Ford

Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars

Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»

289-Equipped: 1965 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible

The seller advertises this Ford Falcon Futura Convertible as a 1964 model, but the VIN and exterior trim confirm it hails from 1965. There’s little to choose between the two years, but such details are always a consideration with… more»

390-Equipped: 1966 Ford Country Sedan

Necessity is the mother of invention, and a lack of options within the new car market means buyers are turning to vehicles like this 1966 Ford Country Sedan if they seek a station wagon to transport a larger family…. more»

Cobra Jet 4-Speed! 1973 Ford Ranchero GT

I knew it. I knew if I searched long enough I’d eventually find a four-speed equipped Ford Ranchero like this ’73 GT example. I’ve come across two or three from the fifth generation (’70-’71) but I have never spied… more»

Great Deal: 1979 Ford F250 Camper Special with Camper

I can’t figure out why this great combination truck/camper hasn’t already sold. Lucky for us we still have a crack at it, despite the seller listing it six days ago. Here on craigslist is a 1979 Ford F250 Camper… more»

A Trio of 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1s

The 1969 model year is perhaps the heyday of the muscle car movement. There were more choices than ever with what seemed to be endless engine and transmission combinations. 1969 was also the year that Ford introduced the Mustang… more»

3/4 Ton Survivor: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger

Some trucks just have a look – one that screams toughness. It’s hard not to get that in a four-wheel-drive model but it certainly helps to find a truck like this 1978 Ford F250 4×4 with a four-speed manual,… more»

In Storage 17 Years: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Project

Growing up in the 60’s, our neighborhood was a typical middle class one with most of the homes being brick ranchers with a Chevy or Ford or a station wagon tucked in the carport. To get out of our… more»

Rock Solid: 1955 Ford F100 Pickup

We see our share of older Pickups at Barn Finds, but many require significant rust repairs as part of the build process. This 1955 F100 arrived like a breath of fresh air because it is a rock-solid classic that… more»

One Owner: 1988 Ford Festiva L

Some readers will look at this 1988 Ford Festiva L and question its worthiness for inclusion on the pages of Barn Finds. I understand that sentiment, but I feel we need to cut this little gem some slack. Ford… more»

Garage Kept and 58K Miles: 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger

Ever pass by a garage and wonder what is in it?  Most garages are probably packed to the rafters with stuff that wouldn’t sell at your aunt’s garage sale and various other things that are too nice to throw… more»

Survivor Grabber: 1972 Ford Maverick

Finally, a gem. I wrote up a Maverick last week that was going for, if I recall, around $6K. You Barn Finders seemed to agree that this was steep given the build it needed. Now here is a rather… more»

Blasphemous Shop Truck: 1957 Ford F-100

We have all seen the T-shirts and memes with Henry Ford’s disapproving mug staring down at us with some disapproving line about putting a Chevrolet engine in a Ford.  While Henry passed on long before this became a thing… more»

1969 Ford Torino Cobra R-Code 428/4-Speed!

Imagine walking into your Ford dealer back in 1969 and being one of the few lucky customers to stumble upon an R-Code Torino sitting there waiting for you to get your hands on it.  That’s what happened to the… more»

Unfinished Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Going into 1969, Ford was looking to generate some more excitement for the Mustang, which had been in production for five years. One of the solutions was the Mach 1, a performance model available only in the new “SportsRoof”… more»

Fully Loaded 20-Footer: 1990 Chinook Concourse

Similar to the kit car market, the world of RVs and motorhomes is surprisingly vast. Just when you think you’ve seen them all, another model pops up for sale that looks nothing like the others before it. This 1990… more»

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