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Ford Muscle Cars of 1971
Last of the Breed
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In most people’s minds, 1971 represents the last year of the true musclecars available from the
major manufacturers. The automakers were no longer able to resist the governmental and
insurance company pressures, and the musclecar era, which officially ended after the 1972
model year, ceased to exist. Even though nearly every manufacturer offered intermediate bodies
with large engines in 1972, they were all forced to run lower compression ratios, due to the
regular gasoline requirement, and output dropped considerably. The result was the
“decalmobiles” which were high-performance only in the eyes of the advertising people.
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Sporting only minor trim
updates for 1971, the Torino
continued as one of the best-
looking models ever to emerge
from Dearborn’s styling studios.
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Torinos
The intermediate 1971 Torinos were identical to the 1970 models, with two exceptions, a slightly
revised grille and longer laser stripe on the GT models. The Fairlane 500 series was dropped, as
was the Falcon and the two-door sedan model, with the Torino becoming the base trim level. All
engine sizes remained the same as in 1970, although the output of nearly all the engines was
reduced slightly. In 1971, the big 429s were no longer referred to as “Cobra Jets.” They became
“CJ” and “CJ-R” (Ram Air) engines.
As in 1970, all Torinos shared a 117-inch wheelbase and 206.2-inch overall length, and weights
ranged from 3,345 pounds for a six-cylinder equipped four-door Torino sedan, up to 3,700
pounds for a 429-equipped Torino Squire station wagon.
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The Torino was the base trim level of the series in 1971, with bright windshield, rear window, and
roof drip rail moldings; “Corporate design” stainless steel hub caps; the FORD name, in block
letters, on the driver’s side of the hood and spaced across the lower rear body panel; a dark-
argent colored ABS plastic grille with bright horizontal dividing bar; and the TORINO designation,
in block letters, along the side of the rear quarter-panels, just above the rear marker lights.
Inside, the Torinos were equipped with all-vinyl upholstery material with matching all-vinyl interior
trim panels, vinyl-coated rubber floor mats, and the TORINO name, in block letters, on a plaque
on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel.
The Torino 500 was the intermediate series for 1971 and included all the standard Torino
features, in addition to the “high series” divided egg-crate style ABS plastic grille, with bright
moldings and the Ford crest in the center; bright wheel well and rocker panel moldings; a bright
molding at the base of the side windows; bright window frames on sedans; the “Torino” crest in
the center of the rear deck lid (except Sportsroof models); a “500” plaque in addition to the rear
quarter TORINO identification; and the TORINO script on the driver’s side of the hood. Inside,
Torino 500s featured cloth and vinyl seating surfaces with matching all-vinyl interior trim panels,
color keyed nylon carpeting, front and rear armrests, and a color-keyed textured metal lower
instrument panel surface.
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The Torino Brougham continued as the top trim level, and included all the standard features of
the Torino series, in addition to the 302 two-barrel V-8 engine, a bright lower body side molding
and bright wheel well moldings, the BROUGHAM script on the rear roof pillars, a black textured
insert with bright bars and the TORINO crest in the rear body panel, additional sound deadening
and insulation, and bright wheel covers. Brougham models continued to offer a very luxurious
interior, with cloth and vinyl seating surfaces and interior trim panels, simulated woodgrain
appliqués on the lower portion of the instrument panel and door panel inserts, bright plated
armrest bases, and the deluxe two-spoke steering wheel with simulated woodgrain appliqués.
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Using the same body as in 1970, the 1971
Torinos were updated with a new grille and
side trim. The top-line GT package was an
exterior trim option featuring a “laser stripe”
that faded light-to-dark and contrasted with the
body color.
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The Sportsroof fastback hardtop was a very
attractive package, especially when adorned
with the GT trim. The rear panel between
the taillights featured a honeycomb insert.
Nevertheless, the blind spot created by the
roof was significant.
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Interiors were carryovers from 1970. Bench
seats were standard in GT models, with bucket
seats and a center console optional. Luxury
options such as the tilt steering wheel were
beginning to appear on the intermediate
models.
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The beautiful chrome Magnum 500 wheels
really set off the styling of the GT. These
add a sporty appearance to nearly any Ford
product.
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The Torino GT continued as the sporty version of the series. In addition to all the standard
features of the Torino series, it included the 302 two-barrel V-8 engine; a special hood with a
wide, nonfunctional hood scoop; bright molding on the rear hood lip; a dark argent rocker panel
molding, with the GT identification on the front fender portion of the molding; dual racing mirrors,
with remote control on the driver’s mirror; “Corporate design” chrome-plated hub caps with trim
rings; taillights recessed behind a black metal latticework insert; a textured black insert on the
face of the Sportsroof’s rear deck spoiler, with the FORD name, in block letters, on the right side
of the insert, and the TORINO script on the right side of the standard rear deck lid on the
convertible, which also included a power-operated top and glass rear window. Inside, Torino GTs
utilized a horizontally pleated all-vinyl upholstery material with matching interior trim panels with a
black textured insert, a black textured lower instrument panel, deluxe two-spoke steering wheel
with simulated woodgrain appliqué, bright armrest bases, and bright trim on the foot pedals.
The Torino Cobra continued to hold its position as the performance model of the series, but with
one major change. The mighty 429 Cobra Jet was replaced with the 351 Cleveland four-barrel V-
8. In addition, Cobras included four-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter; heavy-duty
suspension with larger stabilizer bar, heavy-duty shock absorbers and springs; dual exhausts;
F70x14 belted Wide Oval white sidewall tires on 14x7 rims; a 55-amp battery; dual note horn; the
low series ABS plastic grille painted flat black with a bright horizontal dividing bar that included
the “Cobra” coiled snake in the center; bright metal wheelwell moldings; argent-colored wheels
with “Corporate design” hub caps; “Cobra” decals along the sides of the rear quarter-panels; and
a flat black painted rear body section, with the “Cobra” emblem in the center and the FORD
name, in block letters, along the right side of the rear deck lid.
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Popular Torino options included the 302 two-barrel V-8 engine ($95); the 351C two-barrel V-8
engine ($140); the 351C four-barrel V-8 engine ($188); the 429CJ four-barrel V-8 engine ($374);
the 429CJ-R four-barrel V-8 engine ($531); Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission
($217—$238 on Cobras); four-speed manual transmission ($250—standard on Cobra); heavy-
duty suspension ($23); Traction-Loc differential ($48); Drag Pack with 3.91 Traction-Loc
differential ($155); Drag Pack with 4.30 “Detroit Locker” differential ($207); power steering
($115); power front disc brakes ($70); Shaker hood assembly ($65—351C four-barrel V-8 only,
standard on 429CJ-R); 8,000 rpm tachometer ($49); styled steel wheels ($58); chrome Magnum
500 wheels ($158); front bucket seats ($150—GTs and Cobras); center console ($60—GTs and
Cobras); SportSlats ($65—Sportsroof); laser stripes ($39—GTs); push-button AM radio with
antenna ($66); AM/FM stereo radio ($240); vinyl roof ($95); SelectAire air conditioning ($428);
power tailgate window on station wagons ($35); and white sidewall tires ($34).
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This 429SCJ-powered 1971 Mustang
coupe is one of just a handful of coupes
built with this engine. (Mike Mueller)
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The 429CJ was not common in any 1971
Mustang, but in the plain-Jane coupe, the engine
was extremely rare. Can you imagine pulling up
next to this vanilla beast at a stop light and
having your doors peeled by the little white
coupe? (Mike Mueller)
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The 429CJ-R was the most powerful engine available in the 1971 Torinos, with 370 horsepower
at 5,400 rpm, 450 ft-lbs of torque at 3,400 rpm, an 11.3:1 compression ratio, and a single 780
cfm Holley 4150 four-barrel carburetor mounted on a cast-iron intake manifold. The engine block
and cylinder heads were Ford Corporate Blue, with natural finish finned aluminum valve covers
and the matte black Shaker air cleaner top. Also included in this engine package were extra
heavy-duty front and rear springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar, “sporty” dual exhausts
(loud) on GT and Cobra, 80-amp heavy-duty battery, 55-amp alternator, extra-capacity radiator,
bright engine dress-up kit, 3.25:1 open rear axle, and mandatory optional power front disc
brakes on convertibles. Torinos originally equipped with this engine package have a “J” engine
code on the data tag.
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Submitting to insurance
company pressures, Ford
downrated the four-barrel
351C engine to 285
horsepower, although output
actually remained over the
300-horsepower rating from
1970, especially when the
Ram Air system was used.
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The 429CJ was the non–Ram Air version of the big engine, with 370 horsepower at 5,400 rpm,
450 ft-lbs of torque at 3,400 rpm, an 11.3:1 compression ratio, and a single 760 cfm Rochester
Quadra-Jet four-barrel carburetor mounted on a cast-iron intake manifold. The engine block and
cylinder heads were Ford Corporate Blue, with natural finish finned aluminum valve covers and
chrome air cleaner top. Also included in this engine package were extra heavy-duty front and
rear springs, shock absorbers and front stabilizer bar, “sporty” (loud) dual exhausts on GT and
Cobra, 80-amp heavy-duty battery, 55-amp alternator, extra-capacity radiator, bright engine
dress-up kit, a 3.25:1 open rear axle, and mandatory optional power front disc brakes on GT
convertibles. Torinos originally equipped with this engine package have a “C” engine code on the
data tag.
The most powerful small block V-8 available in Torinos, and standard equipment in the Cobras,
was the 351C four-barrel V-8, with 285 horsepower at 5,400 rpm, 370 ft-lbs of torque at 3,400
rpm, a 10.7:1 compression ratio, and a single 470 cfm 4300 Ford four-barrel carburetor mounted
on a cast-iron intake manifold. The entire engine was Ford Corporate Blue. Torinos originally
equipped with this engine have an “M” engine code on the data tag.
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The standard version of the 351C was the two-barrel, with 240 horsepower at 4,600 rpm, 350 ft-
lbs of torque at 2,600 rpm, a 9.0:1 compression ratio, and a single 350 cfm Ford 2100 carburetor
mounted on a cast-iron intake manifold. The entire engine was Ford Corporate Blue. Torinos
originally equipped with this engine have an “H” engine code on the data tag.
The 302 two-barrel was the standard V-8 engine available in 1971 Torinos, with 210 horsepower
at 4,600 rpm, 296 ft-lbs of torque at 2,600 rpm, a 9.0:1 compression ratio, and a single 290 cfm
Ford 2100 two-barrel carburetor mounted on a cast-iron intake manifold. The entire engine was
Ford Corporate Blue. Torinos originally equipped with this engine have an “F” engine code on
the data tag. A special low-compression version of this engine was available, and vehicles so
equipped have a “6” engine code.
The 250ci six-cylinder was the standard engine in Torinos, with 145 horsepower at 4,000 rpm,
232 ft-lbs of torque at 1,600 rpm, a 9.0:1 compression ratio, and a single-barrel carburetor. The
entire engine was Ford Corporate Blue. Torinos originally equipped with this engine have an “L”
engine code on the data tag. A special low-compression version of this engine was available, and
vehicles so equipped have a “3” engine code.
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Super '60s Fords - The Inside Story of the
Most Powerful Fords Ever Built
by John Smith
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In the ‘50s, Detroit built cars with style in mind . . . but as the
‘60s arrived, a younger group of car buyers had another
thing in mind: Performance! Ford Motor Company met that
demand with some of the fastest and most powerful cars on
the street. In this book, John Smith covers the entire Ford
performance story in the ‘60s, -- and not just Mustangs and
Cobras, but Galaxies, Torinos, Falcons, Fairlanes, Shelbys,
Mavericks, and every other Ford that got extra horsepower
stuffed under its hood in this fast-moving decade. Models are
covered year by year, from the Supercharged T-birds of
1957 to the last gasp of the muscle car era in 1973, and
everything in between. Performance engines and stats are
listed for each year, and an informative appendix includes
information on deciphering VIN tags and parts codes.
With 200 black and white and more than 100 outstanding
color photos, this book has the images and information that
Ford fans want on their favorite performance models, from
supercharged Y-blocks to Boss 429s.
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Chap. 1 -1957 The Foundation
Chap. 2 -1958 352 Big Block
Chap. 3 -1959 High Style
Chap. 4 -1960 New Ideas
Chap. 5 -1961 Back to Tradition
Chap. 6 -1962 Legends
Chap. 7 -1963 Fast Backs
Chap. 8 -1964 The First Mustang
Chap. 9 -1965 Big Changes
Chap. 10 -1966 Beat Goes On
Chap. 11 -1967 Changing Guard
Chap. 12 -1968 428 Cobra Jet
Chap. 13 -1969 Boss 302 & 429
Chap. 14 -1970 429CJ & SCJ
Chap. 15 -1971 Last of Breed
Chap. 16 -1972 - 73 End of Era
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This is without a doubt one of the best books about
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This is a book any Ford enthusiast will enjoy to read over and over.
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Ford Galaxie & LTD Gold Portfolio 1960-1976
Ford's large cars have always proved popular. 1965 was the
year of the restyle, but the mosts important fact was the 427
engine. The Galaxie 500XL was for those who wanted a
sports car and the LTD was built for luxury. By the early
seventies the big cars were still grabbing a large part of Ford's
sales. This book is a collection of contemporary road and
comparison tests, specification and technical data, driver's
reports, long-term tests and new model introduction articles.
Models covered include Starliner, Town Sedan, 500, 500XL,
Fastback, Convertible, LTD, LTD 428, LTD 429, LTD 390,
Ford XL, Brougham, Wagon, Landau, LTD Town Car.
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Ford Torino Performance Portfolio 1968-1974
This book is a collection of road and comparison tests,
performance data, full specifications, model introductions
articles, historical information and restoration advice. The 34
articles in this book are sourced from Car and Driver, Car Craft,
Car Life, Cars, Circle Track, Classic American, Ford Motor
Company, Motor Trend, and others. Articles include: 'Ram Air
Cobra restoration', 'A tale of two Torinos, NASCAR Torino
verses Torino Cobra Jet 428, The Brute from Ford's Snake Pit
- Cobra Jet 429, Ford's Torino GT - 351, and many more.
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Mustang Muscle Portfolio 1967-1973
This book is a collection of road and comparison tests,
specifications, and model introduction articles on the Shelby
GT350, GT500; 390 GT, 428 Cobra Jet models, a Mustang
equipped with a tunnel port engine; Mach 1 models, 351, 428,
429, Boss 302, 351, 351HO and 429 engine equipped
Mustangs and Mustang Grande. 140 pages and over 250
black and white photos. Softbound.
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