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£29,490
521-Powered 1971 Ford Torino Hardtop Coupe
United States • 7 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Ford Torino Hardtop Coupe is a custom build from the Discovery Channel show Wrecks to Riches, featuring a powerful 521ci big-block V8 engine and modern upgrades. It was originally purchased by Barry White and has less than 8,000 miles showing, with a recent repaint and some minor cosmetic flaws like a door chip.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a significant custom build including a powerful V8 engine, upgraded brakes, suspension, and wheels. While the paint was redone, there is a noted chip on the left door. The interior appears original with some wear, and the odometer shows low mileage since the build. Overall, it's in very good condition with minor cosmetic imperfections.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
1A25L229991
Odometer:
8,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
800 Miles on TV Build 521ci V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Currie 9" Rear End Repainted Metallic Blue Medium Blue Vinyl Upholstery 19" & 20" Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels QA1 Dampers Baer Brakes Air Conditioning Custom AutoSound Stereo
This 1971 Ford Torino two-door hardtop coupe was purchased by Barry White as a six-cylinder hardtop claimed to have only been driven 6,800 miles since new.
White and his crew then performed a custom build on a 2005 episode of the Discovery Channel show .
The build is highlighted by the Jon Barrett Engines 521ci big-block V8, which is topped by Edelbrock heads and an Edelbrock Torker intake manifold and linked to a C-6 automatic and a Currie 9″ rear end.
The engine was also fitted with upgraded cooling components, billet accessory brackets, MSD ignition, a March serpentine belt system, and MagnaFlow mufflers.
Supporting modifications include 19″ front and 20″ wheels, four-wheel disc brakes with Baer front calipers, and QA1 dampers, and the car’s bl...
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£2,848
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£173,270
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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