Both Ford and Chevrolet introduced sub-compact cars in 1971, and both would be controversial in their own ways. The Pinto would become the subject of safety concerns in rear-end collisions, while the Vega’s negative PR was largely based on… more»
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1 of 153 427 V8: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL
Beginning in 1962, the Fairlane became Ford’s new mid-size car that got a major restyle in 1966-67. While the company would build hundreds of thousands of these automobiles over the years, in 1967 they only produced 153 copies with… more»
390 FE Equipped Fastback! 1966 Ford Galaxie
The mountains of California always make a beautiful backdrop for photos, and this setting was what first drew me into this 1966 Ford Galaxie. The 1965 cars got an all-new design with a more bulky and taller stance than… more»
Saved From the Auction: 1988 Ford F-150 4×4
The seller claims this 1988 Ford F150 was sitting somewhere for years before it ended up at a local auction site where it no-saled. Given he ran the auction, he took it upon himself to grab the truck once… more»
Ripe for Restoration: 1949 Ford F1 Pickup
Ford’s F-series entered production in 1948 and proved to be one of the most successful sets of vehicles ever made by any automaker. The F-series embodied Ford’s belief that a truck should be a truck (ie, built on a… more»
Upgraded V8: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
The 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra was a limited edition classic that shouted loudly that American manufacturers were back in the performance car race. It wasn’t the most potent car on the planet, but it came as a breath… more»
No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang
Driver-grade First Generation Mustangs will always generate interest when they enter the market, but this 1966 model lifts that interest to a higher level. It ticks many right boxes because it is a rust-free classic with a healthy V8… more»
Serious Workhorse: 1971 Ford F350 390 V8 4×4 Crew Cab
The fifth generation of the Ford F-series trucks ran from 1967 through 1972. The styling update from the fourth generation included a larger cab and different trim levels (a favorite trick pursued by American automakers as a replacement for… more»
Undercover Car: 1970 Ford Custom 500
OK, readers seemed to like this 1968 Ford Custom two-door sedan, featured a few days ago, so let’s review a four-door version today. Our subject is actually a ’70, but it’s pretty similar – an example of the model… more»
Rust-Free Survivor: 1965 Ford Mustang GT
One of the challenges facing buyers searching for a turnkey First Generation Mustang is finding an unmolested and rust-free candidate. They are out there, but sometimes potential buyers need to wade through a mass of unsuitable vehicles before an… more»
Lime Green 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe
True enough, you don’t see these every day, but that doesn’t make buying a car like this 1969 Mustang Coupe your best idea. In fact, this one presents well in photos, but thank goodness for an honest seller and… more»
















