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In 1969 the Nascar wars heated up. GM was pretty much a non-factor. Mopar and Ford were going at it full steam. The 68 season had shown just how slippery the New Torino was. But Ford was still outgunned by the Hemi. Nascar would not allow Ford to run the SOHC 427 (Cammer) so they had a new motor to try, the Boss 429. In order for the engine to be legal Ford need to sell 500 to the public. Initially the motor was to go in to the Talladega but the marketing types changed that and the Boss 429 Mustang was born. Still Ford knew that to be competitive on the Super Speedways they needed a more aerodynamic car. Thus the Talladega below. They grafted a more slippery nose on the front end moving the grille flush the rest of the front. The bumper was a rear bumper cut and rewelded to fit the front. The biggest change was the stock rockers were rolled under for a slippery look. This allowed Ford to lower the car more than a stock Torino for racing yet still be within Nascar regulations. Ford used a Torino Fastback and named the car after the newly built Talladega motor speedway. Production was at the Atlanta assembly plant in January and February of 1969. Just 754 were reported built including prototypes. (See my additions on the Production Figures Page) As you read the original brochure ignore any mention of the optional equipment none of it was available. Also note the Talladega pictured in the brochure is a mock up not a true Talladega. It is rumured that two Talladega's were made with Ram Air. Both were for Nascar drivers as there personal cars..  |
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