It's an original “Starsky and Hutch” Gran Torino | WHEELS: Classics and Collections | 2nd Gear

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  • čas přidán 7. 04. 2023
  • Greg Korfe from Long Prairie, MN owns an original 1976 “Starsky and Hutch” special edition Gran Torino. Find out how he found the car and the story behind it.
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Komentáře • 298

  • @michiganborn8303
    @michiganborn8303 Před 6 měsíci +44

    Absolutely cool to keep this car pristine for almost 50 years.

  • @Hodge3425
    @Hodge3425 Před 6 měsíci +24

    Born in 66, I watched Starsky and Hutch and this car is bad to the bone brother!

  • @pearlguy6351
    @pearlguy6351 Před 6 měsíci +15

    As a Torino owner myself I own a 72 fastback the Clint Eastwood special this is awesome RIP Hutch 😢

  • @Skaramine
    @Skaramine Před 6 měsíci +16

    The love of the Striped Tomato is beyond money and trophies. Thanks for sharing this beautiful car.

  • @chriskehoe007
    @chriskehoe007 Před 6 měsíci +20

    I wanted this car the moment i first saw it on Starsky and hutch it’s a classic

    • @batman9512
      @batman9512 Před 6 měsíci +3

      I think we all did. Loved this car.

  • @maverickslb80
    @maverickslb80 Před 6 měsíci +13

    One of the best looking cars ever.

  • @andreasg7834
    @andreasg7834 Před 7 měsíci +10

    I loved "Starsky & Hutch" in the 70 s. And I loved to see this car. My mum had to by it for me in a toy shop 😍

  • @robertbrake9927
    @robertbrake9927 Před 6 měsíci +6

    That is one Awesome car !!!! And being the original owner makes it so much better!

  • @hailstorm1986
    @hailstorm1986 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I did not know that they put 460 big blocks under the hood of these!!! That makes these even more awesome!!!!😇

  • @Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaade-Out-Again

    Born in the late 70S , this car is the most iconic ever

    • @richardisner3671
      @richardisner3671 Před 8 měsíci

      Wrong. Born in the mid 70's. That body style was introduced in 73.

    • @lvsqcsl
      @lvsqcsl Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@richardisner3671 That body style was introduced in 1972. 1976 was the last year for the Torino.

    • @richardisner3671
      @richardisner3671 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@lvsqcsl introduced in 72 as a 73 model the 72 model had a different body style.

    • @TJ-qz6hr
      @TJ-qz6hr Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@richardisner3671At what point in his comment did he say when that body was introduced?

    • @richardisner3671
      @richardisner3671 Před 6 měsíci

      @@TJ-qz6hr If you would have read the second comment you would have seen the post I was commenting on. You really need to read ALL comments before making foolish comments.

  • @larylhuntington5398
    @larylhuntington5398 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Thank you for this great story and for keeping the car in such pristine condition. I'm a huge fan of the car and the show and at 59, still wanting to build a replica. Came close once but didn't have the money. But someday...

  • @dalemorrissey6213
    @dalemorrissey6213 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Born in ‘70’, absolutely loved that show. That is so awesome that you have 1 of 100 made. I was under the assumption that car had the 351 in it. Had no idea they had those with the 460. That’s also incredible. That is a really very nice car. Kudos to this guy.

  • @damageinc59
    @damageinc59 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I had a 1974 Gran Torino back in the late '70's. Loved that car.

    • @mr.billhillerich
      @mr.billhillerich Před 6 měsíci +1

      So did I. First new car I ever bought. Put keystone klassics on her. Monthly bank loan payments were 95.00 per month. 400 Windsor in her. I loved that car. So did everyone else. Rust/red exterior wirh tan vinyl roof and matching upholstery. Such a great looking car.

  • @Rling8226
    @Rling8226 Před 6 měsíci +5

    You got yourself a diamond there sir.

  • @peterl2017
    @peterl2017 Před rokem +11

    Very cool story, must not be many left. Even though we were in the smog age, the sheer cubic inch of that 460 must be pretty brutal.

  • @thomasgaertner370
    @thomasgaertner370 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I have wanted this car my entire life!!!! Im sixty years old now and so envious of you!!!! Enjoy it!!!

  • @glassman164
    @glassman164 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Born in 64 and an artist from childhood, I used to draw this car for anybody that wanted it from 76 to about 78 when I was 12-14 years old. Great memories, great time to grow up.....

    • @maxbrazil3712
      @maxbrazil3712 Před 6 měsíci +1

      ...also born in 1964 and an artist from childhood. I was a big CARtoons / Krass & Bernie fan and learned a lot about drawing from that magazine.

  • @airgunnyhighway
    @airgunnyhighway Před měsícem

    Born in '71 here. As an italian kid living in Italy, back in the day I used to watch the show every thursday night at 8 p.m on the national tv, on a black and white tv screen!
    I'm a grown man now, and since I never tought there could be a car that could be moore cool than this one.
    I'm totally in love with the red striped tomato, and always be.

  • @65283impala
    @65283impala Před 3 měsíci +1

    Back in the days when normal people could afford to live their passion and buy their dream car. These cars may have had flaws but they were cool and had a strong identity. Authenticity and character. Thanks for the video and congratulations to the owner for his dedication.

  • @jeanhansen3016
    @jeanhansen3016 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice car!!!! I wish I had one!!!! I love Starsky and Hutch my favorite show from 1975!!!!! I am from Montgomery, MN.

  • @ford-2009
    @ford-2009 Před 6 měsíci +2

    What a beauty my friend hope you keep her pristine for many many years to come

  • @MarkGelderland
    @MarkGelderland Před 9 měsíci +4

    What a cool car, love the story behind it as well.

  • @TJ-qz6hr
    @TJ-qz6hr Před 6 měsíci +3

    I was 16 in 1978, I had to have one of these cars. I found one that was all black. I couldn’t afford to paint it red but I did manage to get a set of those aluminum slots to put in it. It was awesome!

  • @LuisRodriguez-lg9nw
    @LuisRodriguez-lg9nw Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you for preserving it all these years. It probably hasn’t been easy. Thank you! Beautiful car. Hope you get a good chunk when you finally decide to part with it. God bless you.

  • @RedBud315
    @RedBud315 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Being a young kid growing up in Hollywood I got to see a lot of location filming for shows like Starsky and Hutch, Barretta, The Rockford Files, Adam-12, Barnaby Jones, etc. I saw the show car several times.

  • @mikecagle984
    @mikecagle984 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It was one of my most favorite shows from the 70s! I had no idea however, that Ford made a thousand 'Starsky and Hutch' cars because of the popularity of the show (and was was one of my favorite!). Thanks for the info and am glad you kept it all of these years!

  • @mikescaffo4850
    @mikescaffo4850 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Beautiful car my man

  • @Wagontrainrecon
    @Wagontrainrecon Před 6 měsíci +3

    Awesome story and awesome car

  • @greasyhitchball
    @greasyhitchball Před 6 měsíci +3

    Love it. Beautiful car!

  • @robertrishel3685
    @robertrishel3685 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great car! Terrific story!!! When I was a kid I loved this car! Loved the show.

  • @bzamski17
    @bzamski17 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Pretty cool I remember seeing a couple of them on the road

  • @LosingLincolns
    @LosingLincolns Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful car, thanks for sharing this gem. I remember watching Starsky and Hutch as a kid.

  • @mikebrownlee1570
    @mikebrownlee1570 Před 5 měsíci

    It takes a man like him to care for and keep this car in its original beauty !

  • @elliottfisher2384
    @elliottfisher2384 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Awesome you kept it soo long !!! NICE !! Gorgeous car !!!!

  • @oldgoat142
    @oldgoat142 Před 6 měsíci +1

    THIS was the car that every boy in my neighborhood wanted, along with the Trans Am from the first Smokey and the Bandit. Third on the list was the original General Lee.
    But this beauty, oh my, I was in love with it!

  • @coolcarenvy
    @coolcarenvy Před 6 měsíci +2

    Awesome man! Enjoy it

  • @martenclark9728
    @martenclark9728 Před 6 měsíci +1

    WOW 🤩 I was born in the 60s , watched all the Starsky & Hutch tv series ....this video has put a massive smile on my face and I never knew this car was available to buy as I'm not American ...that's an awesome story of how this man bought the car brand new ....its worth so much more than money and I imagine hes very proud to own it , I know I would be

  • @godzilla6740
    @godzilla6740 Před rokem +6

    Great story and production. i remember in 1976 our local Ford dealer got one of these.
    Always wondered why Ford did not market the Sport version as the S and H car. It had tach and Gauges and sports suspension.
    I know the sport version was discontinued in 76.

    • @lvsqcsl
      @lvsqcsl Před 6 měsíci

      The whole car was discontinued in 1976.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Před 6 měsíci +10

    Possibly as iconic as Mad Max's 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT 351

  • @bb-gc2tx
    @bb-gc2tx Před 5 měsíci

    crazy having the same car for 48 years so cool

  • @sum12see
    @sum12see Před 6 měsíci

    I always loved the show and the car as well!! Great piece of TV history..

  • @Johnny_Bee
    @Johnny_Bee Před 6 měsíci +2

    Awesome backstory, love it

  • @glassman164
    @glassman164 Před 6 měsíci

    Max, that's cool and it's great to "meet you ". I used to love drawing all kinds of cars, trucks and dragsters, myself. One of my favorite cartoons of all time is The Far Side....

  • @brettkoeshall2325
    @brettkoeshall2325 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I wish I had a Starsky and Hutch limited edition 1976 Ford Gran Torino but instead I have a diecast model that was made ERTL for the past twenty years.

  • @jimmcfadden1438
    @jimmcfadden1438 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for your service to our country! It is an absolute cool car .thanks for the video. I used to have a 1974 grand torino elite. It had the 351 Windsor. Man I miss torino. I had it 30 years ago.👍🇺🇲

  • @ynothump2566
    @ynothump2566 Před 5 měsíci

    I had my tonsils and adenoids removed as a kid in the 70s and my parents gave me this toy car when I woke up from the operation. It came boxed with Starsky and Hutch figures. Love the car Greg ❤

  • @hughbryson1372
    @hughbryson1372 Před 6 měsíci +1

    a real beauty, love these cars. And to make a run of a thousand, I wonder how many of these are left.👍😁

  • @grahamgray2421
    @grahamgray2421 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Fabulous example!nice to see!!!

  • @williambrecht4501
    @williambrecht4501 Před 6 měsíci

    Great car and even better memories, thanks brother

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Před 6 měsíci

    You got yourself a diamond there sir) love it)))

  • @user-cm5sc1vj5f
    @user-cm5sc1vj5f Před 7 měsíci +1

    Just love this story and such a great car. Thank you for your service too, thank you.george

  • @celtic35fpo
    @celtic35fpo Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love your car!

  • @rodgerhatfield3068
    @rodgerhatfield3068 Před 4 měsíci

    Man is that thing sweeeeeet!!! Wow. I am JEALOUS!!!!!!

  • @angelicchandler8275
    @angelicchandler8275 Před rokem +4

    My favorite TV car.

  • @tcwhite0104
    @tcwhite0104 Před 6 měsíci

    I had one after high school 76 Dad had it ordered from Ford. Yours looks awesome. Love how you put together the history of Starsky and Hutch.

  • @bigbobbitchinii123
    @bigbobbitchinii123 Před 6 měsíci

    Very cool! I loved the show and that car. Love the slot rims.

  • @brianchisnell1548
    @brianchisnell1548 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Born in the late '50s. This is the most iconic car ever.

    • @ronjones9447
      @ronjones9447 Před 6 měsíci

      Born in 61 here, loved it then. Love it now. Especially one that is immaculate and same tires/rims and interior as the tv car

  • @RWildekrav66
    @RWildekrav66 Před 8 měsíci +2

    You gotta get the Starsky sweater too !

  • @tgawron2233
    @tgawron2233 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great story!

  • @gregoryrankin4728
    @gregoryrankin4728 Před rokem +2

    Excellent! Thanks for sharing. This encouragement for me to stick with my project so I too can enjoy my old school when I retire. Good stuff.

  • @britneyspears1932
    @britneyspears1932 Před 4 měsíci +1

    YOU ARE VERY LUCKY!!!! WISH I HAD ONE !!!!!!!!!

  • @davidmcc6666
    @davidmcc6666 Před 6 měsíci

    Cheers to you, mate, from Australia. Great Torino.

  • @ronjones9447
    @ronjones9447 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I’ve always told myself number 1 on my wish list if I ever win the lottery is an immaculate S&H car

  • @frogbones1968
    @frogbones1968 Před rokem +2

    True, money can't buy happiness. But it can rent it for a while. Very nice ride. I bet you were a cool dude in the 70s!

  • @aldellano8621
    @aldellano8621 Před 6 měsíci

    Very nice! Thanks for sharing your story. 👍

  • @terjetytland884
    @terjetytland884 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very cool car and story. He did a good impulse buy😂

  • @Nancoman
    @Nancoman Před 6 měsíci

    There used to be one that drove around Omaha, Nebraska. I just loved seeing it on the streets!

  • @chuckrex5664
    @chuckrex5664 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your 1 very lucky man I hope you enjoy your very Beautiful Car I've always enjoyed The Gran Torino from the TV Show

  • @flex_007
    @flex_007 Před 5 měsíci

    Still a Beautiful car. That stripe totally changed it👍👍

  • @413x398
    @413x398 Před rokem +4

    Far out, man! I don't have an S&H car, but I do have an all-black cat named Huggy Bear!

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 Před rokem +1

    Awesome car and story. Thanks for showing 😎👍

  • @sjvoyager
    @sjvoyager Před 5 měsíci +1

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR STRIPED TOMATO❤

  • @sumatai1
    @sumatai1 Před 6 měsíci

    Well done!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @larrytate5605
    @larrytate5605 Před 5 měsíci

    that salesman knew what he was doing !!!! glad you got it,..you are a true american treasure just like the car.

  • @PaulRubino
    @PaulRubino Před 6 měsíci

    Great story, great car.

  • @fa6106
    @fa6106 Před 6 měsíci +1

    My Dream Car!!!

  • @lisawestby3574
    @lisawestby3574 Před rokem +1

    My husband loves the gran tourino, great car

  • @leomontgomery8257
    @leomontgomery8257 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice car I owned a 72&75 thank you for your service

  • @jayhills2239
    @jayhills2239 Před 6 měsíci

    Love this piece of history i watch the re-run episodes til this very day and hope to do just what your doing car shows and such

  • @TJ-qz6hr
    @TJ-qz6hr Před 6 měsíci +1

    Your one lucky dude, it’s awesome!

  • @brianhurteau6404
    @brianhurteau6404 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice. I enjoyed the video. Nice car. My aunt had one.. hers was brown. I’ve got a 1978 ford Granada 4 speed manual Ghia 351 Windsor worked over. We love our toys.

  • @lookingthroughice7843
    @lookingthroughice7843 Před 6 měsíci

    That is a sweet ride. 👍👍👍👍👍🍻

  • @marytyson6376
    @marytyson6376 Před rokem +7

    We have a Ukraine National army Capitan , who call name is Operator Starsky. He love the show , he named his dog Futch.

  • @amd5617
    @amd5617 Před rokem +1

    Awesome! Thanks for posting.

  • @goesfastandfar
    @goesfastandfar Před 3 měsíci

    I had no idea that they put 460 engines in 100 units of this Torino special edition package. Makes it even cooler!

  • @stealer59
    @stealer59 Před 6 měsíci

    Brilliant vid, loved Karkey and Clutch.

  • @Sandhill1988
    @Sandhill1988 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Beautiful car sir I am jealous 😎👍👍

  • @midrangetorque
    @midrangetorque Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome! Great story too!

  • @josequintero4770
    @josequintero4770 Před 6 měsíci

    I grew up with that show,love that car.

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I bought a new 1972 429 CJ Gran Torino in '72. Last year for that engine option.

  • @xxxpensive1415
    @xxxpensive1415 Před 6 měsíci

    That transmission must be a sweetheart

  • @redbision6707
    @redbision6707 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Keep That History Going!!

  • @milehighclassics
    @milehighclassics Před 6 měsíci +1

    That car is cleeeeen

  • @rolandoxsandoval6943
    @rolandoxsandoval6943 Před 6 měsíci

    Love to watch the show because of the car, love the car👍 thank you for sharing.

  • @nicaux7645
    @nicaux7645 Před 4 měsíci

    Top! lucky man :-) Greetings from a Ford Gran Torino fan in Normandie

  • @antonialeitz9179
    @antonialeitz9179 Před 6 měsíci

    What a cool story.

  • @volkerc
    @volkerc Před 10 měsíci +1

    So awesome! You the man!

  • @themoonandstars8868
    @themoonandstars8868 Před rokem +2

    Good for you, Greg! What a blast to drive around in that beauty. I made a video (it's on CZcams) of the car using 'Run Like Hell' by Pink Floyd and clips from the show. I got so many comments criticizing the car and its handling. Like I care.

  • @hottubking1229
    @hottubking1229 Před 6 měsíci

    The really great thing is that he’s driving it and showing it off.

  • @salvadortinagero7155
    @salvadortinagero7155 Před 6 měsíci

    You lucky sob. I was too young and could only. Paint one of my slot cars to look like that. My favorite show at the time. I was about 14.