The so named "Michigan Sprint" now resides in central Florida. After seeing that Brad had purchased the car, I contacted him about his plans for the car. I explained that I had the other 2 Sprints, the Mustang and the Maverick and the Pinto would complete the trio shown in most of the advertising. He agreed to sell the car to me and now I have all 3 Sprints, a sportroof Mustang, a Maverick, and the Pinto, just like in the ads.
The car is a pretty decent, not perfect example. It has a fair amount of surface rust underneath but no major problems that I have found so far. I am in the process of restoring the interior, the engine bay, and finally underneath. Later I may repaint it. It is a good enough example to take to some of the shows down here as it is, and some day I plan on having all 3 at the same show, perhaps the 2010 Silver Springs show. They won't be ready for this next one, not enough time. The Maverick still needs a fair amount of work yet before it is show ready. The Mustang is almost ready
No pictures right now. However, numerous pictures have been taken of the car by some of the members. Thanks Cookieboy for the video and Tony for the pictures of the car.
Does anyone know of any other members with Sprints?
Jim
So how did he get it down there?
I had it shipped at a cost of $650. That is less than what I would have paid in expenses to drive the 1200+ miles each way to get it.
Jim
Congratulations on the purchase Jim. I know how excited you must be. Very nice collection there in the three Sprint's. I am envious! LOL
Dave
Quote from: Original74 on September 17, 2008, 09:32:59 AM
Congratulations on the purchase Jim. I know how excited you must be. Very nice collection there in the three Sprint's. I am envious! LOL
Dave
Yes, Congrats Jim. Glad if found a home with the "other" 2 sprints ;D
The video is posted on my YouTube Channel
click here --> http://www.youtube.com/user/cookieboystoys
I would be cool to see all 3 of your cars. Any way you could post some pictures?
Turbopinto,
I am not very computer savvy and must depend on others to help me with things like pictures.There are some pictures of my other 2 Sprints in the gallery of the Maverick/Comet Forums taken by my son if you wish to go there. Click on my name coutangman, and go to the image feature at the bottom of the name. There are pictures of 5 of my cars in the images. I drive the white '69 conv back and forth to work each day. The Comet GT and XR7 conv were still inside and didn't come out to play. Also, there is a thread ,"Anybody live near Grand Rapids, Mich." in the general discussion section which has a picture of the Pinto Sprint at a car show in Grand Rapids. Also, there is the video made by Cookieboy.
The Pinto is currently undergoing a cosmetic resto. So, now, the interior is looking much better. Next week, I start under the hood. As soon as I am finished, I will get my son back up to take some pictures.
I am also doing suspension work on the Maverick Sprint, too, so it is partially off the ground as well. So, it will be awhile before all 3 can be in a picture together.
Let me know what you think after seeing the pictures.
Jim
Cool, sounds great. I know where there is a Sprint Maverick close to me. I have seen it in the driveway.
That is so cool! So you bought it? I am so happy to hear that! I can't wait to see it restored to it's former glory! I think there was one sprint on this site that someone painted yellow and tossed the interior for a black one. I have also seen a rear shot of one on the net at a drag strip. It wasn't racing, It was parked. I downloaded it. I will find and post it.
If all goes as planned, the Sprint Pinto, along with my Sprint Mustang will be attending the All Ford show at Silver Springs park in Ocala, Fl Jan.10th, 2009. It is the largest All Ford show in the South. My Sprint Maverick is not show ready, so a friend is bringing his Sprint Maverick down from Maryland so all 3 Sprints may be on display for the first time at a show. Join us.
Jim
For the first time in history, all 3 Sprints were present at the Silver Springs show in Ocala, Fl. They made a tremendous impact and were the most photographed trio of cars at the show. I looked over one time and there were 8 different people taking pics. The Pinto seemed to get the most attention.
The 3 Sprints were pulled off the show grounds and Jeff ford, editor of Legendary Fords, did a photo shoot for a feature. Jeff told me it should be out late Summer or early Fall and could be up to a 6 page spread. I was also interviewed by a correspondent for a new magazine, The Pinto Times, due out in March. He also took lots of picture of the cars and advertising items I had. Anybody know anything about this magazine?
Great day for Pintos!! Numerous pictures are on 2 threads on the Maverick/Comet forums in the Community section under Silver Springs. Enjoy!!
Jim
The three Sprints is going to be one of the coolest features to see in any magazine. Legendary Fords Magazine is an awesome magazine, you should be honored.
Pinto Times is, If I am not mistaken an effort of this site and some hard workin' dudes. I subscribed and can't wait for my first issue.
Tercin