Ford Torino a "buy-it-now" price of $599,999. The 1970–71 Torino Cobras, the 1969 Torino Talladega, the 1970 King Cobra, the 1968–1971 Torino GT convertibles, and the 1969 Cobras are the most collectible Torino muscle cars. The 1972 body style has received notable exposure with the release of the 2008 film "Gran Torino" (featuring a 1972 Gran Torino Sport and Clint Eastwood) and the 2009 film "Fast & Furious". The 1974–76 body style was popularized due to the 1970s television series "Starsky and Hutch", and revived with the release of the 2004 film "Starsky & Hutch". As a result, the value of the
Columbia Pictures Television distribution rights to "Barney Miller" and "Fish" from Danny Arnold, Quinn Martin's "Barnaby Jones" and "Soap" from Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions. On June 27, CPT bought domestic distribution rights to four series made by Spelling-Goldberg Productions including "S.W.A.T.", "Starsky & Hutch", "Charlie's Angels" and "Family" from Metromedia Producers Corporation. From 1978 to 1986, CPT co-produced series with Spelling-Goldberg including "Fantasy Island", "Hart to Hart", and "T. J. Hooker". On February 19, 1979, CPT acquired TOY Productions, whose output included "What's Happening!!" and "Carter Country". On August 13, 1981, CPT acquired the television assets of Time-Life Films. On May 17, 1982, Columbia Pictures