Reading the supplied Marti Report for this 1970 Ford Torino Cobra reveals that this car has more tricks in its bag than mere good looks. The owner has recently spent a considerable sum to return this Cobra to its stunning best. Not only does it present superbly, but its drivetrain combination is positively mouthwatering. It is a car that would suit potential buyers who seek a turnkey classic that they can enjoy immediately. Located in Ottawa, Kansas, you will find the Torino listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set a BIN of $57,000, and there are currently forty-six people watching the listing.

Finished in Candyapple Red, this Torino makes a bold visual statement. It is hard to find fault with its exterior presentation. The paint shines beautifully, and the panels are laser straight with tight and consistent gaps. The owner includes documentation with the car that confirms that it has undergone a restoration. He performed this in 2004, dropping a cool $11,000 to whip the panels and paint into their current state. Examining the supplied photos reveals that the car is completely rust-free. The underside shots are extremely impressive, showing no hint of surface corrosion, and a consistent coat of Red on the floors and frame. The trim shines as magnificently as the paint, while the original tinted glass is flawless. The car rolls on its original chrome Magnum 500 wheels, and the owner has chosen to wrap these in Firestone Wide Oval tires. For performance enthusiasts, this is merely the entree. It is now time to sit back and consider the main course.

Ford offered potential buyers a decent selection of engines to slot under the hood of their Torino in 1970. The original owner of this Cobra pushed out the boat when they got their hands on the Order Form. The engine bay is occupied by a 429 Ram Air-equipped Cobra Jet V8 that should be pumping out 370hp. That’s not an inconsiderable amount of power, and it finds its way through a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission to a 3.00 Traction-Lok rear end. At 3,939lbs, this Torino would be classed as an automotive middleweight. That makes its ¼-mile ET of 14.7 seconds look pretty good. If the driver is willing to keep the right foot buried, it should run out of breath at 139mph. For purists, the news with this Torino looks to be nothing but positive. The owner indicates that it is a numbers-matching vehicle, and it appears that he has done his utmost to ensure that it remains that way. It seems that in 2006 the carburetor was giving some trouble. Rather than bolt on a replacement, he spent $546, restoring the original to a high standard. Unfortunately, he provides no information on how well the car runs or drives. If its visual condition is any indication, the news should be nothing but positive.

The theme of spotless presentation continues when we turn our attention to this Torino’s interior. The original owner ordered it trimmed in red vinyl, and it presents superbly. The seller doesn’t indicate whether it has undergone any restoration work, but its overall condition suggests that it may have. The vinyl shows no evidence of wear or physical damage, while the same is true of the carpet. The dash and pad appear perfect, and there are no aftermarket additions. However, that also brings us to one aspect of the interior that jars on me. I expected the pad to match the rest of the interior, but the black looks out of place. That suggests that the owner has sourced a replacement, but hasn’t had it coated to match the original trim color. When you consider the presentation of the rest of this classic, that would seem to be an odd decision. While it isn’t dripping with luxury appointments, the car does feature its distinctive Hurst shifter, the factory tachometer, and an AM radio with twin rear speakers. The owner indicates that everything works as it should, except for the tachometer and the radio. It sounds like these will require further investigation, but given the lack of work needed across other aspects of this classic, it will give the buyer something to do while they wait for the weather to improve.

Combining its stunning good looks with its highly desirable drivetrain makes it easy to see why this 1970 Torino Cobra has attracted attention since the owner listed it for sale. It is a car that seems to need little beyond a few minor details and is ready to be driven and enjoyed as the warmer weather approaches. That makes me wonder whether one of those people who are watching will be tempted to hit the BIN button to take this classic home. Of course, you may have other ideas and will hit the button first. If you do, I could hardly blame you. It seems that whoever does make that first move will be driving away in a classic that is guaranteed to turn heads.