MTFordFan Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) I was just playing around with Microsoft Paint (I don't have Photo Shop to do a cleaner version) , trying to see how the Taurus would look if they made a coupe out of it. It would never happen since there doesn't seem to be a market anymore for a larger, more luxurious performance coupe like there was thru the end of the 90s, but I kind of like the result. I used the 1968/69 Torino for a little inspiration on the side profile, but to some extent, the new Taurus's nose could be a modern interpretation of the Torinos from 1972 thru the end of their run. I would have liked to do a little more tweaking to the overall look, but you're pretty limited when you use Paint. Edited March 22, 2009 by MTFordFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed Blue Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Not too bad. Pretty nice in a "Mad Max" sorta way. Has possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Interesting pic. Could be a Lincoln Mark IX? (VIII was last, right?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 That's not too bad..... I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravager Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 WOW! I wish they would offer that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I kinda cringed when I saw the tiltle of the tread, but I'll tell you what... I really like it. Great job! I like the roofline and the stretched door. Overall the car flows nicely. I think the fastback lines match the "ducktail" rear end nicely as well. :beerchug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94ranger Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 New Thunderbird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Torino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Taurino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFordFan Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Torino? This is the car I was using for some of my inspiration This is a 1968 Torino, my father had a '69 back in the 70s. I'd love to get ahold of one some day to restore, show people that Chevelles and GTOs,etc weren't the only muscle cars of that era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFordFan Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 I kinda cringed when I saw the tiltle of the tread, but I'll tell you what... I really like it. Great job! I like the roofline and the stretched door. Overall the car flows nicely. I think the fastback lines match the "ducktail" rear end nicely as well. :beerchug: Thanks for the positive comments everyone. I wasn't sure how it would turn out either, but was pleasantly surprised by the result. I'd still like to do a little more with it, but that will have to wait until I get Photo Shop or something similar. I love some of the more advanced renderings that guys like timmm55 have been doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 This is the car I was using for some of my inspiration This is a 1968 Torino, my father had a '69 back in the 70s. I'd love to get ahold of one some day to restore, show people that Chevelles and GTOs,etc weren't the only muscle cars of that era. That is almost identical to my first car if it was flat black primer with the stock GT wheels and a completely rusted out floor and frame rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hope it's OK, I took it a bit further and smoothed out the roof line, gave the rear quarter some shape and added a Torino "inspired" stripe. Obviously I like the idea (see my Marauder)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlaz1 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I was just playing around with Microsoft Paint (I don't have Photo Shop to do a cleaner version) , trying to see how the Taurus would look if they made a coupe out of it. It would never happen since there doesn't seem to be a market anymore for a larger, more luxurious performance coupe like there was thru the end of the 90s, but I kind of like the result. I used the 1968/69 Torino for a little inspiration on the side profile, but to some extent, the new Taurus's nose could be a modern interpretation of the Torinos from 1972 thru the end of their run.I would have liked to do a little more tweaking to the overall look, but you're pretty limited when you use Paint. Could new Cougar or Tbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donzuchowski Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hope it's OK, I took it a bit further and smoothed out the roof line, gave the rear quarter some shape and added a Torino "inspired" stripe. Obviously I like the idea (see my Marauder)! how about we call it a pinto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hope it's OK, I took it a bit further and smoothed out the roof line, gave the rear quarter some shape and added a Torino "inspired" stripe. Obviously I like the idea (see my Marauder)! Ixnay the ipestray! I also liked the loov... loue...lowes... Vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hope it's OK, I took it a bit further and smoothed out the roof line, gave the rear quarter some shape and added a Torino "inspired" stripe. Obviously I like the idea (see my Marauder)! Eh, I think the stripe makes it a bit too busy looking, at least for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Eh, I think the stripe makes it a bit too busy looking, at least for my liking. That's why I posted both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 That's why I posted both! Sorry.....just wanted put it out there. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFordFan Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) Hope it's OK, I took it a bit further and smoothed out the roof line, gave the rear quarter some shape and added a Torino "inspired" stripe. Obviously I like the idea (see my Marauder)! That's more like what I originally had in mind when I started, but couldn't get to fully translate. I didn't like the stripe much at first, but it's growing on me a little, might just need the right color combo to make it look right. I think the main issue is on the 68/69 Torino, the C-stripe has more room to form, going all the way tothefront of the fenders while this version is using the fender vent as its termination point. But, the style of headlights the Taurus has prevents that from really being remedied. Edited March 25, 2009 by MTFordFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I was just playing around with Microsoft Paint (I don't have Photo Shop to do a cleaner version) , trying to see how the Taurus would look if they made a coupe out of it. It would never happen since there doesn't seem to be a market anymore for a larger, more luxurious performance coupe like there was thru the end of the 90s, but I kind of like the result. I used the 1968/69 Torino for a little inspiration on the side profile, but to some extent, the new Taurus's nose could be a modern interpretation of the Torinos from 1972 thru the end of their run.I would have liked to do a little more tweaking to the overall look, but you're pretty limited when you use Paint. Congrat's on such an interesting 2-door concept and thanks for resurrecting the Torino nameplate! Personally, as impressed as I am with what Ford's doing with the design and quality of the all-new 2010 Fusion and all-new 2010 Taurus & Taurus SHO, I've never liked or needed a 4-door vehicle. I had a 1971 Torino 2-Door I bought new and drove until I traded it in for a 1974 Mercury Cougar XR-7, then a 1976 Cougar XR-7. I started working for my Dealer in 1986 and drove Mustangs and Thunderbirds for my company "Demo" for years until going back to Mustangs again after the demise of the "personal luxury" Thunderbirds in 1997. I have liitle if any need for a 4-door vehicle and have felt for years that Ford should offer more 2-door models. If I had to buy a vehicle today the only 2-door model Ford's to choose from are a Mustang or Focus. Thanks again for sharing your Torino concept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 That's more like what I originally had in mind when I started, but couldn't get to fully translate. I didn't like the stripe much at first, but it's growing on me a little, might just need the right color combo to make it look right. I think the main issue is on the 68/69 Torino, the C-stripe has more room to form, going all the way tothefront of the fenders while this version is using the fender vent as its termination point. But, the style of headlights the Taurus has prevents that from really being remedied. Yeah there just enough room to do a stripe like they did in '68. Another try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'Cal Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I have so missed midsize coupes! This looks very interesting. Back in the 90s, I had hoped that Ford would base the T-Bird off of the Taurus since the 89-97 T-Bird was so heavy and not as quick as the SHO. I really like the idea of ressurecting the Torino name, although since Mercury will be dropping the Sable, a new Cougar would be cool. Ford needs to build this car in some form. I'd buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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