The problem with project builds is that they sometimes take on a life of their own. The stack of invoices grows taller as costs spiral out of control. However, this 1973 Ford Maverick could be worth a close look…. more»
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302/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Maverick
Some cars represent better candidates for a custom build than others. The 1970 Ford Maverick is a no-brainer because its design and engineering leave room to slot a V8 under the hood to improve performance. That is the path… more»
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302 V8 Conversion: 1973 Ford Maverick Project
Ford had back-to-back success stories in the compact car field in the 1960s and 1970s. First was the Mustang, which debuted to much fanfare and big production numbers in 1964/65. Then, five years later, the Maverick arrived to replace… more»
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347 Stroker: 1971 Ford Maverick
This 1971 Ford Maverick proves that it is possible to inject excitement into what many would consider to be competent family transport. It presents well, but the seller’s decision to pair a 347ci Stroker V8 with a five-speed manual… more»
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Ready to Roll: 1972 Ford Maverick
A car doesn’t necessarily have to be ultra-desirable to be interesting. Take this 1972 Ford Maverick as a perfect example. The company launched it as affordable family transport, but you will struggle to find a nice one today. This… more»
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302-Powered 1973 Ford Maverick With Luxury Decor Option
This 1973 Maverick is guilty of mixing its metaphors. First, it’s a coupe with the “Luxury Decor Option,” which included a fancy set of paint-matched wheel covers, a vinyl roof with “halo treatment,” and a more opulent interior. On… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick is often remembered as a simple, affordable compact from the early 1970s, but certain versions are far less common than others. This 1971 Ford Maverick, listed here on Barn Finds in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, represents one of… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1970 Ford Maverick
This 1970 Ford Maverick caught my eye for several reasons. It is a one-owner vehicle with 39,000 original miles on the clock. It presents exceptionally well for a vehicle of this type and age, but it was the plans… more»
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Patina Hot Rod Project? 1973 Ford Maverick
Ford introduced the Maverick compact five years to the day after the Mustang pony car. Destined to replace the aging Falcon, the Maverick sold in big numbers, too, and also had a sporty flair. But it was purely an… more»
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Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1974 Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick was the successor to the company’s first compact, the Falcon. As it had done with the Mustang, Falcon underpinnings were also under the new econobox, which debuted five years to the day after Ford’s pony car…. more»
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Only Two Owners: 1976 Ford Maverick
Ford introduced the compact Maverick five years to the day after the Mustang. It was there to replace the aging Falcon, not create a new market niche. Over the course of eight years, nearly 2.1 million copies were sold,… more»
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Ready To Restomod: 1970 Ford Maverick
Upon its introduction into the Ford lineup as a 1970 model, the base Maverick was an ideal choice for buyers seeking an efficient compact at an affordable price, and it delivered ably in this capacity until U.S. production ceased… more»
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Big-Block Brute! 1973 Ford Maverick
And now for something from the “When enough’s just right, too much is perfect” department. An economy car at heart, Ford’s Maverick was a popular one with over 290K finding first-time driveways in ’73. This seemingly innocuous example, however,… more»
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Nearly Ready to Go: 1971 Ford Maverick, 302CID V8
Ford launched its subcompact Maverick for model year 1970, capturing buyers who wanted sporty looks in an economy car. Once the Falcon shifted to an intermediate platform, the Maverick became the de facto compact option. It was never meant… more»
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Estate Find: 1970 Ford Maverick
Before Ford recently applied the Maverick name to a compact pickup, it was a compact in the 1970s. Launched five years to the day after the Mustang, the Maverick would be popular, too, selling more than two million copies… more»
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9k-Mile Roller? 1971 Ford Maverick Sedan
This 1971 Ford Maverick is one of those offerings that seems to create about as many questions as answers, but even with the limited amount of information we get it appears to be a solid example and a good… more»
