I wouldn't think it's too hard to clone a Sprint, if you were getting your seats recovered, what's the big deal to turn them Red, White, and Blue? I don't think Grabber clones bring the price of "real" Grabbers down at all, the market is so limited. Modified Mavericks, if done with taste will out sell another car, just on looks alone. But really that's not the point I'm getting at...I just don't think they are this "Holy Grail" that everyone makes them out to be. But maybe that's just me, 20+ years ago I could have cared less what it was, as long as it was solid. I've had my share of Mavericks and Comets over the years, gt's or not, Grabbers or not, if they were not solid, they met their maker just like most other cars.
No, but I thought it fit in the discussion. Wonder how many cars in the Grabber registry vs the number of Sprints in the Sprint registry? Anyway, I'm really pleased with my project Sprint. I don't mind if you don't think its a big deal. To each his own. :Handshake
I guess either way you look at it, there were 15,425, 1972 Maverick Sprints built, that were all the same color inside & out (not counting other options) But I doubt there was any other combination on any one year Grabber paint/trim combo (not counting options) that came even close to 15,425. In the end, it's just paint/trim options...that's all I was thinking.
yes correct it was just paint and trim ,,really that was it plain jane maverick with paint and interior
Dave, Did someone say something about Sprints to get you upset? From the tone of your posts,you seem upset, jealous, or envious concerning Sprints. It's all good! Grabbers, Sprints, Stallions, GT's, whatever!! If you own any of the above, you didn't buy it for the investment value, because none of our cars will reach the level of value we feel they are worth. If you buy one for an investment, you are in for a rude awakening. None of them will bring big bucks, and anyone with good sense knows that. Classic cars are like any other hobby. You put a lot of money into something to bring you enjoyment. So, enjoy it already and quit worrying about which is the head pecker on the pecking order!! People who own Sprints like them best. People who own Grabbers think they are best, same with Stallion owners, Comet GT owners, etc. In the end, though, it's all good!!! Jim
I don't know how you can tell my tone, I'm not upset, it's just typing... I'm not jealous (if you knew me, you'd know that), I'm curious more than anything, I wanted to know how many Sprints were built, I found out. Simple. I've been into Mavericks for along time, and never knew. It just seems to be one of those "Band Wagon" things, someone says Sprint, and everyone gets all excited.
go on the pinto forums and they go ape s__t over a sprint i bought my pinto on looks not what it was i sold it to jim because he needed it for his collection and i didnt want to hold him from his dreams brad p.s. i do miss the car
I've picked parts off of a Sprint in the Pull-A-Part, nearly no rust on it. Copied the VIN and codes down for Mavaholic, watched it be hauled off to the crusher, and went on with my day.
I see Dave's point. 15,000 some thousand made with the EXACT same paint and trim codes. Take a 1975 Grabber, truly the rarest of all Mavericks ever made. How many of them had the EXACT same paint and trim codes? Probably an extremely low number. But.....we are only talking production NUMBERS. Desireability has more to do with value than anything. 1975 Grabbers, allthough rare, are not necessarily DESIREABLE because of the big bumpers, smog equipment, etc. Sorry Ray......I never see this happening. I wish it would because my cars would be worth more. I am sure the people over on the Chevy Citation board are waiting for their X-11's to go through the roof someday as well.
Craig you of all people should know how much prices on these cars has gone up in just the last 3 years .you buy and sell just like I do . these are not citations ,, apples and oranges there ,, I guess you will be glad when I am right then won't you
wow ,im sure glad i got into this big investment program when i did ,ive got 3 original 71 V8 grabbers, 2 69.5 grabber clones(71 hoods) and the holy grail a 1975 v8 grabber (orange with black interior)1 of 69 ,im doing well here according to all the Guru's
I have seen prices go DOWN in the last three years.....especially in the last year. One can buy a really nice Maverick right now for cheap. Not really apple and oranges....the Citation people think their cars are the best cars every made and the really rare ones should be cherished....just like many on this board.
The prices of our cars AND parts have absolutely without a doubt gone up over the last 5 years or so. I don't think anyone can deny that. I'm not saying there aren't still lots of good deals out there to be had because there are (simply lack of knowledge). But they are getting fewer and further between. Five years ago you never saw Mavericks advertised for sale for $15,000 or anywhere close to that. It's now getting to be a pretty common thing if you will take notice to some eBay and Craigslist cars. Of course you still have to have a buyer to complete that deal and I don't know if these cars are actually selling...but...the ads are there and sometimes that's all it takes for the general public to think the values of these cars are going up. Barrett Jackson has proven that a couple cars sold for a tremendous price dictates value for everybody. I agree that they will never get to the price of a Mustang but the Mustang prices in my opinion is the main thing driving up the values of these cars. I hear it more and more at the car shows/drag strips about people looking for Mavericks now. I have been selling parts to four different local guys lately that have told me basically that same thing. They can't afford a Mustang. Well, we all know that supply and demand drives up prices! Look at the growth of our message board! Over 12,000 members now. I welcome new members to our board pretty much every day. I would be willing to bet a very big portion of these people are coming here because they have had to look for alternative cars. Ray (maverick maniac), I too have been saying the same thing about our cars increasing in value and I stand behind that. Again, I don't see them going thru the roof or even being seen on Barrett Jackson but there is an evergrowing audience for these cars...which is going to drive up the prices. Oh...and Dave...just to keep this post on topic I do have a rustfree v8 Sprint which I bought about 4 years ago and I honestly think it was a good investment. I really have no plans to ever sell it but if I did I feel certain I could make some money on it.
I to have a sprint and again I think that there is just some mystique about these cars .and I agree that we will never see a maverick at Barrett-Jackson buy also have learned to never say never . the price is down right now do to the media saying that the world is going broke .I don,t think so in turn people hold on to there money real tight prices will go up next year on our cars,, there I said it I would like to add a orange grabber to my list ,,,
Unless I miss my guess, this thread came about because of the one about saving Corbin's Sprint. Why would anyone want to spend a ton of work and time saving a Maverick with a production # of 15K+? Good question. A lot of people were willing to offer opinions on how to spend his money. Whether or not it is practical is another thing. Whether it is a Sprint, Grabber, Stallion, Comet GT, or whatever, you have to weigh your options and base your decision on the mind or the heart. If it is dollars and sense, then you probably would not fix up most of them. They just don't bring big enough prices to justify the expense. I like cars that are different. However, in choosing these cars, you must understand that they rarely bring the big prices of their more popular counterparts. Just because a car is rare does not insure bigger prices for it. My Pinto Sprint is very rare. However, it probably will never be worth as much as my Mustang Sprint, given the same condition for both. However, those cars are a decision of the heart and money is secondary, since I have no plans to sell them. I have said this many times, buy these cars because you want them, not to get a big return on your investment. They are not an investment commodity. People talk about the big dollars people offer them, but until the sale takes place, it is all big talk. Show me the money!! Jim
