The Ford Maverick Page - Year to Year Changes

This Information is based from Sales Brochures and Articles found in Magazines.

Models: 2 door, 4 door, Grabber, Runabout Convertible, 1971 Comet GT

Ford Times(Four-door sedan new for 71) - Found By Ralph & Sue Coleman

Engines:

	6-cyl. 170-cu. in. 100 hp @ 4200 rpm (Standard)

	6-cyl. 200-cu. in. 115 hp @ 4000 rpm - Single Barrel Carb
	6-cyl. 250-cu. in. 145 hp @ 4000 rpm - Single Barrel Carb
	V-8.   302-cu. in. 210 hp 9.0 to 1 compression - 2-Barrel Carb

2-Door Sedan - Standard Features: 

	170 CID 1V 6-cylinder engine
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission
	Hub caps  
	center rear fuel filler, 
	cowl top air intake ventilation
	curved ventless side glass, flipper rear quarter windows
	Foam-padded check cloth and vinyl seats
	
4-Door Sedan - Standard Features: 

	same as 2-Door except
		no flipper rear quarter windows
	
Grabber 2-Door Sedan - Standard Features: 
									Top of 1971
	same as Standard 2-Door with the following:
	
	Simulated hood scoops
	Grill mounted Road Lamps, Grill nameplate
	Hub caps with trim rings
	Grabber stripes on the sides, fender decals
	Blackout paint on the hood, grille and lower back panel
	Color Keyed Dual racing mirrors with left-hand mirror remote control
	Deck lid spoiler 
	Bright window frames and bright drip moldings
	Deluxe steering wheel

	Optional: 200 or 250 CID Sixes, or the new 210-hp 302 V8 two barrel carb.

Transmissions:
	Column-mounted - 3-speed, fully synchronized manual(170 & 200 CID Six and 302 V-8 Engines)
	SelectShift - (200 & 250 Six and 302 V-8 Engines)
	Floor shift available w/3-speed manual and 200 Six and 302 V-8.
  	Floor Shift available on models equipped with SelectShift and bucket seats.
 	
Axles Ratios:
	2.79 w/170 CID and 3-speed Manual (Standard) 
	2.79 w/200 CID and SelectShift
	3.00 w/200 CID and 3-Speed Manual
	3.00 w/250 CID and SelectShift
	2.79 w/302 V-8 and 3-speed/SelectShift
	3.00 required w/all engines with Select Aire Conditioner

Options:
	200 CID Six Engine
	250 CID Six Engine
	302 CID V-8 Engine
	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
	Floor Shift
	SelectAire Conditioner
	High Back Bucket Seats
	Rear Window Defogger
	Tinted Glass
	AM Radio
	Vinyl Roof
	Power Steering
	Deluxe Seat Belts with Retractors
	Heavy Duty Battery
	Heavy Duty Suspension
	3.00 Axle Ratio
	Consolette - Handy storage for road maps, sunglasses, and so on. Opens
		the push of a button. Consolette electric clock option also available.
	Maverick Protection Group adds a bodyside molding with black vinyl insert, 
		and front and rear bumper guards.   

	
Interior Trim Options:
	Deluxe Woven Vinyl or Stripe-patterned Cloth/Vinyl Trim,
	Deluxe Door Trim Panels, Deluxe Steering Wheel, 
	Rear Seat Ash Tray
	

Group Options:						Top of 1971
	Accent Group: Bright Drip Rail Moldings and Window Frames,
		Wheel Covers, Color-Keyed Carpeting
	Convenience Group: Cigarette Lighter, Color-Keyed LH Remote
		control Racing Mirror, Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror
	
Tires:
	D70-14 Wide Oval Belted WSW Tires
	6.45-14 WSW Tires
	B78-14 BSW Belted Tires
	B78-14 WSW Belted Tires

Colors: Grabber Blue, Medium Green Metallic, Platinum, Light Gold,
	Grabber Yellow, Grabber Lime, White, Dark Green Metallic,
	Grabber Green Metallic, Gray gold Metallic, Bright Blue Metallic,
	Black, Medium Blue Metallic, Bright Red

	Two-Tone paint Combinations, Grabber Racing Stripes and Blackout Hood
	Four color choices in an optional Vinyl Roof.

Wheelbase		2-Door	103.0
Curb Weight		2-Door	2624 LB
Curb Weight		2-Door	2679 LB (Grabber)

Wheelbase		4-Door	109.9
Curb Weight		4-Door	2719 LB
									Top of 1971

1972 Top Go to 1973

Models: 2 door, 4 door, Grabber, Sprint

2-Door Sedan - Standard Features: 

	170 CID 1V 6-cylinder engine
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission
	6:45x14 BSW tires 
	Hub caps, uni-lock harness with new seat belt reminder 
	Head lamp function protection (separate circuits for parking lights and headlamps)
	center rear fuel filler, 
	cowl top air intake ventilation
	curved ventless side glass, flipper rear quarter windows
	door-operated courtesy light
	full-width seats with "check" pattern cloth and vinyl seat trim
	color-keyed floor mats, 2 spoke steering wheel 
	blend-air heater with 3-speed blower, lighted controls
	Printed circuits in instrument cluster
	Lifeguard design safety features

4-Door Sedan - Standard Features: 

	same as 2-Door except
		no flipper rear quarter windows
	
Grabber - Standard Features: 2-Door Sedan 

	same as Standard 2-Door with the following:
	
	Hub caps with trim rings
	Two color or black hood panel tape, bodyside stripes with 
	Grabber decal, and lower back panel paint/tape (four color combinations available)
	Simulated hood scoops
	Char Black painted grille, headlamp and stone deflector
	Dual racing mirrors with left-hand mirror remote control
	Grill mounted road lamps
	Deck lid spoiler and quarter panel extension moldings
	Bright window frames and bright drip moldings
	Full-width seats in Ruffino Vinyl or Manston Cloth
	Carpeting

	Optional: 200 or 250 CID Sixes, or 302 V8 two barrel carb.
		

Optional Features: 2 and 4-Door Sedans	Top of 1972
	 

	Luxury Decor Option - Exterior
		Raised-grain vinyl roof 
		Bright bodyside and wheel lip moldings with color-keyed grained inserts
		Front and rear bumper guards with color keyed rubber inserts
		Bright belt molding, window frames and drip moldings
		Bright pillar appliqué with color-keyed insert (4-door only)
		C78x14 WSW tires
		Color keyed wheel covers
		Outside remote control left hand mirror
		Chrome-plated grille with road lamp inserts
		Deluxe gas cap 
	Luxury Decor Option - Interior
		Tawny tan color scheme
		Integral front door armrest door pulls
		Unique reclining front bucket seats
		super-soft all-vinyl seat trim
		Cut-pile carpeting
		Padded door trim panels, cigar lighter, inside day/night mirror
		Color-keyed instrument panel with wood grain appliqué
		Deluxe color-keyed two-spoke steering wheel
		Padded and carpeted utility shelf
		Deluxe color-keyed seat belts

	Exterior Colors for LDO option
		Pearl White      w/White,Brown,Copper    Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Med. Brown Met.  w/White,Brown           Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Med. Yellow Gold  w/White                 Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Light Blue       w/Blue                  Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Med. Green Met.  w/Green                 Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Dk. Green Met.   w/White,Green           Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Tan              w/White,Brown           Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Med. Lime Met.   w/White,Green           Odense Grain Vinyl Roof(2 Door only)
		Med Brt. Yellow  w/Brown                 Odense Grain Vinyl Roof(2 Door only)

		
Engines:

	6-cyl. 170-cu. in. (This engine available with manual transmission only)

	6-cyl. 200-cu. in. Single Barrel Carb
	6-cyl. 250-cu. in. Single Barrel Carb
	V-8.   302-cu. in. 2-Barrel Carb (3-speed manual trans not available in California)  

Transmissions:
	Column-mounted - 3-speed, fully synchronized manual(Standard)
	SelectShift - (200 & 250 Six and 302 V-8 Engines)(Required on 250 Six)
	Floor shift available w/3-speed manual and 200 Six and 302 V-8.
  	Floor Shift available on models equipped with SelectShift and bucket seats.
 	
Axles Ratios:						Top of 1972
	3.00 Axle Ratio
	
Other Options:
	200 CID Six Engine
	250 CID Six Engine
	302 CID V-8 Engine
	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
	Floor Shift on 3-Speed Manual
	SelectAire Conditioner
	Rear Window Defogger
	Tinted Glass
	Power Steering
	Deluxe Seat Belts
	Bumper Guards
	Door edge Guards
	Heavy Duty Battery
	Heavy Duty Suspension	
	Electric Clock
	Lockable stowage consolette
	Tu-tone Paint
	Vinyl roof 
	
Interior Trim Options: 
	

Group Options:
	Convenience Group: Cigarette Lighter, Color-Keyed LH Remote
		control Racing Mirror, Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror
	Protection Group: Body molding with black vinyl insert and front
		and rear bumper guards.

	
Tires:
	6.45-14 WSW bias Tires
	C78-14 BSW bias Tires
	C78-14 WSW bias Tires
	DR78x14 WSW Radial Steel Belt Tires
	D70-14 WSW Wide Oval belted tires

Colors:

  Interior:

  Exterior:  
	Exterior Colors for LDO option
		Pearl White      w/White,Brown,Copper    Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Med. Brown Met.  w/White,Brown           Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Med. Yellow Gold  w/White                 Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Light Blue       w/Blue                  Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Med. Green Met.  w/Green                 Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Dk. Green Met.   w/White,Green           Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Tan              w/White,Brown           Odense Grain Vinyl Roof
		Med. Lime Met.   w/White,Green           Odense Grain Vinyl Roof(2 Door only)
		Med. Brt. Yellow  w/Brown                 Odense Grain Vinyl Roof(2 Door only)


		Color Glow Paint available in either Ivy or Gold


Wheelbase		2-Door	103.0
Curb Weight		2-Door	2681 LB
Curb Weight		2-Door	2736 LB (Grabber)

Wheelbase		4-Door	109.9
Curb Weight		4-Door	2776 LB 
									Top of 1972

1973 Top Go to 1974

Models: 2 door, 4 door, Luxury Decor Option, Grabber


2-Door Sedan - Standard Features: 

	200 CID 1V 6-cylinder engine
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission
	6:45x14 non belted Black Sidewall
	Bright drip and wheel lip moldings
	Hub caps, center rear fuel filler, new Energy Absorbing Bumper System
	cowl top air intake ventilation
	curved ventless side glass, flipper rear quarter windows
	door-operated courtesy light, recessed door handles
	integral door pull/armrests, sound package
	handling package, roomy lockable glove box
	full-width deep cushioned seats with random stripe cloth and vinyl trim
	color-keyed carpeting, color-keyed 2 spoke steering wheel and column
	blend-air heater with 3-speed blower, lighted controls
	Steel Guard Rails in side doors, locking steering column with key reminder buzzer
	Uni-Lock shoulder/Lap belts with reminder system

4-Door Sedan - Standard Features: 

	same as 2-Door except
		no flipper rear quarter windows
		added printed circuits in instrument cluster

Grabber - Standard Features: 2-Door Sedan 

	Photo of Dash
	200 CID 1V 6-cylinder engine
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission
	D70x14 Wide Oval Black Side Wall with raised white letters
	New Energy Absorbing Bumper System
	New lower bodyside, lower back panel and rear valance panel paint/tape treatment
	New tape treatment on hood
	Grabber decal on hood tape and lower bodyside paint/tape at rear of front fender
	Black painted grille with bright parking lamp bezels
	Dual racing mirrors with left-hand mirror remote control
	bright drip moldings
	deck lid spoiler, bright window frame and belt moldings
	Hub caps and trim rings
	Special sound package 
	Special handling package
	Full-width deep cushioned seats in vinyl with "tooled" effect
	
	Optional: 250 CID Six, or 302 V8 two barrel carb.
		Forged Aluminum Wheels, High Back Bucket Seats, Vinyl Roof, 
		Leather Wrapped Steering wheel, and 3-speed Manual Floor Shift
	
Optional Features: 2 and 4-Door Sedans 	Top of 1973

	Luxury Decor Option - Exterior
		Odense Grain vinyl roof for 4 door sedans
		Odense Grain vinyl roof with Halo treatment for 2 door Sedans
		Additional coat of paint
		Bright bodyside and wheel lip moldings with color-keyed grained inserts
		Front and rear bumper guards with rubber inserts
		Bright pillar appliqué with grained inserts color-keyed to the vinyl roof(4-door only)
		Chrome-flashed window frames, windshield reveal, drip and belt moldings
		Outside remote control left hand mirror
		Chrome-plated grille, unique color-keyed wheel covers
		Deck lid and quarter panel extension moldings
		Deluxe gas cap, DR78x14 Steel Belted Radial Ply White Side Wall tires
	Luxury Decor Option - Interior
		Contoured reclining independent seats
		super-soft vinyl interior - Available only in Tawny Tan
		Cut-pile carpeting, unique door trim
		unique door trim panels, cigar lighter, inside day/night mirror
		color-keyed instrument panel with wood tone appliqué
		Color-keyed steering column and deluxe two-spoke steering wheel
		rear seat ash tray, deluxe color-keyed seat and shoulder belts
		sound package, handling package			

Engines:

	6-cyl. 200-cu. 1V 
	6-cyl. 250-cu. (requires SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic)
	V-8.   302-cu. 2-Barrel Carb  

Transmissions:
	Column-mounted - 3-speed, fully synchronized manual(200 CID Six and 302 V-8 Engines)
	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic - (200 & 250 Six and 302 V-8 Engines)
	Floor shift available w/3-speed manual and 200 Six and 302 V-8.
  	Floor Shift available on models equipped with SelectShift and bucket seats.
 	
Axles Ratios:

Options:
	200 CID Six Engine
	250 CID Six Engine
	302 CID V-8 Engine
	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
	Floor Shift
	SelectAire Conditioner
	High Back Bucket Seats
	FM Stereo
	Halo Vinyl Roof
	Power Steering
	Rear Window Defogger
	Dual Racing Mirrors
	Locking Jack 
	Tinted Glass/ include bright window frames
	Heavy Duty Battery - 55 ampere
	Heavy Duty Suspension
	Axle Ratio
		
Interior Trim Options:
	
	Interior Decor Group:
		Cut-pile Carpeting
		Deluxe door trim panels
		Bright instrument panel molding
		Color Keyed deluxe two spoke steering wheel
		Rear seat ash tray
		Deluxe color-keyed seat and shoulder belts
		Sound Package
		Luxurious cloth and vinyl trim.
			Cloth = Black, Medium Blue, Ginger, Beige, and Avocado 

Group Options:						Top of 1973
	Convenience Group: Cigarette Lighter, LH Remote
		control Mirror, Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror
		Luggage compartment light.

	Appearance Protection Group
		Includes a spare tire lock to help keep your spare tire where it belongs, 
		door edge guards and floor mats.

	Deluxe Bumper Group
		Include Front and Rear bumper guards with inserts(Standard with LDO)
		and horizontal rub strips on bumpers
	
Tires & Wheel Covers:
	6:45x14 non belted Black Side Wall
	D70x14 Wide Oval Black Side Wall
	D70x14 Wide Ovals with Raised White Letters
	Forged Aluminum Wheels
	Trim Rings and Hub Caps

Colors: 

	Interior:
		Cloth = Black, Medium Blue, Ginger, Beige, and Avocado 

	Exterior:
		White and Avocado, White and Orange 
		Optional Metallic Glow Paints: Gold Glow, Ivy Glow, Blue Glow

Wheelbase		2-Door	103.0
Curb Weight		2-Door	2757 LB
Curb Weight		2-Door	2812 LB (Grabber)

Wheelbase		4-Door	109.9
Curb Weight		4-Door	2852 LB
									Top of 1973

1974 Top Go to 1975

Models: 2 door, 4 door, Luxury Decor Option, Grabber

Base Price = $2,591

2-door and 4-door Sedans - Standard Features: 

	Picture of Standard interior Picture of Standard Dash
	200 CID 1V 6-cylinder engine
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission
	Black Side Wall Tires
	Bright drip and wheel lip moldings
	Hub caps, center rear fuel filler, Impact Resistant Front and Rear Bumper System
	Curved ventless side glass,
	Flipper rear quarter windows(2 door only)
	Door-operated courtesy light, 
	Lockable glove box
	Full-width bench seats with random stripe cloth and vinyl trim
	Color-keyed carpeting, color-keyed steering wheel and column
	Heater/Defroster,
	Seat belt Interlock system

2-Door and 4-Door Sedans with Luxury Decor Option:   

	White Side Wall Steel-Belted Radial Ply Tires
	Remote Control Left-hand Mirror
	Dome/Dual Beam Reading Lamp
	Day/Night rear view mirror
	Sound package
	Independent Reclining Super-Soft Vinyl Front Seats
	Unique Door Panel Trim
	Deluxe 2-Spoke Steering Wheel
	25-oz. Cut-Pile Carpeting
	Instrument Panel Appliqué
	Rear Seat Ashtray
	Cigar Lighter
	Color-Keyed Odense Vinyl Roof
	Chrome Grille, Unique Bodyside, Wheel Lip, Belt, Window Frame and Drip Moldings
	Deluxe Center Rear Fuel Filler Cap
	Lower Back Panel Appliqué
	Color-Keyed Wheel covers

Standard Features: 2-Door Sedan Grabber
    

	200 CID 1V 6-cylinder engine
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission
	D70x14 Wide Oval Black Side Wall with raised White wall letters
	Hubcaps and Trim Rings
	Impact Resistant Front and Rear Bumper System
	Heater/Defroster
	New bodyside, lower back panel and rear valance panel paint/tape treatment
	New tape treatment on hood
	Grabber decal on hood tape and lower bodyside paint/tape at rear of front fender
	Black painted grille with bright parking lamp bezels
	Dual Color-Keyed outside mirrors with left-hand mirror remote control
	bright drip moldings
	bright window frame and belt moldings
	
	Optional: 250 CID Six, or 302 V8 two barrel carb.
		Forged Aluminum Wheels, High Back Bucket Seats, Vinyl Roof, 
		Leather Wrapped Steering wheel, and 3-speed Manual Floor Shift

Engines: 							Top of 1974

	6-cyl. 200-cu. 1V 
	6-cyl. 250-cu. 
	V-8.   302-cu. 2V  

Transmissions:
	Column-mounted - 3-speed, fully synchronized manual
	Cruise-O-Matic - (200 & 250 Six and 302 V-8 Engines)
	Floor shift available w/3-speed manual and 200 Six and 302 V-8.
  	Floor Shift available on models equipped bucket seats or Luxury Decor Option.
 	
Options:
	250 CID Six Engine
	302 CID V-8 Engine
	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
	Floor Shift
	SelectAire Conditioner
	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
	High Back Bucket Seats(Available in Tan, Black, Avocado. Orange for Grabber only)
		Includes deluxe door trim panels, cut-pile carpeting, deluxe color-keyed belts
	Vinyl Roof
	Radios: AM/FM Stereo, AM or AM/FM Monaural
		High Fidelity Stereo Model includes two front door-mounted
		speakers and dual rear speakers.
	Power Steering
	Dual Color-Keyed Outside Mirrors(left mirror has remote control)
	Tinted Glass/ include bright window frames
	Heavy Duty Battery - 53 ampere
	Heavy Duty Suspension include heavy duty front and rear springs
	Axle Ratios
	Heavy Duty shock absorbers and front stabilizer bar
	Bumper Guards with rubber inserts(Large rear Bumper)
	Metallic Glow Paints - Available in glowing Ginger, 
		Silver Blue(LDO only), Green and Tan.
	Manual Front Disc Brakes

Group Options:						Top of 1974

	Picture - 74 Dash
	Picture - 74 Interior

	Interior Decor Group Pleated All-Vinyl Trim:
		The Alternate choice when ordering this group. Especially soft and durable.
		Available in Black, Tan, Avocado, and Blue.

	All-Vinyl Seat Trim Option:  
		For either 2-Door or 4-Door Sedans; standard on Grabber.  
		Available in Black, Blue, Avocado, and Tan.

	Protection Group
		Spare tire lock, Door edge guards, license plate frames and front floor mats.

	Convenience Group.
		Highlighted by outside Left hand remote control rearview mirror. 
		Include Cigar lighter, inside day/night mirror, color-Keyed deluxe belts.

	Deluxe Bumper Group
		Include Front and Rear bumper guards with inserts(Standard with LDO)
		and horizontal rub strips on bumpers

	Exterior Decor Group
		Smartly styled full wheel covers, vinyl insert bodyside and belt moldings,
		bright window frames, accent paint stripe.
	Light Group
		Includes dome/Dual beam map light, ash tray, and luggage compartment lights,
		and instrument panel courtesy lights.

		
Tires & Wheel Covers:
	Steel-Belted Radial Ply Tires
	Wide Ovals with Raised White Letters(Standard on Grabber)
	Non-belted WSW; WSW steel-belted Radial ply
	Trim Rings and Hub Caps(Standard on Grabber)
	Forged Aluminum Wheels

Colors: 
	
Exterior Colors: Bright Red(2B), Light Blue(3B), Medium Bright Blue Metallic(3E), Bright Blue(3N)
		Bright Green Gold Metallic(4B), Dark Yellow Green Metallic(4V), Medium Lime Yellow(4W),
		Medium Brown Metallic (5H), Saddle Bronze Metallic(5T), Orange(5W), Medium Yellow Gold(6C),
		Polar White(9D), Green 

		Metallic Glow Paints - Available in glowing Ginger(5J), 
			Silver Blue Metallic(LDO only - 3M), Green(4T) and Tan(5U).

Interior Colors: Black, Medium Blue, Avocado, Tan, Orange(Grabber only), Silver Blue(LDO only)

Wheelbase		2-Door	103.0
Curb Weight		2-Door	2968 LB
Curb Weight		2-Door	2900 LB (Grabber)

Wheelbase		4-Door	109.9
Curb Weight		4-Door	3075 LB 
									Top of 1974

1975 Top Go to 1976

Models: 2 door, 4 door, Grabber

2-door and 4-door Sedans - Standard Features: 
 
	200 CID 1V 6-cylinder engine (200 cid not available in California)
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission
	Manual recirculating-ball type steering
	Manual Drum Brakes
	Gas Saving, steel-belted radial ply 14" BSW tires
	DirectAire Ventilation
	Flipper rear quarter windows(2 door only)
	Door-operated courtesy light, 
	Lockable glove box
	Heater/Defroster
	All big car type Ford Lifeguard Design Safety Features, including side door beams, 
		protective bumper system, and others.
	
Appearance & Comfort
	Full-width bench seat
	Random stripe cloth and vinyl trim
	Color keyed 12-oz. cut-pile carpeting
	European-type armrests with door pull assist handle
	Color-Keyed steering wheel and column
	Curved ventless side glass(stationary rear door vent on 4-dr)
	Bright drip rail and wheel lip moldings 
	Bright hub caps	

2-door with LDO and 4-Door Sedans with Luxury Decor Option - Standard Features: 

  Exterior:
	Odense grain vinyl roof (white, Blue, Green or Brown)	
	WSW Tires
	Bright bodyside molding
	Chrome Plated Grille
	Deluxe Gas Cap
	Lower Back Panel Appliqué w/brite surround molding
	Bright center pillar appliqué (4 door model only) - all with grained vinyl inserts color-keyed to vinyl roof
	Bright drip molding, window frames, windshield reveal and belt moldings
	Outside chrome left-hand remote control mirror
	Color-Keyed Wheel covers

  Interior:
	Reclining individual seats trimmed in blue or tan vinyl
	Dome/Dual Beam Reading Lamp
	Day/Night rear view mirror
	Wood tone appliqué and brite bezel on instrument panel
	Package tray trim
	Sound Package
	Trunk Mat
	Deluxe 2-Spoke Steering Wheel
	22-oz. Cut-Pile Carpeting
	Vinyl door trim
	2 rear seat ashtrays
	Color-Keyed deluxe belts
	Cigar Lighter
									Top of 1975
Grabber 2-Door Sedan - Standard Features: 

	Same as standard 2-door except the following:
	Raised white-letter, steel-belted radial ply tires
	Styled steel wheels/trim rings
	Full-Width bench seat w/all vinyl trim
	Grabber decal on hood tape and lower bodyside paint/tape at rear of front fender
	Dual Color-Keyed outside mirrors with left-hand mirror remote control
	bright window frame and belt moldings
	Leather Wrapped Steering wheel
		
	Optional: 302 V8, Heavy Duty Suspension and Aluminum Wheels 
		Bucket Seats, Vinyl Roof, 
		3-speed Manual Floor Shift

Engines:

	6-cyl. 200-cu. 1V 
	6-cyl. 250-cu. 
	V-8.   302-cu. 2V  

Transmissions:
	Column-mounted - 3-speed, fully synchronized manual
	Select Shift Cruise-O-Matic - (200 & 250 Six and 302 V-8 Engines)
	Floor shift available w/3-speed manual and 200 Six and 302 V-8.
  	Floor Shift available on models equipped bucket seats or Luxury Decor Option.
 	
Options:							Top of 1975
	250 CID Six Engine
	302 CID V-8 Engine
	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
	Floor Shift
	SelectAire Conditioner
	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
	Vinyl Roof-Colors come in Black, Blue, Brown, Green or White.
		Full vinyl roof on 4-Door, "halo" design on 2-Door
	Radios: AM/FM Stereo, AM or AM/FM Monaural
		High Fidelity Stereo Model includes two front door-mounted
		speakers and dual rear speakers. Whip antenna on all models
		resists breakage in car wash or garage.
	Power Steering
	Dual Color-Keyed Outside Mirrors(left mirror has remote control)
	Tinted Glass/ include bright window frames
	Heavy Duty Battery - 53 ampere
	Heavy Duty Suspension include heavy duty front and rear springs
	Heavy Duty shock absorbers and front stabilizer bar
	Bumper Guards with rubber inserts(Large rear Bumper)
	Metallic Glow Paints - Available in Green Glow, 
		Tan Glow, or Silver Blue Glow.
	Power Front Disc Brakes, Manual Front Disc Brakes also available
	Space-Saver Spare Tire inflates easily right in your trunk 

Group Options:
	
	Interior Decor Group Option:
		Choice of pleated deluxe cloth and vinyl trim(Grabbers available
		in all-vinyl only), or pleated all-vinyl, also comes with deluxe 
		door trim, deluxe two spoke steering wheel(except Grabber), 
		color-keyed deluxe belts and sound package, Rear seat ashtray 

	Protection Group
		Door edge guards, license plate frames and 
		front floor mats.

	Security Lock Group
		Includes spare tire lock and locking gas cap. 

	Convenience Group.
		Bright rectangular outside Left hand remote control rearview mirror. 
		Include Cigar lighter, inside day/night mirror, color-Keyed deluxe belts.

	Deluxe Bumper Group
		Include Front and Rear bumper guards with rubber inserts plus a full 
		width horizontal rubber strip to protect bright finish.
		(Bumper Guards with rubber inserts can be ordered separately for front
		and rear)

	Exterior Decor Group
		Wheel covers, bodyside moldings with Black vinyl insert, bodyside
		paint stripe and bright chrome around side windows.

	Light Group
		Includes dome/Dual beam map light, ash tray, Glove Box, and 
		engine and trunk compartment lights, and instrument panel 
		courtesy lights.
		
Tires & Wheel Covers:				Top of 1975
	Steel-Belted Radial Ply 14" BSW Tires
	Raised White Letters, steel-belted Radial ply tires(Standard on Grabber)
	Styled Steel Wheels/Trim Rings
	Trim Rings and Hub Caps
	Aluminum Wheels
	Bright hub caps
	white walls and raised-letter wide-ovals available.

Colors: 
	
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		Metallic Glow Paints - Available in Green Glow, 
								Tan Glow, or Silver Blue Glow.		

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Wheelbase		2-Door	103.0
Curb Weight		2-Door	2915 LB
Curb Weight		2-Door	2957 LB (Grabber)

Wheelbase		4-Door	109.9
Curb Weight		4-Door	3046 LB
									Top of 1975

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Models: 2 door, 4 door, Stallion

Click here for the Stallion Description and pictures 
Click here for a Stallion Article

2 and 4-door Sedans - Standard Features: 
 
	Photo of standard all vinyl interior
	200 CID 1V 6-cylinder engine (200 cid not available in California)
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission
	Recirculating-ball type steering
	Front Disk Brakes
	Foot operated parking brake
	Bias-ply 14" BSW tires
	DirectAire Ventilation
	Flipper rear quarter windows(2 door only)
	Door-operated courtesy light, 
	Lockable glove box
	Heater/Defroster
	
Standard Appearance & Comfort
	Full-width bench seat
	Random stripe cloth and vinyl trim
	Color keyed 12-oz. cut-pile carpeting
	Integral-type armrests with door pull assist handle
	Color-Keyed steering wheel and column
	Curved ventless side glass(stationary rear door vent on 4-DR)
	Bright drip rail and wheel lip moldings 
	Bright hub caps with blackout center.	

Engines: 							Top of 1976

	6-cyl. 200-cu. 1V 
	6-cyl. 250-cu.		Solid State Ignition 
	V-8.   302-cu. 2V  Solid State Ignition
	Engine Block Heater for faster cold morning starts

Transmissions:
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission
	Select Shift Cruise-O-Matic available with T-bar floor shift.
	Floor shift Sporty stick shift for 3-speed manual or automatic in
		combination with these options: Luxury Decor Option, Luxury 
		Decor interior, reclining bucket seats.
 	
Options:
	250 CID Six Engine
	302 CID V-8 Engine
	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic Transmission
	Floor Shift
	SelectAire Air Conditioner
	
Group Options:

	Stallion Group Option
	
	Interior Decor Group Option:
		Choice of rich brocade pattern cloth and vinyl trim or 
		pleated all-vinyl, also comes with deluxe door trim, 
		deluxe steering wheel, deluxe color-keyed belts 
		and sound package, Rear seat ashtray 

	Protection Group
		Door edge guards, license plate frames and 
		front floor mats.

	Security Lock Group
		Includes spare tire lock and locking gas cap. 

	Convenience Group.
		Bright rectangular outside Left hand remote control rearview mirror. 
		Includes Cigar lighter, inside day/night mirror, color-Keyed deluxe belts,
		Interval windshield wipers

	Deluxe Bumper Group
		Include Front and Rear bumper guards with rubber inserts plus a full 
		width horizontal rubber strip to protect bright finish.
		
	Exterior Decor Group
		Black vinyl insert bodyside moldings
		Bright window frames and belt moldings
		Bodyside accent paint stripe(or bodyside/roof accent paint stripe
			on 2-Door with optional vinyl roof)
		Distinctively styled wheel covers.
		Maverick 2-Doors feature new 3/4 vinyl roof, while 4-doors
			have a "Halo" treatment.

	Light Group
		Includes dome/Dual beam map light, ash tray, Glove Box, and 
		engine and trunk compartment lights, and instrument panel 
		courtesy lights.
		
Tires & Wheel Covers:				Top of 1976

Colors: 
	
Exterior Colors: Light Blue, Dark Yellow Green Metallic

Interior Colors: 

Wheelbase		2-Door	103.0
Curb Weight		2-Door	2929 LB

Wheelbase		4-Door	109.9
Curb Weight		4-Door	3049 LB
									Top of 1976

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Models: 2 door, 4 door

1977 Comet compared to 1977 Maverick - Both Four Doors - From Doug Bauer

2 and 4-door Sedans - Standard Features:
 
	200 CID 1V 6-cylinder engine with DuraSpark Ignition
		(200 CID not available in California)
	3-speed, full-sync manual transmission, column-mounted shift
	Recirculating-ball type steering
	Front Disk Brakes
	Foot operated parking brake
	Bias-ply 14" BSW tires

Standard Appearance & Comfort
	Full-width bench seat
	Random stripe cloth and vinyl trim
	Color-Keyed cut-pile carpeting
	Integral-type armrests with door pull assist handle
	Color-Keyed steering wheel and column
	DirectAire ventilation
	Flipper rear quarter window (2 door)
	Curved ventless side glass
		(Stationary rear door vent window on 4-Door)
	Bright drip rail and wheel lip moldings
	Bright hub caps with Blackout center
	
Engines: 
	6-cyl. 200-cu. 1V 
	6-cyl. 250-cu. 1V  Solid State Ignition 
	V-8.   302-cu. 2V  Solid State Ignition (302 VV in Calif.)
	
Transmissions:
	3-speed, full-sync manual 
	SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic 
	
Options:							Top of 1977
	250 CID Six Engine
	302 CID V-8 Engine
	SelectShift Automatic Transmission
	SelectAire Air Conditioner
	Rear Window Defogger	
	Tinted Glass all around (Recommended with air conditioning.)
	Dual Sport mirrors
	4-Way Manual Driver's Bucket Seat
	Relining Bucket Seats
	Space-Saver Spare Tire.
	Heavy-duty Battery
	Power Front Disc Brakes
	Power Steering
	Heavy-duty Suspension
	AM/FM Stereo with Tape Player, 8 Track, automatic or manual tape 
		Plus 10 station settings(5 AM,5 FM) Two front door mounted 
		speakers plus dual rear seat speakers with front/rear fader and 
		right/left balance controls.
	Wide Color-Keyed Vinyl insert Moldings(only with Exterior Decor Group)
	Metallic Glow Paint Available in Bright Blue Glow
	Tu-Tone Paint Treatment (Includes lower bodyside paint, wide bodyside 
		moldings with vinyl inserts(Available only with Exterior Decor Group))
	Rocker Panel Moldings
	Vinyl Roof 3/4 roof on 2-door, halo vinyl roof on 4 door, When 
		Exterior Group is ordered, the bodyside/roof paint stripe is included.
		Offered in Black, White, Blue, Brown, Red and Green.
	Alpine Cloth and Vinyl Trim
	Barletta Cloth and Vinyl Trim
	Pleated All-Vinyl Trim Bench (only with IDG)
	Tooled Vinyl Bench Trim 

Group Options:
	
	Interior Decor Group Option:
		Optional reclining bucket seats richly tailored in optional 
		Medium blue alpine cloth and vinyl.  Bucket seats, which recline
		and adjust individually.  (Tan and Light Green available), 
		Deluxe door trim, 
		2-spoke steering wheel, 
		Instrument panel wood tone appliqué's
		Rear seat ashtray 
		Insulation from noise/vibration with a sound package

	Protection Group
		Door edge guards, front & rear license plate frame and 
		front floor mats, Rocker panel moldings

	Convenience Group.
		Left hand remote control rearview mirror. 
		Includes Cigar lighter, inside day/night mirror, color-Keyed deluxe belts,
		Interval windshield wipers

	Deluxe Bumper Group
		Include Front and Rear bumper guards with rubber inserts plus a full 
		width horizontal rubber strips.
		
	Exterior Decor Group
		2 Door = 3/4 Roof painted white, Dressy accent paint stripes
			with Black vinyl insert bodyside moldings & Bright window frames and belt moldings
		4 Door = Bodyside moldings with Black vinyl inserts, bright window frames and belt moldings, 
			bodyside accent paint stripes and full wheel covers.

	Light Group
		Includes Dome/Dual beam map light, ash tray, Glove Box, and 
		engine and trunk compartment lights, and instrument panel 
		courtesy lights.
		
Tires & Wheel Covers:				Top of 1977	
		Lacy Spoke Aluminum Wheels
		Styled Steel Wheels, with trim rings
		Wire Wheel Covers
		Available in either bias-ply BSW or WSW steel-belted radial ply.

Colors: 	
	Exterior Colors: Bright Red, Dark Yellow Green Metallic
					 Metallic Glow Paint Available in Bright Blue Glow
					 Tu-Tone Paint Treatment (Includes lower bodyside paint, wide bodyside 
						moldings with vinyl inserts(Available only with Exterior Decor Group))

	Interior Colors: Black, Blue, Red and Tan

Wheelbase		2-Door	103.0
Curb Weight		2-Door	2922 LB

Wheelbase		4-Door	109.9
Curb Weight		4-Door	3027 LB
									Top of 1977

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