I haven’t owned or worked on a “Shoebox” Ford, but I do have a literary connection with them. When I was a kid, the local bookstore in my local mall (two things that aren’t really things for the most… more»
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Never This Cheap: 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen
One of the best eras of the Saleen Mustang, in my opinion, harkens back to the early days of this high-powered collaboration. When Steve Saleen and Ford began rolling out these limited-production Fox bodies, the focus was less on… more»
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1977 Ford LTD Pillared Hardtop 351 V8
Apologies in advance for the photos of this 1977 Ford LTD; they aren’t the best. There is only one interior photo and, sigh, no engine photo. You’ll have to use your imagination, as the two biggest areas of concern,… more»
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1997 Ford F-250HD XLT SuperCab 4×4 Diesel
I hesitate to say this 1997 Ford F-250HD XLT SuperCab 4×4 Diesel is “cheap”, maybe inexpensive would be a better term. It’s got a lot going for it and appears to be rock solid, not to mention being a… more»
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Patina Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang 289 Project
If you’ve been hunting for a first-gen Mustang driver project with V8 power and a manual transmission, this 1966 Ford Mustang might check all the right boxes. It’s being offered without a title but includes a bill of sale… more»
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Rare Color? 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
Rarity claims are often meaningless without verifying evidence, and must sometimes be taken on face value. However, sources like Marti make such claims fairly easy to prove when the vehicle in question is a First Generation Mustang. The seller… more»
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Bench Seat Option: Price-Dropped 1965 Ford Mustang
Practicality sits high on the list of desirable attributes when some enthusiasts seek a classic to park in their garage. This 1965 Ford Mustang ticks that box, courtesy of its bench front seat. It will accommodate six people, and… more»
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Early Build and Unrestored: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
What makes a limited production car even more unique? A subjective question for sure, but when it comes to splitting hairs, one of the sure-fire ways to make a case for rarity is comparing early versus late-production models. Earlier… more»
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Classic Cruiser: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The 1955 Ford Thunderbird is one of the most recognizable American cars of the postwar era. Designed to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette, the T-Bird emphasized personal luxury over raw performance, and the result was a two-seat convertible that… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger
In the world of first-generation Broncos that haven’t been dolled up to cross a spotlighted auction stage, this one is bound to be a star, because it’s a solid 1973 model with all the right options, including a V8… more»
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Owned 22 Years: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 25th Anniversary
This 1990 Ford Mustang LX notchback coupe is just sort of cruising along on eBay at the moment, and while it has attracted respectable bids, I can’t help but wonder if this one will sell for less than it… more»
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Big Block Survivor: 1997 Ford F-250 XLT
When it comes to the OBS Ford trucks – the “Old Body Style” era – it seems there is no shortage of buyers who want clean, well-equipped examples. Despite seemingly falling under my internal score card of desirable versus… more»
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Backyard Find: 1992 Ford Mustang 5.0 Project
It is sometimes difficult to work up the gumption to restore a make and model you love if you feel a car has gone too far down a certain path. What I mean by this is when you scope… more»
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5.0 V8 Powered 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
When the Pinto made its debut at Ford dealerships in late 1970, the subcompact was available in just one body style, which was a small sedan with a trunk. It didn’t take long before a hatchback model joined the… more»
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33k Mile 1993 Ford Mustang LX Coupe
Ford finally wrapped up production of its third-generation Mustang at the end of the 1993 run, but not before selling more than 2.5 million examples over the 14 years the Fox body was in production. My first brand-new automobile… more»
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Italian American: Ford Escort “Monte Carlo” by Frua
This one-off Frua-bodied Escort is an historical mystery. No definitive answer exists to the question: why did Pietro Frua restyle an early Escort? Did Ford commission it, or was a private party responsible for the car? We can only… more»
