the car in the movie gran torino was a 1972 ford gran torino.
the car in the movie gran torino was a 1972 ford gran torino.
what year was the car in the movie gran torino?
1972 ford gran torino
overall, the 1972 torino was a sales success and a total of 496,645 units were produced, making it the best-selling intermediate for 1972. this was the first time ford had ever outsold the chevrolet chevelle since its 1964 introduction. the automotive press responded positively to the all new torino, and it received generally positive reviews. in addition, "consumer guide" selected the torino as a "best buy" for 1972.









































the 1972 ford gran torino sport sportsroof was featured in the movie "gran torino", directed by and starring clint eastwood.









































section::::third generation (1972–1976).:1973.
ford torino
the new model line-up reduced the number of models from 14 in 1971 to 9 in 1972. the convertible and 4-door hardtops were discontinued but all other body styles remained. the 4-door hardtops and sedans were replaced with 4-door "pillared hardtops." this was ford's term for 4-door sedans with frameless door glass and a thin "b" pillar. this configuration was also used by station wagons. "torino" remained the base series, but the mid-level torino 500 was renamed "gran torino". the torino brougham was reduced to an option package for the gran torino, and torino gt became "gran torino sport." the torino and gran torino were available as a 2-door hardtop and a 4-door sedan; the gran torino sport was available as a 2-door hardtop and sportsroof. the station wagon line-up consisted of three models: "torino," "gran torino," and "gran torino squire." the cobra model was discontinued as the torino line was refocused toward luxury and de-emphasized performance.
ford torino