The late 1960s was an exciting time for NASCAR. For most of the decade, Ford was dominant and Chrysler was right on its heels. Both companies spent vast sums of money investing in racing—creating vehicles such as this 1968 Ford Torino Coupe NASCAR stock car.
The Torino was introduced in 1968 as a top-shelf version of the company’s Fairlane sedan. Of particular interest to Ford Racing was the Torino’s aerodynamic roof design, which gave it a distinct advantage on oval racetracks. In order to hone the shape even further, changes were made to the standard Torino in preparation for racing. The nose of the car was extended several inches, a new bumper and grille were fitted, the rocker panels were modified to allow the car to sit lower, and it was powered by the potent 427-cubic-inch V-8. Due to NASCAR’s rules at the time, Ford was required to build 500 street-going units of this new Torino, and the result was the Torino Talladega.
This 1968 Torino, fielded by Holman Moddy and driven by David Pearson, competed in the 1968 NASCAR season, racking up 16 wins, 38 top-ten finishes, and the 1968 NASCAR Grand National championship. There are few details as to the car’s current condition, but it looks awfully nice in the seller’s many pictures. This piece of NASCAR history is currently being offered in Hemmings for an undisclosed price.
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