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ford maverick Archive
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![Introduced midway through 1969, the 1970 Ford Maverick was Ford’s budget-priced import fighter, offering very basic transportation at a low, low price. The early Maverick had few real virtues, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1970-Ford-Maverick-Original-Cinnamon-Ford-Motor-Company-neg-C1173-8-front-3q.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1 "Why The 1970 Ford Maverick Was A Hit – The Right Dismal Car At The Right Dismal Time")
Why The 1970 Ford Maverick Was A Hit – The Right Dismal Car At The Right Dismal Time
Posted on June 6, 2025 | 52 CommentsIntroduced midway through 1969, the 1970 Ford Maverick was Ford’s budget-priced import fighter, offering very basic transportation at a low, low price. The early Maverick had few real virtues, […] -
![Ooh la la, the forbidden (to us of Del Norte) temptresses of the Southwestern Desert locales are bountiful; every time I visit I come across new and exotic species roaming […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_5096.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Forbidden Fruta: 2016-2022 Renault Duster Oroch – The French Show Detroit How It’s Done")
Curbside Forbidden Fruta: 2016-2022 Renault Duster Oroch – The French Show Detroit How It’s Done
Posted on October 15, 2022 | 28 CommentsOoh la la, the forbidden (to us of Del Norte) temptresses of the Southwestern Desert locales are bountiful; every time I visit I come across new and exotic species roaming […] -
![US Federal Safety Standard FMVSS-215 went into effect on September 1, 1972 (a Friday, in case you were curious). This standard mandated that all vehicles be able to take an […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_1091.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Capsule: 1974 Ford Maverick – Peak Bumper")
Curbside Capsule: 1974 Ford Maverick – Peak Bumper
Posted on July 13, 2020 | 74 CommentsUS Federal Safety Standard FMVSS-215 went into effect on September 1, 1972 (a Friday, in case you were curious). This standard mandated that all vehicles be able to take an […] -
![Last week Paul posted an article about the Chevrolet Nova and the Ford Granada. The article focused on how the hot selling Granada handily beat the Nova in the luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/LASD-Nova-9C1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Vintage Review: Chevrolet Nova 9C1 – “Super Nova”")
Vintage Review: Chevrolet Nova 9C1 – “Super Nova”
Posted on February 7, 2020 | 34 CommentsLast week Paul posted an article about the Chevrolet Nova and the Ford Granada. The article focused on how the hot selling Granada handily beat the Nova in the luxury […] -
![I’m ambivalent about art cars. Sometimes I feel it’s a waste to cover a perfectly decent-looking car in elaborate paint designs. But when it’s a Ford Maverick I simply say, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ford-maverick-art-car-4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Ford Maverick – Goodbye Old Paint, Hello New Paint")
CC Outtake: Ford Maverick – Goodbye Old Paint, Hello New Paint
Posted on October 15, 2017 | 31 CommentsI’m ambivalent about art cars. Sometimes I feel it’s a waste to cover a perfectly decent-looking car in elaborate paint designs. But when it’s a Ford Maverick I simply say, […] -
![“Maverick” must surely be one of the most reused car names in history. Interestingly, what was once the name for Ford’s second-smallest passenger car in the North American market ended […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ford-maverick-4wd-hardtop-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1988-94 Ford Maverick – Ford Goes On Patrol")
CC Capsule: 1988-94 Ford Maverick – Ford Goes On Patrol
Posted on October 10, 2017 | 19 Comments“Maverick” must surely be one of the most reused car names in history. Interestingly, what was once the name for Ford’s second-smallest passenger car in the North American market ended […] -
![One day during my trip to Mexico, I was taking the Metro back to my friend’s apartment and had to transfer at Chabacano station. While walking through the partially aboveground […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pontiac-trans-sport-obrera.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Global: The Cars And Facades Of Colonia Obrera, Mexico City")
CC Global: The Cars And Facades Of Colonia Obrera, Mexico City
Posted on December 16, 2016 | 15 CommentsOne day during my trip to Mexico, I was taking the Metro back to my friend’s apartment and had to transfer at Chabacano station. While walking through the partially aboveground […]
