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The Ford Maverick was a horse of a different color - four different colors, in fact. It was America's first modern subcompact; as 'The Simple Machine' it combined rugged Ford durability with looks that belied its bargain basement starter sticker.
Secondly, the Maverick was an attainable junior supercar. When ponies got pricey, the Maverick Grabber stepped in to fight inflation. And if the Mustang had the Cougar as an upscale cousin, the Grabber could have the Comet GT as its partner in crime.
Indeed, it was in the third area of small car luxury, that Maverick LDO (Luxury Décor Option), and Mercury Comet with Custom Option, were truly innovative. Ford was the first domestic to break the previously accepted tenet that luxury went with size.
Still, all plush and no sport makes Henry a dull lad. In Super Stock and Pro Stock, the Ford Maverick was raced by Dyno Don Nicholson, Fast Eddie Schartman and Gapp & Roush to victory! Overall, the Ford Maverick was a winner on the track, and in the showroom. Thanks a couple of million Henry!
Marc Cranswick's homage to the small US Fords of the 1970s is essential reading for all Maverick and Comet enthusiasts.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Road To Maverick
Chapter 2 Ford Maverick - America's First Subcompact
Chapter 3 - Maverick Evolution - 1970-73
Chapter 4 - Sporty Maverick
Chapter 5 - Mercury's Comet
Chapter 6 - Drag Racing The Compacts
Chapter 7 - Mavericks, South American style
Chapter 8 Ford: 1974 - 1980
Appendix A - Ford's transition into the '80s
Appendix B - The Road Warrior Falcon
Appendix C - Specification Tables & Ford Items of Interest
Captions
Bibliography
Footnotes
Index
