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