My MARTI ELITE REPORT came today

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  1. CaptainComet

    CaptainComet Large Member

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    Well, it is no stretch of the imagination to say that this one is the BEST remaining example of a 70 Grabber in this color. I've seen this car in person. :thumbs2:

    Regarding prices ... my uncle special-ordered a loaded 71 Mach 1. It took three months to show up and we all told him he was crazy for spending $4200 on a car. Dark Green with Argent stripes. A new Vette was around $7K at that time.
     
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  2. Crazy Larry

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    Doubtful. You could get a new Corvette for 4-grand (maybe $4500) in those days.
     
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  3. Corbin Johnson

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    I bet you are right. I have the original window sticker for my loaded 72 Grabber, and it was $3787 out the door. I bet that 2 years later, prices went up a bit.


    Beautiful 70 Grabber!
     
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  4. SlotlessMan

    SlotlessMan A squirrel and his nut

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    Limited to just the 70 model? I had a 71 Grabber that was originally Pastel Blue.
     
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  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Yes....just the 1970 models is what I am referring to.
     
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    Really nice, what is the color and code for that paint?(y)
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    That is a great looking car :thumbs2:
     
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  8. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    S code - Ford had several different names but the most common is Champagne Gold Metallic and Medium Gold Metallic. It also had one of the "hippie" names for 1970 called "Good Clean Fawn" :biglaugh:.


    Thanks guys for all the positive comments. The car really is a joy to drive and show.
    Here is a picture from the 2012 calendar Gene did.


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  9. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Emailed you copies today ............ :Handshake
     
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  10. ford84stepside

    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

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    70 Grabbers just look funny without Sport Lamps and the Grabber hood. Not bad mind you, just they look like they're missing something. I guess over the years you associate "Grabber" with Sport lamps and the twin scooped hood.

    I really like that color. I'm sure it stands out in a crowd. Much better than boring Red or Grabber blue!:D
     
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  11. sgaugeguy

    sgaugeguy Bob Kraus

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    Eric , that is one Hell of a GREAT car. I really like those wheel covers! Are they from jersey? LOL
    Bob
     
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  12. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Have to love finding NOS parts ........... :dancing:
     
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  13. predfan2001

    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    When I was a little kid, a woman up the street had a 69 Mach 1 like this (not a CJ). I think that's the same color.

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