1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 351 Cobra Jet 4 Speed in Green & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 10-7-23.
We're looking at a 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport in Green (Ivy Glow) Paint. The car comes with the 351 CI Clevland “Cobra Jet” V8 Engine and has a 4 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Anthony Lucarz. Anthony’s had this car since 1997. Anthony shares he was looking for something unique and he loved the hood. Well as you can see he loves the details and this car looks showroom new.
ENJOY!
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
He needs a bumper sticker that says Get off my lawn.
@@cindysue5474 LOL
My first car was a 72 Gran Torino. It was just a grocery-getter, not a Sport, that originally had a 351W. It was given to me at 15 and was a "if you can get it running you can have it" thing. I learned a lot from that car!
Hi Darryl, 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
My first car was a 1972 Buick LeSabre 4-door in 1979 with only 27,000 miles at 16 years of age.
You once showed a video of a Merc. Cougar and I described it as "a Mustang that went to college." These Torino's got football scholarships.
Division 1 Starter right here :-)
I wonder if Clint Eastwood would recognize this car in a heartbeat? Truly perfect car! Outstanding video! Thanks Lou!
"Truly perfect car!" High praise Jon.
What a gorgeous Torino! I could stare all day at the fantastic paint and body lines. But then you popped the hood, and I could stare at the 351C all day, too. What a great car Mr.. Lucarz has brought today. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise for the looks of this Torino! You're welcome, Lou
everything about this car is great, only made better with the movie
Not usually a Ford guy , But Anthony has a real beauty. Thanks Lou.
Happy to read you enjoy this "real beauty" :-) You're welcome CJ Design.
That’s a WOW! Amazing condition and correctness. Love to see the owner driving it.
HI Cadillac Guy, 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
@@loucostabile done!
Lou , are becoming quite the antique automotive video archive collector ..........you have a great library of muscle car videos!! Thank you!!!
Tom, There are 2 goals 1) Have FUN! & 2) Leave a legacy of these great cars. You're welcome, Lou
Wow! That is gorgeous! I was a senior in High School when this car came out and it was one of my favorite cars of that time. If I remember correctly I believe that Ivy Glow paint was a featured color that year, and I love how it actually glows in the sunlight! The sound of that motor is mechanical music to my ears! Thanks for the ride, Lou!
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your favorite car at that time :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
The color is great....
Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-)
My cousin had a 1972 Gran Torino Sport fastback and my wife had a 1972 Gran Torino 2 door hardtop. What distinctive cars these were!
Hi Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins & your Wifes cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Awesome sounding & 4 speed manual transmission too!
Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-)
Love a Torino I had a 76 nothing like that one but very cool car's.
Hi Kevin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Good morning Lou..
wonderful and splendid!!
too crazy ..
It reminds me of the film Gran Torino, one of the best films ever made.. Lou you always bring great cars, you're the man, great job bro.
Good morning Ederson.. High praise. Happy to have you along for the ride Bro, Lou
Lou…between the Boss 351 Mustang, that Top Banana Challenger, and now this Torino, you’re officially killing me. Not sure why Torinos don’t get more love. You rarely see them at the auctions. Stunning car.
DRant....hope this one and the others you mention put the blood pumping back into your system :-)
Clint would be proud Lou!! I'm soooo glad to see all this love for Gran Torinos in the comments here. They weren't muscle cars or anything, but damn, there's just something magical about that 72-76 generation!
Hi SigmaStoicGemini, "Clint would be proud" NICE! Happy to share this Torino with you, Lou
Love the color.
Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-)
Oh, my, Lou! I'm "GREEN" with envy over this 1972 Torino GT. That is gorgeous. The styling was awesome and is the best of that generation as the bumpers are slim and work with the overall design. Again, Lou, you are just the best with the most varied automobilia content of any channel. Your efforts are always appreciated. Bene Opus!
Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "That is gorgeous" :-) You're words are encouraging, and a treat to share with you, Lou
There are faster cars. There are cars with more tech. No car will ever make me feel what I feel when I see this car. And it’s THE perfect color and options. Thank you for your pride in the ownership of this beautiful car and thank you for your generosity in sharing it here with us on TH-cam.
Hi Robert, Well said. High praise. Lou
Very nice Gran Torino! I always thought that these were under appreciated.
Incredible level of detail is right Lou - just spectacular.
Thanks for letting us see this classic!
Hi Jeff, So hard to find them today. Really nice to be able to share this one with you. You're right, the detail on this car is "just spectacular". You're welcome, Lou
Been awhile since I seen one it's great to see one again got all the goodies on it and very clean
Hi Larry, Happy to share this car with you :-)
That opening sequence with Anthony switching through that 4 speed was probably one of your best film moments Lou!!!! Love this car! Thank you Anthony and Lou. (Wasn't that the Montego/Ranchero I saw hanging out in back?)
Hi Mikey B., Happy to read you enjoy the opening sequence :-) You're welcome. Yes this one was hanging out with us, Lou th-cam.com/video/xS8Y2zTDblg/w-d-xo.html
Hi, Lou! About that wide mouth look, Uncle Tom McCahill, always known for his witty and whimsical comments, opined that these cars looked like "landlocked tunas sucking air"! Be that as it may, Anthony's car truly lives up to the words "Gran", "Sport" and "fastback", and between Clint Eastwood and Starsky & Hutch, these Torinos have truly become icons!
You said it, Lou, Great Time! You, too, Anthony, ear to ear! Thank you both for taking along for this virtual thrill ride!
Hi iswc27, Happy to share this "icon" with you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Don't see these cars much anymore.
I did not realize how awesome that color is. In this era of car paint, colors like this did not keep their luster for very long in the Vegas sun.
Hi Freedomquest08, "Don't see these cars much anymore." You're right. Happy to be able to share this one with you, Lou
Very nice, what a great car the Gran Torino is, that guy is a very lucky man.
Hi Philip, Happy to share this "great car" with you :-) Lou
I saw a 72 Torino for the first time in the dealer showroom the day they first went on sale in October 1971. I fell in love with the car. I was a college age student at the time and didn't have the ability to buy it, but it was one of the many cars I saw in the showroom and wished I could buy it. That stripe on the side was a really cool thing to see at night when streetlights or other car headlights reflected off of it. It had a changing look to it as it went from the front to the back. I do wish Ford was still making cars like that. Surely, there would be more cars on the road than SUVs if they did.
Hi Daniel, Happy to read this is a car you fell in love with. Lou
How spectacular this 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport looks in the sun with that green (Ivy Glow) and the large side reflective stripes! I like the large, mouth-style front grille, with its twin headlights, and the additional "Ram" air intake on the hood; plus the handsome rectangular taillights recessed into the one-piece chrome bumper (special mention to the immaculate "Cobra Jet" V8 engine bay). Excellent interior combination, with seats, doors and upholstery in green, along with the elegant instrument panel full of dials. Perfect day for the final tour; with that beautiful shot showing his brilliant beak crossing the road... Congratulations to Mr. Lucarz, for his 26 years alongside this Great Classic! Great video, Lou!
Hi Jaime, Happy to share this "Great Classic!" with you :-) Thanks for sharing the details you see, Lou
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, 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
Very nice Gran Torino a very rare car
Hi Matthew, Happy to read you enjoy this "very nice" car :-) You're right, a rare treat to see one today, Lou
The perfect Gran Torino Awesome 👍👍👍
High praise.
Very beautiful car Lou. Pride of ownership shows ❤
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Wow that’s a beauty
Hi Jason, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of 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
Super nice ride. I dont think I have ever seen one out on the road even back in the day. The look over the hood is great.
Hi Bungey Cord, Happy to read "Super nice ride" :-) Glad to read you enjoy the "look over the hood", Lou
Very cool car and made popular by the movie. Love the paint job. Thanks Lou!
Happy to share this "Very cool car" with you :-) You're welcome John!
A Beauty!! Green!
:-)
Nice 1972 Torino. Like it. For a 52 year old car. It’s mint. That’s also when I graduated High School. Thanks Lou!
💯👊👍
Hi Terry, Happy to read "It's mint." :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou, that '72 is right as rain... A one year body style, 351 Cleveland⚡️🙌🏼, 4 speed, excellent condition.
Good one Lou...good one.
Hi Audie, Happy to read this one is "right as rain" :-) Lou
These cars used a rigid body/flexible chassis design first seen in the '65 ful sized Fords, fantastic handling; fabulous detail. Speed limiter for novices who missed a shift!! Thanks guys
Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. You're welcome, Lou
Hey Lou, That’s one sweet Torino!😎👍With the Cleveland and the 4spd You just don’t see them that often. Thanks for sharing Guys!😎👍⭐️🕊🦋🕊🙏✌️🎉🇺🇸
Hey Leon, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) You're right, today, a rare find for sure. You're welcome, Lou
Sweet ride Lou. All you need is a Goldie lab next to you zipping down the road. Great video
Hi Keith, Happy to share this "Sweet ride' with you :-) Lou
Mercury had the Montego GT fastback. I was in love with both.
I'd like to feature one of those Montego GT's.
One of the most under rated muscle cars. You never see them. I guess because it was a one year body style. My old neighbor lady had one when i was a child. The same color or close to it.
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Wow! I am a life long Ford fanatic. This has been a wonderful episode for me. My favorite year and model from the '70s!!! Just fantastic! Thanks to the owner and pesenter for sharing this beautiful car with us that can only experience one of these exceptional examples of American automotive history through your efforts. ❤
Hi Arthur, Happy to read "Wow! I am a life long Ford fanatic. This has been a wonderful episode for me. My favorite year and model from the '70s!!!" :-) You're welcome. 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
Beautiful car
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@@loucostabile I have a 71 mu 351 Cleveland build like a boss
Beautiful! My second car was a 74. It wasn't as powerful. Only had a Windsor and was powder blue. It was a fun car. Thanks Lou!
Hi Jerry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
One of the most beautiful bodies ever created!!! Love it to say the least!!! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!!
High praise. You're welcome Wamps!!
Rarely do I like a green-on-green car, but these Torino’s are an exception. I owned the ‘73 version of this car in the late ‘70’s, but with the more common automatic. There was very little ‘Cobra Jet’ left in that 351 by ‘73, as mine could only muster a 16.8@83 mph at E-town but boy that was a quiet comfortable enjoyable car, especially on the highway. What a great example of a seldom seen car. Great video Lou!
Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to share this "exception" AL car with you :-) Lou
My dream car
NICE!
Gorgeous time travel car😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Happy to take you back to 1972 motorTranz :-) You're welcome.
I'm so happy to see this video, i was parked next to Tony at the Fairlane Club of America show in St.Louis in 2003, very happy to see he still owns his. I owned my 72 for 40 years and 4 months and sold it with 14,455 miles on it. Two thumbs up buddy!
Hi TorinodaveBoss351c, Happy to read you were next to this car at a car show :-) 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
Magnificent
High praise.
Nice!
:-)
Sweet car, I always wanted a 72, Ive had a 68,9,73,and 4 and my 71, but never a 72. Reminds me of Gran torino with clint eastwood
Hi Nate, Happy to read this car reminds you of Clint Eastwoods car in the movie Gran Torino :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
I guy up the street in the next development had one of these in a bronzed brown color in the 1970s. I was never a Torino guy but his did look and sound good. Overtime Torinos have grown on me.
Hi Nicky, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age. Glad to read you enjoy this one now, Lou
@@loucostabile Not that I didn't like the looks, just that back then there was so much more to choose from.
Very nice car. This Torino is the nicest one I seen. Love the green paint with a light green stripe. The 351 Cleveland with a four speed is nice also. Thanks for showing this beautiful car guys.
"This Torino is the nicest one I seen" High praise. You're welcome Donald.
Nothing like a Cleveland… I love the 8 Grand Tach, plus it has the taller 3.50:1 rear gears. That’s what the S Code stands for. Glad I subscribed… 🤠
Hi Douglas, Thanks for sharing the details you notice and enjoy. Happy to read you subscribed and welcome to the Channel. Hope you see MANY more cars you enjoy, Lou
Outstanding machine Lou! Really love this year, style and color of the Torino. Is a lot like Clint Eastwoods ride!
Hi John, Happy to read "Outstanding machine" :-) Lou
Anthony, your Torino is the best I've seen, keep it up.
High praise.
Awesome Torino!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job
High praise.
The hose says RAD, i couldn't agree more❤
:-)
🙋♂️ THANKS LOU,ANTHONY ,FOR SHARING ONE SWEET 🍯 RIDE AND ALL GREAT DETAILS…AND I LOVE ❤️ ALL THE GUAGES,AND THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS…WITH THE SPOTS FOR 🗺️ MAP READING 👀💚💚💚
Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to share this "SWEET RIDE" with you :-) Glad to read the details you enjoy. You're welcome, Lou
One of my dream cars one of the most beautiful ever built
Happy to read "One of my dream cars one of the most beautiful ever built" :-) High praise.
Great Locker and a great specimen !
Happy to read you enjoy this "great specimen !" :-)
Lot's of interesting Ford product in the driveway!
Go Leafs go!
Happy to share the "Ford products" with you :-)
Hi Lou. It's always a pleasure watching your videos. As for this outstanding automobile, wow! This to me is a mans car. Big loud powerful and you need some fast hands for when it gets a bit squirly after you put your foot down too hard. This could be one of the best of the best for sure.....26 year custodian. This man loves this vehicle for sure. I thank the Lord for guy's like Anthony and you Lou. Without you, this world would be so boring......."ear to ear grin everytime"...... awesome!
Hi cymatics, High praise. Happy to read "ear to ear grin everytime" :-) NICE! Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Absolutely a beautiful Gran Torino , one of my favorite Ford's in that gorgeous Ivy green .
Cheers , thank you for sharing..
Hi Sammy M., Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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
Condition is like 1972 all over again. I always liked the Style of these over the Malibu from 1968 and up to the end of the Torino. I always thought this car had a lot of Class for a mid sized car. Even the 1968 Torino in my eyes looks so classy. Inside & out. I remember so many of these. Perfect Car
"Perfect Car" High praise.
What an amazing example.. and love the 4 speed and the hood scoop!.. unique it is…
Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing example" :-)
That’s a beautiful car. My 72 had the 351cj and 4 speed but decided it needed a coyote and 6 speed
Hi RustBeltLife, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you had a fun one too, Lou
I have seen this car before and it is absolutely amazing. Love the functional scope! Just Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This just never gets old. Of course I would like it in Black!
Hi Daniel, Happy to read "Just Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" :-)
What a beautiful Gran Torino Sport! That color is sooo nice. And the Cleveland/Hurst 4 speed rocks! Thanks Lou.
Hi Sean, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Sharp looking car, wow! Love the color and side stripe and magnum 500 wheels, hood scoop - all complement a great looking body. Great stuff Lou and thanks!
Hi Bruce H. Happy to read "Sharp looking car, wow!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Very beautiful clean 72 Ford Gran Torino brother
Hi CJ Colvin, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks brother
To me this is the ultimate Torino!
High praise.
Awesome car..
Happy to read "Awesome car" :-)
The epitome of Ford Muscle car styling and that Cleveland has 'perfect pitch'
Lol...👍🏁
Hi Neal, High praise. 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
Been subscribed, just missed this one.
Damn that's a great color too
That's one great looking car there definitely don't see too many of the perrino GT models and it's got a great motor🎉
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Nice. 72 Ford Gran Torino, 351 Cubic Inches, 4-Barrel Carburetor by Edelbrock, iconic color and design. Can it get any better? Yes, but we don't care! 😎👍💪
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
@@loucostabile Thank you! 😎👍💪
Edelbrock made a Carb in early 70s?
@@KetchLambier Oh, I just realized that was the 80s and 90s. I just realized they were actually Carter carburetors. I thought Edelbrock existed back then because in the 1993 film Dazed And Confused, Wooderson said something about a Double-Pump Edelbrock Intake (DPEI).
Lookin good bro!
:-)
What a great looking Gran Torino Sport! I had one back in the 1980's, but mine was not a Cobra Jet, not even a 351C-2V. No, mine was saddled with the 400-2V engine. With lots of machining and parts, I did build a replacement 400 that was a real tire melter. I sold it in the mid 90's, really miss that car.
Hi stansdds, 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
My parents former neighbor had a son with a 73 Gran Torino, this body style. I remember it in the late 1970's. His was black with gold stripes down the side, and black interior.
Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your parents former neighbors sons car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
great video as always lou. i just cant get enough of watching your videos of great classic automobiles. still waiting for the video of a late model chrysler minivan. LOL. JUST JOKING LOU.
Hi sly 23, Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) It's funny you share "late model Chrysler minivan", because I was convinced I would not video station wagons as they are "technically" not cars. However a Friend convinced me to video his, and it had GREAT success, so now I'm looking for good station wagons too :-) Maybe Minivan in the future? If the demand is there, you never know, Lou
i think everyone is a car person. because from time to time we all have gas. LOL. @@loucostabile
Thanks for another unique car presentation. Love the color, wheels, and overall appearance
Hi Ike, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
I just watched the movie Gran Torino on Saturday.
NICE!
Nice. I think it had a '64 Impala SS as well in the film.
I had a Red 72 and black vinyl top. 351 CJ but it had a Holley 4 barrel and side pipes. Beautiful car. Automatic
Hi Samuel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your red 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 story, Lou! A childhood friend of mines parents had one in medium blue with a blue interior. May have had a 351 Windsor V-8, but was definitely an automatic. Rode to school in it a time or two! Cheers!😁👍🛠️🔧
Hi Billy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your childhood friends parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Cheers, Lou
One would be hard pressed to find a nicer example..👍
I agree.
Absolutely. My favorite car love it.
Happy to read your comment :-) NICE!
just lovely, thanks gentle men, cheers from torino, italy, robert
Hi Robert, How nice to drive this Torino in Torino Italy :-) You're welcome, Lou
Ford always had some nice green shades back in the day.
Thank you for sharing.
My boss bought a twin same everything in blue in 1972 nice car thanks Lou.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Bosses car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Influenced by Bunkie Knudsen, if I'm not mistaken.
This is another car which makes one marvel at how many of them were on the roads in the 1970s, compared to how many still exist today.
Hi Dan, So rare to see one today. Happy to share this one with you :-) Lou
Great car Lou! Thanks so much.
Hi Oldblue’s HHR channel, Happy to share this "Great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
A beautiful car and it looks brand new and it sounds great I love it and the 4 speed
Hi Gary, High praise. Happy to share this one with you, Lou
Had a company 73 Gran Torino with a 429 Cobra Jet (de-tuned).
Hi Island Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your company car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
"Get off my lawn" -Walt Kowalsky
NICE!
My dad had a brown one just like this back in the day.
Hi M G, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Very nice! I have had a 73 4-speed Gran Torino Sport for the past 48 years. I bought it from the original owner with 11 thousand miles on. It has close to 39 thousand miles on now. Not resorted, but just about as nice as that. I have the original window sticker and all the paperwork.
Hi Harry, Happy to read you have a cool car too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
The most beautiful Torinos I have ever seen. These cars were always underpreatie until now.
"The most beautiful Torinos I have ever seen." High praise.
That’s one sweet Gran Torino.😍
Nice :-)