For 1972 Ford rebuilt the Torino from the frame up, moved it onto a full perimeter chassis, softened the ride, and killed off the Cobra that had defined the car’s performance image. The result was heavier and slower, yet it became the most famous Torino of all, thanks to Hollywood and a decade of television. Read on to find out what changed under the skin, what was left of the muscle, and why this last generation still matters.