Sprint edition Maverick, Mustang, and Pinto

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  1. mvw66gt

    mvw66gt Member

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    How many have truly seen all three together. And I mean not in the brochure. Just curious as the junkyard near my dad's in WV at one time had all three sitting in a row. The Mustang had been rolled (351 2V, auto w/flat hood), the Pinto had been hit in the front end and the Maverick was just in disrepair. It was totally untouched 6 cylinder auto. They've all since gone to the crusher accept for the Pinto I believe. I might have to chech it out and see if it is still there. -Matt
     
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  2. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    i've never seen all 3 together but have seen all 3 in person, just not at the same time/location :)
     
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    I have never seen the Pinto version except in publications. However, I see the Mustang Sprint and the Maverick Sprint every day. They are both in my garage here in Florida. I moved the Maverick today to work on it's brakes so I can stop it when I get it running better. If I have an opportunity in the future, I will add the Pinto to the collection to complete the trio. I was hoping to get the Stang ready for the Silver Springs show in Jan. However, in the past 3 months, I have purchased 2 Mavericks and 2 Comets and I am behind schedule. Maybe next year, I will have both Sprints ready. Then, the hunt for the Pinto begins.

    Jim
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    Until I joined this site I had no idea they existed. I had a 1968 Firebird Sprint OHC6 in 93.
     
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    The Sprints were special editions made to commemorate the Summer Olympics of 1972. They are also referred to the Olympic Sprint for this reason. That is why they came with the patriotic red, white, and blue colors.

    When I graduated from college, I special ordered a Mustang Sprint Sportroof which I owned for many years. I loved that car. My brother-in-law ended up with it and he let it rust away. Three years ago, I found a Sportroof on Ebay and had it shipped to Fl. I have never seen another one at a car show since I have been attending the shows( 15+ years) here in Fl.

    They made approximately 3000 Mustang Sprints, 1800 Package A and 1200 Package B ones. That total includes hardtops, sportroofs, and 50 convertibles. I have no idea how many remain today. Mine is painted and striped but needs more work before it goes to a show. It had been off the road in storage since '93 when I bought it.

    Over 15,000 Maverick Sprints were produced. Only a handful remain today. Like many other Mavericks, they met the crushers, too. There are about a half dozen here on this forum. The only Sprint Maverick I have seen at a show is Mavaholic's at the Silver Springs show(nice car).

    I have no idea how many Pintos were produced. I would guess they are the scarcest of them all.

    Jim`
     
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  6. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Very true...I don't recall ever seeing any Sprint in any show other than Mavaholics. That'll change soon though. :)
     
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    I bet there are fewer Pintos today than the Stang convertables!
     
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    I was working at a ford in huntington beach ca. when they were new in 72 .I remember them all . At that time just another red white and blue ford .
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    At the 2002 and 2003 Roundups we had 2 Sprints. Mine and one that belonged to BIll Fife from NC. Doug Bauer bought Bill's car and brought it to the 2003 Roundup.
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    In a junkyard up in PA there is a Maverick Sprint and a Pinto Sprint sitting within 50 ft of each other. Both are too far gone to save.
     
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    Me Too!! I washed cars etc at my Uncle's Stuckey Ford in Holliadays Pa. If you only knew! Lots of new an used cars got a good tire cleaning out back!!!!
     
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    1972 mustang, maverick, and pinto SPRINTS!
    We have all 3 sprints! Pinto, Maverick, and Mustang!!

    Hello, we are new members to this forum. We have enjoyed reading about the sprints in this forum for many years now. :thumbs2:

    We thought you might be interested.. As of 1am this morning, we now own all 3, 1972 sprints! We had the Mustang and Maverick, and now..... the PINTO!!.. we are very excited and thought your readers would appreciate this more than anyone!:dance:

    We will update soon with pics and details, for now... we need sleep.. 1500 miles round trip to complete our collection! zzzz:victory:

    PS: Yes, the vin #'s all check out, the sprint tags are there, we learned well from your site.. thank you, we appreciate the wealth of information here!
     
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  13. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Welcome aboard! You may be only the second person known to have all three. Jim, (Coutangman) now owns all three. Look forward to seeing the pics! :Handshake
     
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  14. DaMadman

    DaMadman 3 pedals & 8cylinders=FUN

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    WOW that is awesome. Hope to see pics of them all 3 together just like the 1972 brochure.
    Please le tus know what condition all of your's are in... Are they all fixed up or are they fixer uppers? haha
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Congratulations. I would like to see all three also.:)
     
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