The muscle car era was an era of coupes. And the Ford Motor Company had built very nice coupes with Torino, Mercury Cyclone and Cougar. Greetings from a German Muscle Car Fan.
Yeah Brother, My older brother had a '71 Torino with the 302 2-barrel. He was in the service and drove it back and forth from home to Fort Campbell, Kentucky back in the 70's. Always loved the styling of the 70-71's. Keep 'er goin'!
Another automotive rarity brought forward by Lou. Great backstory from Larry where he is the original owner. He keeps it in excellent shape but makes sure he gets some use out of it. I got a kick out of his remark that he feels less that 71 when he hits the road in it. Thanks Lou, yet again, for bringing another unique car to your viewers. Have a great weekend.
Wow, Lou the 71 Torino Cobra is another awesome survivor of possibly the best era of automobiles! Thnx to Larry for preserving it! Keep up the good work finding these 'gems' Lou
Great car to say the least! I almost bought a 1970 Torino Cobra 429 4-speed in 1974. The price was $1200, but it got stolen before I got the deal done. This one is nicer, and a 351 is more practical with more than enough power. So nicely preserved and rarely seen today! Thanks Lou for another fantastic car story!
What a cool Torino! These are largely, and sadly, forgotten cars. Larry has kept this beauty in spectacular condition and been a great caretaker of it. The Torinos had great road presence and stance. Thanks for bringing this one to us Lou.
That's a real classic Lou! I just love the sound of the exhaust! Great him ordering and keeping it all these years and his sons restoring the car! Like my mom's car off road for 30 years and I got it back on the road after I retired and had the time! Some really great cars late 60sand early 70 s and it was downhill from there! Thanks again for another awesome car Lou!
I’m a Mopar guy. But I gotta give Ford credit. Like Chrysler, they hung in there one more year during that era of muscle cars. What an awesome looking ride this 1971 is! 😎👍
Lou, imho one of the best looking of all the muscle cars. And the 351 Cleveland...it made ANY car better. Arguably the best all'round V8 of the era. Magnum 500"s look great on anything they were on. They were offered by all of the Big 4 car companies. Really great survivor Lou. Kudos to the gentleman for his stewardship!
Thanks for posting this. We were working on a house in the McKees Rocks section of Pittsburgh, and saw one of these in the garage. It had been sitting for years but it was in good shape. No rust. It was black on black. The guy that owned it asked "Do you know what this is?" It was a SCJ 429. There are a lot of car nuts in the Pittsburgh, western Pennsylvania area.
Hi pkramerable, Happy to read you saw in Pittsburgh. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou P.S. Maybe like this one. Enjoy. th-cam.com/video/MgTbGh0U3WI/w-d-xo.html
Hi Eric, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
This video brought tears to my eyes. I had a 71 Cobra like this except it was red (originally gold) and had a C6 automatic. I put a Fairbanks high stall converter and built the transmission to shift more crisp. The engine was stock. It was my daily driver. What an idiot I was for ever selling it.
Hi Smedleydog1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. I think we all wish we would have kept our cars. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lo
Awesome, that was my first car also. Brings back memories. Would of lover to have it again. My fist job was in the city . Parked the car to catch the train and when I came back someone ran into the side and front. Car was never the same after that. Thank you for the video.
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Love seeing these videos where the cars are still with the original owners. Always liked the 70 and 71 Torino body style the best. Great video as always Lou.
Hi Ken, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
It's really rare because of the original owner still has it. I would value that car at tween 60 and $75,000 nice. But I'm sure it's Priceless to the owner
Absolutely a beauty in white with matte black. Perfect. And that exhaust note; each major car maker in this time period all had their own distinct sound to them. Fords to me always sounded a bit mean and sinister. Something what cylinder head flow and firing order can do for the ford vs gm vs mopar vs amc debate! As usual, thanks Lou!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and thank you. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Perfection, and I'm not even a Ford guy lol! Iv never seen a Torino Cobra without the 428 CJ or 429 Super Cobra jet V8, this is an outstanding piece of muscle car history, and I can say easily that the 351 is probably the best small block V8's in history! Coming from a 340 small block Mopar lover haha! Thanks for posting this amazing vehicle and story Lou, best wishes! 👋♥️👍
What an awesome car! I've never even seen a 71 Torino Cobra! 30 years in storage?? That's a crime. This car was made to be driven and enjoyed . I hope his sons keep it all original and enjoy it for years to come. Great video!
first...love that the back end is NOT jacked,the stance is perfect.Second,side view is great.But the back end and grill shots are the best.Thank you Larry and Lou.
Hi Dallis B, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I have a 1970 Formal Roof Torino. Not sure of the model because it has one repaint and they deleted all emblems and or the holes they went in. Ordered with a ginger interior, with bucket seats and console with floor shift. Kind of a rare bird. It will be roadworthy in the next couple of months. Axle rebuild coming soon. LOVE mine, and this Cobra is super cool!
Hi, Lou! Some people when they turn 21 celebrate by going out to drink...Larry celebrated by taking home a potent muscle machine! Couldn't ride the horse so he got a snake instead! LOL! He seems to be a rather quiet fella, but he sure knows how to make noise on an otherwise peaceful country road! Why, this one can make noise even without the engine on (10:37)! He said he wanted something with a little performance...he's being way too modest! LOL! His pestering sons did him quite an honor helping to keep this car alive after all these last 50 years. Indeed, original owners make for some of the best car stories! And there it is in black and white...literally! Thanks for yet another great episode and thrill ride!
Beautiful condition! Can you imagine hanging onto this baby all these years!? Your comment about it not being jacked up is so true. Why did those guys do that to a car of this design? It didn’t make sense mainly because the body style didn’t suit it. A boxy look such as a Dart yes but not a Torino. The rim horn still works!
What an awesome looking car and very well taken care of ! Sounds and runs great 👍 You can tell after all this time that Larry still Loves his car and is very proud of it ! Lou , Thanks 🙏 for the video , Great 👍 Job !
Hi Daniel, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Here is that Gurney car for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/V27HLv99Zoc/w-d-xo.html
I always loved the Torino. Named after an italian city and so badass looking. Better than a Mustang to me. This one has the famous 351 Cleveland and Four Speed Hurst shifter. What a killer combo!! I am so happy for Larry, that he put it back on the road. I really love the black backend and the view from behind the steering wheel, where you can see the shaker in front of you...that just sends good emotions down my spine. The 🐍 sticker is just a cherry on the top. Go Torino go!! Yeah, so great!!
Goodday Lou, How good is that to find a 1971 Torino Cobra with the original owner. I bet their ain't many of them. Good on Larry for having the foresight to buy such a beautiful muscle car & keeping it all these years. Here in Australia the equivalent is a Ford Falcon XA GT RPO83 Hardtop worth Google it. Ford got it right with the Sport Roof body lines. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, This one's a good one with an original Owner :-) Happy to read this one is like your Falcon XA GT RPO83. Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
Hi Dana Bro, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Hi Stephen W, Happy to read this is a favorite muscle car for you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Oh yeagh! Looks great! Reminds me of my mom's boyfriend in the 80's had a Torino GT very similar. It was painted with a bluish colored heavy machinery primer and he taught me to wash a car from top to bottom and how to clean the interior glass and not to armor all the driver seat! He was a drunk jerk mechanic but his younger brother with the 64 Barracuda was a nice kid! {;o)
Hi THRASH METAL & FUN RIFFS, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms Boyfriends car :-) Sad to read about that drinking problem :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Love the car and the story! Would probably lose the optional bumper guards for a cleaner/cooler look. Had a '72 Montego GT with the exact same drivetrain. Great driving car although did not have rustproofing like Larry's car so the rear quarters rusted out in '78 in Upstate NY so I sold it. Keep 'em coming Lou. All Good stuff - Thanks!
Hi Clinton, Happy to read you enjoy this car & story :-) Glad to read you had a fun 72 Montego GT. Kinda like this 1973, enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/CLsQa3-tO58/w-d-xo.html
@@loucostabile Hey Lou thanks for the link. I have a '73 Monty GT also, but mine is a factory 429 ThunderJet, as is my '72 Gran Torino. My '72 Montego MX is a Cleveland car. I hope you're keeping track of my cars because there will be a test one day.
this is what i grew up with in the 70s. the cleavlands were very powerful. the boss 351 was a killer to chevy.the clevlands needed headers and gears and big carb and they would kill.
These cars are so cool with that fastback body. Fantastic survivor!!! The Cobra emblems warn ya to back off or be bitten, and when you see that shaker hood scoop quiver, it's too late and you're done for!!! 😂 Great car!!!
i got to ask how come there's no corajet symbol on the shaker , my brother had the 1970 cobrajet with a 429 interior black exterior candy apple red. Hey this is one beautiful cobra original.. love those cars cobra jet Torino's.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Tony, Happy to read "Hey this is one beautiful cobra original.. love those cars cobra jet Torino's" :-) Glad this one bring memories of your Brothers car. Hmmm, not sure why no symbol on the shaker. Lou
This is my father's car. It's the 351 Cleveland engine with ram air. It does not have the 429 cobra jet or Super cobra jet engine packages. From my understanding, only those cars had that badging on the shaker
Another great survivor Lou you can really find them once again we need some good car people in politics taking better care of our country. 🇺🇲 Have a 1974 cougar XR7 similar in class but certainly not the horsepower. When I was pumping gas in high school I used to put that high octane Sunoco gas some of these Torrenos
Hi Todd, Happy to read you appreciate this "Awesome classic" that's rare :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Hi JON, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I still have my Viper, and no plans to let it go. A second Viper sounds like a fun idea :-) You're welcome, Lou
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The muscle car era was an era of coupes. And the Ford Motor Company had built very nice coupes with Torino, Mercury Cyclone and Cougar. Greetings from a German Muscle Car Fan.
Hi Bad Man the German Muscle Car Fan, I think you're on the right TH-cam Channel for the cars you enjoy, Lou
Kudos to Larry for keeping his Cobra original and beautiful all these years. I admire people who take care of their cars. Sweet ride!! Thanks Lou.
Hi Randy, Right Care Taker with the right Car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Yeah Brother, My older brother had a '71 Torino with the 302 2-barrel. He was in the service and drove it back and forth from home to Fort Campbell, Kentucky back in the 70's. Always loved the styling of the 70-71's. Keep 'er goin'!
Hi lonnyjaw, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Older Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
The 351 Cleveland Engine is still the best engine 'Uncle Henry' ever made. Seriously beautiful!
Another automotive rarity brought forward by Lou. Great backstory from Larry where he is the original owner. He keeps it in excellent shape but makes sure he gets some use out of it. I got a kick out of his remark that he feels less that 71 when he hits the road in it. Thanks Lou, yet again, for bringing another unique car to your viewers. Have a great weekend.
Hi Kevin, Right Care Taker with the right car :-) You're welcome. Wishing you a great weekend too, Lou
Wow, Lou the 71 Torino Cobra is another awesome survivor of possibly the best era of automobiles! Thnx to Larry for preserving it! Keep up the good work finding these 'gems' Lou
I just realized '71/71! Congratulations to Larry ☺ Cool. 'Need to keep that in mind in a few years, God willing. 🙏👍
Great car to say the least! I almost bought a 1970 Torino Cobra 429 4-speed in 1974. The price was $1200, but it got stolen before I got the deal done. This one is nicer, and a 351 is more practical with more than enough power. So nicely preserved and rarely seen today! Thanks Lou for another fantastic car story!
Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, You're welcome. Happy to read you almost bought one. Was it like this? Lou th-cam.com/video/MgTbGh0U3WI/w-d-xo.html
What a beautiful time capsule!
Larry kept this beauty the way it should stay....ORIGINAL!!
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to take you back to 1971 in this "time capsule" :-) Lou
What a cool Torino! These are largely, and sadly, forgotten cars. Larry has kept this beauty in spectacular condition and been a great caretaker of it.
The Torinos had great road presence and stance.
Thanks for bringing this one to us Lou.
Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "cool Torino!" with you :-) Right Care Taker with the right car. You're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile I meant to add - I love the rear 3/4 view you shot - great perspective!
That's a real classic Lou! I just love the sound of the exhaust! Great him ordering and keeping it all these years and his sons restoring the car! Like my mom's car off road for 30 years and I got it back on the road after I retired and had the time! Some really great cars late 60sand early 70 s and it was downhill from there! Thanks again for another awesome car Lou!
Hi Jeffery, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
I thought I was the ONLY one who thought car styles DETERIORATED starting in 1973, when the GVMT stuck it's nose where it don't belong!
I’m a Mopar guy. But I gotta give Ford credit. Like Chrysler, they hung in there one more year during that era of muscle cars. What an awesome looking ride this 1971 is! 😎👍
Happy to read you appreciate this Ford :-)
Larry has been going fast for a long time...
Cheers
God bless you all
Just the way we like it Ed :-) Cheers, and God bless you, Lou
Another great story Lou, thank you. People like Larry & their cars make America a very colorful and a great place to be a part of.
Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy this Caretaker with his car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou, imho one of the best looking of all the muscle cars. And the 351 Cleveland...it made ANY car better. Arguably the best all'round V8 of the era. Magnum 500"s look great on anything they were on. They were offered by all of the Big 4 car companies. Really great survivor Lou. Kudos to the gentleman for his stewardship!
Hi Audie, High praise for the looks of this muscle car :-) Lou
Thanks for posting this. We were working on a house in the McKees Rocks section of Pittsburgh, and saw one of these in the garage. It had been sitting for years but it was in good shape. No rust. It was black on black. The guy that owned it asked "Do you know what this is?" It was a SCJ 429. There are a lot of car nuts in the Pittsburgh, western Pennsylvania area.
Hi pkramerable, Happy to read you saw in Pittsburgh. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou P.S. Maybe like this one. Enjoy. th-cam.com/video/MgTbGh0U3WI/w-d-xo.html
Brings back many memories growing up with Dad's '70 Torino Gt. Thanks so much Larry & Lou for this excellent example!
Hi Floyd T, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My buddy Charley owned one in high school and it was awesome. Red with a 428.Another great show Lou. Keep them coming !
Hi Eric, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
This video brought tears to my eyes. I had a 71 Cobra like this except it was red (originally gold) and had a C6 automatic. I put a Fairbanks high stall converter and built the transmission to shift more crisp. The engine was stock. It was my daily driver. What an idiot I was for ever selling it.
Hi Smedleydog1, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. I think we all wish we would have kept our cars. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lo
What a great survivor .......Torino's are SHARP cars.
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this "SHARP" car :-) Lou
Great car ! Original Cleveland 4-speed with low miles..sweet !
Hi Richard, Happy to read you like this "sweet !" car :-) Lou
Very nice '71 Torino Cobra fellas! With a 351C and four-speed Hurst, this car has the goods. Thanks for vid.
Hi Bruce H. Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Just awesome, original owner cars are the best stories.
Hi Hans, My pleasure sharing this one with you :-) Lou
Awesome, that was my first car also. Brings back memories. Would of lover to have it again. My fist job was in the city . Parked the car to catch the train and when I came back someone ran into the side and front. Car was never the same after that. Thank you for the video.
Hi Nomad X, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Great looking car the 351 Cleveland 4v is an awesome motor they rev pretty hard. Thanks Lou.
Hi Chuck, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Love seeing these videos where the cars are still with the original owners. Always liked the 70 and 71 Torino body style the best. Great video as always Lou.
Hi PlymouthDuster225, Right Care Taker with the right car :-) Glad to read you enjoy the body style of this car, Lou
Bought one in 1983 before my senior HS year. The body style has never been popular but I loved it. Wish I would have kept it.
Hi Ken, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Great Torino ! I remember seeing one when new at the NY Coliseum Car Show ! Thanks Lou !
Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great Torino !" :-) You're welcome, Lou
It's really rare because of the original owner still has it. I would value that car at tween 60 and $75,000 nice. But I'm sure it's Priceless to the owner
Hi Randy, Right Care Taker with the right car :-) Lou
Priceless to the owner and his son's (which I'm 1 of). I'm hoping to be the next owner and keep it in the family!
Absolutely a beauty in white with matte black. Perfect. And that exhaust note; each major car maker in this time period all had their own distinct sound to them. Fords to me always sounded a bit mean and sinister. Something what cylinder head flow and firing order can do for the ford vs gm vs mopar vs amc debate! As usual, thanks Lou!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and thank you. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Perfection, and I'm not even a Ford guy lol! Iv never seen a Torino Cobra without the 428 CJ or 429 Super Cobra jet V8, this is an outstanding piece of muscle car history, and I can say easily that the 351 is probably the best small block V8's in history! Coming from a 340 small block Mopar lover haha! Thanks for posting this amazing vehicle and story Lou, best wishes! 👋♥️👍
Hi CudaRebels Diecasts and Cars, High praise :-) Thank you for the best wishes, you're welcome, and best wishes to you too, Lou
what a visceral experience it must be to put that beauty through it's paces on the right roads
Hi Florida Alan, Fun ride for sure :-) Lou
What an awesome car! I've never even seen a 71 Torino Cobra! 30 years in storage?? That's a crime. This car was made to be driven and enjoyed . I hope his sons keep it all original and enjoy it for years to come. Great video!
Hi Veronica, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
I love the subdle touches they made to the 1971 torino cobras. Man L u sure do find some sweet gems. I never see these ever
Hi Willow Prest, Happy to share this "sweet gem" with you :-) Lou
Larry's Torino is gonna pop all that corn! I've always admired the Torinos and Larry's shows how capable they are. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfigher45acp, Happy to take you back to 1971 with this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
first...love that the back end is NOT jacked,the stance is perfect.Second,side view is great.But the back end and grill shots are the best.Thank you Larry and Lou.
Hi keeff, Happy to read you enjoy the angles of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
A 351 Cleveland is the way to go for me. Front disc and AC are a nice addition. Driver and passenger sport mirrors is all that it needs.
Hi Dallis B, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I can just imagine pulling out onto the interstate, windows down, kicking in the 4 barrel, slipping into the fast lane, and C-ya. ❤😅
NICE!
great car and well tuned quick rev response and no puff of smoke . drool pad please lol
Hi Scrappy Junk, Happy to share a napkin with for this car :-) Lou
Very cool. Friend of mine in college had a blue Ford Torino GT. Great car. Must be cool to have your original car.
Hi Rick, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your College Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile You're hitting more home-runs than Babe Ruth or Hank Aaron.
Hi Lou! Thank you, for the great video! And thank you to Larry who kept this nice car the way it deserves.
Hi Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy this nice car :-) You're welcome, Lou
There only oringinal once !!! A true time capsle great video I wonder how many are left like this ? well I know one for sure ! thanks Lou and Larry
Hi SuperJoe70, Happy to share this "time capsule" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great to see an awesome car in beautiful condition still with the original owner.
Right Care Taker with the right car :-)
I have a 1970 Formal Roof Torino. Not sure of the model because it has one repaint and they deleted all emblems and or the holes they went in. Ordered with a ginger interior, with bucket seats and console with floor shift. Kind of a rare bird. It will be roadworthy in the next couple of months. Axle rebuild coming soon. LOVE mine, and this Cobra is super cool!
Hi Bikedueder, Happy to read you're enjoying your car :-) Lou
OG owned, props to Larry! I really like the idle noise from the back!
Thank you for sharing :-)
Hi, Lou! Some people when they turn 21 celebrate by going out to drink...Larry celebrated by taking home a potent muscle machine! Couldn't ride the horse so he got a snake instead! LOL! He seems to be a rather quiet fella, but he sure knows how to make noise on an otherwise peaceful country road! Why, this one can make noise even without the engine on (10:37)! He said he wanted something with a little performance...he's being way too modest! LOL! His pestering sons did him quite an honor helping to keep this car alive after all these last 50 years. Indeed, original owners make for some of the best car stories!
And there it is in black and white...literally! Thanks for yet another great episode and thrill ride!
iswc27, We did make some noise on the country roads...and it was GREAT :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Beautiful condition! Can you imagine hanging onto this baby all these years!? Your comment about it not being jacked up is so true. Why did those guys do that to a car of this design? It didn’t make sense mainly because the body style didn’t suit it. A boxy look such as a Dart yes but not a Torino. The rim horn still works!
Hi Trip Reviews, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Glad to read the details you notice, Lou
I really enjoy original owner segments. Plus being a Ford guy makes it even better. My parents had two Gran Torino wagons in the '70s.
Hi GreenMtnMan, Happy to read you enjoy the Original Owner segments :-) Glad to read your Parents had two Gran Torino Wagons, Lou
Larry your an awesome care taker of this beautiful cobra! Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Bill, Right Care Taker with the right car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Thanks Larry and Lou.
Never knew there was a Cobra Torino.
Hi Travis, Happy to share this rare car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Happy 21st over and over.. really sweet car there was one Torino on my street growing up but it was like a brownish orange color
Hi RD Enduro, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car in your neighborhood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My dad had a white 71 GT this reminds me of that car. I would love to get a hold of one
Hi Mike, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou
What an awesome looking car and very well taken care of ! Sounds and runs great 👍 You can tell after all this time that Larry still Loves his car and is very proud of it ! Lou , Thanks 🙏 for the video , Great 👍 Job !
Hi Dan, I believe you're right, Larry loves this car :-) You're welcome, and I appreciate your encouraging words on the video, Lou
A great time capsule. And the rust proofing did the job! 👍👍
Hi Michael, Happy to take you back to 1971. You're right about the rust proofing :-) Lou
Shaker Scoop 👍🏼Thanks Lou
You're welcome Robert.
awessome lou, one of the last of the ford classics! thanx lou!
Hi Mouse, Happy to receive an "awesome" from you on this Ford Classic :-) You're welcome, Lou
Very rare torino cobra this car reminds me of the 1969 MERCURY CYCLONE SPOILER DAN GURNEY SPECIAL version of this car 👍👍
Hi Daniel, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Here is that Gurney car for you to enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/V27HLv99Zoc/w-d-xo.html
I always loved the Torino. Named after an italian city and so badass looking. Better than a Mustang to me. This one has the famous 351 Cleveland and Four Speed Hurst shifter. What a killer combo!! I am so happy for Larry, that he put it back on the road. I really love the black backend and the view from behind the steering wheel, where you can see the shaker in front of you...that just sends good emotions down my spine. The 🐍 sticker is just a cherry on the top. Go Torino go!! Yeah, so great!!
Hi Cheeky Demon, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to take you along for the ride in this car, Lou
Cool original dealer sticker...
Thanks for sharing the details you enjoy :-)
Nice and neat car with a good story. I'm sure glad he is taking the time to enjoy his car.
Happy to read you enjoy this story :-)
Never seen this car before, Very Beautiful Ford Man ^^
Hi Scratbrine the White Tiger, Happy to share this one with you, and happy to read you think this is a "Very Beautiful Ford" :-) Lou
Cool shaker scoop too!!
I like that too :-)
Never heard of a rim blow horn...that's very cool but could go off easily... I had a 71 but it wasn't a cobra. WAY TO GO LAWRENCE!! Beautiful car.
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you had a 71 too, nice! Lou
Goodday Lou,
How good is that to find a 1971 Torino Cobra with the original owner.
I bet their ain't many of them.
Good on Larry for having the foresight to buy such a beautiful muscle car & keeping it all these years.
Here in Australia the equivalent is a
Ford Falcon XA GT RPO83 Hardtop worth Google it.
Ford got it right with the Sport Roof body lines.
Your number 1 Fan in Australia
Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, This one's a good one with an original Owner :-) Happy to read this one is like your Falcon XA GT RPO83. Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
Wow what a car! Thanks for showing it to us Lou.
Hi David, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you on this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Ahh my 71 gt 351-4V 4speed Torino was carrying firewood in 1982 yup, I did that
Hi Marc, yep, we drove them and used them.
Very Cool Car!! I love that era of fastback muscle Fords!
Happy to read you enjoy this "Very Cool Car!!" :-) Lou
Wish Ford would bring back Torino! There is a great 71Torino GT commercial on TH-cam
Hi Dana Bro, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I am subscribed sir. BTW its a 1970 Torino GT commercial. I think it is the most beautiful Ford ever made
This car is one of one. What a beauty.
Hi Les, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this "Beauty" :-) Lou
One of my favorite muscle cars. Gorgeous lines. Great video
Hi Stephen W, Happy to read this is a favorite muscle car for you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Oh yeagh! Looks great! Reminds me of my mom's boyfriend in the 80's had a Torino GT very similar. It was painted with a bluish colored heavy machinery primer and he taught me to wash a car from top to bottom and how to clean the interior glass and not to armor all the driver seat!
He was a drunk jerk mechanic but his younger brother with the 64 Barracuda was a nice kid! {;o)
Hi THRASH METAL & FUN RIFFS, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms Boyfriends car :-) Sad to read about that drinking problem :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
An amazing car again! If you see this car, don't forget to take a photo!
Hi Dilek, Happy to read "An amazing car again!" :-) Lou
That my grandpa 🎉
:-)
There’s Bad Ass…but this is Baddest Ass Torino I’ve seen. Fast looking car, with an even faster engine. Lucky corn fields!
Hi Dr Akbar, NICE ! :-) Lou
Love the car and the story! Would probably lose the optional bumper guards for a cleaner/cooler look. Had a '72 Montego GT with the exact same drivetrain. Great driving car although did not have rustproofing like Larry's car so the rear quarters rusted out in '78 in Upstate NY so I sold it. Keep 'em coming Lou. All Good stuff - Thanks!
Hi Clinton, Happy to read you enjoy this car & story :-) Glad to read you had a fun 72 Montego GT. Kinda like this 1973, enjoy, Lou th-cam.com/video/CLsQa3-tO58/w-d-xo.html
@@loucostabile Hey Lou thanks for the link. I have a '73 Monty GT also, but mine is a factory 429 ThunderJet, as is my '72 Gran Torino. My '72 Montego MX is a Cleveland car. I hope you're keeping track of my cars because there will be a test one day.
Another Great Episode! My friend has a 71 Torino! He’ll Love to See this One! 😎
Hi 69 Dodge Charger, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
this is what i grew up with in the 70s. the cleavlands were very powerful. the boss 351 was a killer to chevy.the clevlands needed headers and gears and big carb and they would kill.
Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of what you grew up with :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow what a motor and what a sound!! Guys use to die for that sound years ago!!
Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this motor :-)
These cars are so cool with that fastback body. Fantastic survivor!!! The Cobra emblems warn ya to back off or be bitten, and when you see that shaker hood scoop quiver, it's too late and you're done for!!! 😂 Great car!!!
Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy the fastback design of this car :-) Glad you enjoy this "Great car!!!" Lou
That Cleveland sounded great also.
:-)
i got to ask how come there's no corajet symbol on the shaker , my brother had the 1970 cobrajet with a 429 interior black exterior candy apple red. Hey this is one beautiful cobra original.. love those cars cobra jet Torino's.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Tony, Happy to read "Hey this is one beautiful cobra original.. love those cars cobra jet Torino's" :-) Glad this one bring memories of your Brothers car. Hmmm, not sure why no symbol on the shaker. Lou
This is my father's car. It's the 351 Cleveland engine with ram air. It does not have the 429 cobra jet or Super cobra jet engine packages. From my understanding, only those cars had that badging on the shaker
Perfect, thanks for keeping it stock
Hi Lee Harvey Oswald, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Another great survivor Lou you can really find them once again we need some good car people in politics taking better care of our country. 🇺🇲
Have a 1974 cougar XR7 similar in class but certainly not the horsepower. When I was pumping gas in high school I used to put that high octane Sunoco gas some of these Torrenos
Hi David, Happy to read you appreciate this one :-) Glad you have a fun car too. Lou
wow just wow! This car is next level even for this channel
Happy to receive two "wow"'s from you :-)
Nice ride! My Dad had the plain Jane Torino the rear visibility from that sloped window was horrible 😬
I drove a ‘70 Torino GT for from ‘73-‘86, and the view out the rear was never an issue at all.
Hi Terry M, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
thatis a sweet ride Larry. Great job Lou!
Hi Keith, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet ride" :-) Lou
Gotta love original!! Thanks Lou!
My pleasure Kelly :-)
Sharp lookin Torino!!
Nice :-)
Nice looking original Torino Cobra!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Michael :-)
i love those! the only midsize i would pick over this is the mercury version of the same car =D
Hi Ragimund, Happy to read "I love those!" :-) Lou
Love the videos lou , keep them coming.
Thank you 84koolkid :-)
Happy birthday larry
:-)
That's the real King of the Cobra (IMHO)
Happy to read you enjoy this "real King of the Cobra" :-)
Very nice car. The Torino is great looking and with a 4 speed. I would rather have the Torino than a Chevelle.
Hi Greg, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice car" :-) Lou
Beautiful 😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Awesome classic. Rare
Hi Todd, Happy to read you appreciate this "Awesome classic" that's rare :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Gota love that noise 👍
just the way we like it :-)
351c yes!
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Another great story on a great car Lou!
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) Lou
Gosh! What a survivor! Did you buy your Viper new? Are you going to keep it for years to come? Thanks Lou!
Hi JON, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I still have my Viper, and no plans to let it go. A second Viper sounds like a fun idea :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nice ... Been a friend of this channel for a while now
Glad you're along for the ride :-)
Wow what a ride
Glad you enjoy this one :-)
What a fantastic car!
Happy to read you enjoy this "fantastic car!" :-)