My New Maverick...

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by A_Bartle, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. A_Bartle

    A_Bartle Stallion Dreamer

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2004
    Messages:
    794
    Likes Received:
    46
    Trophy Points:
    137
    Location:
    Michigan's Thumb
    Vehicle:
    1976 Yellow 2-door Maverick
    Took a trip to Alabama this past weekend (12 hour drive) and bought a sweet 1976 Maverick! This car is awesome, it has only 14,000 miles on it, and is in amazing condition. It also has new mag rims & tires, but I received the original wheels and hubcaps as well. I managed to pick this up for $3,500! I’m really pumped and excited. My buddy and I loaded it on a car hauler in sunny, 55 degree weather, and had to unload it late last night in the snow and only 4 degrees, but it’s safe and sound in the garage now! The cool thing is, someday I want to convert this car to look like my first car, a black & silver Stallion. However, that will be down the road because funds are very tight right now. But this car is in such nice shape, I’ll get a lot of enjoyment from it right now, driving it around and maybe taking it to a few shows. The yellow color is not what I would pick, but it looks nice and that is all that matters. Perhaps this summer I’ll put the white one up for sale, which is also in really nice shape, because I can’t afford to keep two. I want to thank everyone who gave me advice on the car hauler; there were lots of great tips and I appreciate everyone's help.

    Art
     
    Last edited: Mar 4, 2009
  2. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2003
    Messages:
    7,372
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    242
    Location:
    Missouri
    Vehicle:
    69 1/2, 70 Maverick and 71 Grabber
    Nice find!
     
  3. stephen

    stephen jet mechanic

    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2003
    Messages:
    258
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    78
    Location:
    Albuquerque, NM
    Vehicle:
    69.5 Maverick
    Really nice car, congrats on the find!!:thumbs2:
     
    Last edited: Jan 30, 2007
  4. ModMav71

    ModMav71 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2006
    Messages:
    773
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    65
    Location:
    Sebring, FL
    Vehicle:
    1971 Maverick Grabber 98 DOHC Cobra engine w/5speed, 1974 Pinto 2.0 4speed daily driver.
    Nice car. Where abouts in Alabama did you buy it? It may have been warm when you picked it up, but its not now! 13 this morning.
     
  5. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2005
    Messages:
    12,098
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    383
    Location:
    Lawrenceville, GA
    Vehicle:
    13 Mavericks
    Awesome! Congrats!
     
  6. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2002
    Messages:
    8,927
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Location:
    Cumming, GA
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber / 2012 Mustang / 2009 Jeep Wrangler / 2013 Ducati / 2009 Buell XB12Scg
    That will make a nice Stallion clone ... even has the black interior already!
     
  7. Sam M.

    Sam M. Just a nobody

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2004
    Messages:
    953
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    90
    Location:
    Southern NJ
    Vehicle:
    1972 Black Comet EFI 2-Door, 1975 Blue Maverick factory 302 4-Door
    VERY nice car there, Art. Best of luck with it!
     
  8. MikeG747

    MikeG747 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2005
    Messages:
    1,516
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    208
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    1973 Maverick Grabber, 347 4V w/F-1X, 1974 Maverick Grabber 302 4V, 1974 Maverick Grabber 302 2V, 1971 Maverick Grabber 302 4V.
    Great car Art. Awesome find! :bowdown: (y)
     
  9. CornedBeef4.6L

    CornedBeef4.6L no longer here

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2003
    Messages:
    5,217
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    137
    Vehicle:
    no longer here
    Nice find dude!!!
     
  10. Sixbanger

    Sixbanger Member

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2005
    Messages:
    26
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Very nice find!
    Does it still have the original paint?
     
  11. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    302
    Location:
    arizona city, az.
    Vehicle:
    70 mav, 71 grabber, 73 Comet, 2004 f-250 crew cab diesel, 2001 f-250, 2004 explorer, 2007 Gold Wing trike.
    you got a great deal. nice looking car.(y)
     
  12. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    Wow, nice car!!
     
  13. T.L.

    T.L. Banned

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2002
    Messages:
    4,187
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Southern Colorado
    Vehicle:
    '73 Maverick 2-door, V-8
    Congratulations....(y)
     
  14. tim keck

    tim keck truckdrivintrailertrash

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2004
    Messages:
    1,991
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    111
    Location:
    sharps chapel,Tn
    Vehicle:
    '72 Comet, '75 Maverick, '85 F150 4x4 ,'93 F150,'75 F100,'77 Jeep Wagoneer,'91 Dodge D250 Cummins,'90 F150 xtra cab 4x4, '93 F150 4x4
    What a deal!Those TT2's/tires are probably $1000,so you got a practically new car for $2500.Nice ride.(y)
     
  15. Wilbur Green

    Wilbur Green Member

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2003
    Messages:
    1,254
    Likes Received:
    35
    Trophy Points:
    121
    Location:
    Plymouth, Ohio
    Vehicle:
    76Stallion, 762dr.
    Thats a great find Art, know it will be great when you get going on the clone.
     

Share This Page