As the 1970s progressed, manufacturers found themselves down-sizing many of their middle to larger models in a bid to regain some of the performance and efficiency that had been lost to ever-tightening emissions regulations. While Chevrolet released the 5th… more»
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2nd Chance Stinker: Barris-Built 1922 Ford Model A
Avid followers of Barn Finds will recognize this vehicle from earlier this year. We featured it here in Feb. 2018 and it is again for sale here on eBay with an asking price of $19,500. The current ad states… more»
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Less Than 14K Miles: 1971 Ford F250 Camper Special Pickup
Back in the sixties and seventies, pickups with sleeping campers were frequently seen, where today most campers or trailers are just pulled behind vehicles. In 1971, and other years as well, Ford built a pickup truck specifically for the… more»
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UTE Survivor: 1961 Ford Ranchero
Nearly small enough to cover in gift wrap, this Ford Ranchero is a tidy little pickup that is ready to drive! Thought to have 66,000 original miles, this Ford has recently been serviced. Offered for a reasonable $3,700, you… more»
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Bucket List: 1922 Ford T-Bucket
This 1922 Ford T-Bucket has been sitting for two years. The owner admits that he has become tired of the vehicle, so has decided to sell it. His loss could well be your gain, and I would like to… more»
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Big Brown Bird: 1973 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird was restyled in 1972 and was reduced to only one model, a 2 door hardtop. In 1973, they refined the grille and put on a more massive front bumper, what I like to call “chrome railroad… more»
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Classic Ford: 1925 Ford Model TT Grain Truck
Although he was initially unwilling to admit it, by 1925 Henry Ford had begun to acknowledge what his son Edsel, and those around him had been saying. They knew that the Model T was outmoded, and a replacement was… more»
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289 V8 Powered: 1964 Ford Econoline 1-Ton
“Shorter, lighter, and easier to maneuver”, The E-series pickup seems like it should have been such a big hit that they would still be made today. This example is a cool custom with a series of built-in tool boxes… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Eastern Shore Finds
As some of our long-time readers know, I used to spend a fair amount of time stomping around junkyards on the weekends. Well, having a child greatly limits your free time (at least initially, until they can join you),… more»
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Still Big: 1978 Ford LTD Landau
Ford was probably working on their downsized Panther platform, to be introduced in 1979, by the time the 1977 General Motors cars hit the showrooms. But just the same, the marketing team went to work praising how the LTD… more»
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Ex-Australian Fire Brigade: 1991 Ford Maverick
Over the last year, I have become quite friendly with a salvage yard in Australia that has helped immensely with my 1981 Toyota HiAce project. By “helped”, I mean they have cut apart several vans to send me good… more»
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Grab This: 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout
A 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout with small bumpers, no rust, and in Grabber Blue? There’s cool and then there’s cool, this is the latter. This eye-poppingly-pigmented Pinto can be found listed here on eBay with an equally eye-poppingly-prime bid price… more»
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Like New: 1984 Ford Bronco XLT
This 1984 Ford Bronco XLT is described by its owner as a 3rd generation survivor. It wears its original paint, original drive-train, and original interior. It is a striking looking vehicle, but there is a bit of a sting… more»
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Neat First Classic: 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe
Sometimes when you’re looking for a classic car, what you aspire to is a classic that has undergone a painstaking restoration, while at other times you might be seeking a nice car that you can simply climb into and… more»
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Limited Production Run: 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO
The best part about this gig, writing for Barn Finds, is increasing your knowledge of small, obscure automotive facts. Take this 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO, for instance: I thought for sure the seller was pulling one of those annoying… more»
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Low Priced 1973 Ford Mustang
Hopefully, better days are ahead for this 1973 Ford Mustang. The car is currently located in Oro Grande, California but had been found in a building in Arizona. Mileage is unlisted, some part, of the VIN is listed, maybe…. more»
