There are nice Pintos and there are nice Pintos. This four-speed, 100% original 1980 Ford Pinto is on the higher end of the “nice” scale, in my opinion. It was in Washington State its whole life and that probably… more»
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Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 110 Comments
Sextuplets! Six 1974 Ford Pinto Wagons
Update 3/27/2024: There seems to be some confusion with this post. Yes, the truck shows seven Pintos but the listing (click on the Facebook Marketplace hyperlink) states that six are for sale. They are initially referred to as 1974… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
22k-Mile Survivor: 1980 Ford Pinto
The Pinto was Ford’s first U.S.-built subcompact and found more than three million buyers in its 10-year lifespan. It was a rather conventional little machine, with rear-wheel-drive and a low-price tag. By 1980, when the seller’s car was built,… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Long List of New Parts: 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon
Ford’s first U.S.-built subcompact was the Pinto, introduced in 1971. It had a 10-year production run which resulted in nearly 3.2 million units sold. The station wagon was a popular model, comprising nearly one-third of the car’s total sales… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Ready to Rumble V8! 1980 Ford Pinto Squire
Ford’s first U.S.-built entry into the subcompact market in the 1970s was the Pinto. It had a 10-year run and saw more than three million copies produced. Though it got a bad rap for gas tank issues (boom!), Ford… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Plain Wrapper: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
In 1977, Ford Pinto wagon buyers had three choices for what a Ford brochure calls the “World’s best-selling wagon”: the regular Pinto Wagon, the fancy Pinto Squire Wagon with woodgrain body panels and other “luxury” features, and the new… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 71 Comments
63,000 Miles and in Mint Condition: 1979 Ford Pinto Hatchback
It is almost impossible not to mention fire when you talk about Ford Pintos. They go together like peas and carrots it seems. The fire issue was addressed after Ford was dragged kicking and screaming into court, but this… more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Western Car: 1975 Ford Pinto 3-Door Runabout
I just searched Barn Finds to see if this 1975 Ford Pinto had been shown in the past, and it hasn’t been. It isn’t a huge issue to revisit a vehicle, but given the number of Pintos that roll… more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon
One attraction of the classic car scene is the diversity of taste. A vehicle that doesn’t appeal to one enthusiast will readily appear on another’s “must-have” list. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Station… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Very Clean and Very Green: 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout
As a former Pinto owner (my twin brother and I received a new, rather stripped down, Pinto MPG Wagon in 1975 from our generous parents because we were going away to college), it’s hard at times to realize that… more»
Oct 12, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One-Owner 16k Mile 1974 Ford Pinto
The early 1970s marked the entrance of U.S. automakers into the growing subcompact car market. Two of them were introduced in 1971, the Chevy Vega and the Ford Pinto. The latter would see a 10-year production run that resulted… more»
Oct 7, 2023 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Pint-Size Country Squire: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon
When I was a kid growing up in the early 60’s, seeing wood – and fake wood at that – attached to the sides and tailgate of a station wagon was a head scratcher. It looked kinda cool, but… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Excellent Interior: 1980 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Manufacturers produce some vehicles with an eye on longevity, while others are viewed as disposable items that will serve in a given role for a few years before requiring replacement. Ford’s Pinto falls into the latter category, with the… more»
Sep 3, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
60k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
The automotive world is fascinating, and many knowledgeable people have written millions of words on manufacturers’ various design, engineering, and marketing approaches. Some of their creations become instant classics, while others are considered cheap and reliable daily transport. This… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Pint-Size Woodie: 1979 Ford Pinto Country Squire
In 1970-71, three of the U.S. automakers introduced subcompact cars. That included the Chevy Vega, AMC Gremlin, and Ford Pinto. The latter would last the longest (1971-80) and sell the most cars (more than three million units). Interest in… more»
Aug 3, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
42k Mile Survivor: 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon
The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact built in the U.S. and would remain in production for 10 model years (1971-80). The car would be popular enough to spawn a badge-engineered version for Mercury called the Bobcat. This 1974 edition,… more»
