Cruising Wagon

Graphics Galore! 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

Subcompacts were becoming a desirable commodity in the auto marketplace by the early seventies, and Ford picked a great period to introduce their Pinto into the brand’s lineup as a 1971 model.  It didn’t take long for a wagon… more»

Pristine Survivor: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

UPDATE 06/10/2023: Selling a classic car can sometimes prove challenging, particularly if that vehicle might potentially appeal to a niche market. That is sometimes the case with the Ford Pinto, although it is generating renewed interest in the market…. more»

Update: 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

UPDATE – This 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon is for sale again after recently being shown here by Michelle in an eBay Auction in February. It’s now posted here on craigslist in Rillito, Arizona, just northwest of Tucson, and… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

It is often said that the 1980s was the decade that taste forgot. When you consider the clothes, the huge hair, and the even “huger” shoulder pads, it’s easy to see why people feel that way. However, the late… more»

Cheap 1980 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon Project

Remember the custom van craze back in the 1970s and 1980s? No domestic manufacturer embraced the trend more than Ford, with all sorts of wild-looking van packages becoming available. This even extended to the subcompact Pinto, which offered a… more»

78k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

The very nature of the Ford Pinto means that it is becoming difficult to find good examples in today’s market. Conceived by the company as affordable and essentially disposable family transport, many served out their useful life reliably. When… more»

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