I love it!

[midlife]

At the Pensacola show (Gulf Coast Regional Mustang Club), there were a good number of 71-73's, and some fine examples to boot. The one that caught my eye was a 71 white Sprint with 106k miles. It was loaded with patina: missing paint, rust, bad interior, faded stickers, rotted bias ply tires, etc. It has a 351C and A/C, which still works and loaded with R12. It had been stored in a garage since circa 1982, and purchased for $1300. The owner has many offers at 10x that price, but elects to keep it as is: he is to be applauded for that! I agree 120% with his decision.

Every sheet metal panel has damage, caused by the last driver (female, of course, he said...) It sorta reminds me of the original GISS.

 

[Austin Vert]

What a Weapon!

Greg.

 

[Boss1Ray]

Did you check the VIN? I am not aware of any 'Sprints' built in the 1971 production run.

I am fairly sure all Sprints to be 1972 models only. If that car is carrying a 1971 VIN, I's be very suspect of some VIN related shenanigans!!!

she·nan·i·gans

SHəˈnanəɡənz/

nouninformal

secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering.

"widespread financial shenanigans had ruined the fortunes of many"

"The Sprint Decor Option Group was available between March and June of 1972."

http://www.1972mustangsprint.com/

Ray

 

[midlife]

It could well be a 72...he showed me a Ford brochure that had a Mustang, Maverick and Pinto Sprint. He now has a Mustang and Maverick Sprint, and has been looking all over for a Pinto.

 

[imusa76]

Yup that's a 72, I believe all Sprint builds were between mid Feb 72' thru late April of 72'

 

[jbojo]

Probably a 72. They were made to commemorate the 72 Olympics. Found this:

http://www.1972mustangsprint.com/

 

[Don65Stang]

I saw it too and took lots of photos of it. It is the real deal built in April '72. He bought the Eminger Invoice from Marti and put it in the window. I invited the owner, Tim Oliver, to join the site. He was impressed that Rex was also a member. Stay tuned for pics once I get them off my phone.

 

[luxstang]

Yeah, I like that a lot!! Cars with patina are always cool.

 

[Don65Stang]

 

[Don65Stang]

It was one of the coolest cars there...and it still runs!

The owner and his dad had cool t-shirts made up, red belts and blue shorts to match the sprint colors. The owner has this sprint, a sprint coupe, a sprint maverick, but he us still looking for a sprint pinto to round out the collection. Now that and the coordinated clothing is some serious sprint dedication. Cool!

 

[GoneN6T]

I might repair a couple of the more major dents, but overall it's perfect to drive it, and be proud, worry free.

 

[rpmcarter]

very cool. Too bad I saw a Pinto last month during my endless search on craigslist and ebay. I just dont remember what state I was looking in :s

 

[midlife]

very cool. Too bad I saw a Pinto last month during my endless search on craigslist and ebay. I just dont remember what state I was looking in :s

Knowing you, I'm pretty sure it would be the State of Confusion.

 

[rpmcarter]

very cool. Too bad I saw a Pinto last month during my endless search on craigslist and ebay. I just dont remember what state I was looking in :s

Knowing you, I'm pretty sure it would be the State of Confusion.

State Flag

State Bird

State Flower

Secretary of Defense

 

[Thin Lizzy]

Was she blind? She shouldn't have had a driving license. Still good its in one piece and still looking like an untouched Sprint. I'm bored of looking at over polished cars.