Its launch colours had pun names such as "Anti-Establish Mint" and "Freudian Gilt", sent to Lee Iacocca by a friend.
Lead trim: 170 Thriftpower I6 · up to 210 hp
Ford Maverick1970–1977
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Ford Maverick yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactIts launch colours had pun names such as "Anti-Establish Mint" and "Freudian Gilt", sent to Lee Iacocca by a friend.
The original Ford Maverick was a compact car sold for the 1970–1977 model years in the United States, first as a two-door sedan and later also as a four-door, with rear-wheel drive; it replaced the Falcon and was itself succeeded by the Fairmont. It was also built in Mexico, Brazil (1973–1979) and Venezuela, and Mercury sold a rebadged version as the Comet. At launch it offered a 105 hp 170 cu in six and a 120 hp 200 cu in six, with a 250 cu in six added mid-1970 and an optional 210 hp 302 V8 from 1971.
Collectors Spotted in the Ford Maverick Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Ford Maverick yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Thriftpower I6 | 1970–1977 | 2.8 L I6 | 105 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 200 Thriftpower I6 | 1970–1977 | 3.3 L I6 | 120 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 250 Thriftpower I6 | 1970–1977 | 4.1 L I6 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 302 Windsor V8 | 1971–1977 | 4.9 L V8 | 210 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the 170 Thriftpower I6 trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
Photographs
Nearly 6 in 10 Maverick buyers had never owned a Ford before — the cheap little pickup pulled in a wave of entirely new customers to the brand.
Its launch colours had pun names such as "Anti-Establish Mint" and "Freudian Gilt", sent to Lee Iacocca by a friend.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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