Posted on 07/20/2014 1:48:02 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Roughly 50 Ford Pinto enthusiasts are gathering today for the fourth annual "Pinto Stampede," a three-day event from Dearborn, Mich. to Hell, Mich and back to Dearborn -- the birthplace of the Ford Pinto.
The caravan of Ford Pintos, produced from 1971-1980, will make several stops on their journey including a visit to the Henry Ford Museum, the Ford Product Development Center, the Ford & Mercury Restorers Club Car Show and other landmarks on their ride to 'Hell and Back.'
"The Pinto Stampede enables Pinto enthusiasts to celebrate our cherished little cars while doing something meaningful for others," said Norm "Trail Boss" Bagi, founder and organizer of the Pinto Stampede.
All proceeds from sponsorships and a fundraising raffle go toward the Wounded Warrior Project, which helps soldiers returning with disabilities regain normal lives. In its first three years, the Pinto Stampede has raised over $38,000 for the organization.
Ford produced more than 3 million Pintos from 1971-1980...
According to Pinto Stampede organizers, there are up to 10,000 "road-worthy" Pintos left in the U.S.
(Excerpt) Read more at mlive.com ...
My parents had a pea green Pinto wagon when I was a kid. I used to ride in the back with the seat folded down. My dad has always had good things to say about that car.
My Pintos were V6s.
Be sure to bring plenty of oil with you.
My friend had a Pacer. Strange looking, but that car had great handling. He scared the **** out of me in it.
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