In the Garage: 1977 Ford Pinto
THE CAR AND ITS OWNER
1977 Ford Pinto wagon owned by Dominick Speziale
WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING
The subcompact Pinto -- built in sedan, hatchback and wagon versions for model years 1971 through 1980 -- managed to suffer through a gas tank fire controversy and a subsequent recall to sell over two million copies during its lifetime. Speziale’s white ‘77 pushes the buttons of two current collecting trends: a heightened interest in wagons and an attraction to ‘70s American cars among younger enthusiasts who grew up with them.
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