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1974 Pinto Wagon

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Unfortunately time to sell my '74 Pinto wagon. My daily driver for 5 years, runs exceptionally well. Originally came with a 2.0l 4-speed, the original owner converted it to a 2.3l C3 auto. Odometer shows 156,490 miles, but it's not accurate as the big and littles make the speedo off by about 15%. Not a big deal though since this car has been maintained & modified better than far newer cars.
New: radiator, starter, distributor, Esslinger adjustable cam sprocket (currently 2* advanced), motor mounts
Very recently replaced: 2.3 shortblock bored 1mm over, rack, spring bushings, rear shocks, carpet, water pump, battery, Comp Cams (higher lift, tad more duration). Custom carb spacer to raise the intake plenum.
AM/FM/CD/USB/ stereo, 6" 2-way front speakers, 6x9 2-way rear speakers. Needs a few things, and has the normal dings (what 41 year old car doesn't?), but is a blast to drive. There's more I'm sure, but it's a car you have to see to appreciate.
Located in Anaheim, CA $3,500 obo wagon1.jpg wagon2.jpg wagon3.jpg wagon5.jpg wagon4.jpg
 

djunkie

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That things rad. [emoji106][emoji106]
 

HocusPocus

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I am not a Ford fan or a wagon fan.. but that little car is awesome! :thumbup:
 

HOOTER SLED-

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I'd roll this....:thumbup:

Funny, this is like a mini version of the Gran Torino wagon w/ Cragar 5 stars my Mom rolled in when I was a kid. Similar copper color and everything. :thumbup:
 

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Swweet ride, my little brother rolled in one back in the day 1977 , bright yellow with rear meats and surf racks...A real chick killer:D
 

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Very cool. My first car was a '74 pinto Wagon. I too had the same adjustable cam sprocket but was running high compression and a Holley 500cfm two barrel on it. It was a little sleeper.
 

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Did someone say Pinto? :yikes
 

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Very cool, takes me back to the good old days. :)
 

Yellowboat

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I always wanted to buy a pinto and drop a wicked small block in it. then go hunt down all the rice burners
 

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That thing is awesome. If I had the cash, I would take it. 👍
 

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Lol.. we grew up rolling around in a pinto... that thing is bad ass.
 

slowride

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SOLD! Gonna be an 18 YO's first car. Hopefully he continues the hobby......:thumbup:
 
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