Torino Coin
The coin is minted in a brass alloy and given an antique bronze finish and is provided in a special sleeve. This custom printed and die cut sleeve also acts as a display card. The medallion is encased in a protective plastic capsule to preserve it's lustrous finish.
1968 Torino
The Ford Torino was produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1968 to 1976. Described as “Ford’s newest bright idea,” the all new Torino was created to eventually replace the very popular Fairlane name with an all new brand of Ford beauty, power and style. Although Ford still used the Fairlane name up through 1971, the Torino name was used on most body styles and was designed with all new looks and appeal for a whole new generation of car buyers.
Still a sports sedan, the first Torino was larger in size than the previous year Fairlane and incorporated a whole new roof line in the fastback as well as the new two door hardtop, also called a two door formal roof. The Torino was built from the start with plenty of power and comfort with standard equipment V-8 engines from the small block 302, to the big block 390 and 428 Cobra Jet introduced in 1969. For the racer at heart, the Torino became the basis for several stock car drivers who raced to victory, inspiring the now rare Torino Talladega model which featured an aerodynamic grille, a special suspension, and the mighty 428 Cobra Jet Engine.
The 1968 Torino was offered in several styles including the two door fastback, two or four door hardtop, station wagon, and two door convertible. In the mid 70’s, television viewers were glued to the screen as the most famous Torino served high-speed duty for the police team of Starsky and Hutch.
| Engine | 200 6-cyl | 302 V-8 | 90 V-8 |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.68x3.13 | 4.00x3.00 | 4.05x3.78 |
| Compression | 8.8 : 1 | 9.0 : 1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Horsepower | 115@3800 | 210@4000 | 325@4800 |
| Carburetor | 1 bbl | 2 bbl | 4 bbl |
| Clutch | 10 in. | 11 in. | 11 in. |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual | 4-speed manual | SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic |
Chassis and Body
Body Styles Convertible 2-dr, Hardtop 2-dr and 4-dr, Station Wagon
Brakes Power front disc
Tires 7.35 x 14
Tread Front - 58.8 in. Rear - 58.5 in.
Wheelbase 116 in.
Production 5,310 (Convertible) 103,384 (GT Series)
Factory Price $3001 (Convertible)
