Vehicle Description
Available now is this 1972 Ford Pinto hatchback dressed in all red
with black interior. This Pinto is a survivor and is in overall
fair condition inside and out. This Pinto sits on Crager wheels all
around. Although this Pinto does run and drive well, it should be
considered a driving project that would need some TLC before
becoming a reliable driver. More information on the model year 1972
Ford Pinto: The Ford Pinto was a subcompact car produced by the
Ford Motor Company between 1971 and 1980. The 1972 Ford Pinto was
the second year of production for the model. The Pinto was marketed
as an affordable and fuel-efficient car, but it gained notoriety
for a design flaw that made it susceptible to fires in rear-end
collisions. The location of the fuel tank behind the rear axle and
the use of a plastic filler neck made the Pinto more likely to
catch fire if hit from behind. In 1978, a court case revealed that
Ford had done a cost-benefit analysis to determine the cost of
recalling the defective Pintos versus the cost of paying off
potential lawsuits. The company determined that it would be cheaper
to pay off lawsuits than to recall the cars. This scandal led to
changes in product liability laws and increased scrutiny of
corporate responsibility. Despite its negative reputation, the
Pinto was popular in its time, with over 3 million sold in its
ten-year production run. The 1972 Ford Pinto was available in
several body styles, including a two-door sedan, a three-door
hatchback, and a two-door station wagon. It was powered by a
1.6-liter inline-four engine and had a four-speed manual
transmission as standard, with an automatic transmission available
as an option.
