1969 Ford Torino GT
Torino · New body design. 428 Cobra Jet available — dominates drag st... · Ford's most potent mid-size — the Cobra Jet terror
Highly Collectible
Production & Overview
Total Production
61,319
Original MSRP
N/A
Assembly Plants
Atlanta, GA · Chicago, IL · Mahwah, NJ
Wheelbase
116 inches
Body Styles
2-Door Fastback · 2-Door Hardtop · Convertible
Curb Weight
3,490 lbs
Notable Packages & Production
428 Cobra Jet — 428CJ
3-5x base
Unknown
produced
428 Super Cobra Jet — 428SCJ
5-8x base
Unknown
produced
Torino Talladega — Talladega
8-15x base
754
produced
Available Engines
302 302ci — V8
Base V8
220 hp
351W 351ci — V8
Standard GT engine
250 hp
390GT 390ci — V8
Big block GT option
320 hp
428CJ 428ci — V8
Cobra Jet — factory underrated. Actual output closer to 410hp.
335 hp
428SCJ 428ci — V8
Super Cobra Jet — with Drag Pack option. Most valuable.
335 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: 428CJ non-matching loses 60%+. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
Order Marti Report for production verification
Check engine pad stamp for 428CJ suffix code
Talladega claims — verify extended nose and flush grille
Inspect floor pans and frame rails for rust
Check shaker hood seal condition
Verify correct 428 exhaust manifolds
Check rear axle for correct ratio (Drag Pack uses 4.30)
Inspect for drag racing damage
Verify door tag color and trim codes
Road test: 428CJ has distinctive sound and power
Known Problem Areas
Rust in floor pans and frame
428 engine oil leaks — common after 50 years
Drag racing damage
Lower quarter rust
Shaker scoop damage
Clone 428 cars — 390 or 351 with 428 badges
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
Talladega — 754 built, very valuable
428SCJ with Drag Pack documented
428CJ Cobra with 4-speed
Numbers-matching big block
Marti Report confirming rare options
↓ Decreases Value
Non-matching 428
Clone cars
Frame rust
Drag racing damage
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
Medium
Parts Availability
Fair — improving reproduction market
Driver Quality Cost
$20,000 – $40,000
Show Quality Cost
$50,000 – $100,000
Key Suppliers
National Parts Depot · Dennis Carpenter Ford · Marti Auto Works
Pop Culture & Legacy
The 428 Cobra Jet dominated drag strips and dominated NHRA Super Stock class
Torino Talladega won the 1969 NASCAR Grand National championship
Established Ford's mid-size muscle car credentials
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