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What is the coolest year model, what do you think?

Started by Scott Hamilton, September 04, 2012, 09:44:31 PM

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Best year model for the Pinto?

71-73 Pencil Bumpers with or without the guards
97 (56.4%)
74-75 Big 'Boned' bumpers
9 (5.2%)
76-78 Slant nose
32 (18.6%)
79-80 Square Headlight
23 (13.4%)
75-78 BOBCAT...
11 (6.4%)

Total Members Voted: 166

Scott Hamilton

Some folks are into the Big Bumpers as opposed to the Small... Does size matter?  Ahh, Scott- where are you going with this?  :)
Yellow 72, Runabout, 2000cc, 4Spd
Green 72, Runabout, 2000cc, 4Spd
White 73, Runabout, 2000cc, 4Spd
The Lemon, the Lime and the Coconut, :)

Alpine615

Ha, I am just going down the line voting for my Pinto's qualities. I think the 79/80 front end looks more aggresive than any other year, and that is why I voted for it. Second favorite would have to be the '76's, with the rectangular turn signals that "float" at either end of the grill.
1980 Runabout

bbobcat75

1975 mercury bobcat 2.8 auto
1975 ford pinto - drag car - 2.3l w/t5 trans - project car

Bigtimmay

1978 Mercury Bobcat 2.3t swapped.Always needs more parts!

Scott Hamilton

You are right- the Bobcat needs it's place too...
I have added this to the poll...

:)
Yellow 72, Runabout, 2000cc, 4Spd
Green 72, Runabout, 2000cc, 4Spd
White 73, Runabout, 2000cc, 4Spd
The Lemon, the Lime and the Coconut, :)


Fred Morgan

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r4pinto

77 Squire Wagon. Red with red plaid interior. Like I have always said, that is the one I really want.
Matt Manter
1977 Pinto sedan- Named Harold II after the first Pinto(Harold) owned by my mom. R.I.P mom- 1980 parts provider & money machine for anything that won't fit the 80
1980 Pinto Runabout- work in progress

mrscott

Ive had both a 73 runabout and a 77 cruisin' wagon. and one 78 runabout. The 73 I had was the least complicated of the three. It was a very nice car. The 78 Runabout was a glass hatch version that I felt was a smoother driving and better looking car, because of the glass back. But it was very slow compared to the 73. The CWagon was a V6 automatic that I liked the looks of ( bright yellow, stripe delete) but it seemed slow too! the six didnt really do much for it. I would probably prefer a manual trans Cwagon with a 2.3 if I can get one. I would def' get another 2.0 73 Runabout! Maybe try to do a Pangra kit on it.

NMPinto

Like Fred said in September last year. 71 1/2 small window Runabout. They are getting to be quite rare.
71 Brown Runabout 2.0/C4 auto - Mom bought new in 71.
72 Green Runabout 2.0/4 speed - Restored to original.
96 F-250 7.3L Turbo Diesel - Big White Truck!

74 PintoWagon

Vote for 74 wagon, because the wife said I had to, LOL... ;D ;D
Art
65 Falcon 2DR 200 IL6 with C4.

JoeBob

 I wanted a pinto. I could not find one in my area that had potential. I found a 77 bobcat. It was almost a pinto so I bought it. I was just a little disappointed. Then I started to appreciate all the chrome. The big grill with the chrome outline that just screams I am a Mercury. Only 17,000 made that year. I like being unique. Now I am thrilled.
77 yellow Bobcat hatchback
Deuteronomy 7:9

ETPinto

71 Runnabout, no trim on bumpers just gleaming shiney chrome, black interior, any exterior color.  That is the coolest pinto.

Gonzobobcat


blupinto

One can never have too many Pintos!

amc49

Whatever the first year mid-late '70s where they sloped the grille. It looked super on pro and modified cars.

74 PintoWagon

Art
65 Falcon 2DR 200 IL6 with C4.

Marlin

I think 1971 is the coolest year. It would need to be equipped with the 2.0, manual transmission, and whatever differential option provided the fastest acceleration. lol

Being the first model year, the styling is in it's purest form. It's the closest to what the designers originally intended the pinto to look like.

'71 cars have less pollution control equipment and higher horsepower ratings than later cars. They were also lighter (although structurally weaker) than later cars, therefore the best performers in stock form.

Also, I'm willing to bet there aren't a lot of survivors left from the '71 model year, so to have one would make it that much cooler!
1972 Pinto sedan 1600cc

jonz2pinto

76 thru 78 for their sporty front end.79&80 reminds me of 79 to early 80s mustangs.
Pinto-is short for pint-o-fun.

skeeter88

i agree that the 71 is my favorite and i have the trunk model with small window. didn't realize this was a rare car. can't wait to get on the road.   

dianne

Quote from: skeeter88 on April 29, 2014, 05:58:31 PM
i agree that the 71 is my favorite and i have the trunk model with small window. didn't realize this was a rare car. can't wait to get on the road.

Pictures :D
Vehicles:

- 1972 Plymouth Duster (To be a Pro Street)
- 1973 Ford Pinto wagon (registered ride 195)
- 1976 Mustang II mini-stock
- 1978 Mustang King Cobra II
- 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
- 1986 Chevy K5 Blazer
- 1997 Suzuki Marauder

FORD: Federal Ownership Respectfully Denied

71HANTO

I have to go with the 71 also. I own 2, 1 race and 1 street (both trunk models). My son has a 71 also. They are the lightest and make for great race cars. My second choice would be any year "woody" wagon. I bought 1 new in 1980.

71HANTO
"Life is a series of close ones...'til the last one"...cfpjr

dianne

Quote from: 71HANTO on April 29, 2014, 07:37:54 PM
I have to go with the 71 also. I own 2, 1 race and 1 street (both trunk models). My son has a 71 also. They are the lightest and make for great race cars. My second choice would be any year "woody" wagon. I bought 1 new in 1980.

71HANTO

I would say 71 to 73 since they are the pencil bumpers - add a wagon and you're golden!
Vehicles:

- 1972 Plymouth Duster (To be a Pro Street)
- 1973 Ford Pinto wagon (registered ride 195)
- 1976 Mustang II mini-stock
- 1978 Mustang King Cobra II
- 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
- 1986 Chevy K5 Blazer
- 1997 Suzuki Marauder

FORD: Federal Ownership Respectfully Denied

Rob3865

I think they are all cool, but I like the 76 Bobcat because it's the one I have.

Slickwilson

This is a tuff call...my #1 choice would be a 72 Runabout, 2.0, 4-speed in Grabber Blue...a little more refind than a 71 but still very basic....#2 would be 79-80 Runabout 2.3, 4-speed, all grown up and last of the breed,  best ride quality and a nice option list...

sedandelivery

I always liked the 1980's the best, as I have had 4 of them.

pinto_one

I have had all years and have to say my first one was my favourite , a 71 with the hatch back with half glass , 2.0 with 4speed , later stuffed with a 289, next one was my fully loaded 74 squre pinto wagon with factory shag carpet ,
76 Pinto sedan V6 , 79 pinto cruiser wagon V6 soon to be diesel or 4.0

RICO2

I say they all are great. and not everybody ,just us few , have the sackage to sport these babies around. I like em all.