[{"id": 1893778, "authorName": "lee_anzola", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lee_anzola/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like this one a lot , had one in plane Jane flavor back in high school with a 6 cyl , great car for the cars and coffee meet , GLWS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512576746, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 08:12:26+00"}, {"id": 1893836, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine this with a 5 speed and the 'Boss' treatment!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512578290, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 08:38:10+00"}, {"id": 1893838, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was one of these around when I was in High School...never got the respect it deserved even though it dusted more than a few of the regular muscle cars.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1512578305, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 08:38:25+00"}, {"id": 1893867, "authorName": "darthmustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darthmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Get in - buckle up - shut up - hold on.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1512578976, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 08:49:36+00"}, {"id": 1893875, "authorName": "tardis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tardis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had Vegas and Pintos so now a Maverick; the triumphant is complete. Probably the best of the three; is this a homage to the Maverick Grabber? That car was pretty hot from the factory.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1512579057, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 08:50:57+00"}, {"id": 1893889, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's about damn time a Maverick showed up on this site for auction. \r\n\r\nEvery time I think of one the old factory ad for \"$1995\" flashes in my brain. It'll be great to see such a nice build go way beyond that, and bring some respect to this under-appreciated nameplate.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1512579500, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 08:58:20+00"}, {"id": 1893909, "authorName": "Green66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/green66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A big fat helping of Awesome Sauce right there. Great to see one here, cue the euro-snobbery...and watch it fall on deaf ears. And it's in my back yard, wonder if I could scam a test drive.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512580288, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:11:28+00"}, {"id": 1893915, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ford's version of the Duster, a cheap and cheerful flexi-flyer you could hot-rod the be-Jesus out of! I don't think I've ever seen one without traction bars, Cragars and a set of big-n-littles.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1512580317, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:11:57+00"}, {"id": 1893931, "authorName": "wobblybits", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wobblybits/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars deserve more respect. Funny how cars like Mustangs and Camaros get so much love yet, for some reason, there are other very comparable cars out there that fade into the shadows.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1512580800, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:20:00+00"}, {"id": 1893939, "authorName": "Myron_Vernis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myron_vernis/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Myron Vernis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512580922, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:22:02+00"}, {"id": 1893955, "authorName": "dandism", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandism/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tool box to hide the electronic bits... brilliant!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1512581195, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:26:35+00"}, {"id": 1893961, "authorName": "IB007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ib007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owner has this car listed for sale on Hemmings ... the ask is $22,500 negotiable", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512581342, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:29:02+00"}, {"id": 1893962, "authorName": "Stuttgart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with Stratos! About time. These were based on the Falcon platform, so you have an affordable, simple, lightweight canvas that today is under-appreciated. If I am not mistaken, these outsold GM and Chrysler models in the same class its first year too. I'm sure another BAT'er can back me or correct me on that. I just remember one color in particular as a neighbor had a green one growing up. I was a kid and he was anti-big government and always griped about conspiracy theories. I remember asking him what color his car was and he told me 'Anti Establish Mint'. I chuckled and walked away only to later talk to another neighbor who worked at the Ford plant in St. Paul who verified that was actually a factory color name for the Maverick.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1512581384, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:29:44+00"}, {"id": 1893983, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars used to be everywhere. So much so that when they disappeared no one really noticed or cared, until you see the first one you've seen in a long time and remembered \"Wow, I haven't seen one of these in a long time\". \r\n\r\nMy family had at '74 Comet, 250 straight six, power steering, manual brakes, a/c and auto that we bought from Hertz. Visibility to the rear was almost non-existent. It drove nice enough. My father gave it to my grandfather in the fall of 1978, and my grandfather drove it into the early 1990s, by which time it was decidedly clapped out.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512582066, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:41:06+00"}, {"id": 1893986, "authorName": "Triplicate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triplicate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the list of mods, this is more a hot rod Lincoln re-bodied as a Maverick than a Maverick with performance parts. Lincoln engine, trans, front end, brakes, suspension bits, and rear end. I guess it's all FoMoCo in the end.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512582257, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:44:17+00"}, {"id": 1893999, "authorName": "bighead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bighead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in Sr. High my buddy's mum had a Maverick Grabber, Ford Racing Blue IIRC. Being experts in muscle car appreciation we all looked down on the car but still accepted rides on a Friday night. Distinctly remember flipping the air cleaner lid for the Whaaa-Whaa sound and manual down-shifting the 3 speed auto to achieve compression tire chirps between 2nd and 1st. Good times.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512582709, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 09:51:49+00"}, {"id": 1894008, "authorName": "Stuttgart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just thinking more and more about this car. Interesting as Triplicate pointed out regarding the mods indeed. I also get intrigued by how sellers and even sometimes BAT word ads. To me, when you cosmetically make a car look like another model or package it is a clone. We have a 70 Maverick here in an Olympic Sprint paint color scheme only available in 72, but the interior, while cool plaid, is not a color option for the Sprint editions in 1972. So we have a frankenstein Maverick Sprint Clone here that was painted in one of the cooler Ford color schemes with a unique period correct (not factory sprint correct) interior. Oddly enough, I like it and want to drive it! Just tell me what the zip tie is holding in the front suspension underside pic. :) I'll be watching this for fun. GLWTA. I gotta get back to work.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512583212, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 10:00:12+00"}, {"id": 1894017, "authorName": "Weasel_Atty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weasel_atty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will admit it. I always thought the 2-door Maverick was a good looking car. With the 302 it was eminently modifiable. I'd have one if I didn't already have my Mustang.\r\n\r\nBut then I also thought the Pinto Cruising Wagon with the rear porthole window and graphics was pure 70's awesomeness, so feel free to ignore my opinions.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1512583490, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 10:04:50+00"}, {"id": 1894045, "authorName": "jbbush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbbush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a damn cool Maverick.\r\n\r\nAnd, really, how often do you get to say that?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1512584104, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 10:15:04+00"}, {"id": 1894095, "authorName": "Sammgb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sammgb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back when I was a kid, we went through a series of station wagons. Mostly Pontiacs ('66 & '73) and Chevys ('79 Caprice), but in 1974, we took a detour through a 1972 Maverick. After years of piloting barges (she also occasionally drove the 1970 3/4-ton C20), my mother fell absolutely head-over-heels in love with that little Maverick. It was the 6-cyl, but she couldn't care less. To this day, if you ask her, that Maverick was her favorite car. And this is taking into account various Camaros, a couple Corvettes and a '70 Grand Prix.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1512585539, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 10:38:59+00"}, {"id": 1894104, "authorName": "johnny_turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you've ever been to Puerto Rico, you might have seen lots of Mavericks there. I wasn't sure why, they just seemed more popular there than elsewhere.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512585723, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 10:42:03+00"}, {"id": 1894123, "authorName": "Blyndgesser", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blyndgesser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The B&M shifter always says \"a quarter mile at a time\" to me.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512586096, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 10:48:16+00"}, {"id": 1894185, "authorName": "Acceleratii_Incredibus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acceleratii_incredibus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's a shame Ford never made a true performance version of the Maverick. Top engine option was never more than a 302-2V, even with the Grabber package.\r\nMy family had a 73 with the 302. I wasn't old enough to drive at that point, but my brother was. We quickly learned wheel spin was only possible on wet pavement or loose gravel. And it was certainly a handful in the snow.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512587086, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 11:04:46+00"}, {"id": 1894274, "authorName": "RearEngineAirCool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rearengineaircool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such an underrated design (with the smaller bumpers of course)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1512587913, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 11:18:33+00"}, {"id": 1894276, "authorName": "Doritoman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doritoman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah, I had a 71 Comet with the 200 6-cylinder. Could barely chirp the tires in first gear when dumping the clutch.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1512587926, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 11:18:46+00"}, {"id": 1894305, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stuttgart\r\n\"Based on the Falcon platform\" just like a Mustang. I'm fixating on this Maverick in Boss 302 style. Ecoboost V-6 + 6 speed, with TCI coil overs, disc brakes, rack & pinion, 4 link rear end. Like a modern tech, restomod, Trans-Am/street racer. Mmmmmmm........", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1512588453, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 11:27:33+00"}, {"id": 1894381, "authorName": "RandyP63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randyp63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember these on the showroom floor as a kid, with this stripe package. As I age I become more nostalgic for \"Day Two\" mods, and nothing says that like side pipes and Cragar S/S's. \r\n\r\nNot to state the obvious but, a Tremec World Class 5 Speed and I would drive it everywhere. \r\n\r\n@Green66, euro snobbery, love it. Terms you will not see in this ad....IMS bearing was done, and the engine out service completed after 200 miles of driving.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1512589714, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 11:48:34+00"}, {"id": 1894405, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone and thanks to all for the comments so far and especially thanks to those starting off the bidding. I will be responsive throughout the auction. Couple of things I wanted to mention. Like many have and will continue to comment, this was either the car you got because you couldn't get a Mustang or your Mom or someone else's Mom had one. This was my first car that my parents bought me in exchange for going to City College. No tuition back then. Boy did they get a good deal. I bought it from a dealer but I was able to gather enough info from the net to end up talking to the owner that did the restoration. We had a great conversation and he told how he did the build a car just like his first car. Told me his wife, his girlfriend then still has burn marks on her legs from the thrushes but married him anyway. My wife and I had a great summer taking it to lots of local shows and got tons of compliments when it was at the Q104.3 Classic Rock Cat Show. Making room in the garage, which while I've bid on a couple of things on BaT so far, can't be too aggressive until we make some room. Thanks to @flyinace also a BaT member who took all the pictures at the park. Pictures at the garage were from the original restorer. \r\n\r\nI'll find out what the zip tie is and report back.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1512590002, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 11:53:22+00"}, {"id": 1894413, "authorName": "SilerSays", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silersays/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512590234, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 11:57:14+00"}, {"id": 1894487, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@green66. BTW you dhave not have to scam a ride/drive, just ask. Be happy so you could write back to all how how it runs.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512591392, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 12:16:32+00"}, {"id": 1894494, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if you could get these with the 300 cu. in. six? GLWTS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512591446, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 12:17:26+00"}, {"id": 1894503, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The biggest original six was 250ci. That's what I had in my first. Thks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512591537, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 12:18:57+00"}, {"id": 1894532, "authorName": "Texasplumr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasplumr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My little sister had one of these in high school. This isn't my little sister's Maverick! I've seen hot rod Pintos before but I believe this is the first hot rod Maverick I've ever seen. Nice! I really do like this car! GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512591906, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 12:25:06+00"}, {"id": 1894595, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is kind of hot!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512592870, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 12:41:10+00"}, {"id": 1894615, "authorName": "BigSoren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigsoren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. Ma had a Maverick when I was a kid, but it was powder blue in full Granny spec with a white top, chrome door trim and hubcaps. My neighbor across the street from me has a green Grabber buried under two decades of detritus that I wish like hell I could get a better look at. I saw the rear end of it one day when the door was up and his wife spilled the beans about it being a real Grabber and stalled project. If I didn't have a garage full of Karmann Ghia I would hassle him about it.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1512593089, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 12:44:49+00"}, {"id": 1894700, "authorName": "mountainrev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mountainrev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who is the tall, dark stranger there?\r\nMaverick is the name.\r\nRidin' the trail to who knows where,\r\nLuck is his companion,\r\nGamblin' is his game.\r\nSmooth as the handle on a gun.\r\nMaverick is the name.\r\nWild as the wind in Oregon,\r\nBlowin' up a canyon,\r\nEasier to tame.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512594001, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 13:00:01+00"}, {"id": 1895022, "authorName": "sng302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sng302/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in '74 on my local cruise strip trhere was a guy. He was a Ford guy. Quiet & low key but knew how to make 'em run.\r\nHe had a series of hot FOMOCO's.Mustangs ,Torinos ,Galaxies. \r\nBut one day after a while not seeing him around he showed up at the Grants parking lot.\r\nThe new ride was a built up '70 Maverick. Medium green, plain Jane. Light wieght he said.\r\nBut the headers hanging down and Lake bars gave it away not to mention the idle ,sound & stance.\r\nHe was the guy we all leanred from that a small block Ford could be made to run with the big blocks.\r\nHe didn't run often.Didn't have to, locals knew better.\r\nBut when the word got out we would show up at the then new Betzwood bridge,block traffic on both ends and it was on.\r\nWho was that guy? Damn if I can remember. But I will never forget that Maverick.\r\n\r\nGLWA\r\nThanks for the memories.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512598943, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 14:22:23+00"}, {"id": 1895043, "authorName": "sfohare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've never seen one that wasn't 70s green or harvest gold. I always thought they were a nice shape but just never saw a nice one. \n\nFun project I'm sure but 22k asking price is awfully proud.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512599290, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 14:28:10+00"}, {"id": 1895136, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pay no attention to that asking price behind the curtain.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512600353, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 14:45:53+00"}, {"id": 1895138, "authorName": "sng302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sng302/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But the headers hanging down and Lake bars gave it away not to mention the idle ,sound & stance.\r\nLakewood traction bars/ladder bars.\r\n\r\nThis might make me feel young again", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512600358, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 14:45:58+00"}, {"id": 1895163, "authorName": "brucebaltaian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brucebaltaian/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by brucebaltaian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512600575, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-06 14:49:35+00"}, {"id": 1895169, "authorName": "highmiles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highmiles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spent some time as a passenger in a similar car during high school, yellow, \"Grabber\" package and was fitted with a roll cage. Surprised most other competitors... until one night on a two lane when we tried to pass a Trans-Am that was packing something extra and who decided the race was on. Shortly we encountered an oncoming car, I suspect Trans-Am dude had mercy and lifted just enough to let us back in front of him, I was quite sure we had pushed our luck too far that night. It would have been ugly.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512600705, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 14:51:45+00"}, {"id": 1895228, "authorName": "Dr_Randy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr_randy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stupid obnoxious redneck high school hotrod traction bars. It needs those. Seriously. Then the Cragar-sidepipe-traction bar trifecta will be complete.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512601233, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 15:00:33+00"}, {"id": 1895253, "authorName": "The_Chucker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the_chucker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The \"Grabber\"...try getting that one past the marketing department today.", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1512601546, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 15:05:46+00"}, {"id": 1895410, "authorName": "JAY-Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jay-z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Friend of mine had a '76 or '77 Merc Bobcat with the same plaid seats. Dead men don't wear plaid....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512607161, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 16:39:21+00"}, {"id": 1895443, "authorName": "Doug_Milota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doug_milota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember going down to the local Ford dealer\r\non my Friend's birthday in 1969,to see the new Maverick.\r\n I too loved the paint names Ford used for this car -\r\n\"Thanks Vermillion\" comes to mind.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512608711, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 17:05:11+00"}, {"id": 1895458, "authorName": "Bhurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my high school English teachers, also sponsor of the creative writing magazine, drove a Maverick. Mr. Noll had moddishly long hair and a mustache, and wore turtlenecks, so he was sort-of cool in the way his Maverick was sort-of a Mustang. I never see or hear of a Mav without thinking of him, and in Dallas we hear \u201cMavericks\u201d a lot. Great work on this one and kudos to seller for keepin\u2019 the 70s dream alive. If I had a high-school son I\u2019d love to surprise him with this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512609203, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 17:13:23+00"}, {"id": 1895546, "authorName": "horselesscarriage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/horselesscarriage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....always loved Mavericks but I vote for a third pedal...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512613333, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 18:22:13+00"}, {"id": 1895566, "authorName": "JF_Jude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jf_jude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stratos: I may still have some promo stickers from the 1970 NY Auto Show: \"Maverick, It's a Little Gas.\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512614533, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 18:42:13+00"}, {"id": 1895613, "authorName": "RichterRox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richterrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice clean ride , these cars have great lines. Good luck on you auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512616286, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 19:11:26+00"}, {"id": 1895652, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JF Jude You made my day with that memory. Went to the NY Auto Show every year with my brother and father.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512617858, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 19:37:38+00"}, {"id": 1895692, "authorName": "FDeViva", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fdeviva/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't know if I missed this somewhere in the read. Are there hp, ft-lb. numbers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512620217, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 20:16:57+00"}, {"id": 1895696, "authorName": "shm777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shm777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I sit here day-dreaming about which car to buy on BaT, I doze off, and the day-dream turns ugly. I dream that after buying this thing, during the night my hair grows out into a mullett. In the morning, shocked at the sight of this in the mirror, I run downstairs for a stiff drink, only to find that the Amstel in the fridge has, during the night, somehow turned into Pabst Blue Ribbon... or maybe just Bud. Buuurp. I'll pass.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512620337, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 20:18:57+00"}, {"id": 1895732, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Maverick! And a well built one at that. It has to be fast to keep up on the Hot Rod Tour. It's a five day, run great distances at high speeds to setup in the next location. This car has what it's needs to do just that. It's good looking. (Can't say pretty. It IS a Maverick.) The plaid is awesome! This car really does not need anything. Yes, a manual gearbox would be nice. But the C-4 is not bad at all. Great Ford!\r\n\r\nNow, a little obscure history. There was an IMSA RS Maverick running in my day. It had the 250 I-6 with, I think, the factory Ford 2 barrel carb. And the 3 Speed. Made some HP. It was bullet fast in a straight line. Braking, and turning, no so much. This was 1976, so not a lot of fun parts to help it out. It also didn't help that it was required to run at 2,800lbs..By comparison, the Pinto only had to weigh 2,100lbs. That was the only Maverick I ever saw road race. I can not remember who drove, or what team they were. But that was the real beauty of RS at that time. Lots of run what you built. \r\n\r\n@PDXBryan: Love the EcoBoost idea. Certainly would fit in the engine room with room to spare.\r\n\r\n@Stratos : RE: your Maverick comment. Are you referring to the car? Or yourself? I'm confused.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512622508, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 20:55:08+00"}, {"id": 1895734, "authorName": "FrankRizzo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankrizzo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really want to buy this, install a T-5/5-speed, Recaros, roll bar, minilites, lower it and go road racing. Oh, and add A/C. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512622690, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 20:58:10+00"}, {"id": 1895746, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Crazyas00\nI remember seeing that Maverick in the magazines. That was back in the days of some great IMSA racing. Car&Driver ran their RX-2 and Pinto. Both great cars! As far as the looks of the Maverick, if they'd been given a decent factory performance package I think they'd have been remembered much more kindly. The Maverick and the Vega were victims of various things but it wasn't because of their inherent styling. They're both very handsome designs fundamentally. I'm tellin' ya, this car in Grabber Blue with the Boss stripe, and a chin spoiler, lowered over some wide minilites, would most definitely look the business. The shackles in the back and Cragars look just ain't my thing.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512623599, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-06 21:13:19+00"}, {"id": 1895847, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun Maverick fact: the taillights were F-100 pickup lights, turned sideways. (It was a budget car, after all.)\n\nIn high school, a friend's family had a 4-door one and his older brother picked us up from high school in it once. It was the deluxe model (Brougham?) from the later big bumper years and had every option. What I remember most was that the A/C was awesome on a hot San Fernando Valley day, and that the carpeting was surprisingly plush. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512641340, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 02:09:00+00"}, {"id": 1895890, "authorName": "bhiggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhiggs/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by bhiggs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512650296, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-07 04:38:16+00"}, {"id": 1895946, "authorName": "userbronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/userbronco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to believe but I'm Pretty sure the maverick outsold the mustang almost every year they were both in production\n\nAlso hard to believe anyone would drive the power tour twice with no AC", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1512653977, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 05:39:37+00"}, {"id": 1896068, "authorName": "Oscarrudnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oscarrudnick/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by Oscarrudnick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512657335, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-07 06:35:35+00"}, {"id": 1896073, "authorName": "overthehill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overthehill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question for the seller: Does the parking brake work? It does not appear to be hooked up in the photos. I believe those Versailles rear axles are noted for lack of brake parts availability. \r\n\r\nWest-Coaster - I believe it was the Maverick and the Pinto that shared a common taillight.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512657474, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 06:37:54+00"}, {"id": 1896077, "authorName": "SirtweakAlot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirtweakalot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@West-Coaster = That's a real fun fact. Mavericks are funny. Kinda Mustang kinda Pinto. Sort of the AMC Hornet of Fords. With all their \"Maverick\" posturing I wish McCain & Palin would've toured around in matching His & Hers Mavericks", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1512657619, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 06:40:19+00"}, {"id": 1896102, "authorName": "Thaxted2bat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaxted2bat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought these all went to the Knackerman for Purina dog chow years ago.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512658112, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 06:48:32+00"}, {"id": 1896189, "authorName": "a410traveler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a410traveler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hadn't seen or even heard of Thrush side pipes in decades.\r\n\r\nStep wide, they get a little warm!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1512660712, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 07:31:52+00"}, {"id": 1896199, "authorName": "freakinutz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freakinutz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a guy here in SF who owns two of the production V8 Mavericks. Viewed from my eye, they are both attractive cars. I owned two Mavericks back in the day, both with the straight 6 and with automatics. They ran well, had decent room, were easy to work on and were inexpensive. GLWTA. Nice presentation!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1512660961, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 07:36:01+00"}, {"id": 1896221, "authorName": "1936fred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1936fred/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by 1936fred", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512661547, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-07 07:45:47+00"}, {"id": 1896291, "authorName": "swdunne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swdunne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone help me here. I swear I remember a tv ad back in the early 70s with four flight attendants putting the doors on a four door car (presumably to show how easy that would be for quick egress???) and am certain it was a Maverick. Any other boomers remember that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512663414, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 08:16:54+00"}, {"id": 1896308, "authorName": "TheFlash", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theflash/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm wonder why, since there was the Versaille donor car, why wasn't the power brake booster and A/C system utilized? I almost understand the A/C, since a \"hot rod\" was being built, but the brake booster would seem like a no-brainer.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1512664067, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 08:27:47+00"}, {"id": 1896334, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even though it is a recent build, it is like a time capsule from 1974.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512664516, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 08:35:16+00"}, {"id": 1896504, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the 1972 Sprint Pinto version, white vinyl, blue carpet. Captain America!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512670096, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 10:08:16+00"}, {"id": 1896663, "authorName": "tian647", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tian647/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Came for the Top Gun references, leaving disappointed. Car looks awesome though, hope someone else gets to enjoy it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512675055, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 11:30:55+00"}, {"id": 1896716, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow-lots of comments here. Another one of those cars you used to see everywhere and now-poof-vanished\r\n\r\nThe interior looks like Herb Tarlton, the salesman on the old WKRP TV shows sport coats. I'm surprised they found a donor interior. I've been on an interior fabric search for two cars recently and have not seen this color combo/pattern--thankfully\r\n\r\nDrive it and you can be \"a lad, clad in plaid\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1512675723, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 11:42:03+00"}, {"id": 1896918, "authorName": "Innkeeper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/innkeeper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Stuttgart - Anti Establish Mint, Statutory Grape (PC be damned in 1970), and Last Stand Custard (the shade of my '70) were indeed the names from FoMoCo. 250 was the biggest I-6 offered and initially only available in Grabbers. 302 V8 power was as big as it got and started being available (I think) in late '71. 4-door added in same year, which ushered in the LDO (Luxury Decor Option) - Ford's attempt at the luxo-barge treatment. And although it's been 37 years since I sold mine memory serves that the engine compartment sheetmetal is black from the factory so the redux on this car is correct. Very tasteful restomod, GLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1512678131, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 12:22:11+00"}, {"id": 1897310, "authorName": "MR4V", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr4v/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by MR4V", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512684014, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-07 14:00:14+00"}, {"id": 1897727, "authorName": "AALIYAH123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaliyah123/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by AALIYAH123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512688660, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-07 15:17:40+00"}, {"id": 1897995, "authorName": "spinetingler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spinetingler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like this a lot more than I would think that I would.\r\n\r\nIf that makes sense.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1512699849, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 18:24:09+00"}, {"id": 1898035, "authorName": "Porschedriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porschedriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512701454, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 18:50:54+00"}, {"id": 1898063, "authorName": "bhiggs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhiggs/", "bidAmount": 4151, "content": "$4,151 bid placed by bhiggs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512702576, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-07 19:09:36+00"}, {"id": 1898186, "authorName": "Dagwood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dagwood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty clever of the builder to place the ignition controller and fuse panel in the tool box.\nKudos for creativity ! Nice build imo. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512710025, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-07 21:13:45+00"}, {"id": 1898751, "authorName": "Island_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/island_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Growing up seeing these cars in the 70's and 80's I thought they were super ugly along with the early 70's Nova's. Many years later I now appreciate the look of this car and even the Nova. This looks to be a nice base to make a pavement eating monster or keep as a weekend cruiser like it is now. Personally I'd drop in a motor with a lot more ponies. Nice restoration, and you won't see many of these at car shows. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512754160, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-08 09:29:20+00"}, {"id": 1898838, "authorName": "Chopper5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chopper5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beauty but, I prefer the Comet myself. The grill and bumper come out a little more making it a bit more sporty and the tail light are a little more snappy too.\r\nNICE RIDE THO!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512756567, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-08 10:09:27+00"}, {"id": 1899885, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recall that Carp and Drivel found styling consistencies between the Maverick and the Henry-J. They didn't care much for either one, as I recall. I also remember that a quirk of NHRA rules gave a 4-door Maverick an advantage in some class of drag racing. Anyone else recall this stuff or am I just imagining?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512785473, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-08 18:11:13+00"}, {"id": 1900406, "authorName": "overthehill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/overthehill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You are correct, jimijimi. NHRA had a minimum wheelbase rule in the 70's and the 2-door Maverick was too short to compete but the 4-door was just right. So the team of Gapp and Roush dropped a much modified 351 Cleveland engine in one and proceeded to clean up in the Pro Stock class.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1512833741, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-09 07:35:41+00"}, {"id": 1900568, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah many here have stories. My dad bought a new Grabber in 1970. By the time I was driving in 1975 it was the first car I drove(my oldest brother and Mom drove it from day 1). It was \"Original Cinnamon\" in color with the grabber package. 6 cyl auto bench seat. Car was rusting in less than 3 years in the doors. A few years later the car was hit from behind and totaled while my brother was stopped at a light.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512840024, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-09 09:20:24+00"}, {"id": 1900570, "authorName": "SteveN.L.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steven.l.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! I owned a 1970 Maverick long ago when I lived in NJ. Mine wasn't like this one, though. I swear that some mornings I would walk up to my Maverick and see new rust holes that weren't there the day before.\n\nI'm surprised how much I like the body style of this car. Nicely done, but keep it out of NJ salted roads in the winter. If you buy this car, you wouldn't see anything like it on the roads. Very Unique.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1512840173, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-09 09:22:53+00"}, {"id": 1901616, "authorName": "Mart_Emeness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mart_emeness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ JimiJimi - You're correct about the wheelbase and weight rule that allowed the slightly longer wheelbase 4-door Mavericks to run and be competitive in NHRA Pro-Stock circa 1974-75 with 351C power. The very first and most famous of the 4-door Maverick Pro-Stockers was Gapp & Roush's \"Tijuana Taxi\". Due to the rules in effect at the time, the slightly longer wheelbase of the 4-door allowed it to run with an \"inline valve, wedge head engine\" - in this case, a 351Cleveland - at a highly advantageous 6.45 pounds per cubic inch weight break. At 6.45 lbs per cubic inch, the '74 car was actually quicker and more competitive than Gapp & Roush's previous, shorter wheelbase and much more powerful, but mandated by the 1974 rules, also much heavier, 2-door Boss 429 powered Pro Stock Maverick.\n-------------\nPhoto: The Gapp & Roush 1974 4-door\"'Tijuana Taxi\" Maverick\nhttps://i.pinimg.com/originals/d7/58/86/d75886e8358b91167ec16b01990bd91d.jpg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512937640, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-10 12:27:20+00"}, {"id": 1901634, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember when these came out; you could get this color scheme in a Pinto or a Mustang. They weren't well received, but I liked them. The Maverick was marketed as a \"simple\" car. Note the lack of a glove box. One of the gimmicks was you could perform a bunch of maintenance functions with the ignition key.\n\nNot like the Nova or Duster, Ford never put much into the performance of the Maverick. The 302 2v was the biggest engine option and it had to be a three on the tree or an auto. Even the Grabber, which I thought looked cool, was all show and no go. \n\nThis example is very nice and seems well done. I would have opted for the floor mounted manual in a 4 or 5 spd. I think it would have added thousands to the eventual price, simply because you don't see many at all. They used to be pretty big in Pro Stock as I recall.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512939586, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-10 12:59:46+00"}, {"id": 1901889, "authorName": "mcj4250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcj4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad had one of these and loved it. Three on the tree black interior and no AC. He picked up a client one hot summer day and the client told him if he ever drove him in this POS again he was fired. Bought a Caprice within a week.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512958834, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-10 18:20:34+00"}, {"id": 1901938, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've submitted photos of the owners manual ( not original to this exact car) and other memorabilia that is included in the sale. Of course the Chilton repair and tune up guide for Maverick Comet 1970-1977 is included.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512964458, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-10 19:54:18+00"}, {"id": 1901943, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As far as horsepower and torque the best that I can determine is that the stock 302 from a Versailles would have been 133 hp and 233ft-lbs of torque. Source Wikipedia. That obviously does not reflect the benefits achieved from the cam, larger carb or the exhausts.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512964712, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-10 19:58:32+00"}, {"id": 1901945, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be posting a cold start and driving video of the car tomorrow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512964787, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-10 19:59:47+00"}, {"id": 1901983, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos have been posted by the seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512969867, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-10 21:24:27+00"}, {"id": 1902032, "authorName": "AALIYAH123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaliyah123/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by AALIYAH123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1512985830, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-11 01:50:30+00"}, {"id": 1902128, "authorName": "Southshore_Shelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southshore_shelby/", "bidAmount": 4599, "content": "$4,599 bid placed by Southshore Shelby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513001920, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-11 06:18:40+00"}, {"id": 1902217, "authorName": "Geezer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geezer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never ceases to amaze me how dumb I am about cars. All this time I thought Mavericks and Pintos came out in 1971. Found this article https://www.motor1.com/news/90752/ford-maverick/\nand now I am a little less dumb. What a great looking Maverick. Sure wish I had it GLWS.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513006098, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-11 07:28:18+00"}, {"id": 1902278, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some follow ups. The zip tie is unnecessary. The fuel line and the brake line zipped together to keep the fuel line neat I guess. Kind of consistent with putting your electronics in the tool box. \n\nThe parking brake is not attached. I can find out how soon that could be fixed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513008574, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-11 08:09:34+00"}, {"id": 1902341, "authorName": "Rxwhat33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rxwhat33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An older friend of mine told me a story of how he wrecked his cutlass so his dad decided to get a new car and gave my friend his old maverick, upon picking up one of his buddies at the time his buddy said wheres the cutlass? To which he replied i wrecked it and got this maverick, his buddy asked well how much did you pay for it? Nothing he said, my dad gave it to me his buddy pondered for a second and said \" you got beat!\" so now of course anytime we see a maverick we always say \" they got beat\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513010670, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-11 08:44:30+00"}, {"id": 1902518, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has added two videos to the listing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513016528, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-11 10:22:08+00"}, {"id": 1903190, "authorName": "swdunne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swdunne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Found the advertisement I was thinking of...isn't Google awesome?!?! By the way, why do you suppose they used stewardesses????\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rho39aTJLY0", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1513025302, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-11 12:48:22+00"}, {"id": 1903999, "authorName": "cjs66Mustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjs66mustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the heater, defrosters, wipers operatable? Seat belts in the rear seat? Any room for spare tire in the trunk? No picture of the entire trunk area, just various different pictures of the battery, etc......", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513043884, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-11 17:58:04+00"}, {"id": 1904003, "authorName": "cjs66Mustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjs66mustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OPPS, just looked at the pictures again, yes, there are seat belts in the rear seat......thanks...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513044046, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-11 18:00:46+00"}, {"id": 1904071, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Heater wipers defrosters all work. Yes on rear belts. Would be hard to put a full spare in the trunk given that you have to fuel the car by opening the fuel cell right in center of trunk.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513048288, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-11 19:11:28+00"}, {"id": 1904402, "authorName": "Stratos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stratos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swdunne Stewardesses, lol? \n\nThe most attractive Ford Master Techs I've ever seen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513090282, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-12 06:51:22+00"}, {"id": 1904557, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mavericks make nice little street cars when done right, drive-train & appearance. The answer to why Ford didn't do more with this car & performance, might be due to going into the \"gas shortage\", look what happened with the Mustang II, the trials & trivilations, Ford tried to figure out what the car buyer was going to want, since reaction to style/design isn't an over-night changeable thing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513095659, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-12 08:20:59+00"}, {"id": 1904631, "authorName": "OneOfEach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneofeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. A lot of TLC in this baby. It would be a fun car for mature wrench head teens to drive. Glwta. Hope the price starts to rise and makes reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513097957, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-12 08:59:17+00"}, {"id": 1904719, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's been great fun to hear everyone's stories about the Maverick they knew when so I started to wonder if they made so many of these, and it's not they were dramatically different sheet metal than Mustangs where'd they go. Then I realized as an immature wrench head 17yo I totalled my first Maverick. @OneOfEach \"mature wrench head teen\" not many of those around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513101302, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-12 09:55:02+00"}, {"id": 1904744, "authorName": "OneOfEach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneofeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MedicGT4 Exactly my point! I know laws would be broken if I had this as a teen!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513102069, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-12 10:07:49+00"}, {"id": 1906237, "authorName": "RichterRox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richterrox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I fear this platform is not where this car will get the best dollars. It looks like a blast to drive, best of luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513122679, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-12 15:51:19+00"}, {"id": 1906550, "authorName": "Dino1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dino1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sent In a comment and it just disappeared? What happened?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513138214, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-12 20:10:14+00"}, {"id": 1906617, "authorName": "Rushlouos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushlouos/", "bidAmount": 4699, "content": "$4,699 bid placed by Rushlouos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513140887, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-12 20:54:47+00"}, {"id": 1906723, "authorName": "AALIYAH123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaliyah123/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by AALIYAH123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513162072, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 02:47:52+00"}, {"id": 1906811, "authorName": "Lwb250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lwb250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 1970 Maverick with a three on the tree and a 170 CI inline six. Robin's egg blue exterior with an interior just like this car. I converted the shifter to a Hurst floor shifter with the big white ball knob/handle after the bushings in the column got sloppy.\n\nIt had a heater and AM radio, that was it. I added an under dash Radio Shack cassette deck on one of those pull out mounts.\n\nLots of good memories of that car.\n\nWife (when I was dating her) had a four door version with the 200 CI inline six and a slush box. Hers had the weird hydraulic assist steering, too. We had that car for some years after we were married. I never tuned it up, as it started every flipping' time you turned the key. In the worst Midwestern winters, no matter how cold, that car ALWAYS started. I was afraid I would affect the ju-ju that existed within it, so I never, ever cracked open the distributor or put points and condenser on it. We sold it to some friends who continued to drive it for some years until the tinworm finally claimed it. It was still running strong at the time, according to them.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1513173369, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 05:56:09+00"}, {"id": 1906903, "authorName": "Ash_J._Williams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ash_j._williams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 1971 Ford Maverick almost identical to yours Lwb250 (same engine, same transmission, same color, same lack of all comfort and convenience features), but the Hurst had a T-handle. The linkage would occasionally pop out, requiring you to crawl underneath the car. It only seemed to happen on snowy or rainy days. It had the single center-button horn, which would short and start honking the horn, but only late, late at night. We piled 13 teenagers into it one time and drove around, prompting complaints about the previously mentioned T-handle. I learned skid recovery doing donuts in the snow-covered church parking lot. The engine never quit - I still love inline sixes. It was a great car to start out in. Best $350 I ever spent.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513176803, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 06:53:23+00"}, {"id": 1906966, "authorName": "somerville99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/somerville99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never understood the benefit of a fuel cell on a street driven car. A regular gas tank and fuel pump would seem to be fine here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513178801, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 07:26:41+00"}, {"id": 1907141, "authorName": "HTClassicCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by HTClassicCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513184804, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 09:06:44+00"}, {"id": 1907166, "authorName": "vintage_racer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintage_racer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "in reference to Crazyas00's IMSA Maverick question : we particpated with a Volvo 122 Baby Grand ( at time ) entry with IMSA from 1971-76 . The only IMSA RS Maverick \"we recall\" mid 1970's was owned by Ron Lockhart , Gen. Sales Mgr , Alderman Datsun in Wilmington DE. How I remember so well - I was to co-drive w/Ron at a Mid Ohio IMSA event but unfortunately the car & trailer was damaged badly in a highway incident on way from DE to OH . Never did get to co-drive after repairs .Not certain this Maverick you referenced or just another Maverick ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513185708, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 09:21:48+00"}, {"id": 1907278, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Geezer Great link. Earlies had no glove box? That\u2019s a fun fact. \nLots of love for the Maverick today. Such a rare car now. A \u2018brief girlfriend\u2019 had one in college. Sprint paint, 302 auto. She looked good in it and i vaguely recollect noticing it was actually kinda cool, and pristine. It had been her Mom\u2019s who was a banker and who had begun to drive cars far less cool. I\u2019d love to wind the clock back for that. Oh yeah, the car would be nice to see too ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513188741, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 10:12:21+00"}, {"id": 1907284, "authorName": "Rushlouos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushlouos/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Rushlouos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513188857, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 10:14:17+00"}, {"id": 1907321, "authorName": "jbdesk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbdesk/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by jbdesk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513189481, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 10:24:41+00"}, {"id": 1907324, "authorName": "Malahat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malahat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ya know, these are good-looking cars in two-door form. \n\nI had a $200 Maverick back in the (poverty-stricken) days. Not long after I bought it, one or more of the 250 six's freeze plugs disintegrated from corrosion. All of the coolant rushed out and the temp spiked. There wasn't a safe place to pull over, and by the time there was the engine was on fire.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513189557, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 10:25:57+00"}, {"id": 1907325, "authorName": "Rushlouos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushlouos/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by Rushlouos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513189564, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 10:26:04+00"}, {"id": 1907425, "authorName": "Diego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it was a stick and closer to home, I'd be all over this. And I hate Mavericks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513191381, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 10:56:21+00"}, {"id": 1907434, "authorName": "jdbieber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdbieber/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by jdbieber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513191498, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 10:58:18+00"}, {"id": 1907462, "authorName": "scyferx16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scyferx16/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by scyferx16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513191843, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:04:03+00"}, {"id": 1907470, "authorName": "jdbieber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdbieber/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by jdbieber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513191919, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:05:19+00"}, {"id": 1907475, "authorName": "eccentrico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eccentrico/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by eccentrico", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513191969, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:06:09+00"}, {"id": 1907519, "authorName": "fishdawgz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fishdawgz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Close enough for a mini road trip", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513192531, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:15:31+00"}, {"id": 1907522, "authorName": "jdbieber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdbieber/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by jdbieber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513192579, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:16:19+00"}, {"id": 1907525, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like 'Maverick\" bidding! Sorry, had to be said.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513192675, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:17:55+00"}, {"id": 1907526, "authorName": "HTClassicCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by HTClassicCars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513192698, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:18:18+00"}, {"id": 1907528, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny I thought Viper showed up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1513192714, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:18:34+00"}, {"id": 1907531, "authorName": "jdbieber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdbieber/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by jdbieber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513192778, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:19:38+00"}, {"id": 1907537, "authorName": "eccentrico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eccentrico/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by eccentrico", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513192864, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:21:04+00"}, {"id": 1907541, "authorName": "Brentk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brentk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it was anti-establishMINT I would have bought it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513192941, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:22:21+00"}, {"id": 1907544, "authorName": "HTClassicCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go Justin Drew Bieber!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513192972, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:22:52+00"}, {"id": 1907545, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 12/13/17 at $8,100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513192986, "type": "system", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:23:06+00"}, {"id": 1907547, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have delivered to Montclair", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513193014, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:23:34+00"}, {"id": 1907550, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roger Goose, it's a no go! \n\nToo bad. But the right outcome.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513193049, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:24:09+00"}, {"id": 1907552, "authorName": "MedicGT4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/medicgt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well thanks to all for all the great comments. Maybe I'm off but I'll store the car for winter and show off at car shows next summer", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1513193090, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:24:50+00"}, {"id": 1907564, "authorName": "Brentk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brentk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always liked these cars. Just not a large market like the Mustang or Cuda etc. plus the lack of a manual and a weak \u201cgrabber\u201d option never really took a hold with the racing crowd. Drive it on seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513193239, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:27:19+00"}, {"id": 1907566, "authorName": "HTClassicCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car was a 1973 Comet GT with a 302, and we put a top-loader 4 speed in it, and hopped up the motor. That made a ton of difference in the fun quotient", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513193347, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 11:29:07+00"}, {"id": 1908156, "authorName": "eccentrico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eccentrico/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, I was hoping to blow Dad's mind for Christmas, but I can't blame the seller to holding on to it! Dad used to have a faded orange Grabber, and by the end it was hard to tell where the orange paint stopped and the rust started. The trunk floor had so many holes it held a floor jack perfectly without rolling around, which he considered to be an added feature. Obviously, if you change your mind, let me know, but hope to see the car again down the road!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1513199631, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 13:13:51+00"}, {"id": 1908464, "authorName": "shakingthrough", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shakingthrough/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eccentrico - since you were the high bidder, BaT will connect you with the seller and maybe you two can still work out a deal. Still time and opportunity to make it a great Christmas for Dad!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1513202604, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-12-13 14:03:24+00"}, {"id": 10343097, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice clean build. I had a Maverick in white with the blue areas. I thought it was called a Sprint. But mine only had a 190 six with 1brl carb, C4 automatic, that was quick for what it was, must have had a nice rear end. I can only imagine what a good 302, or 351 out of a Versailles would be like.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1671914931, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2022-12-24 12:48:51+00"}]