Anyone with a Sprint have a Marti Report? and can tell me how many cars with that "trim/paint codes" were built? Regardless of engine, and options, a Marti Report should tell exactly how many were produced with that trim/paint code, which was "Sprint" only. I'd like to know......
So, really they not nearly as rare as some Grabbers. My 74 with it's trim and paint code is one of 198, and since it was a trim code that was available for 2 years (only) I doubt they made 15,227 White with Orange striped Grabbers in 1973... My 73 Grabber is one of 151 with the same paint/trim code in 1973.(4B green on green deluxe interior) I've always wondered since some people freak out when they see a Sprint, and all reality, is a just a paint/trim code in itself...but 15000+ cars in the same year is alot. 1973 Maverick Grabber production 32,350 1974 Maverick Grabber production 23,502 Now all in all they made more Grabbers, than Sprints, but when you look at what is really is, it's doesn't seem to be as "Rare" as some people think it is....
15K Sprints manufactured, but how many are left? Counting mine, which is still just a project, I've heard of just 3 in North Carolina. So I know of two on the road. Its the number left that got my attention and motivated me to bring it back from the brink.
The '72 Sprint, with it's 3 models, Mustang, Maverick, and Pinto, are the only cars ever produced to honor and commemorate a special event. They were produced to promote the 1972 Munich Olympics. This uniqueness, make them stand out in the crowd, in addition to the flashy red, white, and blue colors. Grabbers, Comet GTs, and Stallions were simply option packages on models. Numbers really aren't an issue when it comes down to value. Look at all the Mustangs produced during the years and their value versus the Mavericks and Comets. Some color combinations are rare because they were simply unpopular. I have seen many Grabbers at car shows, but with the exception of Mavaholic's Maverick, and my 2 Sprints, I have never seen another one at any shows in the last 15+ years. How many Sprints have you seen? Jim
I agree with Dave that there are low numbered cars that were produced . but really value come down to how much someone will give you .the sprints just seem to hold an ombionce about them,, just like a shelby mustang just a regular mustang with his touch makes it worth a ton of money .thats kinda were the sprint is heading ,,,KINDA
I would say, about 4 now. I've seen Mavaholic's car, and the other one at the Round Up this year, I've looked at buying 2 different ones in the past 20 years. I guess the "Canadian" edition Sprint would be the rarest of them all, since it had the maple leaf on the quarter panel. I'm just thinking, I'm not trying to argue as to who has the rarest of the rare, but when you really look at the numbers (without worrying about value) some Grabbers, seem to be much rarer with their trim codes...when all a Sprint really is, is a trim code, maybe a special edition, but not really any different than a stock Maverick..... I really don't think a Sprint will ever be more valuable than any other Maverick...
Not to start an argument, or get on a soap box, but probably one of the rarest cars out there is the Pinto Sprint or the Stallion Pinto. Even though they produced 19,300 Pinto Sprints, only a handfull remain today. With all the research and information I have been able to gather, mine is the only running, driving, good enough to go to a show Pinto Sprint in the USA. Now, that is rare. I thank Brad and the other previous owners of it for keeping it in such good shape before I got it. I have never seen a Pinto Stallion. Jim
I have said it once and i will say it again the grabbers and sprints will go through the roof on price in the next 5 years they will be selling for mustang prices ,,mark my words
??? You think they'll get that? I'd love it if our cars would fetch that kinda money, maybe soon, but right now, no way. It's only worth what someone will pay, it's as simple as that.
Personally I would love to have a Sprint. I just like the look and the color combos. I would pay more for an original Sprint than a Grabber. Lots of Grabber clones out there to bring down the price of the originals. Not so easy to clone a Sprint with the interior colors. Just look at this site and how many Grabber clones vs Sprint clones. That to me makes the Sprint a rarer car to see on the road.
Well said! I very seriously doubt he will get anywhere near that price. The biggest problem with values where Sprints are concerned is the fact that very few are out there. Therefore, few people know what they are. I am constantly telling people the story behind the Sprints and have to explain why they are painted in red, white, and blue with a flag on the rear quarters. Everybody knows about Mustangs. Everybody sees lots of them. Lots of people want them because they are popular. Since they are so popular, they command good prices. Sprint Stangs don't bring the prices I think they are worth because people are not aware of them. Until they are promoted like other models, they will never reach the level of price they deserve. Same with the Mavericks. More need to get out in the public eye for hem to maximize their real value. Just my opinion. Jim
