Ford Maverick (classic) History
Catalog record
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Introduced in April 1969 as a 1970 model at a sub-$2,000 price, the original Maverick was a back-to-basics compact built on Falcon underpinnings.
Around 2.1 million were built across 1970–1977 before the Fairmont replaced it. (Not to be confused with the unrelated 2022 Maverick compact pickup.)
Body styles
- Coupe
- Sedan
Notable special editions & performance variants
Grabber
Sporty appearance package with bold stripes, blackout trim, and optional V8.
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