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1978 Ford Pinto Options and Features

Comfort - Convenience - Performance - Protection

(A) AM Digital Clock Radio combines the enjoyment of your favorite AM programs with the extra convenience of an easy-to-read digital clock which features quartz-crystal controlled accuracy. (B) AM with Stereo Tape Player accepts 8-track tape. It has a speaker in each front door plus balance control (C) SelectAire Conditioner is Ford-engineered to keep Pinto's interior comfortable year-round. Tinted glass and power steering are recommended. (D) Flip-Up Open Air Roof for 2- and 3-door models opens to a vent position or removes completely for the convertible effect (E) 4-way Manual Driver's Seat gives the driver a choice of settings for his - or hers - height and comfort. Seat can be adjusted 1 1/2 inches vertically and 5 1/2 inches fore and aft. (F) Convenience/Light Group helps you get more enjoyment from your Pinto. It includes: intermittent windshield wipers, cigar lighter, visor vanity mirror, day/night rearview mirror, combination dome/map reading light, and lights in the lockable glove box, ash tray, and under the hood, and in the trunk or cargo area. Also included: courtesy light switch on passenger door (on liftgate of Runabout), "headlights on" warning buzzer, and pivoting quarter windows with bright frames.
(G) Interior Accent Group: This low-cost option adds tasteful touches including: woodgrain appliqués on instrument panel, parking brake handle, and shift knob, color-keyed parking brake boot and deluxe seat/shoulder belts; day/night inside rearview mirror; custom steering wheel; cigarette lighter (H) Sports Rallye Package helps you get the most in performance from any Pinto  (I) Cargo Are Cover snaps into place to keep contents out of sight. In black vinyl, for Runabout (J) Wire Wheel Covers add a classic touch to Pinto's stylish appearance  (K) Styled Steel Wheels with Trim Rings (L) White Painted Forged Aluminum Wheels give the new look of performance wheels.
Notable Standard Features

Pinto Pony 2-door Sedan: 2.3 litre OHC 4-cylinder engine with DuraSpark Ignition, Floor-mounted fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission, Rack and Pinion Steering, Front Disc Brakes, Hand-operated Parking Brake, Inside Hood Release; Aluminum Bumpers; Bias ply 13" tires, Ford Motor Company Lifeguard Design Safety Features, Heavy-duty 45 amp Battery, All-vinyl or cloth-and-vinyl high-back front bucket seats, Color-keyed Carpeting, Black instrument panel, steering wheel, and carpeting, DirectAire Ventilation, Mini-console, Glove box with door, Full Wheel Covers (4), Bright Windshield, Drip and Rear Window Moldings

Pinto 2-door Sedan: Most of the Pinto Pony features plus these differences and/or additions: AM Radio (may be deleted for credit or upgraded at additional cost), Power front disc brakes, Electric Rear Window Defroster, Tinted Glass all around, Color-keyed instrument panel, steering wheel, and column; Bright windshield, side and rear window, drip, pillar, and belt moldings; Vinyl Insert bodyside moldings

Pinto 3-door Runabout: Most of the Pinto 2-door Sedan features plus these differences and/or additions: Fold-down rear seat with one-hand latch; Load floor rubber mat; Third door with metal-framed glass and pneumatic assist

Pinto Wagon: All of the Pinto 2-door Sedan features plus these differences and/or additions: Counterbalanced, full-length liftgate with fixed window; Liftgate "open" warning light; Fold-dow rear seat with one-hand latch; Pivoting rear quarter windows; Load floor rubber mat; Bright side window moldings; Front Stabilizer Bar

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