1969 Ford Torino Talladega Track Beast on the Block for the Second Time in Six Months Published: 3 Mar 2022, 10:52 UTC • By: Daniel Patrascu 14 photos ...

1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II No celebration of the Torino Talladega is complete with a mention of its Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II twin. Except that they’re not really twins at all.

Unlike the NASCAR-spec Talladega, which was raced using 427-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) FE side-oiler and 429-cubic-inch Boss engines, the production model was fitted with the 428-cubic-inch Cobra Jet V8.

The success of the Torino Talladega on Sundays was immediate. The car won five of the first six races of the 1969 NASCAR season and, at one point during the year, racked up 11 consecutive wins.

In 1969, Ford produced just 750 examples of the Torino Talladega to meet NASCAR’s homologation requirements. Alongside these, four prototypes were built for development purposes, bringing the ...

NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow, meet the Car of Yesterday. The order of the day was simple: win races and sell more cars. The limited-edition Torino Talladega was the tip of Ford’s sword.

But the new owner will certainly have a fine tribute to one of NASCAR's most enigmatic stars. This car, similar to one driven by LeeRoy Yarbrough, began life as a 1969 Ford Torino Talladega.

Back in 1969, Ford produced only 750 factory Torino Talladega cars. Most of the cars were used for racing, and this particular example has been restored to perfect and like-new condition.

Rad Rides by Troy has unleashed upon the SEMA crowds this custom 1969 Ford Torino Talladega GT Special, and it's a beauty. The car calls to mind the classic Holman Moody stock cars that circled ...