“Less is more” doesn’t apply here, this is like that piece of cake that I always go for, the one with the most frosting on it, that corner piece that sort of sunk down and they really iced it up to make it even with the others. There are enough details on this 1975 Ford Maverick Grabber to keep your eyes busy for quite a while. I don’t think a comparatively solid 6 cylinder 2-dr could be converted to V8 power for less.This car has a lot going on. The price seems a little on the high side, but it is a relatively rare car with the Grabber V8/3 speed combination. I can’t image a V8 3-speed Maverick being much fun in the winter snow or ice! Providing the 302 is sound I would drive it as is, but with a few cosmetic improvements. Overall this car looks in good shape and to me would be a fun summer cruiser with minimal work. I wouldn’t be in a hurry to convert the bumpers on this one. In my opinion, this car seems to be able to carry the bigger bumper look with the later Grabber package and imitation magnum 500 wheels, it. However, this generally involves finding a donor car to obtain not only the bumpers but valance panels, brackets, and minor filler pieces. It gives a better proportion to which the car is designed. In the past, a popular modification among Maverick enthusiasts would be to convert to smaller early model thin bumpers. It is almost impossible to look at this car and not focus on the size of bumpers. A 4-speed was never available from the factory, if you wanted to row through the gears a 3 speed on the floor was it. In this year it included things such as the stripe package, dual sport mirrors, and blackout treatment on the rear panel. For the Maverick it was designated as an appearance only, more of a marketing promotion to counter similar type of offerings from GM and Chrysler. It is a common misconception the Grabber package represented a performance package. 1975 marked the second year of production without the distinctive twin scoop Grabber hood. The Grabber striping looks to be in good shape without cracking. The hood lip trim may be a little more difficult to find as It looks to have a minor dent at the peak. Overall the interior looks in good shape with factory buckets. Reproduction wheel centers are available, as are door panels. The ad makes the claim it is fully restored, but I see room for improvement. I really don’t know if that is true or not, but without the wild temp swings and salt air, being a western prairie car certainly has its advantages. The perception is that very little road salt is/was used in the western provinces. However, living in Eastern Canada I can say first hand that western cars are always coveted here. There is simply not enough information to give a good assessment t of the overall body without better pictures. The vehicle as shown in the pictures was recently driven in the mud, further obscuring typical problem areas such as rear quarters, rockers, bottoms of the doors and such. The exterior pictures make the car look good, but all are taken at a distance with relatively poor resolution. Multiple pictures are provided but none of the engine or underside. Apparently, it was purchased new by the sellers’ mother, and a family issue reluctantly forces the sale of it. The seller claims recent restoration, but honestly, I don’t see it it looks more original to me. This one sparked my interest with the original Grabber decal package and a relatively unusually 302 3 speed combination. Listed here on Kijiji, a Canadian ad service similar to Craigslist. With the present exchange, it would be approx. Here we have a 1975 Maverick Grabber located in Alberta, Canada for a purchase price of $10,000 CND.
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