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1970 Ford Torino 4-Door Sedan

The Torino became Ford's mainstream intermediate for 1970, fully restyled with flowing coke-bottle lines; this base sedan came in economical six-cylinder form.
Shown as 1970 Ford Torino, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
0W31P550498
4-Door Sedan
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

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1970 Ford Torino

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code W Wayne, MI
Model Code 31 Torino
Engine Code P Unknown Engine
Serial Number 550498 Production #550498

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelTorino
Year1970
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications (Matched to: Torino GT)

Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1971
Headroom front37.8
Headroom rear36.8
Height53.3
Legroom front42.3
Legroom rear32.9
Length206.7
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase116.0
Width76.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)