Ford

SportsRoof Project: 1969 Ford Mustang

From one extreme to another, that’s usually how things go at Barn Finds. Last week I covered this beautiful ’67 Mustang and today, we’re going to go two years newer but take a southbound turn on condition with this… more»

Perfect for Chores: 1979 Ford Courier Pickup

In the 1970s, a new vehicle category opened up – the compact pickup. Lightweight with small motors, these were economical to run but still had enough carrying capacity for that load of bark dust. Toyota and Datsun dominated the… more»

Solid and Desirable: 1968 Ford Bronco

Do you ever wish you had a crystal ball? I know I do every time I see a First Generation Ford Bronco. During the 1980s and 1990s, sellers struggled to find anyone interested in handing over even a modest… more»

Is There Enough There? 1935 Ford Roadster

While most of the stories we write on Barn Finds have happy endings where a desirable car ends up with another lease on life, this story may be of a car that is just too far gone.  The saddest… more»

30 Years Stored: 1960 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Convertible

If an owner elects to place a classic car into storage, there is a right way and quite a few wrong ways to undertake the process. A dry environment away from direct exposure to UV rays is a good… more»

Have it Your Way: 1932 Ford V8 Cabriolet

The Model T was a rousing success for Henry Ford, but an internal argument was brewing. Competing automakers – particularly Chevrolet – were encroaching on Ford’s sales figures, and more than that, the notion of a motor with more… more»

351/4-Speed: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport

The seller claims this 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport is an original survivor. If that proves true, many enthusiasts would consider its condition well above average. Adding to its appeal, it features one of the most desirable drivetrain combinations… more»

The Real Salt Life: 1932 Model B Ford Salt Flats Racer

The great thing about hot rodding is that it can take many forms.  From show winning customs to 200+mph race cars, the spectrum is almost infinite.  One of the most exciting, and definitely the fastest, are the hot rods… more»

351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Performing a total restoration on a classic car takes longer than a mere weekend. In the case of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, that process stretched out over six years. It has been worth the wait because this classic… more»

29k Original Miles?: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

In reading the seller’s description, the song “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder popped into my head. While it’s not my favorite song by either of these legendary musicians, the ’56 Thunderbird is my favorite year… more»

Pony In Distress: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach I

We feature a lot of Ford Mustangs here on Barn Finds, and with the length of time the car has been in production and all the changes it’s gone through over the years, there’s a wide and diverse fan… more»

Parked Two Decades: 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon

A period Ford advertisement said that the 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon was “Bigger and stronger to help you save in comfort.” I’m not quite sure what that meant and I don’t even know if Ford knew what this car… more»

21k Miles! 1964 Ford Fairlane 500

With the success of the Falcon in the early 1960s, Ford determined there was now a void in their line-up for a car that was bigger than the Falcon but smaller than the Galaxie. So, a mid-size automobile was… more»

1970 Ford Mustang SCJ 428 Drag Pack Mach 1 of 1

The terms “one-off” or “one-of-one” get thrown around quite a bit to describe a unique item. Whether you are referring to sports cards, handmade crafts, or vehicles, a true “one-of-one” can be pretty special. This 1970 Ford Mustang is… more»

46k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon

The introduction of the Fiesta in 1978 negatively impacted sales of the Ford Pinto, but 188,899 buyers chose to park one in their driveway. That proved to be the least successful for the Pinto to that point, but the… more»

1 of 1 Special Factory Color: 1966 Ford Mustang

Even though the 1966 Mustang could be ordered in a tasteful palette of 18 paint colors, from Emberglo to Tahoe Turquoise, the original owners of this well-preserved hardtop opted for this very attractive Rose Metallic, one of 25 color… more»

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