Nos oem ford 1971 1972 1973 pinto rear bumper chrome trim. The first blue ford pinto was introduced in 1971, with 3 paint shades named bright blue, pinto blue, and pastel blue. This book brings together the basic documents needed for reaching an informed judgment on the central ethical question in the pinto case. More specifically, it was ford s decision to use the costbenefit analysis detailed in section 11 to make production decisions that translated into lost lives. Retail automobile values may be obtained from kelley blue book and many other sources on the web.
The gas crunch of 1979 had arrived, and even though my father owned a service station, it was time to get something more economical. Unfortunately suffering the reputation of being a cheap economy car, the pinto has still made its way into the popular culture. It first came to his notice in 1973, when he got a field report on one of fords topselling cars, a compact called the pinto. The kelley blue book is the most popular usedcar buying guide. You know how when you see a car like a ford pinto, you think wow, that looks really 70s. Covers 19821996 cars, vans, and trucks julydecember, 1997 by kelley blue book online at alibris. The smallest american ford vehicle since 1907, the pinto was the first subcompact vehicle produced by ford in north america. Save money on used 2000 ford focus hatchback models near you. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Believed to be 28,655 original miles with original build sheet and bill of sale from november 22nd 1977. The early chrysler lx cars arent aging well autotrader. A used ford pinto, 1976, 2 door sedan is listed forsale every 3 weeks on local classified sites.
To find new and used ford values, select a bodystyle and a year. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user as is without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. This number is presented for informational purposes only. May 06, 2015 birsch, 1994 ford engineers discovered this problem in preproduction crash tests, based on internal company documents ford has crashtested the pinto at a topsecret site more than 40 times and that every test made at over 25 mph without special structural alteration has resulted in a ruptured fuel tank. Kelley blue book even ranked an american car their most awarded. The exploding ford pinto before lee iacocca became famous for rescuing chrysler from bankruptcy through a massive government loan, it should be remembered.
In ford sales literature, it was referred to as the eao or ohc engine and because it was designed to the metric system, it was sometimes called the metric engine. View new, used and certified cars and get auto financing from a melbourne car dealer. The smallest american ford vehicle since 1907, the pinto was the first subcompact vehicle produced by ford. Brochure images courtesy the old car manual project a popular car for the decade, it was produced by the ford motor company, the subcompact pinto is today best known for its propensity to combust in rearend collisions. Each year, editors compile a list of the most efficient vehicles available, then pick 10 standouts representing a variety of price ranges and powertrains. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Find new and used ford pinto classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you.
Recalls often involve problems that are rare but could cause a serious problem if they occur. In 1972, a ford pinto driven by lilly gray stalled as she entered a merge lane on a california freeway. Kelley blue book brand image award winners are based on annual newcar buyer perception data and published on. The main controversy surrounding the ford pinto case was the ford motor companys choices made during development to compromise safety for efficiency and profit maximization. Mar 09, 2015 no, your eyes are not deceiving you, and no, ford did not make a factory pinto truck. True chevy or ford fans can immediately identify the differences between a camaro and a mustang can you. All vehicles must be six 6 model years or newer with less than 75,000 miles. It was a virtual copy of bills car, except for the color. Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program. Someone decided to, though, im guessing out of a pinto wagon, and it looks like they did a pretty darn good job of it.
Its a hatchback, with 30,000 original miles has been garage kept for 17 years no rust, runs, interior is like new. Choose mileage and options to get your 1976 ford pinto 3 door runabout hatchback book value and price. Introduced in 1971 as competition for the new import and domestic subcompacts, the pinto was meant to be so simple a vehicle that ford could produce this vehicle with little time and money. Ford pinto classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. The ford pinto case is mentioned in most business ethics texts as an example of costbenefit analysis, yet in those formats any appreciation of the complexity surrounding the issues of such decisions is overly simplified. When you see a chevy lumina, how can you not think of the 90s. Weve seen some weirder special editions than this one sold at a premium. By these events, he was referring to one case in particular. Ford coronavirus financial relief and new car incentives. Kelley started the company with three model t fords. The ford mustang is an american car manufactured by ford. Decades into the future, people will see a 2006 dodge charger and. Well also show you the dealer price and private seller price if youre looking to buy a 2009 ford escape.
For saleen xp8, saleen explorer, and saleen ranger models, please see saleen sportruck listing. Copart or autobidmaster makes no representations as to the validity or. Ford pintos chilling lesson by rebecca davis 18 january 2017 on wednesday, at least two further ford kugas were reported to have burst into. Kelly blue book tradein value van horn ford of newhall. Heres a look at just how trustworthy it is plus a comparison with the competition. Yet this rare oddity could be worth the extra cost if youre into this sort of thing. Car news the throwback cars of stranger things cancel. What is your car worth and what is your vehicle book value. In the early 1970s when competition from japans auto makers was heating up, gas prics were easing, the demands for energy conservation were just around the corner awaiting the arab oil boycotts that arrived first in 197374, ford motor company with lee iacocca as its president, introduced a new line of cars, the ford pinto. Kelley blue book price advisor north country ford lincoln.
Kelley blue book 2004 ford explorer for sale autozin. Ford versus chevy is one of americas most heavily debated topics when it comes to buying a vehicle. The 2020 chevrolet trax adds big features to a small crossover suv and with a price that hits the sweet spot. The last offering of blue on a ford pinto in our paint database was in 1980, with 2 shades of blue paint named light medium blue and bright blue. Power and associates for insights into their clientele, dave power was a ford employee who didnt find management especially receptive to consumer opinions.
The car weighed 1,240 pounds and could reach a top speed of 45 mph. The ford pinto case and the development of auto safety regulations, 18931978. Ford pinto case ford pinto case the ford pinto case the. Use autotraders used car valuation tool to find the kelley blue book value of the car youd like to sell or buy. The company began as the kelley kar kompany founded by les kelley in 1918. Kelley blue book says ford trucks, suvs look best autoblog. Ford motor company confirms that the electronic linelock feature previously exclusive to the v8powered gt will now be standard on mustangs with the 2. The five parts of this book cover the case, costbenefit analysis. The ford pinto case by douglas birsch editor, john fielder. Used 2000 ford focus hatchback pricing for sale edmunds. Browse and compare lincoln mark viii vehicles for sale near houston, tx 77001 from local dealers and private sellers. Where can i find the blue book value of a car from 1988. Take a look around and youll find a ford or chevrolet on most best cars lists.
For seven years the ford motor company sold cars in which it knew hundreds of people would needlessly burn to death. Even if you can find it, the kelley blue book value for an older bmw m car is not going to be meaningful. Pdf the ford pinto case and the development of auto safety. A study in applied ethics, business, and technology douglas birsch, john fielder editor, john h. Just because a car has been recalled does not mean it is not a reliable car. Kelley blue book honors ford fseries trucks with its 2017. But things havent always been rosy for the great american carmakers. The condition and maintenance of this particular vehicle. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Here we have a genuine 2 owner 1978 mercury bobcat. Jan 18, 2017 when lives are cheaper than financial losses. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2000 ford focus hatchback.
The internal ford codename for the unit was the t88series engine. Apparently tough and muscular are favored by truck and suv buyers. Look up the trade in and resale value of your 2009 ford escape. A ford pinto was the ugliest car but a ford pinto cruiser was even worse. The ford motor company used this data along with other statistical studies to determine the cost benefit of improving the safety of the ford pinto compared to the cost. Henry ford created 1,750 of the model a until is was replaced by the ford model c in 1904. I think these lx cars will be that car for the 2000s. Only 1 in 17 people can correctly identify the make of these vehicles. The ford mustang was his brainchild, and its tremendous success made him yearn for a repeat performance.
Based on actual retail transactions, the kelley blue book fair market range is kelley blue book s estimate of what a consumer can reasonably expect to pay this week in a vehicles area for a similar equipped vehicle. Apr 16, 2015 for the third straight year, fords cmax hybrid line has been named to s list of its 10 best green cars. The ford pinto will forever be associated with fiery death, but is that enough to keep them from becoming a collectors item in the near future. Used 1976 ford pinto 3 door runabout hatchback mileage. That would change in time, but not before power launched what would become the worlds largest automobile consumerresearch company. There may be no better example of the american dream than henry ford. The pinto s gas tank ruptured, releasing gasoline vapors that quickly spread to the passenger compartment.
Kelly blue book tradein value although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The car had the 2000cc engine, 4speed transmission, and a hatchback. In a kelley blue book brand watch poll, active car shoppers picked the look of ford s trucks and nonluxury suvs over. Her pinto was rearended by another car traveling about thirty miles per hour. Browse and compare ford vehicles for sale near pinto, md 21556 from local dealers and private sellers. From the son of an immigrant farmer read more to the founder of ford motor. Ford vehicles for sale near pinto, md 21556 kelley blue book. Poised to evolve with constantly changing consumer demands, ford offers vehicles with a variety of engine sizes, seating configurations and transmissions as well as hybrid gasolineelectric powertrains. The company was started by henry smolinski and harold blake, both graduates of northrop institute of technologys aeronautical engineering school. Used ford pinto, 1976, 2 door sedan blue book value. The ford pinto is a subcompact car that was manufactured and marketed by ford motor company in north america, sold from the 1971 to the 1980 model years. Date recent pricehighest first pricelowest first on page.
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