1970 Ford Maverick Grabber review from North America
"A wonderful head turner"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My Maverick is the first year with the Grabber package, which meant dual mirrors and a strip package on hood and sides of car.
I replaced the 170 six cylinder with a 302, along with bigger coil springs, and am still running with the small 7.5 rear end, with no problems. I have an 8.8 ready to go in though.
I love this car, and man does it turn heads. This is my second Maverick Grabber, my first was a 72 with the hood scoops, white with orange stripes, I always regretted selling it.
I am currently working on the interior, replacing piece by piece when parts are available.
General comments?
The best part of having a Maverick to cruse around in is that you just don't see many any more.
It had a small three speed standard transmission, which I replaced with a C-4, next year I plant to put a five speed in, and that will be the extent of my restoration.
The V-8 along with the shear lightness of the Maverick makes it a force to be reckoned with.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1970 |
| Year of manufacture | 1970 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 300000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 320000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Maverick |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2007 |