There are rare cars and then there are really rare cars, and this single 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra might be the rarest. It has the distinction of carrying the only production Ford Torino VIN, making it one of the most unique cars to come out of the Daytona wars.

This is pure legacy right here, and it’s available with Mecum but there’s a catch. There’s only one day left to make your winning bids at the Indy 2022 auction that ends May 21.

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The Ford Torino King Cobra Was An Answer To Mopar Madness

Unrestored 837-Mile 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra Up For Grabs On Mecum
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Developed by Larry Shinoda, Jacques Passino, Ed Hall, Bill Shannon, and Dick Petit, the Ford Torino King Cobra was a panicked reaction to Mopar. Or rather, the insanity that the Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird brought to NASCAR.

There were three prototypes of this car tested at Daytona and each came with a different engine. While breaking the 200 MPH barrier was no effort, the lack of rear downforce proved to be a major flaw, and they dumped the project before it truly began.

This particular car features a very aerodynamic sloping nose and came powered by a 429 cu in Cobra Jet V8 engine that produces 370 horsepower and ran on an automatic transmission. It has factory air conditioning, power steering, brakes, and windows as well.

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All These Details Make It One Unique Car

1970 Ford Torino King Cobra In Yellow Paint With A Black Interior
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If you look at this car’s history, it has had some interesting owners. Formerly owned by NASCAR team owner Bud Moore, Jacky Jones, and Brett Torino; it comes with a Bud Moore autographed door jamb.

It’s unrestored and seen only 837 miles. Most importantly, this 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra is the only King Cobra with a production Ford Torino VIN. Mecum’s description says: “You get a copy of the original MSO, an original “as-is” bill of sale from Ford to Moore, the original invoice from Ford to Bud Moore Engineering, South Carolina registrations in Moore’s name, South Carolina inspection receipts documenting the mileage, and a 2008 bill of sale from Jones to Torino.”

Further documents include a Marti Report, owner’s manual, owner card, and the original manufacturer door sticker. Yellow with a black interior, it looks like a stunning muscle classic and could have beat Mopar if they could have fixed that rear downforce issue.

Mecum estimates its value to be $400,000-500,000, but it’s a wait-and-watch to see what the winning bid turns out to be.

Source: Mecum