1969 Ford Torino Talladega
- 428ci Cobra Jet V8
- C6 Automatic Transmission
- 80,587 Miles
- Frame Off Restoration
- Presidential Blue Exterior
- Black Interior
- 1 Of Only 750 Talladegas Made
The 1969 Ford Torino Talladega is one of the most iconic and purpose-built muscle cars of the late 1960s, designed with a singular goal: to dominate NASCAR?s high-speed ovals. Named after the newly built Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, this limited-production homologation special was Ford's secret weapon against the Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird. With only 750 examples ever produced, the Talladega remains one of the rarest and most desirable Ford performance cars ever built.
This particular example has undergone a complete frame-off restoration and presents in exceptional condition. Power comes from the formidable 428ci Cobra Jet V8 paired with a C6 automatic transmission, a combination that delivers the kind of torque and reliability that made Ford's big-block engines legendary on both the street and the track. At the time, Ford engineers gave the Talladega a unique aerodynamic front end with a reshaped nose and flush-mounted grille to help it cut through the air more efficiently at high speeds, a key advantage on NASCAR's super-speedways.
Finished in striking Presidential Blue over a black interior, this Talladega captures the understated aggression that defined Ford's racing program of the era. With just 80,587 miles and only 750 units ever produced, this Torino Talladega is more than just a restored muscle car, its an important piece of Ford racing history. It represents the moment when engineering innovation met pure horsepower to create a true NASCAR legend. Whether for show, collection, or spirited drives, this rare Talladega is an exceptional example of Ford's golden age of performance.
