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Get Shorty! 1938 Ford Superior School Bus

Marty Robbins started his 1960 #1 western ballad hit with the words, “Out in the West Texas town of El Paso.” Well, here’s another potential hit that was found at a West Texas Ranch in El Paso where it… more»

Race Car Replica: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie “Lightweight”

In the middle of the 1963 model year, Ford introduced a sporty new fastback body style for its successful Galaxie 500 automobiles. Because of Ford growing interest in racing, 200 of those were built as “lightweight” racers meaning some… more»

Grabber Blue Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

By the 1970 model year, every major U.S. automaker had gotten into the “pony car” game, with the Dodge Challenger being the last to join the party. As such, the so-called founder of the movement, the Ford Mustang, saw… more»

Hemi-Powered Gasser: 1940 Ford Deluxe

A gasser is generally defined as a lightweight, high-powered hot rod that was used for drag racing from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. In order to reduce the racing weight, the cars often used fiberglass body parts,… more»

12 Second Barn Find: 1972 Ford Mustang 460

Mustang sales were down for the sixth year in a row in 1972, due in part to the pony car market being flush with competitors. And, also, because the car’s proportions had gotten bloated over the years. Yet, Ford… more»

Rat Rod 1930 Model A Ford Project

There are myriad coulda, woulda, shoulda reasons why the best-laid plans for restoring a car don’t work out. But for every frustrated plan, there’s another one getting born. And that’s the way it is with this heavily patinaed 1930… more»

Mystery Machine: 1953 Ford Crestline Skyliner

This 1953 Ford Crestline Skyliner is a mystery machine. While the VIN confirms that this is definitely a 1953 model, all of the information I have at hand states that Ford only produced the Skyliner variant within the Crestline… more»

Original 352: 1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner Hardtop

The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of a manufacturer introducing a new model, but its existence has been short-lived. That is the case with Ford’s Galaxie Starliner. Introduced in 1960, the company removed it from… more»

Take Your Pick! Pair Of 1969 Ford Mustangs

By 1969, the Mustang fastback had become almost as popular as the hardtop and convertible combined at 45% of production. And you could get it in four flavors: regular, Boss 302, Boss 429, or Mach 1 (which outsold the… more»

Garage Find Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Ford struck gold on April 17, 1964, when it launched the Mustang, creating a market niche known as the “pony car”. While Plymouth got there 16 days earlier, it seems moot now since the Barracuda stopped production in 1974… more»

One Family Owned: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

Choosing to sell a classic car is never an easy decision, but this is especially true when the vehicle has been part of the same family for nearly six decades. That is the case with this 1963 Thunderbird. It… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

Some enthusiasts will balk at the idea of molesting an original Mustang to create the car of their dreams. However, this 1970 Fastback could be a prime candidate if that is your ultimate aim. Its existing drivetrain is not… more»

Cheap 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber?!

Ford rolled out its new compact, the Maverick, in the Spring of 1969, exactly five years to the day that the Mustang debuted. While its numbers weren’t quite as large, the Maverick sold well at more than two million… more»

Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Torino GT

By 1971, it was evident that the writing was on the wall for the classic American muscle car. Buyer enthusiasm had cooled due to several factors. These included pending changes to emission regulations and rising insurance costs. These were… more»

Rare Glass Roof 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner

Jackie Gleason used to stammer wide-eyed and say, “Homina, Homina” whenever he had a strong reaction to something that couldn’t be put into words. I’d file this drop-dead gorgeous ’55 Crown Victoria Skyliner under “H” and give it a… more»

54k Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car

You have to give marketing and product planning gurus their dues. An old adage in motorsport says that what wins on Sunday sells on Monday. However, if your shiny new model isn’t competing in a motorsport event, why not… more»

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