Maverick - ..anybody out there?

I noticed the last thread in this forum is from 2016. Not much interest in 70's Maverick / Comet in general?.

Since I got my '74 in 2018, I've noticed keen interest at cruises and shows with many 'enthusiasts' not even aware of the Ford Maverick. With the Fastback roof , chopped tail and long heavy hood, people ask if it's a Firebird or Camaro and the "Grabber" decals , an 'appearance' option to the bench seat - 3OTT 250 Six package confuse.

From '68 to '77 the Maverick/Comet platform was a top seller in U.S. . The Maverick was sold for under $ 2000.oo when it debuted and it was apparent to owners Ford made every effort to keep production costs low ...

Recently the Maverick is being re-discovered as endless/monotonous ' Bowtie' oldies and shiny new Mopar Hemi re-runs don't keep the interest of true enthusiasts.

Have fun

Comet GT 'parts' added to simple 3OTT / Bench / Six Maverick. ( and a Vortech VII)

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have fun

... everything in my garage has a story....

Ready to race

65 years young and still at it

That was his high school car
And he was the service Manager where i worked

.. years back I saw the fabled 'Mad Frenchman' Drag Maverick at the 'Dover Dragstrip Reunion' show at Lebanon Valley Speedway. One of last full throttle appearances by original builder Clem Lechance and his self-built naturally aspirated 300 Magnum Six . I was in the staging lanes but wasn't able to line up with him with a race-ready 250CID '61 Comet. (I would have seen his tail end disappear towards the little end ...).
That Maverick Six made a terrible low rumbling howl down the lane like no bent eight ever will.

http://nosleepatall.com/mad-frenchman-6cyl-maverick-10-5/

http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/fo...maverick-famous-hof-super-stock-drag-car.html

Hav efun

I've had two, a 72 grabber and a 77 two door that I converted the bumpers to the early ones. I would still like to build a hotrod Maverick as I still have a spoiler and ends for one.