This Ford Pinto got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1979 Ford Pinto hatchback is finished in Tangerine with black side trim over black cloth and vinyl upholstery. The car was donated to the seller, the California-based Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum, in 2019 and is powered by a 2.3-liter inline-four linked with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 13″ steel wheels with covers, an AM radio, and air conditioning. This Pinto shows 92k miles and is now offered with a clean California title.

1979 Ford Pinto Hatchback 4-Speed

The car is finished in Tangerine (85), and exterior details include black side and bumper trim as well as dual side mirrors. The rear hatchback lift supports were rebuilt under current ownership.

1979 Ford Pinto Hatchback 4-Speed

The 13″ steel wheels wear covers and are mounted with 185/70 Jinyu tires. Braking is provided by front discs and rear drums.

1979 Ford Pinto Hatchback 4-Speed

The seats are upholstered in black vinyl with patterned inserts. Interior equipment includes an AM radio, an ashtray, and air conditioning. There is a hole in the driver’s seat bottom.

1979 Ford Pinto Hatchback 4-Speed

The steering wheel fronts an 85-mph speedometer and an auxiliary gauge for fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 92k miles, less than five of which were added under current ownership.

1979 Ford Pinto Hatchback 4-Speed

The 2.3-liter inline-four was factory equipped with a two-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 88 net horsepower. The carburetor is said to have been rebuilt under current ownership. The car last passed a California emissions inspection in 2020.

1979 Ford Pinto Hatchback 4-Speed

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

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Winning Bid USD $6,249 by schen49
Auction Ended May 27, 2025 at 1:46PM PT
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Location: Compton, California 90221
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Listing Details
  • Chassis: 9T11Y124958
  • 92k Miles Shown
  • 2.3-Liter Inline-Four
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Tangerine Paint
  • Patterned Upholstery
  • 13" Wheels
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM Radio
  • Rear Hatch
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #193560


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