This 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite two-door hardtop is a Canadian-market model that was purchased new in Calgary, Alberta, and it also spent time in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, until it was brought to the US by the seller last year. The car is powered by a 460ci V8 linked to a three-speed automatic transmission, and it is finished in Dark Red over red cloth upholstery. Features include an Edelbrock carburetor, a vinyl-covered roof, a power-operated metal sunroof, twin headlights, opera windows, power steering, power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes, 15″ alloy wheels, power windows, and an AM/FM radio. The brake master cylinder was replaced within the last year. This Gran Torino Elite shows 85k miles and is now offered at no reserve with spare parts, a Deluxe Marti report, and a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Dark Red (2M), and exterior equipment includes a Red (OD) vinyl-covered roof, a power-operated metal sunroof, twin headlights, dual side mirrors, opera windows, and a bright grille and bumpers.

The car rides on 15″ polished alloy wheels and is equipped with power steering and a front and rear coil-spring suspension. Braking is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums, and the master cylinder was replaced under current ownership.

The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench wrapped in red cloth upholstery. Interior appointments include front shoulder seatbelts, power windows, and an AM/FM radio. The sunroof switch is missing, the rearview mirror is not attached, and the seller notes missing interior trim elements. The ignition only operates the starter when the steering column is in its lowest position.

The two-spoke steering wheel is mounted to a tilting steering column and fronts a Rallye instrument cluster. The five-digit odometer shows 85k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.

The 460ci V8 features an Edelbrock 600-series four-barrel carburetor, and the removed carburetor is included in the sale, although the seller tells us that it requires an overhaul.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission.

Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:

• Body: 65M – Gran Torino Elite Two-Door Hardtop
• Color: 2M – Dark Red paint
• Trim: LD – Dark Red cloth upholstery
• Trans: 6 – C6 automatic transmission
• Axle: 2 – 2.75:1 open differential
• DSO: B7 – Canada, Pacific region, district sales office

The Deluxe Marti report lists a build date of June 26, 1974, and displays production statistics, factory colors, and equipment.