make 2 paths for the tires front and back and then get in and rock back and forth then go like hell into the next drift 😂 made no sense to me. He was a farmer also so very old school. I had to walk about a mile to country school cuz he did as a kid. Same little 2 room country school.

[@antoniovillanueva308]

Get well soon Steve. It is funny how I feel like I know a guy I never met, but Steve seems like a really cool guy. I am glad to hear that he is on the mend.

[@googleusergp]

Here's to a new year and hoping Mr. Magnante gets back into the swing of things. No, that's not correct. The standard engine in the Torino GT was a 302 V8, but you could also get a Torino GT convertible with a 429 V8 in 1971. It did require front disc brakes. We got the VIN, we win: 1 for 1971 model year, H for Lorain, OH assembly, 37 for Torino GT convertible, H for 351 V8 with two barrel and the rest is the production sequence. The Lorain, OH plant operated from 1958 to 2005. We got the tag, we can brag, and go all the way, don't you say? 76F for Torino GT convertible, M for White exterior paint, YW for White bucket seat vinyl knitted interior trim, 6 for 3.00:1 rear axle ratio, non-locking, W for C-4 automatic transmission, and 62 for Houston, TX sales district. Correct, 240 gross horsepower, 9:1 compression ratio, running on regular fuel.

[@scottspilis1940]

Thanks. You confirmed my memories on engine choices. I think the Torino GT mimiced the 1971 Mach One Mustang regarding engine choices with a 2V 302 as the base engine and a series of 429's on the top. One difference is that I thought this version of the Torino would have had an FMX auto transmission. I think the Mustangs had a C4 Cruiseomatic for the lower horsepower version, the FMX in the middle for the 351's and C6 Cruiseomatics for the 429's and maybe 351 Cobra Jets. Don't have my sources anymore and the mind gets fuzzy with age. As an aside I had a 1971Mach One with that same engine and FMX with a 2.75:1 rear end. Would easily get 20-21 MPG and was very quick inspite of the tall rear end.

[@googleusergp]

@@scottspilis1940 FMX? What a mess. LOL. Ford's transmissions, carburetion, ignition and fuel controls were all terrible. They didn't make bad engines, but they were far behind the times of GM. Even through the 1980s, while Ford went four speed across the board in a lot of cases (AOD), it was a clunky piece of junk.

[@mikebrown8065]

I would have thought that it would have an FMX also. I had 3 1970 Mercury Cougars with the 351C 2V and they all had the FMX. I love the breakdown of the VIN and Tag info. Thanks for that!!!

[@googleusergp]

@@mikebrown8065 Sure thing. You'd have an "X" in that spot on the tag typically for an FMX. When you get the VIN you win and when you get the tag, you can....ahhh you get the rest. LOL.

[@davidhibbs6989]

Regular gas AKA weasel piss 😂

[@Fony_turgeson]

After having these nice people fill in for Steve. Hoovie and Rick. Thank you for supporting Steve. But it just goes to show how good and special Mr mags is at this. The way he speaks and brings the mood to you is so special

[@Statimtek]

Nice job, Rick. Get well soon Steve!

[@Peter-do5ht]

We miss you Steve ! I hope this year is better for you and the rest of us . I'm from Mass and I'd like to check out your local favorite junkyards

[@BillCesavice]

Keep it up !!! Steve keep on trucking !!

[@schmidt28117]

Best of luck to Steve on his recovery. I had a '70 Torino GT convertible for several years. It is a very pretty body style,

[@jeffreycarleton1535]

Good looking out Rick! God Bless you for taking time out of your busy life to help Steve! It speaks volumes about your kind heart! We sure miss Steve! Thanks Again! Cool car! I remember being a kid and riding through a department store parking lot in 1969 . My Aunt Donna had a 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 , four speed car! I remember a Torino GT that said 428 cobra Jet on the hood scoop, slowly coming through the parking lot going the opposite direction! We gave each other the evil eye when we crossed paths! I was only eight years old, but I remember it like it was yesterday! So many cool cars were on the road back then!

[@charlesdalton985]

Interesting car, I hope someone can save it. Great coverage and look at it. Thank you again for helping Mr Magante. Each time I hear he's doing better, it's music to my ears. ~ Chuck

[@edwardbianchi192]

Looks like a saver to me. Get it running and driving then a resto? Good to hear about Steve

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

So glad to hear Steve's doing better. Can't wait until he's back to his natural environment

[@user-ly7sl5xg1e]

Glad to hear Steve is on road to recovery. Always enjoyed his junk yard crawls. Always learned something new watching him. This video brought back some memories. I had a 1970 Ranchero Country Squire 351 4V it also had the hideaway headlights. Ran very strong for 1985 I believe the engine was rated at 300 HP. Also 351 4V I believe had better breathing heads than 351 2V. Thanks for this and for helping Steve out!

[@Anthony-qj7qe]

So glad to hear Steve is improving ,thank you so much for helping him out. 😊

[@thomasrounds3337]

Sometimes I just let it play without really watching hoping to just add a bit of revenue to Steve's channel. I'm glad he's doing better and can't wait to see him again. Thanks for keeping it going

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

Thanks a million, Rick... fun video! You're a good friend to help our buddy! Get well, Steve! We miss you brother! A+++++

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Never saw a Torino, with a soft top before.😎👍

[@franksunden8789]

Glad to see folks helping with Steves channel, patiently waiting for Steve to return to us !

[@Pete_Finch]

I'd love to see some compilations with Steve and the other hosts who have filled in once he's better, could be a lot of fun for them all to walk the lots. I feel like that Torino GT deserves better than to be a parts car at this point

[@sombra6153]

Great video and thanks for your support for Steve. I appreciate anything from that era that has a 351C.

[@crustyoldoffroader7436]

Thank you Rick, I appreciate you and Tyler filling in for Steve.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Very happy Steve is recovering!🙏♥️also thanks to all of you for covering for him! He definitely has some special friends.🙏👍

[@yourdaddy5630]

I’m sure I speak for a lot of people when I say that glad to hear is improving.🎉

[@raymondphillips5510]

Thanks for helping Steve! We look forward to seeing him again soon!

[@IndridCool54]

Hey Rick! Thanks for filling in and giving us an update on Steve. Give him our best. Bitchin car!

[@carlbentley80]

Great car, deserves to be restored. Thanks for the video.

[@jaxcell]

Thanks for doing these for us and Steve, hoping to see Steve back to work soon.

[@edwoll]

Seeing all of you in the Barrett Jackson family of colleagues and friends stepping up for Steve.. That is what the good Lord put us on this earth to do for each other. Thank you so much. I pray that he is going to be back soon.

[@scottferguson2982]

Another great pinch hit. Thanks Rick!

[@rickinmi]

Looks like a sweet yard. Thank You for helping Mags!

[@sharkinstx]

I was happy to see a like from Steve the other day on a comment I made in August on one of his Instagram posts. It looks like he’s reading on IG, so it’s a sign that he’s slowly getting back in to the swing of things. Thanks Rick (and Tyler) for picking up the slack and helping Steve out. I’m looking forward to seeing him strolling the junkyards again soon. 👍

[@Mr5speed]

Prayers for your recovery Steve! ❤

[@chaelodoul9401]

This is the definition of “TAKING CARE OF YOUR FAMILY”. All of you have circled the wagons and continue to donate your time and expertise to helping Steve and his family. Wish I had just ONE friend that I could depend on like this. God bless you all and sending prayers and warm wishes to you, Steve! 🙏🏻

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

I’m very happy to hear Steve is doing better and ouch !! Those prices are kinda crazy. Now that I’m in my 40’s I’m officially an old man now. I remember when those cars were anywhere from free to $500. I kinda feel bad for all the 77 and 78 Camaros we cut up and turned into dirt track cars. They were practically worthless in the 90’s

[@LongIslandMopars]

I agree. I'm in my mid-50s and to pony up 6k for a car abandoned to the elements that needs to be rebuilt from the ground up is not for me.

[@chaelodoul9401]

⁠​⁠@@LongIslandMopars54 here, and I have a quick story to tell. I will try not to drag on but I was 15 years old and my Dad had the talk with me about getting a first car. I had worked a paper route since I was 10 years old and had saved practically every nickle I made and every tip I received until I was 15. So my pop said he would triple what I had and to start looking around. So I did. Stumbled across a 1979 Hemi Orange Cuda. This thing was absolutely gorgeous in my eyes. I wanted it so bad. But then the old man came to inspect it. He had grown up with Plymouths, so I had that going for me. But I doubt any of the plymouths he knew had felt like a rocket strapped to your ass. As soon as he heard the grumble of that 383. I was working every angle to convince my dad that I could be trusted with the responsibility of owning such a fierce machine but the salesman leaving the parking lot side was and chirping 1st through 3rd did little to help my cause. Sadly it was not to be for myself and that amazing piece of machinery. And the asking price was 2,250 bucks. That car today would have been 50,000 easily.

[@user-bq4un2zx1s]

This 76yo thinks you forty year olds are just kids!

[@mikebrown8065]

@@user-bq4un2zx1s , 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ScottDLR]

Thank you Mr. Debruhl. I appreciate you keeping Steve's channel active and you make great content too.

[@mikel180]

It's so cool to see everyone helping Steve out. Thanks for another great junkyard crawl. That Torino has some good bones.

[@01FozzyS]

Thanks for the update,Rick! Good to hear that Steve is on the road. Sending prayers.

[@skipjackson2223]

Praying for his speedy recovery!!

[@Ecosse57]

hope steve knows how many are pulling for him. and i appreciate this episode too... i dig this era of torino.

[@hortonshotrodshop2003]

Nice to see all you guys helping Steve out in his time of need.

[@PapaKlutch]

It's good to hear Steve is recovering. Thanks for filling in!

[@ackroid008]

great to hear Steve is on the road to recovery. hope to see you back soon. thanks to all that are filling in and doing a great job.

[@kenvickery7319]

A buddy of mine up in Canada had a Torino GT convertible with a factory 428 in it. Our provincial insurance company said it didn't exist as the serial # said it was a hard top. They finally sent someone out to look at it to confirm what he was telling them. Turns out there were two test vehicles that got out of Ford. He had 1 , and the other one was in California, if I remember correctly . This all happened back in the late 70's.

[@crabbypapa3862]

1968 and 1969 Torino's could be ordered with a 428, Cobra Torino's were Fastback or Coupe. Was it this body style?

[@Vampirebear13]

Thanks again Rick for filling in. You've done a great job. GET WELL STEVE !!!!!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Steve, we are missing you! Your friends are doing a great job helping out! Thanks all!

[@CreatorCade]

Sometimes I wonder if Steve will ever get better and I sincerely wish him a quick recovery we miss you big guy.

[@cmintsurfer]

Outstanding Rick

[@Funsho97]

Great job on the video and a really cool car!!! Wishing Steve a complete and healthy recovery. Onward and Upward Steve!!!

[@aaron71]

Yeah!!! Awesome to hear he's doing better that's so great. Thanks everyone for keeping the channel alive!

[@yendor86]

Great job with the video and thank you for helping Steve. You could get the 4-barrel 351 in 1971 and you could also get the 429. The super rare package is the convertible with the 429.

[@dubiousf00d]

Good job rick! Thanks for your time and effort. Stay strong Steve❤ patiently waiting your return!

[@chriskingston4270]

I am glad to hear that Steve is recovering. It warms my heart to see content creators helping Steve out.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

Steve hang in there Pal. You Will rebound. We are all pulling for you. 👍

[@kblinn68]

Great job Rick! thank you for helping Steve, i hope to see him doing the junkyard crawl again soon.get well Steve!

[@greasebellygarage]

What a fantastic and mostly complete car. Good job Rick!

[@jarm7726]

❤ Stay strong Steve 💪

[@EarlwithanE]

What a cool car. My favorite body style of the Torinos. I did not know they made some convertibles too. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and posting on Steve’s channel. Steve we miss you and look forward to your return 👍💪😎

[@onemat2000]

Wishing Steve a great recovery. We are so looking forward to seeing him again. $60K for the Torino seems so high, but I'm sure somebody out there could buy it.

[@MrJdubbya36]

So amazing for you guys to do this for Steve. Will miss seeing him at Barrett Jackson this year.

[@willythewave]

Thank you for filling in for Steve. You are some stand up guys for helping his channel out. I hope 2024 is a better year for Steve. Prayers help you know. Wishing you well Steve. Why hasn`t anyone set up a GoFundme for Steve?

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

@Willythewave That’s what we call a Class Act. 👍

[@farmerbrown3768]

Hey Steve, hang in there buddy we all are pulling for you. We anticipate your return like a kid waiting for Christmas!

[@davebarron5939]

Great stuff Rick, Thanks, and Thanks for the Steve update, so GLAD he is doing better. Cheers!

[@kfm908]

I had a 68 Torino GT convertible.390.I loved that car!

[@ryanlarson4700]

Great to hear he’s doing better. Awesome that you guys have been stepping in to help him out. Hopefully his recovery goes well.

[@timhanson2080]

Thanks for helping out Steve. We love his channel. He knows so much about cars. Get better soon Steve.👍

[@lilmike2710]

Steve would have titled this video "Torino G" ..

[@robmaxmin]

We miss you Steve and all your great videos. Thanks, Rick, for the Torino information, a friend in high school had a white Sports Roof HT with the same engine in 1981. I remember when he drilled holes in the muffler to "make it sound like a hotrod." You could get a 4V 351 with 285 hp, engine code M and a 429 with 370 hp, engine code C.

[@barberjeff67]

Great to hear Steve is doing better! Bravo to all who are helping him out with these videos!

[@ericbedard8183]

Glad to hear Steve is on the mend! Congratulations to all the hosts that have been subbing for him!! Let's all have a great year and celebrate life of everyone!!

[@noonehere1793]

Thanks for filling in…we need Steve back asap….he is unique in the auto/youtube world!

[@mikefrayman5224]

Thank you for what you do. Best wishes to Steve and I love that junkyard.

[@DanaLeeGibson]

Great video, tell Steve we look forward to his return!

[@kenlamb502]

Happy New Year, Steve!!! Hope to see you out and about soon!!! Glad to hear your improving!!!

[@chrislambert2889]

Rich thank you and yes Steve 🙏 speedy recovery 🙌

[@DougE-ei4xs]

Thank you Rick! I was very excited to see some new content today! I'm still watching the old ones as well. We miss you Steve, keep on the recovery train!

[@robertkarl5753]

Speedy recovery Steve! We miss you, you have some good friends helping out Kudos to them!

[@Mark-lq3sb]

Glad to see Steve's channel still going. Thanks guys and hope things get better for you soon Steve. BTW, I always keep my driveshaft in the front seats................LOL!

[@markp0752]

Great to hear good news about Steve. I always enjoy these videos 👍

[@alexhathcock1380]

In less than a minute into this video, I paused and hit the like button👍👍👍 simply because it involves Steve Mags! I'm also from the Great State 48, Thank-You to Rick for showcasing our State. Most importantly for supporting Steve. To ALL the other supporters of Steve, please pass the word to get his subscribers UP ⬆️⬆️⬆️