PINTO CAR CLUB of AMERICA
FordPinto.com Cryer => PCCA/Pinto Media Relations => Topic started by: 71pintok on April 17, 2010, 02:56:15 PM
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Dear 71pintok,
I write for Motor Trend Classic magazine, and I've been tasked with writing a feature comparing the Ford Pinot against its contemporaries the Chevy Vega and AMC Gremlin. Your club appears to be robust and nationwide. Gremlins also seem to be ubiquitous. Vegas don't seem to enjoy the same level of ubiquity--apparently they rusted to oblivion in greater numbers than Pintos and Gremlins did. Anyway, I've found a really nice 1973 Vega on Long Island, NY. I was wondering if you might be able to put me in contact with a member with a stock Pinto, preferably 1971-1973, somewhere in that general area.
I also have a couple of lovely Gremlins in Palm Springs. If I can find a Vega, that would be a second potential location. The other day, I thought I found a nice small-bumper Pinto around there by clicking on the pins on your map, but today I can't seem to find it. If yours is stock and you're willing to drive from Toronto, that might be great too (the Vega has 5500 miles and he's less willing to road-trip in it).
Anyway, any help you can provide would be most appreciated. Feel free to email me directly at frank.markus@motortrend.com.
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If anyone wants to contact him be my guest.
Henry
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He needs to get his butt down to knotts.
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send him an e-mail we have to pump up fordpinto.com
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Just sent a Email,and a picture!
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he wants me to drive my car to long island new york too far for me anyone near there?
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I'm talking with Mr. Markus right now. We'll see how it goes!
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He sent me a pm and said he is in talks with a guy in Minnesota. There is a Pinto in a museum with 10000 miles on it.
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That would be me,and the car is here in western N.Y. .....That is the Buffalo area.
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Looks like this is coming together,possible dates are the weekends of 6/11 or 6/18. Lining up an enclosed trailer,tow vehicle is being also lined up and I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
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way to go phil keep the pinto in the magazines. is it the 71 or 72 this time? 72 i am guessing.
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You are correct,Sir!
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Wish it was mine! If they want an orignal owner since new e-mail me. Henry
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Well folks, we're a go! The weekend of 6/11 looks to be the date. I've got a enclosed trailer lined up,an editor from MotorTrend is coming in from Detriot with a F250 to pick up the car and trailer. We'll be spending at least one night in Springfield Mass. for the shoot. I've got to get hold of a PCCA golf shirt (Scott, call me!). Now I've got to detail the heck out of the '72 between the Carlisle show and the following weekend...too much to do and not enough time! I'll keep you all updated.
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Congratulation s
If they want to talk to an original owner 39 years since new I have many a story to tell them,
Henry
ps I will send them pics or you
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Pangra74 has the shirts...at least the polos.
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Phil,
I'll have your grey shirt within a couple of weeks and will ship to you asap.
Joe
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Ok folks,
We're on,I'll be picked up 9am Friday 6/11. Going 25 miles north of Springfield to the University of Mass Fine Arts Ctr. for the shoot. Be returning Sunday 6/13,look for more updates soon!
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Did your shirt arrive in time?
Joe
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don't forget me if he wants pic or a story give him my e-mail
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Yes it did Joe, packed in the luggage,I'll be wearing it for the shoot on Saturday! THANKS!!!!
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Got back from the shoot today,had a great time with the folks from M/T. Was treated like royalty,they went out of their way to make us comfortable. It rained better part of the day but the photographers did a GREAT job with each car,they took some interesting group photo's. I spent of time with each car owner, both are very knowledgeable about their car brands. The Pinto showed very well against the Gremlin and Vega. The issue should be ready late July/early August,it's their Classic edition. It runs about $15.00 on the newstand. Thanks for all the support, I hope I did the club and the Pinto justice.
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Can't wait to see it! I'm keeping my eyes peeled! O_O
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Let us know when it officially hits the stands!
Dwayne :smile:
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How did the photo shoot turn out? Is the issue available.yet?
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Talked to the editor,going to print now. Should be out in a couple of weeks at major book stores.
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Please make sure you post when it is for sale so I don't miss it!!
Joe
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I hope you had a great time there one day mine will be in a magazine. Did they ask about any other Pinto's?
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Sorry 71pintok,
This looks like a one shot deal,I did tell them that there still alot of Pintos out there!
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The mag should be in book stores right now! My copy is now in the mail,got the article via E mail today,it looks really good!
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I've got my magazine right now,my local Barnes and Noble will have their copies on
8/10. Check your local book stores.
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what about the bobcats, we are still around too!!!
eric
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what is the month of publication on the cover? I have August 2010, saw the new one I think? new car models was the main theme, didn't look at month, saw it at the gas station and couldn't find anything Pinto in either...
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I can't find a Motor Trend magazine with Pintos or related cars. Not yet anyhow...
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I can't find a Motor Trend magazine with Pintos or related cars. Not yet anyhow...
Becky,
it's not Motor Trend magazine, It's Motor Trend Classic magazine. reread the first post on this thread , yes they are two separate magazines. Don't choke on the Mocha when you see the newstand price though :surprised:
Pintosopher ,suscribed to the max, buried in archives, cleaning up the stall!
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Joe,
No need to be snotty. I won't be "choking" on anything. I do stand corrected on the Classic part of the equation. This is not a magazine I normally look for so cut me some slack. >:(
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Joe,
No need to be snotty. I won't be "choking" on anything. I do stand corrected on the Classic part of the equation. This is not a magazine I normally look for so cut me some slack. >:(
Ms Becky,
I hope you never have to choke on anything, but I was kidding anyway. I just went out and bought this at Borders , paid $15.00 plus tax! This is a High quality paper, high resolution image magazine, and it's not published every month.
So I'll wave my Latte hanky (not embroidered) of Peace, and Hope that my literary Spurs aren't too sharp on the Hides of the group.
Pony Expresso aka: the Pintosopher
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it's not Motor Trend magazine, It's Motor Trend Classic magazine. reread the first post on this thread , yes they are two separate magazines
Many Many Thanks! Pintosopher...
I missed the "classic" part and now know why I haven't been able to locate it ;D
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That is one magazine I will have to buy. Sounds like a good article
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Read the article at the book store a couple days ago. Great article, awesome car, looks fantastic in the photos! :D Going to buy it when the funds become available.
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Bought it today, Loved it. :smile:
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I can't find Motor Trend Classic on the local shelves so... going to order it online
https://www.circsource.com/store/Subscribe.html?magazineId=239&sourceCode=I0DBNN (https://www.circsource.com/store/Subscribe.html?magazineId=239&sourceCode=I0DBNN)
looks like you can order just the one issue if desired, or subscribe for the 4 issues per year
and at the bottom is a special offer for Motor Trend for $10 for a year subscription
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Yet in the last sentence, they preferred the Vega.... :cheesy_n:
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Yet in the last sentence, they preferred the Vega.... :cheesy_n:
Yes, I was also surprised at that - yecch!
Otherwise, a well written and organized presentation, colorful detailed pics, and interesting facts. Loved how clean the Pinto was, esp. the engine compartment!!
Chris
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Thank you guys for all the positive comments on the car! It was a great time with the other owners and M/T magazine people. The car really showed well in the pictures, and the rain (crappy as it was) helped the pictures pop off the page. Again THANKS for buying the magazine!
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FINALLY found the magazine (very pricey) and liked the article in question. Why MT chose the Vega as '71 Car Of The Year is a (ahem) crapshoot, but reading the whole article, the car with the most wrong with it by far was Chevy's contribution! Why the yahoo who, in 1972, opined with, "Which car is best? Vega." is, or was, drunk with the kosmic Kool-Aid. I do wish the article showed the different models of the Pinto, Vega, and Gremlin. Note: Pintos came with hatchbacks in '71, contrary to what the article claims. The liftgate looked different but it was still a liftgate and called a Runabout. Correct me if I'm wrong on this. ;)
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can any one email me the articals and the pics couldn't find it in canada. henry71@fordpinto.com
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Thank you cookieboy I got the e-mail