Pinto

Orange Everywhere! 1978 Ford Pinto Wagon

We’ve been seeing a lot of Ford Pintos lately. Has it become the collector’s car of the year? Or is it just a plain coincidence? I’d go with the latter since out of the three million built more than… more»

24k Original Miles: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

The Ford Pinto was often criticized due to issues suffered by early vehicles. They were viewed as disposable items, and many found their way to scrapyards decades ago. However, this 1973 Station Wagon is a genuine survivor that has… more»

Nicest One Left? 1974 Ford Pinto Survivor

Chevrolet and Ford fielded entries in the subcompact market for the first time in 1971. Ford’s contender against the VW Beetle and other imports was the Pinto, which was in production for a full decade. The changes were few… more»

Rebuilt Grocery Getter: 1974 Ford Pinto

The Pinto was Ford’s first entry into the subcompact car market which was dominated by the imports going into the 1970s. The Pinto was in production from 1971 to 1980 and would spawn the Mercury Bobcat along the way…. more»

Yard Find Econobox: 1973 Ford Pinto

U.S. automakers started to join the subcompact race in 1971. Chevrolet came out with the Vega while Ford’s new entry was the Pinto. Influenced by Ford’s counterparts in Europe, the Pinto would be the more successful of the two… more»

Low Miles! 1974 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

Whatever we think of the Pinto, millions of ’em were sold. Introduced for model year 1971 in one body style – a fastback sedan – the Pinto was a crisp response to the invasion of compact cars from overseas…. more»

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»

Vanning Roots: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

The Pinto was Ford’s answer to the fuel-efficient and affordable imports that were taking the American automotive market by storm. It was built to be lightweight and cheap. Engine options included a couple of four-bangers and a V6. Manual… more»

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»

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»

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»

Assortment of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Vehicles

This collection is newer than most you find. Rather than focusing on the 1950s or the 1960s, this bunch is no older than 44 years. And as new as 24 years. There seems to be no rhyme or reason… more»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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