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1970 Ford Torino Cobra Twister Special Fastback

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 7, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$198,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $180,000, 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 Cobra
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
0A38J133422
Condition
Excellent (2)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 25 comparable sales, 169% over its top.

Middle half of sales$42,000 to $67,000
Median$53,500
Sales behind it25Likely

From 25 sales of the Ford Torino Cobra (Torino 1968 to 1971) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $42,000 and $67,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Ford Torino Cobra SportsRoof 429 SCJ Drag Pack 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2026$83,000
1970 Ford Torino Cobra SportsRoof 429 SCJ Drag Pack 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 4, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 4, 2026$27,500
1970 Ford Torino Cobra FastbackMecum, Dec. 6, 2025MecumDec. 6, 2025$40,000
1970 Ford Torino Cobra FastbackMecum, Sept. 21, 2025MecumSept. 21, 2025$55,000
1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 13, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 13, 2025$40,000
1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 25, 2025$53,500
1970 Ford Torino CobraMecum, Dec. 6, 2024MecumDec. 6, 2024$37,000
1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 Cobra Jet 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2026$56,000