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Dirty Pony Cars: 1977 Pinto Wagons

We’ve found another stalled pony car project, but this one is a package deal. Listed here on craigslist in Appleton, Wisconsin, and parked in Chilton, Wisconsin is this package deal for two 1977 Pintos plus a 302 engine priced at $2,250.

One Family Owned: 1971 Ford Pinto

It’s rare to find cars these days that have remained in the care of one family since new. This 1971 Ford Pinto is such a vehicle, and it’s spent the better part of the last 40 years stored in… more»

68k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout

We always hear from both sides when we feature a Pinto on Barn Finds. I’m sure this claimed 68,000 mile car won’t be an exception! It’s located in Van Nuys, California and is up for sale here on eBay where… more»

Littlest Squire: 1974 Pinto Wagon

I’m not sure why this Pinto puts such a huge smile on my face, but just looking at it makes me grin from ear to ear! I’ve seen a few Pinto wagons wearing faux wood like this one and… more»

44K Mile Pinto Hatchback!

The owner of this Pinto used to drive his grandfather’s ’76 Pinto Wagon as a daily driver and he wanted to save it but it was too far gone. The owner found this ’76 Pinto Hatchback as a replacement… more»

A Tale of 2 Pintos: Saddle Up

The Pinto is one of the more famous nameplates in motoring history, but now it’s regaining some popularity as a cheap classic. I’ve even seen a few pop up on the autocross circuit, so there’s any number of ways… more»

Glassback: 1979 Ford Pinto

While I realize that some of you wince when we feature a car like this Pinto, others of us have fond memories of growing up with Pintos, Vegas and Gremlins (and Bobcats, Astres and Eagles)! This Pinto was close… more»

1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon: 70s Style

There’s a car that keeps burning a hole in my brain, and potentially, my wallet: the Ford Pinto Cruising wagon. You see, I love vehicles that capture the era they were made in perfectly. Some cars could pass between… more»

Surf’s Up: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon

I don’t think we need much more in the way of evidence to prove that Ford Pintos can be fun projects than this 1973 wagon here on eBay. I’ve felt like these once-despised cheap classics were mounting a come-back… more»

Clean Survivor: 1980 Ford Pinto

As I’ve relayed a few times in other posts, I’ve begun the process of searching for a first home. The whole idea is appealing and off-putting at the same time: having a garage and our own space will be… more»

Racer Face Off: Dodge Coronet VS Ford Pinto

Do you want to go fast in a straight line or blast through the curves? That’s the question we’ve posed to you in this week’s Face Off, where we pit two classics against each other and find out which… more»

The One, The Only Ford Pintochero

No, your eyes are not deceiving you, and no, Ford did not make a factory Pinto truck. Someone decided to, though, I’m guessing out of a Pinto wagon, and it looks like they did a pretty darn good job… more»

Cruising Wagon: 1979 Ford Pinto

If yesterday’s Pinto wagon just wasn’t psychedelic enough for your tastes or you’re on the other side of the pond and want a Pinto that’s already on your side of the globe, this 1979 Pinto Cruising Wagon might just… more»

Plaid Perfection: 1979 Ford Pinto Wagon

I’m usually not a fan of late ’70s and early ’80s American cars. Strict bumper, safety, and emission regulations had taken a signification toll on styling and performance. But everyone once in a while I see a car from… more»

Compact Hatchback Showdown: Gremlin VS Pinto

Oh, how the times change! At one time people looked down on compact cars and hatchbacks. It seems that people are now becoming more aware of things like handling, character and practicality than they use to be. We have… more»

Best of the Worst: 1977 Ford Pinto Country Squire

The U.S. has always desired to compete with overseas’ automakers small cars, but hasn’t always been successful. Enter the Ford Pinto, a car that today is more synonymous with flammable construction than being a Beetle beater. The 1977 model… more»

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