Ford Maverick *Not the 4wd*

GT 160 · 08-01-2011, 09:01 PM

I'm currently looking at vehicles to import and came across these and i've never seen one before.

Does anyone know much about them ?? Are they based on the Capri ??

Looks like a potential weapon with the right engine combo and can be had for next to nothing, mint cond for less than $5k.

AWD Chaser · 08-01-2011, 09:03 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Maverick_(Americas)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury...1.E2.80.931977

mik · 08-01-2011, 09:26 PM

i don`t know the american models too well, but i always thought your pics were pinto`s?

GT 160 · 08-01-2011, 10:48 PM

Ahhh, renamed Maverick for North America.

Kryton · 08-01-2011, 10:50 PM

I have a 71 Maverick Grabber.

Its a Hot Wheels though.

Nikked · 09-01-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by davway

I have a 71 Maverick Grabber.

Its a Hot Wheels though.

Same, haha.

I think they look cool, would be interesting to import one and trick it up.

**TUF_302** · 09-01-2011, 07:31 PM

This is a Pinto, looks similar but no where near as nice shape as the Maverick

aussie muscle · 27-12-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryton

I have a 71 Maverick Grabber.

Its a Hot Wheels though.

i've got a 1/24 scale maverick. it's a diecast, but comes disassembled and in primer. i painted mine metallic blue

jaydee · 08-01-2011, 10:53 PM

Looks like a 70's model Corolla coupe on steroids, I like.

jpd80 · 09-01-2011, 12:03 AM

Maverick replaced the Falcon in the USA.

dave351cid · 09-01-2011, 11:28 PM

look pretty cool.
and 302 v8 as an option too.
hmmmmmm.... should be able to make a nifty little streeter out of one. or a drag racer

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pinto`s not so cool

Nikked · 10-01-2011, 12:20 AM

Sense of humor here....

Yellow_Festiva · 10-01-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dave351cid

look pretty cool.
and 302 v8 as an option too.
hmmmmmm.... should be able to make a nifty little streeter out of one. or a drag racer

.

pinto`s not so cool

Funny how the Maverick and the Pinto are near similar, yet the slightly different rear roof and boot contour gives the Maverick an attractive fastback look yet the Pinto looks very boring hatchback.

The Maverick reminds me of the Mustang Celica.

Ohio XB · 10-01-2011, 08:57 AM

Mercury sold a car called the Comet, which in the same years as the Maverick was built from the same car.

Ok, I don't want to scare anyone too bad but, if you look at the concept vehicle for the first Aussie built Falcon sedan you will find that it is the Maverick concept vehicle. Yeah, we got a watered down version and you guys got the cool looking concept as your production car.

Mavericks were basically basic transportation back in the day. Now they have quite a following from a small segment of the country. I think they make cool hotrods.

Check out the Maverick Comet Club International. Their member's cars page has some really nice ones!!

http://www.maverickcometclub.org/membercars.php

Steve

aussie muscle · 10-01-2011, 09:37 AM

as ohio says, see also Mercury Comet (same except hit with ugly stick)

Bad Bird · 10-01-2011, 10:40 AM

Pintos may sure be ugly, but it is very easy to make them fast. The 2.3 turbo can make a shedload of power.

smciner1 · 10-01-2011, 07:02 PM

I don't mind the Maverick. It would have been ineresting to see the 1974 Mustang if it had been based on that Platform. I would have kept V8 Power throughout its run.

aussie maverick · 23-08-2012, 06:01 PM

i have one too,its not a hot wheels either, 380 hp 1320kgs. lots of fun

2011G6E · 23-08-2012, 06:33 PM

That's a sweet looking car! A big plus is that it doesn't have the Mustang badge prestige (even though Mustangs are pretty cheapish).

Please don't put up any more pictures of a Pinto...I've just eaten...

jpd80 · 23-08-2012, 06:50 PM

Maverick is nothing like Pinto, which has Mac struts and very light body with 2.0 OHC Pinto/Cortina engine.
The Maverick was basically XR-XY type Falcon floor pan with swoopy body and more crashworthy Mustang front end.

mrghia · 23-08-2012, 07:40 PM

god this is a old thread

turboxf · 23-08-2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT 160

I'm currently looking at vehicles to import and came across these and i've never seen one before.

Does anyone know much about them ?? Are they based on the Capri ??

Looks like a potential weapon with the right engine combo and can be had for next to nothing, mint cond for less than $5k.

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Very CAPRI looking, also some MUSTANG cues , plus plenty of XA FALCON coupe design in it??????????????

GT 160 · 23-08-2012, 09:40 PM

aussie maverick · 24-08-2012, 05:59 PM

Heres a Maverick in Aussie thats not a 4wd or hotwheels

razbarb · 25-12-2012, 06:02 AM

Gday Aussie maverick, thought i'd check our local forums for anything!
Did you import your car yourself?
If so, can i pick your brain a bit?

razbarb · 25-12-2012, 06:03 AM

Merry Christmas by the way!

aussie maverick · 26-12-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by razbarb

Gday Aussie maverick, thought i'd check our local forums for anything!
Did you import your car yourself?
If so, can i pick your brain a bit?

merry xmas to you too mate,thanks.I found the mav myself and then went through a broker to save all the hassles from govt. departments.feel free to pick my brains but beware...i dont have many

you are welcome to call me on 0402923067, cheers IVAN

Rev28K · 25-12-2012, 09:41 PM

http://australianmusclecarsales.com.au/muscle/177523

If you've been a bad person you'll be reincarnated as a front tyre in this Maverick that Emmo is driving around Interlagos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j6GhHIKv-Q