Here’s a classic “never heard of it” Oddimobile! Apparently, a Ford dealer once decided that a performance Pinto was a good idea; so a new front end – complete with pop-up headlamps – turbo kit and interior bits were pulled together and the Pangra was born!
Hemmings has featured a Pangra, so there is a bit of info out there, but it’s not clear how many cars were made. 50 seems to be a popular interwebs number.
What you get is a turbocharged version of factory 2.0-liter four cylinder good for 175HP. Not bad in a lightweight little car. Our feature car has many a mod, so HP should be even higher. Fortunately, brake and suspension updates have been done in order to keep up…
Value here is anyone’s guess, but $6,100 is already pulling away from factory Pinto pricing.
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San Diego, CA
$6,100 with 10 bids and reserve NOT met
Front end is completely different and very cool.
Upsized rubber was probably needed with all the upgrades, and the Torque-thrust wheels are period correct, but they’re too big for this car.
Recaro seats were part of the original Pangra mod package.
Pangras also had unique center consoles and instruments. This car’s instruments have been updates since.
Here’s a hand-made plaque. Jack Stratton was the guy at Huntington Ford, in Arcadia, CA, who came up with this car.
It’s too bad we can’t see the original mods here, but the upgrades mean that this thing puts out even more power.
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Below is a partial list of parts;
· Engine
· 2.0 L Pinto Block
· Stock 2.0 rods
· Forged 8.5 / 1 pistons
· Prepped 10/10 crank w/ 5/8 ARP flywheel bolts
· 6 ½ Qt oil pan
· Ported large valve head
· Cometic copper gasket
· Crower custom camshaft 510 L x 220 D
· Esslinger cam pulley
· Ak Miller exhaust maniford
· T4 turbo
· Custom intake set up with Holley 650 cfm double pumper Carburetor
· Custom Innercooler
· Turbonetics carburetor hat
· 3” custom exhaust system with Flow Master muffler
· Mallory HyFire VI ignition with boost retard
· MSD coil
· Mallory unilite distributor
· Tilton Aluminum flywheel
· CenterForce pressure plate
· Turbo Tbird clutch disc
· NGK Wide Band O2 bung
· Drive Train
· Ford motor sport Aluminum drive shaft
· SVO T5 trans with Pro 50 shifter
· Mustang 5 bolt 8” rear end with 4:11 gear and Power Trax Loc Rite
· Suspension
· Custom leaf springs/poly bushings and 2” lowering blocks
· Koni shocks
· 1” front sway bar
· Brakes
· Granada 5 bolt disc with GM metric calipers
· Mustang 10” drums
· Other Items
· 10 Gal Aluminum fuel cell
· Trunk mounted battery
· Electric fuel pumps
· Aluminum radiator with twin fans
· Tires and Wheels
· American Racing Torque Thrust 16 x 8 – 4 ½ back set rear
· American Racing Torque Thrust 15 x 5 – 2 1/5 back set front
· BFG Traction TA 185 /65 /15 front and 235 /60 /16 rear
· Billit center caps
· Interior
· Recaro front seats
· Pangra center consol and dash
· Dakota Digital tach
· Auto Meter Water temp / Oil pressure / Boost / Amp
I have the clear title in hand. I will require a $500 deposit within 48 hours of auction close, and the remaining balance within 7 days. Buyer responcible for shipping. Seller may pull this auction at any time as this car is for sale locally .