Hi from Central Florida!

Greeting from Central Florida area. Well, I'm a 17 year old boy who has loved the lines and sleek looks of the Maverick/Comet for quite a while now. I worked a summer job and now i'm on a hiatus from my current weekend job. I have a decent amount saved up and would liked to pick up my own Maverick/Comet to begin restoring. Only problem is, I have no idea where to even begin my search! I'm looking for a beater, engine work is no problem for me, I just want one with a straight body. Any ideas where I can begin my search?

 

Oh, preferably a '70-'72 Maverick / Comet.

 

Welcome from Northern California!
Check your local Craigslist.

 

...:Handshake

 

from Washington State. Good luck on the search!

 

from Northeastern Illinois....Gud luck on future acquisition.

 

from Northeast Pennsylvania

 

from Ocala,Fl.............. There is a 73 Maverick on ocala4sale.com for $2200 obo.... I haven't looked at it but its a start....

 

Welcome from Atlantic Canada!

A small-bumper car would be a nice start, but they don't come with front discs and very few of them had 5-bolt wheels. This will limit your wheel choices for one thing. All the big-bumper cars had 5-bolt wheels, but not always disc. I would think it's easier to find and swap disc brakes (Granada/Monarch also fit) onto a small bumper car than to try to find and swap small bumpers on a big-bumper car. I would look at CraigsList, maybe Kijiji and since you're a member here now, post a Wanted Ad in the Classified section of the forums.

Also (and people may not like me saying this):evilsmile but typically Comets sell for just little bit less than a comparable Maverick in the same condition. So if money is an issue, maybe the Comet might be a better route to explore.

Whatever car you consider buying, take a bucket of water with you and pour it slowly down the cowl grates in front of the windshield. Look for water on the front floor boards (if they're still there):16suspect. This is a typical scenario for these cars and can become quite a chore to repair, so buy with caution.

Good Luck in your search, and keep us posted!

 

Welcome from West Virginia.Check news papers as well.

 

Thank you all for the warm welcomes! I will most definitely keep you guys updated!

 

to the site!!!!!

 

to the site...good luck in the hunt...

 

I see that you are from the Central Florida area - have you ever gone to the Old Town car shows in Kissimmee? I never missed them the times I took the family down to visit the mouse

 

Welcome to the board.