picked up another Maverick today

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Grabber007, Jun 8, 2014.

  1. Grabber007

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    came across a 70 Maverick sitting in a carport and not been
    moved in a few yrs.
    Talked to the owner, it was a nice lady who special ordered the
    car in late 69. She wanted a white car, blue interior with AC..
    and the local Ford dealer found her the car she wanted at a dealer
    in Phx.
    Its a 1 owner car, thats never left Tucson since it was first sold.
    She gave me the original bill of sale, warranty plate and owners manual
    for the car, she had all put away in plastic since she bought it.
    The car still wears its original wimbledon white paint too.
    All original rust free sheetmetal, and a slightly worn blue bench seat
    interior. Its a 6 cyl auto car, with AC. And I think a really cool find.
    Only have one pic, of where it was sitting when I got it. Im actually
    bringing it home or to work Monday to start doing some work to it.
     

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    Looks like a nice find, good luck with it.....:thumbs2:
     
  3. Paul Masson

    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    Congratulations!! Looks like a clean, straight car! I wonder when the taillight panel was painted black??
     
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    Nice looking car, could be a great everyday driver economical car.Also could be made very reliable,nice find.
     
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    What a beauty :yahoo:
     
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    BKelley Comet Enthusiast

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    Very nice find! (y)
     
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    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    Nice find!

    I was wondering the same thing.
     
  8. Grabber007

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    I have pics she gave me of when it was still new and a few months
    old, she remembers it always being black, but who knows.
    The lady was 83, and about 8 yrs ago, she sold her white 70
    Mach 1 :)
     
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    A_Bartle Stallion Dreamer

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    Wow, looks like an awesome find... enjoy!
     
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    Great find. Congratulations
     
  11. Grabber007

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    got it running a bit today...
    before I go much further Im going to drain the gas tank
    first and take it on its maiden voyage soon...
    Cant wait to get it clean up
     
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    I hereby demand more pics!

    Who seconds the motion?
     
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    I will second that motion! :D
     
  14. Grabber007

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    I still havent had time to even wash it off or move it
    from the ladys yard..
    but here are a few more pics.
     

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    Cool find.

    Aren't you gonna tell us how much she sold it to you for??
     

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