Although I have been reading and enjoying the postings for the past few years, this is my first contribution. I have to decide what to do with my first car, purchased new as a junior in high school. My '76 Maverick Stallion, stored in a shed on my parents farm in northern Minnesota, must be moved. They've sold the farm and moved into town. It has 100,000+ miles, black and blue paint job, 250 6 cylinder automatic, black interior, bench front seats. Other than the gloss black instead of flat black paint, new rims (I have the originals) and the 8-track player, it is as it was when I bought it. Should I continue to store it somewhere, spend the money to restore it to showroom condition (I am not inclined to do this myself, would have to pay to have it done), or should I sell it? Any input would be greatly appreciated. It has been stored inside, unused for almost 15 years. Although in decent shape, it certainly would need work to bring it back to showroom condition. I would also listen to any offers to buy it. I am going home in two weeks to check it out. Perhaps I will take a few pictures and post them.
Being your first car, and that you have kept it so long, my gut feeling is you would regret it if you sold it. Get that thing going and have some fun with it! Definately get some pics.
Dale, if you've been reading these pages for years and this is your first post, I'd say you have an interest in Mavericks and Comets! With that high level of interest, I'd hope (for your benefit) that you'll keep it and slowly restore it (some of us are in our third year of restoration). I think you'd regret selling it. ..and you should've knocked sooner. We would've let you inside from the rain (and snow).
i think u should restore it that way you'll have a different car than other people you will be surprised how many people stare(amazed) at your car they stare at mine and its sitting in my backyard good luck on whatever you decide to do
As a Stallion owner myself, I would definitely keep the car and restore it. Since the Maverick Stallion was only produced for one year, they are getting harder and harder to come by. You would not have to restore the car all at once. Restorations often can take a few years to complete, My husband, who BTW is named Dale too , and I own a restoration shop. It took us two years to complete the restoration on our Stallion. We just worked on it on and off until it was done. Very few of us here bought our Mavericks brand new and still have them today. You are one of a very elite group. Here's something else to consider. This Stallion was your first car. There are going to be memories attached to that car that can never be replaced. All the more reason to keep it.
to the board. I would slowly bring it back to life & enjoy it. You have a collectors car. And it has tons of memories. And many more memories to be had with it. Pics, we want pics...
Welcome aboard Dale, and don't listen to all these guys. They have no idea what they're talking about. You need to sell that car to me for much of nothing. It's not worth hardly anything sitting there like it is . Take $300 bucks for it??? :evilsmile Of course you know I'm just kidding. You really need to keep your car just like all of these goof-offs are telling you. I have 4 Mavs, one for 31 years, and I wouldn't dream of selling any of them. These are great cars, get LOTS of attention, and are steady increasing in value. The Stallions are great looking cars. I do have to admit though that my most favorite one ever belongs to Dan Starnes. The small bumper conversion just does it for me. Sorry big bumper guys but Dans got it going on. I don't guess I'll ever own a Mav with big bumpers. I just couldn't imagine my blue Grabber with big bumpers on it That would be horrible!!! Oh well, sorry to get off subject...but KEEP the CAR!!!
Maverick75 is right. You would be amazed how how much attention these cars will get just driving around town. My mav is the most ugly sorry looking excuse for a Mav you have ever seen, but I still have people come up to me all the time at gas stations and stuff wanting to talk about it. Ray, you hit it on the head about Dan's stallion. I saw a pic of it on here a while back and I was about drueling on my keyboard. He did that thing up right!
Wow,, , another original stallion owner. That is awesome...my opinion is to store the car somewhere safe until you can get to restoring it. Yes it costs to store, but I think you would regret the sale. If you do decide to sell, please offer here on the board first, I am sure someone would be most happy to have it. Best of luck to you. Dan ps Thanks Ray!!!!!!!!!!!!
