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1978 Ford Pinto - 3 Door Runabout

Year: 1978
Miles: 33800
Body Type: 3 Door Runabout - All Glass Hatchback
Transmission: 4 Speed
Engine: 2.3L
Interior: Blue
Exterior: White

Vehicle Description - from seller

Im Turning 50 and time for the car to go. I am the 2nd owner.This car sat since 1993 untill I bought the car.I have had it for about 2 years and drive it most everyday.New paint(macco)not great but ok. Could use better bodywork on roof and behind doors, but ok for a daily driver.New carpet,battery,and car cover.This is not a rust bucket.This car is very clean,more than most I have seen.Dash pad cracked.Everything works on this car and has a rear defroster.Comes with rear window shade.New tires and ready to drive. Leaks some oil about 1/4 a week.When you turn the key over you have to let off on it and then it starts.I dont know much about motors.Ask questions if you like.Car is sold as is.Driver door needs door pull installed(comes with car) door needs adjustment.Head liner looks good but a couple of seams are streched.Seats look good, except back side of drive seat. I found this car sitting in a driveway in our little town.The lady who owned it could not drive anymore.If you win,I could give your her number.I have the 78 book that came with the car. Dont forget, this car is about 20 years old. This is not a fully restored car,but a nice daily driver.Fun to drive

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On Nov-03-07 at 14:58:58 PDT, seller added the following information: The interior is not faded its the picture.Looks much better than what I am seeing and my reserve is lower than the price I am seeing on e-bay now for some of these cars.If the price gets close I may add a buy it now.Thanks for all the questions

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On Nov-05-07 at 17:10:23 PST, seller added the following information: This car startrs right up every time. It runs smooth at 65mph and does go faster than that.Tires have about 200 miles on them and the paint is 2 months old.

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On Nov-07-07 at 15:13:02 PST, seller added the following information: everyone wants to know the reserve, with less than 1 day left, I will tell you. $800.00 .Good luck bidding.The car is well worth more,but I need the room in the garage for other toys.

General Impressions - after delivery and inspection - 11/10/2007

Sure looks like it is a 33,000 mile original car. Engine Decals look good and original, some of the belts and hoses look to be original Ford parts. Brake and clutch pedals are not all worn out. Seats appear to be original as well head liner, sun visors, door panels and other interior panels.

Car was not stored inside during all the years it sat, looks to have baked in the sun. Dash pad is badly cracked up, plastic panels in rear are brittle and all door, hatch and windshield gaskets are in rough shape. Carpet has been replaced.

It was Macco painted 2 months ago and so it's not a great paint job, lots of over spray and flaws. The stripes are vinyl and are coming loose so they will be pulled off to leave me an all white car, I will most likely replace with new stripes and be sure to remove wax/prep the surface before I do. Car was originally blue with a black vinyl top and the inside doors have been painted a different (lighter) color blue than original. The original exterior blue was hard to verify as all white painted surfaces do cover really really well including the engine compartment. Per the seller the wheel lip and body moulding had some surface rust and he ground it down and applied some fill. It Looks OK from 15 to 20 feet but it's easy to see the imperfections in the fill up close.

Seems to run OK but will need a bit of work to be road ready. Tires are new (200 miles) but under sized (175/60 - 13") and I will need replacements for the rear if nothing else because of speedo issues. Need to replace the ignition switch. Carb may need a little adjustment on the air/fuel mixture as well as choke, It did flood out on me. It seems close but little adjustment may be necessary. Radiator needs flush, more water than anti-freeze. I have only driven it about a mile so far but seems to be a decent running little car.

Anyhow... here's some more pictures I took after the long trip home...