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Based on the mid-size Torino, the Talladega option was designed for NASCAR competition, which required Ford to produce 750 examples for homologation. Standard Talladega equipment includes an extended and sloped front nose, a flush-mounted grille, quad headlamps, lengthened rocker panels, a pillarless roof design, and a competition black hood and tail panel. This example left the factory finished in Presidential Blue (X) and was repainted in 2018. Exterior features include color-keyed sport mirrors, chrome bumpers, quad headlights, and…
Based on the mid-size Torino, the Talladega option was designed for NASCAR competition, which required Ford to produce 750 examples for homologation. Standard Talladega equipment includes an extended and sloped front nose, a flush-mounted grille, quad headlamps, lengthened rocker panels, a pillarless roof design, and a competition black hood and tail panel. This example left the factory finished in Presidential Blue (X) and was repainted in 2018. Exterior features include color-keyed sport mirrors, chrome bumpers, quad headlights, and a dual outlet exhaust. The grille badges are not included in the sale.
The 14″ styled-steel wheels wear hubcaps and trim rings along with Firestone Wide Oval white-letter tires. The car is equipped with power steering is equipped from the factory along with power-assisted front disc brakes with rear drums. The suspension components were reportedly replaced, and the power-steering assembly was rebuilt as part of the refurbishment. A full-size spare tire is mounted in the trunk.
The twin bench seats are upholstered in black vinyl with patterned cloth inserts and are joined by a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes lap belts for all occupants, Talladega door badging, manually-operated windows, a heater, and a Philco push-button AM radio.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a horn ring and fronts a 120-mph speedometer a tachometer, and a fuel-level gauge, all with green backlights. The five-digit odometer shows under 88k miles, approximately 900 of which have been added by the seller.
The 428ci Cobra Jet V8 is said to have been rebuilt in 2018 using Wiseco pistons, a Crane camshaft and lifters, and replacement valves, valve guides, valve springs, and valve seats. Additional work completed at that time consisted of rebuilding the radiator, replacing the exhaust, and reproducing various decals. The battery was replaced in 2019, and the oil was changed in summer 2022.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a C6 three-speed automatic transmission and a 9-inch rear axle with a 3.25:1 Traction-Lok differential. The transmission was rebuilt and the limited-slip differential was installed as part of the refurbishment, according to the seller.
The Deluxe Marti Report shows initial delivery to Horn and Williams Motor Company of Dallas, Texas, as well as equipment, colors, and production statistics.
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