1970 Ford Maverick Estate Coupe Concept

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Mar 24, 2022
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Ford exhibited the Maverick Estate Coupe concept vehicle at the 1971 Chicago Auto Show. The Estate Coupe had a dark green padded "Landaulet" roof over the rear seating, and the body finished in limefire green. That unique color used a subtle gold-flake base and complimented the avocado interior. Cast magnesium wheels had a spoke design reminiscent of the classic wire wheels.

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