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1970 Ford Torino

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 12, 2024.

$47,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $43,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Ford Torino
Generation
Torino 1968 to 1971
Version
Torino 1968 to 1971 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
0A38J125562
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 110% over its top.

Middle half of sales$14,000 to $20,500
Median$20,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Ford Torino 1968 to 1971 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,000 and $20,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Ford Torino FastbackMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$21,000
1970 Ford TorinoMecum, Aug. 14, 2025MecumAug. 14, 2025$20,000
1971 Ford Torino SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 8, 2026$8,000