1970 Ford Maverick Grabber Registry

Welcome to the home of the 1970 Ford Maverick Grabber Registry.  I am trying to document and "register" as many of these special cars as I can.

If you have one of these cars, used to own one, know where one is, or you have found one in a junkyard.....I want to know about it.  You can email me by clicking on the envelope to the left.....or you can email me at:  Craig(a)MaverickCorral.com

First introduced in February of 1970 at the Chicago Automobile Show, the 1970 Maverick Grabbers were only available in  5 "Grabber" Colors Click on  Links below to see these colors

Starting April 30, 1970, a Maverick Grabber could be had in any Maverick color except Black, Medium Blue Metallic and Pastel Blue

So how is a 1970 Maverick Grabber different than a standard Maverick? For $278 a Grabber Buyer Could Get:

- Black Painted Hood Stripes - Black Cast Plastic Grill with Matching Headlight Doors - Bright Drip Rail Moldings and Window Frames - Color Keyed Dual Racing Mirrors - Bodyside Tape Stripes in Black or White           (White being more rare) - Rear Deck Lid Spolier - Black Painted Rear Tail-Light Panel - Deluxe Fuel Cap - Trim Rings and Corporate Button Hub Caps - Black All-Vinyl Interior - Carpeting

As Introduced in February of 1970:

Changes Made in April of 1970:

- Only Available in the 5 Original Grabber Color - D70 x 14"  or  C78 x 14" WSW tires - Three Spoke Woodgrain Rim-Blow Steering Wheel - 200 CID-6 Mandatory Option, 250 CID-6 also available

- Original Grabber colors plus other colors listed above - B78 x 14" tires - Standard Steering Wheel replaces Rim-Blow - 170 CID-6 Standard motor, 200 CID-6 and 250 CID-6 also available

In April of 1970, The Grabber program was extended with some changes.  These slight changes was made to attract more buyers and was also offered with a lower price of only $194 for the Grabber package