New member - Thoughts about this Maverick?

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  1. persuader

    persuader New Member

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    Hi all!
    What do you think of this 1974 Maverick? I'm seriously thinking of buying it but in lack of knowledge I would really appreciate some comments on this specific Maverick.

    It's run about 100 000 kilometers, nice condition, power stearing, leather seats, straight six...

    Sorry about the bad taken pictures...

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    Thanks a lot!
    /Persuader:clap:
     
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    Looks very nice! If its as good mechanicly as it looks go for it!! WELCOME!!!
     
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    nice car. welcome aboard
     
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    It is a very nice looking car. make sure to check the bottom of the car and look inside the rear wheel wells from the trunk. if possible have a mechanic look at it so you know what all it needs. i only say this because it is a 30 year old car, definately doesnt look it though.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    looks like a really well kept car. like the others said if the engine and suspension parts are as nice it should be a really nice car to own.:)
     
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    ME262_1970Maver Heavy Metal Maverick

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    Nice looking car! I never thought I'd see one from Sweden though! All the best "Metal" is from Sweden! Cool to see the cool Ford there too! :evilsmile

    Where is the Heavy Metal Smiley when you need one? :hmmm:

    Welcome to the boards!:Welcome: and buy the car! It looks fantastic.
     
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  8. persuader

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    Nice comments!

    Thanks guys, certainly seems to be a nice forum!

    Yes, found in Sweden, which should be quite rare I've heard. Only about 15 Mavericks (from the 70's) in Sweden! This car has been stored in a garage during freezing cold winters and has probably not been used that much.

    I have actually not seen the car live and I'm not certain of the rear looks. I found an old picture (link) that might be similar to the car i found. What do you think?
    http://mclellansautomotive.com/photos/B31298.jpg

    Thanks for all the macanical comments too! I will try and check these things once I see it. Will also be interesting to pop the hood...

    Thanks again!(y)
    /Persuader
     
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  9. littleredtoy

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    It certainly looks clean. If it is important to you, check the seat covering material carefully-if it is the original upholstery-it is likely vinyl, not leather. I wouldn't want
    you paying extra for something that is not there.

    I don't know the exchange rate with Sweden (or Euros), but I would guess a clean
    6 cyl. four door here stateside would be worth $2,000 to $4,000. That's my opinion.
    I am sure that there are others. The 2 doors are just more popular. Funny thing is,
    to me, the big bumper ('74 and up) 4 doors look better than the small bumper ('69-'73)4 doors. While the reverse is true for 2 doors.

    Good luck.

    Seth
     
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  10. Jamie Miles

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    Looks like a great car! If it's as nice as it looks all over, I would jump on it.
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    That's because the ugliness of the big bumpers negates the ugliness of th 4-door so the overall effect is a better look. :rofl2:
     
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  12. ME262_1970Maver

    ME262_1970Maver Heavy Metal Maverick

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    How much are the asking for it? Was it purchased in Sweden? I would love to see more pictures, if you can go look at it, defintely take some shots and post them in here.:clap: :clap:
     
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  13. 71gold

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    Dan, Dan, Dan,:tsk:
    welcome to the board (y) . one of 15 should mean something :yup: .
    it's in the top 15 in best looking in the country (y) ...frank...:bouncy:
     
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  14. persuader

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    I found another, sadly small, picture of it in action. Magnifying glass anyone...?

    Prices for cars like these are in general much higher in Sweden than in US because the supply/demand ratio is different. The seller is a used cars sales company and the price is about $ 3100. Consider the information I've got, it seems more than fair. The car was purchased in Sweden.

    /Persuader
     

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    I agree as well that the big bumpers look better on the 4-doors and the small bumpers look better on the 2-doors...
     
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