![]() ![]() That meant ‘Thriftpower’ six-cylinder engines and low prices – barely $2000 for the base model. This time, however, the car wasn’t inventing a new sector like the Mustang, but phasing out the Falcon as Ford’s entry-level, mass-market moneymaker from 1969. It was basically the same trick over again – take the well-proven Falcon platform, lop a bit out of the wheelbase (which is five inches shorter than the Mustang) and repurpose the old Falcon running gear and driveline options under some fresh new styling. The Maverick was developed later in the 1960s as a sub-compact rival to some of the European and Japanese imports that were starting to give Detroit a headache, but also to fight the Chevrolet Nova and Dodge Dart from GM and Chrysler. The 1964 Mustang was based on the unit-body Ford Falcon introduced back in 1960, or more specifically on the Falcon Sprint of 1963. And it’s important to mention the Mustang because both cars share a common ancestor – the Ford Falcon. Corrosion is visible on underbody components.You’re looking at one of the most successful Ford models of all time, yet somehow the Maverick remains almost unknown on this side of the Atlantic.įord sold 579,000 of them in their first year, almost touching the Mustang’s record debut-year sales of 619,000, and more than doubling the total for Mustang sales in 1970. The transmission is said to have been refurbished and upgraded with a high stall converter. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The oil was changed in preparation for sale. The seller notes that the carburetor does not have a choke and the engine runs rough on start up. The rebuilt 302ci V8 features electronic ignition, MSD plug wires, four-barrel carburetor, and headers. ![]() The five-digit odometer shows 86k miles, 500 of which have been added by the seller. A trio of auxiliary gauges are mounted below the dash. The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer as well as a fuel gauge and warning lights. The interior is said to have been refurbished under previous ownership, and the seat belt minder has been disabled. Features include crank windows, a floor-mounted shifter, polished door sills, a heater and defroster, bucket seats, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. The cabin features seating upholstered in orange and black vinyl with a matching dashboard, console, door panels, and carpets. Braking is handled by manual four-wheel drums. The 14″ steel wheels wear hubcaps and trim rings and are mounted with 195/75 Triumph Radial 2000 white stripe tires. ![]() The seller notes the front bumper is chipped, and there are bubbles in the striping on the passenger-side door. Features include the Grabber graphics package with satin black stripes on the rocker panels, hood, and tail panel as well as chrome bumpers and hood scoops. The car is said to have been repainted in orange and black during previous ownership. This Grabber Maverick is offered at no reserve with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name. The car was acquired by the seller in 2010 and subsequent work included engine and transmission refurbishment. Equipment includes the Grabber graphics package, 14″ steel wheels with trim rings, power steering, chrome bumpers, hood scoops, electronic ignition, headers, bucket seats, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. This 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber is finished in orange and satin black over a matching interior and powered by a 302ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. ![]()
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