Bronze Stripper: 1974 Ford Maverick
This next Maverick left the factory with a very basic 250-inline-6 powertrain and an automatic transmission, and gorgeous bronze paint color. It isn’t a total stripper because it does have power steering and disc brakes, and those wheels are pretty sweet. I guess the only thing this car is missing is the V8…hmmmm, makes you wonder. Find this 1974 Ford Maverick offered for $6,000 in Tampa, FL via facebroke meerkat. Tip from David in Tampa.
From the seller:
1974 Ford maverick
$6,000
Listed a day ago in Tampa, FL
About This Vehicle
Driven 44,755 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Gold · Interior color: Tan
Fuel type: Gasoline
Clean title
This vehicle has no significant damage or problems.
Seller’s Description
Economy hot rod two-door bucket seats disc brakes power steering 250 6 cylinder
Drive it home roadworthy car
Text me or call and leave message
I don’t need to be interrupted with Goofy frigin messages and questions it says to call or text if interested only thank you
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2.0L Cosworth with a manual transmission is what this Maverick needs.
Or a Honda F20C with 6-speed if you prefer more modern stuff. But I approve of a screamer engine in a Maverick. Be sure to wear your facemask hanging off one ear and pretend you are Maverick from Top Gun.
Keep it all Ford, keep it straight six, but why not this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143918239718
Did the Barra come in any American market Fords? I see that it has a fanatical following over in upsidedown-Texas but never made it here … or did it?
It was never sold officially here. “Upside down Texas” had some fascinating variations on the strait six Ford. Crossflow heads, SOHC heads, DOHC heads. Pretty wild stuff. I think the crossflow bolts on to American engines.
Checks the net – well after some shenanigans the Australian head can be attached with bolts
https://fordsix.com/ci/XFheadswap.html
I remember that the advertising for these was that they were easy for the owner to do all the maintenance on. It was true, I knew a woman that did a spark plug and points change standing in the engine compartment in the art school parking lot. Set the timing by ear and it was good.