The 1971 Ford  Torino was the most anticipated car of it's time. Ford decided for its 1971 model year that they would limit changes to it's intermediate line to minor revisions. The single biggest change in 1971 was the descision to drop the Fairlane name, from the intermediate line-up all together. The Falcon name would also not be making a comeback in 1971. Fords Torino line consisted of 14 models. The base model being the 2 door hardtop Torino, followed by the 4 door sedan and the 4 door station wagon. Next was the "Torino 500" which was available both as a 2 door hardtop and as a SportsRoof, as well as a 4 door sedan and hardtop and a 4 door station wagon. Even with 13 different models the Torino Brougham maintained it's rank at the top of the food chain.

The Car pictured above however is a complately different animal and an Animal is exactly what it is. The Torino Cobra included a 351-4v rated at 285hp 213kw), a 4-speed manual with the ever popular Hurst Shifter, F770-14 tires with Cobra Emblems. Along with all this came compitition worthy suspension, hubcaps and a blacked out grille. Another option offered for the model was the reflective laser stripe which I have to say looks really cool, This also remained an option for GT models. The high performance 429 Cobra Jet (pictured above)  ran the quarter mile in 14.5 seconds with stock parts and proffesional tuning at 102 miles per hour. With only 1,613 Torino GT Convertibles and only 3,054 Torino Cobras  produced in 1971. That my friends makes this one of the rarest Ford Race worthy cars out there today. A "Brute From Fords Snake Pit"

Better pictures Coming Soon!!!