Sprint Production Numbers

Hi all,
I might get a Sprint to add to my Maverick collection. IT is an original car, with all documentation, and even original floor mats. It is a bench interior which makes it even rarer (I think) and it has a 302, auto, with 79k original miles. I am probably going to look at it soon, and will let you know what happens. My original question was how many Sprints were made, and if possible, how many with a bench, 302 and auto. Thanks in advance!
-Corbin

 

There were 15,425 Sprint Mavericks made. Of that, 13,665 came with the same drive train as mine which was a 200 with manual transmission. Of the 1,760 left, I'm sure some were 6 cyl automatics. Marti Auto works wants $80 per inquiry to break it down further. I didnt care so I just got the total. It also came with a breakdown of the numbers identical to mine. I would guess the V8 to be the rare ones and a v8 with manual trans to be the rarest one. But then again, Mabe a 170 or 250 might be the rarest. If you want to spend the money, Marti can break it down to anything you want to know. As far as I've been able to find out, all Sprints came with bench seats.

 

Cool, thanks for the information, Mavaholic. Very useful. I didn't know that most came with the sixes. I guess the car I am looking at is even rarer. Thanks again.
-Corbin

 

I think the majority of Grabbers came with 6 cylinders also ...

 

Probably did since there were no performance packages. Everything was a "paint and trim" option. I would bet that a 250 Sprint would be more rare than a V8.

 

How about a 250 1970 Grabber

I didn't know all Sprints came with bench seats.

 

Yeah, I didn't know that they just came with bench seats either. Oh well, doesn't really matter to me. I am going to look at the car tomorrow afternoon, and will give a full report when I get home. Maybe I will drive it home! I talked to two members in the family, and they both rant and rave about how clean it is. I am very excited. It 76k miles and new brakes, original everything (except tires and maintainance stuff) Since my car is almost done, but I don't have any other way to get around, this car will be my transportation for a while, and then when I get my Mav actually on the road (just interior left) I will park the Sprint and keep it nice. I might put a set of pipes on it, and MAYBE wheels, but other than that, keep it stock; my other Mav is for modifying. The funny thing about it is that the only original body panel on my Mav is the body itself! Oh well, I built it that way, and I love it. Later, for now.
-Corbin

 

Since I am the keeper of the 1970 Maveick Grabber Registry, I can look and see how many 250's there are. Without looking, I seem to recall that there were more than I thought there would be.

Rarest option on a 1970 Maverick Grabber? White side stripes instead of black. They still had the black hood stripes as well.

Maybe somebody needs to start a registry for the 1972 Maverick Sprints.

 

Okay, here's the deal. The Sprint wasn't as great as I expected, but it is still a pretty nice car. The car is complete, and rust free. It has a shallow dent in the side of the driver's fender (above the marker light), and a dent in the top driver's quarter (right where the extension bolts on. This dent makes the extension not sit correctly, but it doesn't look too bad. On the other quarter, in the back corner near the rear valence, it is pushed in a little bit. All of these can be fixed, but I thought I would mention them. The paint is in good condition for original, and the stripes are okay, but the ones on the hood are cracked. The engine is a complete, original 302 (76k miles!) with Air Conditioning, Power Steeering, and an unbroken fan shroud! . It runs well, and drives pretty nicely. As far as the interior, it is in worse condition than I thought, but everything is fixable. Basically, the front, and rear seat back would need to be reupholstered, and I new headliner would need to be installed because it has some rips. The original floor mats are in good shape, and it is pretty clean otherwise. The doors shut nicely, and the other body panels line up very well. The guy is asking $1900, and I was wondering what all of you thought it would be worth. With all the stuff to do (eventually) I think $1900 is a little much. I know the guy will drop the price some, but I don't know how much. What should I offer him? The Sprint is a rare car, and I don't want to see it beaten up by some other moron if they buy it. The reason I would even get this car is so I can have a car to drive while waiting for mine to be finished. After that, I would put the Sprint in storage, and slowly, or eventually restore it when I am older. Please let me know what you think. Mavaholic, I am especially interested in your opinion, because you know the most about Sprints. It's a good runner, and it look pretty good, but once you get real close you notice the things I meantioned. Sorry for being so long winded, but I need some other opinions. Thanks a bunch.
-Corbin

 

The car sounds pretty decent. Personally, I don't think it's worth $1900, but that's just MY opinion. You really need to decide how much the car is worth to YOU and also see if the owner will take less for it. I got my '73 Mav that had 68,000 miles on it complete with 302, cloth upholstery, automatic, power steering, and air conditioning, and no body damage or rust back in 1981 for $1300. It really comes down to what you think though, because it would be your money...

 

Yeah, I don't think it is worth $1900, and I know he will take less, so I just wanted to get a ballpark figure on how much most people would think it would be worth. It's a clean car, but just needs a little TLC. Thanks for your input it is appreciated!
-Corbin

 

A really nice rare car for under $2000? I think its worth it. Like TL said though, is it worth it to you? I am probably the last person to ask because I put $23K into a Sprint that would never sell for half that. (not that I ever would sell mine) But, I'm a firm believer in a car is worth what ever your willing to spend on it. I believe Mavericks and Comets will one day be highly sought after although probably not in my life time. The Sprints and Stallions will be the most valued due to their one year run. If I did'nt already have 3 nice Mavericks, I would be ready to buy it myself. I would talk him down as low as he's willing to go, and buy it.

 

Thanks Mavaholic, that was the answer I was looking for! If it's still avaliable when I call, I'll try to talk him down. If this was a normal 2-door I don't think I would even want to spent the time right now and fix it, but a Sprint is a different story. Thanks, and I will let you know what happens.
-Corbin

 

Not meaning to start a war, but considering that the Sprint was nothing more than a paint & trim option (just like the Grabber), what makes it any more valuable or desireable than a standard, well optioned Maverick?? Obviously they were made in more limited numbers, but do you really thing anyone's going to care in the long run? These cars sold brand new for $1995, so 30 years, 79K miles, & a few dents later, it's hardly worth $1900. We're not talking about a Porshe, Ferrari, Shelby Mustang or Hemi 'Cuda here. Mavericks/Comets just don't hold that kind of resale value...

 

Well, you gave your opinion and I gave mine.