1971
Ford
Pinto
The Ford Pinto is notable for being one of the first American subcompact cars, marking a shift in consumer preferences towards smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Despite its controversies, it remains a significant p...
1971–1980
In Uncommon
73
Public vehicles
0
Owners
$9,918
Typical value
$9,100–$11K
Value range
The story
The Ford Pinto was Ford's first subcompact car, designed to offer an economical and practical vehicle for the American market. It was part of a broader trend in the 1970s towards smaller, more fuel-efficient cars.
Despite its controversies, it remains a significant part of automotive history.
History
Introduced in 1970 for the 1971 model year, the Ford Pinto was developed under the leadership of Lee Iacocca. It was part of Ford's strategy to compete with the increasing number of small imports. Despite its initial success, the Pinto's reputation was marred by safety issues, particularly the controversy over its rear-mounted fuel tank.
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Years in the garage
- 197914
- 198012
- 197810
- 19728
- 19777
Colors people run
- Orange7
- Blue6
- White4
- Green4
- Red2
Popular trims
Squire
12
Runabout
5
Generations
1971
1971-1980 (1971–1980)
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