This 1969 Ford Torino was delivered new to Walt Hickey Ford of Southgate, Michigan in February 1969 and is example #477 of 750 equipped with the Talladega option that was created to meet NASCAR homologation requirements.
The package consisted of an extended front nose, a flush-mounted grille and headlamps, unique rocker panels, a pillarless roof design, and a competition black hood and tail panel.
This car is one of 199 finished in Presidential Blue over black upholstery and is powered by a 428ci Cobra Jet V8 mated to a C6 three-speed automatic transmission and a 3.25:1 rear axle.
Equipment includes power steering, power front disc brakes, 14″ color-matched steel wheels, an AM radio, and color-keyed racing mirrors.
Based on the mid-size Torino, the Talladega option was designed for NASCAR competition, which required Ford to produce 750 examples for homologation.
Standard Talladega equipment includes an extended and sloped front nose, a flush-mounted grille, quad headlamps, lengthened rocker panels, a pillarless roof design, and a competition black hood and tail panel.
Additional equipment consists of color-keyed sport mirrors and a dual outlet exhaust that exits below the rear bumper.
The car is finished in Presidential Blue (X) and have been repainted.
The color-matched steel wheels wear hubcaps and are mounted with FR70-14 Firestone Super Sports white-letter tires.
A full-size spare is mounted in the trunk.
The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The cabin features twin bench seats upholstered in black vinyl with patterned cloth inserts joined by a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets.
Equipment includes Talladega door badging, manually-operated windows, a heater and defroster, lap belts for all occupants, and a Philco push-button AM radio.
The two-spoke steering wheel has a horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and a fuel level gauge.
The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 31k miles.
