![]() ![]() Part of the reason for the modest output was the extremely mild camshaft – a stick designed to deliver good low-speed torque for A to B driving. The little V-8 was factory rated at 210 hp (SAE gross) in 1970 – or about 100 hp less than the output of a healthy 302. (For some perspective, the “compact” 1970 Chevy Nova SS weighed about 3,200 lbs.) – a flyweight even by early ’70s standards. It had the potential to be a screamer – especially in a car that only weighed 2,786 lbs. The same basic V-8 that had made big power in other Ford vehicles and which only required a dusting with various factory and aftermarket performance parts to rise from its slumber. It was not a Boss 302 – or even a four barrel 302 – but it was a V-8 and even better, it was a 302 V-8. But buyers in search of a muscle car in the rough checked off the option box for the 302 V-8, which, became available shortly after the Maverick’s launch. Standard under the Grabber’s dual-dome scooped hood was the base Maverick’s 105 hp 170 CID straight six, with two larger (200 and 250 CID) sixes available as step-up options. “Select Aire” AC could be ordered, but the car’s effective ventilation system made this unnecessary. This was in addition to neat Maverick features such as the “flipper type” rear vent windows, which could be opened outward to draw air into the car. * 14 inch wheels with special trim rings. * Bench or bucket seats, trimmed in either Ruffino vinyl or Manston cloth (1972). * “Dual dome” hood with dummy scoops (1970-72 models). * Special “Grabber” side stripes and decals, blacked-out grille and rear valance panel, dual sport mirrors. * Five Grabbber-specific colors: Brite Yellow, Grabber Yellow, Grabber Green, Grabber Blue and Thanks Vermillion (later color choices would include Freudian Gilt, Anti-Establishment Mint, Original Cinnamon and Hulla Blue). The package appeared about halfway through the Maverick’s first full year in production in Dec. ![]() It was supposed to be merely an appearance package, but soon came to be more than that. ![]() ![]() It existed for five short years, from 1970 through 1975. One of these was the Grabber version of Ford’s Maverick. They were “do-it-yourself muscle cars” – just add horsepower. And they often had advantages many of the factory muscle cars of the ’60s did not, including low curb weight – and a low price tag. They had the necessary foundations: rear-wheel-drive layout, sporty two-door styling. But which did come with V-8s that could very easily be made high-powered. These were cars that did not come with high-powered V-8s from the factory. Original 302, V8, 3 speed manual, 8 inch rear.There is an interesting species of near muscle car that came into being and briefly existed for a handful of years, beginning in the early 1970s – just as the high tide of the real muscle car was receding. SUPER LOW RESERVE! Email me with questions. Car could be driven home, but there is the hole in the sheet metal of the foot well on the drivers side and the accelerator pump that leaks slightly. Accelerator pump on carb leaks, needs attention, not an expensive fix. New shift boot, power steering reservoir, brake shoes, tail lights, gas cap, locking gas cap, hoses, and rear view mirror. Original Philco radio is included with many other parts. You'll find that all electrics work on car, including heater. The vin code checks out to ID this as a grabber car. Prior owner added the vinyl graphic, that's not original. High performance clutch works well, paperwork included. Engine, transmission, drivetrain all work well. I have afolder of receipts back more than 15 years and original owners manual included with it. 1975 Ford Maverick Grabber Additional Info: ![]()
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