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08/12/2024 6:36 am
'70 Chevrolet or Ford?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
08/12/2024 6:57 am
They're very different but equally desirable. I voted Chevy after staring at the photos awhile.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
08/12/2024 7:08 am
Never quite got used to the heavy looking rear quarters of the Torino. But after owning a '75 Monte Carlo (much the same look as this '70) I had to vote for it. Wish I still had it!
08/12/2024 7:16 am
I really like the style of that first gen Monte Carlo and with that 454 it’ll go. 😎👍
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
08/12/2024 7:46 am
Torino! Hssssss!!!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
08/12/2024 8:22 am
I looked at the photos a split second and voted Chevrolet. If I saw the Torino at a party, I'd know instantly we had nothing to talk about - though I dare say it would be a popular guest.
08/12/2024 8:33 am
Torino for me on this pairing. Never a fan of the Monte Carlo, the long nose always reminded me of the Lincoln Mark's.
08/12/2024 8:37 am
The Monte Carlo has a pleasant and well-balanced look, although maybe just a little bland. I find the more aggressive-looking Torino handsome until it gets to the front edge of the rear pillar, but like Tony I find the rear end looks too heavy from some angles, although I can understand the fastback look they were aiming for. Plus and minus points for both, so a tie. (OK , twist my arm and maybe it's the Torino).
Needless to say, I just wondered how it would look with less heavy rear quarters and just a bit less rear extension. As always, please feel free to ignore my doodling.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
08/12/2024 8:55 am
I tend to see these two as being in slightly different classes; with the Torino CJ being all muscle while the Monte Carlo strikes me as being more refined and conservative. I like them both very much but give the nod to the more exciting Torino.
08/12/2024 8:56 am
MUCH better Graeme! With that sail-back roofline, looking at the side of the car just makes it look unduly large from rear of roofline down the side to the wheel opening. Your restyle does a world of good!
08/12/2024 8:59 am
I prefer your version as well Graeme!
08/12/2024 9:04 am
Monte Carlo for me. I can make the same comment about it as I have (multiple times) about the '58 Impala: based on its looks, without badges you wouldn't think it was one of the "low-priced three". It has a much more expensive, "upscale" look than its price tag would indicate. Big winner for Chevrolet!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
08/12/2024 9:16 am
Very easy choice today for me. MONTE CARLO! I like the "one" headlight look on each fender. And it looks more refined and stylish than the bulkier appearing Torino.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
08/12/2024 10:27 am
@georgeschire I’ve always somewhat liked the 1st gen Monte when it leans more towards the muscle side rather than luxury. My late brother had a ‘72 in a beautiful medium silver/blue metallic with rally wheels. What made it “over the top” with me was it didn’t have a vinyl top. That made a huge difference to the overall look of the car, probably because I didn’t remember of seeing another one.
08/12/2024 11:27 am
I'm with Jack in seeing these two in different classes. The Monte Carlo was a pleasant looking car but the Torino was a mean looking car IMO. I vote mean.
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