New Grabber Guy... About the car? Maybe someone's seen it years ago in Minnesota?!!?

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  1. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    One of the very first 1973 Grabbers built. Pretty rare color and interior combo as well.
     
  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Yes, very early. Mine was ordered 07/11/72, 10 days before yours. Scheduled to be built 09/06/72, 12 days after yours. Actually built 09/29/72, 28 days after yours. Released 09/30/72, 8 days after yours...yours was 7 days behind schedule, and mine was 23 days...
    Very early, and very cool to the guys that are into this stuff, doesn't really affect the value, but still cool.
    Gold Glow would have been one of those "extra charge" paint colors.
    You need to show us some more pictures!!
     
  3. bowtied

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    Great insights, thank you.
    Car still wears original paint with the exception of some touch up at base of front fender and covering up of the car's track name around tail lights (Crazy Horse). I have the lower front metals in primer that came with the car.
    Has very little rust, a bit forward of the floor boards and a bit of bondo at the nose of the hood. Otherwise, no rust. I'm happy to be discovering the cars history and significance. As a car purist, I respect its place and would ensure it would be treated accordingly.
     

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  4. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Nice looking car. i like the color.:thumbs2:
     
  5. ford84stepside

    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

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    That is sharp! I love that color combo! :thumbs2:
     

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