1978 Ford Pinto Pony 4 Cylinder 4 Speed 29,600 Original Miles

[@mybronco5437]

love the originality of your Pinto, often misunderstood cars, I have a 79 Pinto with 68,000 miles

[@ms.sonshine8878]

I had a 78 and it was a great car. Never gave me any problems. I wish I still had mine.

[@Vacationtime247]

Honestly never drove this car much. Tried to keep the miles down on it. Other than the steering rag joint and a fuel pump, everything else was stock and worked perfect. VT247

[@ms.sonshine8878]

@@Vacationtime247 You still own it?

[@Vacationtime247]

@@ms.sonshine8878 No, I sold it just before leaving Indiana. Moved to California and this car didn't come with us. VT247

[@JasonSheppard-uy9ij]

Aw​@@Vacationtime247aww Hope you got a Good Price?

[@Vacationtime247]

@@JasonSheppard-uy9ij Honestly not sure what I got out of it when it sold. Think it was priced fair at the time. People who bought it were happy with their purchase. VT247

[@deanrusso2855]

I had that car but with a black interior, we beat the holy piss out of it and it never failed. The center console e brake was the bomb. That car spun like a top, the original drifter car...…. man I miss the 70s and 80s

[@woody95124]

What a damn cool car....nice shape!...damn!

[@divisioneight]

My dad bought one of these during the first oil embargo. A 74 Pinto pony, four speed basic daily driver. Good ride, used much, lasted little and rusted plenty.

[@Vacationtime247]

This one was all original. I never really drove it much. It had no options at all, no power steering, no power brakes, no power windows, no a/c, no power door locks. Bare bones stripped. VT247

[@stephenmera8126]

owned a 1973, 4 speed, wish i had it today, fun little car.

[@benredeemed7204]

my brother had a 72' red pinto.. I rode in back on way to school because he didn't want me "cramping" his style... plus I used to wipe boogers underneath the front seat and he didn't find out for about a year.. and when he was working on it one day he noticed the ocean of boogers just under the front portion/on seat... which is why also I got relegated to the back :( ...

[@JasonSheppard-uy9ij]

Nasty 🤢🤢🤢

[@cameronwelling5709]

I believe that the 77/78 Pintos had the best looking front end design of them all.

[@michaelwilliams4410]

I agree with you 100%!

[@volunteerpatriot2143]

I had a '78 in blue. But, it had power steering and power breaks. No air, though and only an AM radio. Threw a rod at 130,000 miles. Rebuilt it and bored .030 over. It actually had some giddy up after that. Traded it on a new '86 F150. Miss that little car but it was time to go.

[@Vacationtime247]

I know the pain. Had to sell this Pinto when I moved to California from Indiana. Was hard to let it go. Had been in my family for years and had less than 30,000 miles on it. But there was no way I was taking it with me, it would never have survived the trip. Hopefully someone else is enjoying it now. VT247

[@Vacationtime247]

Thanks! This Pinto has been in the family for years. But I can't keep it forever and it's really not doing me any good just sitting there. Time to sell it : ( VT247

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Our 75 was a great car my dad said back then.

[@Vacationtime247]

This was a really nice car when I had it. Really low miles at 29,600. Always drew a crowd at any car show I went to because really, how often do you see all original bare bones Pintos? Hardly ever. VT247

[@missystrahm3648]

I had a white one with red interior.

[@Vacationtime247]

Kind of miss that car. VT247

[@missystrahm3648]

It was my first car

[@Vacationtime247]

@@missystrahm3648 This car was in our family for years. We got it for Grandpa after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease knowing he could never drive it. He used to like to sit in it in their driveway. Only had 29,500 miles on it, original. Couldn't take it with us when we moved so we sold it. The next people who bought it were very happy. VT247

[@missystrahm3648]

@@Vacationtime247 Do you still have it?

[@Vacationtime247]

@@missystrahm3648 No. We sold it before moving from Indiana to California. Couldn't take all the cars with us so it had to go unfortunately. VT247

[@Vacationtime247]

Had to get it out and do a start and drive of it. Hadn't been started or moved in about a year! VT247

[@draketdraco]

Where does the power steering module go

[@Vacationtime247]

Yes, I sold the Pinto. Moving to California soon and couldn't take it with me. VT247

[@77pintoboy]

Is it still available?

[@rickywojcik2326]

That was my first car, love it...

[@Vacationtime247]

This was actually given to me by my grandmother. She wasn't ever going to drive it. No power accessories and a manual meant she wasn't able to safely operate it. They bought it for my grandfather when he became ill with only 29k miles on it. I would only drive it to car shows. While it wasn't a show quality piece as the paint was faded, it did draw a lot of attention. Loved that car. Couldn't bring it with me to California when we moved so I had to sell it. VT247

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Do you still have it? Cool car with more character than today's cars.

[@Vacationtime247]

No, I sold this car just before moving to California. It was still almost 100% original when I sold it. Believe the only non OEM parts on it were the steering rag joint and the fuel pump. Didn't drive it much at all. Only had @29,000 miles on it. Even though it was just a bare bones cheap Pinto, it drew a lot of attention at car shows. VT247

[@brandoncottrell9707]

am I the only one who loves the pinto and other looser cars?

[@Vacationtime247]

This car was sketchy. It was a slow 20-30 mph trip home once I got it running, only needed a new fuel pump. But the steering rag joint was almost non existent. That combined with the original bias ply tires. Plus, I'd heard about the dreaded rear end collision fireballs these were rumored to be. Even still, it was a really nice car that I got for free. Was sad to see it go, but couldn't keep it, moved to the redwood coast. VT247

[@P8P89]

Well hot damn! I love those cars with standard features!

[@Vacationtime247]

Feels like driving a boat! No power steering or power brakes. lol

[@erikbunty2016]

As bare-bones as an exhibit at the Museum of Natural History.

[@clutch5sp989]

You could polish that paint out & really make er shine.

[@Vacationtime247]

Sold this one too. Couldn't keep it. It sat and did nothing for 8 years. Never drove it and kept it outside. Time for a new owner to enjoy it. VT247

[@johnhiram1207]

Hope it gets restored

[@MarkGelderland]

Really nice car but i wonder why no power steering; it didn't cost that much at the time and makes a big difference

[@MisterMikeTexas]

The Pinto didn't need power steering, as a small car.

[@senorkaboom]

At least you can say the Pinto wasn't the worst car ever made, that accolade belongs to the Vega.

[@cameronwelling5709]

No truer words, have ever been said these are built to run and run and run.

[@chrislemaster2695]

No the 1985-1991 Yugo GV hold that title

[@volunteerpatriot2143]

I had both. A '74 Vega and a '78 Pinto. Neither one were bad cars for me.

[@timothykeith1367]

More than 3 million Pintos were sold over a decade

[@zlink8]

That would be the most dangerous sleeper ever, lol. Very surprising to make power and very surprising when it gets a rear end collision and explodes! Check out the old pinto rear end tests, it's pretty scary.

[@morrismckinnon8632]

Nice car. Looks like the 70's Buick Regal at the front.

[@79goldmaster1]

Nice car. Would make a good commute car.

[@Vacationtime247]

I was sad when I sold it. Would take it to car shows and was amazed at it's popularity vs some of the high dollar hot rods. VT247

[@td3620]

is this pinto Sold?

[@wildhartmike]

Son. You are even lucky you got an am radio, even that was an option. It also did come with door locks. They were a simple screw on. Hit your local hardware store or autoparts.

[@Vacationtime247]

Now that I think of it, believe my grandparents (who gave me the vehicle) pulled up on the door locks and unscrewed them. So us kids wouldn't lock the doors accidentally VT247

[@jeffring1222]

That carbuerated old pinto starts easier than my almost 20 yrs newer fuel injected pickup. Proof right there that fuel injection sucks.

[@Vacationtime247]

It's actually for sale now. I've had it for years and never drive it. Now, I'm trying to pay off my mortgage in full. Trying to get a place in Northern California for a home / vacation spot. VT247

[@mrbubetube]

you should sell that to the fire department. it would make a good car for the fire chief.

[@thebrock12]

I like it

[@MidnightClubsSR]

kool classic bro

[@Vacationtime247]

No, it really was the original bias ply tires. They weren't in the best of shape, but they definitely were originals. VT247

[@noneofyourbusines9976]

How much?

[@redneckbryon]

I know it's cool to keep car stock, but that car would make a sweet sleeper, So are you moving to California or just visiting?

[@cower16]

what state is the car in?

[@carpediem4887]

Mint state

[@snuffa.luffaguss6337]

As of 11/4/18 do you still own the car?

[@cower16]

would you ever consider selling this car?

[@jocelynecupcake]

DAD BOUGHT A BRAND NEW1978 PINTO SPORT(ACTUALLY A 1979 BUT LISTED AS A 1978 BECAUSE THE CAR DID NOT MEET THE NEW EPA STANDARDS VERY RARE) AUTOMATIC WITH RED AND WHITE PLAID CLOTH BUCKET SEATS WITH RED INTERIOR TRIM PACKAGE. WHITE OUTSIDE BODY COLOR. GOT THE LOOKS PARKED, NEAT LITTLE CAR. WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IF ANYBODY KNOWS HOW TO GET THE OVERHEAD SWIVEL MAP LIGHT. THIS WAS SUCH A COOL FEATURE ON THAT PINTO. SEARCHING EVERYWHERE.......

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[@justsumguy2u]

They didn't last long up north, the road salt ate 'em up pretty quick.

[@redneckbryon]

Very Cool

[@keeferstheakston4439]

Well yeah that’s just a DEFINITE grandma’s car from “ back in the day “ . And like most things grandma’s used to keep ; Kept in prestige condition, meanwhile having just the minimum. Only wanted to get to the store and bridge club.

[@Vacationtime247]

They got it for my Grandpa when he developed Parkinson's. He'd go outside and sit in it even though he couldn't drive. After he passed away it sat for years in a garage. Grandma asked if I'd like it and of course I couldn't wait to get it! : ) VT247

[@lcar4000]

Had a 71 Two Door and a 78 wagon.

[@Vacationtime247]

lcar4000 Kind of miss this car. Grandma gave it to me just before she passed. Had to sell it though before moving west. VT247

[@lcar4000]

They were fairly well built cars for the era, especially considering their low cost.

[@Vacationtime247]

***** I wouldn't have ever bought one of these cars new. But this one was a gift and was given to me. A little old lady owned it, never drove it, my grandparents bought it as a gift for my grandpa, he never drove it, I got it after he passed and.....never drove it.

[@lcar4000]

They Pintos weren't bad cars for the day; cheap and very basic. It's true the Corolla and Datsun were probably better built than the Pinto, but I never had one problem with either Pinto I owned other than the clutch going out on the 71 after about 75,000 miles. The Chevy Vega was the car that was loaded with problems, especially with the engine and with rust.

[@dicarlo57]

+lcar4000 except that the datsun and toyotas had interference engines which would self destruct if the timing belt lost a spline. the ford 2.3 was bullit proof

[@davescott8859]

Pimpin fo sure.

[@mannykinne6157]

nice car,but sorry its not a hatchback if the glass doesn't lift with the trunk & the back seat doesn't come down leaving one big compartment.and it did come with interior door lock buttons.they are missing & belong in the hole at the top of the door by the window

[@mercedesbenzformula1]

Nice looking example of a pinto! You really should siphon out that old gas because it can gum up the motor and ruin it. Gasoline goes bad really quickly especially in modern gasoline with ethanol and modern additives. It has happened to people before, just thought I would warn you...

[@Vacationtime247]

I would of loved to keep this car. But we moved to the west coast and it got sold. The buyer was thrilled to get it. It ran as good as new and had less than 30k miles on it. VT247

[@Vacationtime247]

I'm going to leave it as is. Figure it would be best not to mess with it being all original. VT247

[@Vacationtime247]

Indiana : D VT247

[@josemezatorrez]

My dad had one in the early 80's, even as a kid I was embarrassed to be seen in it, it has 0% cool factor but we were poor. LOL Only way to make it look cool is to make a hot rod.

[@rcasper4700]

Jose Luis Meza Torres d

[@utuBrV1oI]

Hi. Shouldn't that dashboard be all red too? Maybe they changed things in '78? My friend's '72 was all blue inside includin the dash. May it rest in rusty pieces. lol Make sure u keep you car away from water!! & car cover it to keep it clean.

[@Vacationtime247]

This car was all original. Everything inside was exactly as it was when Ford rolled it out of the assembly line. VT247

[@tpvalley]

perfect for a cosworth yb 2 litre engine, its based on the british pinto engine.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

How about a 5.0 and 5 speed?

[@ronniehill6142]

They had a bad reputation but they were better than a Chevy Vega

[@bohemialite6371]

bare bone is good less things to fix.....😁

[@Vacationtime247]

Sure, $2500. I've had it for way to long. Never drive it and it takes up space. Trying to get my mortgage paid off in the next 6 months. So, yea, $2500. VT247

[@s0caltrukker]

People might mistake it for a 911

[@bearcatbob]

Trunk model, not a Hatchback !

[@junaidali1710]

different looks nicer ..

[@XLordLeamingtonX]

Come on, put it in first gear and floor it, see how long it goes

[@sldl04]

lmao

[@pinkyn0se]

Give it a polish ffs

[@CrankDatPikachu93]

Would look better with a St. Bernard