1976 Ford Gran Torino
Torino · Final year of the Torino nameplate before Elite/LTD II repla... · Starsky & Hutch made this the most famous Ford of the 1970s
Highly Collectible
Production & Overview
Total Production
189,062
Original MSRP
N/A
Assembly Plants
Chicago, IL · Mahwah, NJ
Wheelbase
114 inches
Body Styles
2-Door Sport Fastback · 2-Door Hardtop · 4-Door Sedan · Station Wagon
Curb Weight
4,060 lbs
Notable Packages & Production
Striped appearance package — Starsky & Hutch
2-3x base if documented
uncommon
Available Engines
351W 351ci — V8
Windsor V8 — base V8 in most markets
152 hp
460 460ci — V8
Big block option — available in wagon and some models
202 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: Starsky & Hutch tribute cars vs genuine Sport models — documentation key. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
Order Marti Report to verify original color, options, and production data
Verify Sport fastback body style for Starsky & Hutch look
Check for rust — lower quarters, floor pans, trunk
Inspect unibody frame rails
Verify correct 351W or 460 engine
Check for correct Magnum 500 wheels on Sport
Inspect for accident damage — common on cars driven hard
Verify stripe package authenticity if present
Road test: check for front end noise and brake function
Inspect all chrome and trim for correctness
Known Problem Areas
Lower quarter panel rust
Floor pan rust
Frame rail corrosion
Engine oil leaks — 351W common
Carburetor issues — emissions-era components
Stripe packages added later to non-Sport cars
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
Sport fastback in Starsky & Hutch red/white stripe
Documented Marti Report matching production
460 big block option
Unmodified survivor
↓ Decreases Value
Non-Sport body with added stripes
Heavy rust
Non-matching engine
Prior accident damage
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
Medium
Parts Availability
Fair — some reproduction parts available
Driver Quality Cost
$12,000 – $25,000
Show Quality Cost
$30,000 – $60,000
Key Suppliers
National Parts Depot · Dennis Carpenter Ford · Marti Auto Works
Pop Culture & Legacy
Starsky & Hutch TV show (1975-1979) — David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser drove a 1976 Ford Gran Torino
The red car with white vector stripe is one of the most recognized TV cars in history
2004 Starsky & Hutch film revival renewed interest in this model
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