The Ford Pinto is a subcompact automobile that was produced by the Ford Motor Company for the 1971–1980 model years. The car's name derives from the Pinto horse. Initially offered as a two-door sedan, Ford offered "Runabout" hatchback and wagon models the following year, competing in the...
former Ford stylist Bob Thomas recalled the process this way: "My design turned out to be the exterior for the Pinto. I was amazed at the package for the Pinto ... After they showed this model, Bunkie picked it --
Ford’s subcompact Escort hit North American showrooms as a 1981 model under the guise of a “World Car,” since Ford developed it to replace both its European Escort and the North American Pinto. This model’s importance is hard to overestimate. Debuting at the he...