When the Falcon, Corvair, and Valiant were introduced as new compacts in 1960, it was the Falcon that became the best seller of the three due to its wider appeal. The Corvair took more of the sports market instead… more»
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Jail Bar Barn Find: 1947 Ford 1 Ton
After a lifetime of devotion to the “Deer Lodge” in Louise, Canada this Canadian Barn Find has a charming appearance and possibilities. Last running in 2002, this “Jail Bar” Ford was parked in a barn until recently. Needing to… more»
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Former Award Winner: 1934 Ford Cabriolet
Looking at it today it may be hard to believe that once upon a time this 1934 Ford was an award winning car. Time hasn’t been kind to it, but with a solid base there is the opportunity to… more»
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427 Dual-Quad 4-Speed 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible!
Convertibles appeal mostly to buyers who relish traversing the landscape with sun on their face, wind in their hair, and zero concern for superfluous acceleration or white-knuckle driving of any kind. Occasionally we discover convertibles like this 1964 Ford… more»
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LS Power! 1946 Ford Woody Wagon
Full disclosure: I’m an unapologetic purist and cringe a little when I see Chevrolet power in a Ford vehicle. Having said that, this woody may have changed my mind (at least a little bit). Admittedly, the LS series of… more»
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Reader Find: 1965 Ford Galaxie
From Angry Jonny – I found this beauty on the Facebook page of a local auto recycler. A quick phone inquiry got a quote of $3,000. It was unclear if the original engine or the 390 that came with the… more»
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39 Years In The Barn: 1955 Ford F-250
It’s amazing how many times you can drive by a barn find and have no idea that it’s even there. Like the old saying goes, “If it were a snake it would have bitten you.” Thankfully, this one didn’t… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1979 Ford Fiesta Project
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
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Barn Find Lizzie: 1926 Ford Model T
As visionary as Henry Ford was, we would still be driving Model T Fords if he had his way. Perhaps, like Dr. Frankenstein’s realization that his creation was one he could no longer control, Ford comprehended that his Model… more»
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Beverly Hills Fox: 1993 Ford Mustang SSP
Do you ever look at a car and just KNOW it has some amazing stories to tell? This 1993 Ford Mustang SSP originally belonged to a detective in the Beverly Hills Police Department and can now be found for… more»
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Five Window Puzzle: 1934 Ford Five Window Coupe
Every restoration starts with disassembly. This is sort of like having dessert before dinner. It is fun to take things apart, and it doesn’t require a lot of meticulous work. The problem is that if you aren’t photographing and… more»
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Original Paint Survivor! 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger
First generation Broncos continue to be solid collectibles and this specific one is no exception. The highlight of this 1974 Ford Bronco is the fact that it still wears its original paint. Some small parts have been refurbished and… more»
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Liquidation! Huge FoMoCo Collection For Sale!
“Code enforcement forces sale/ yard cleanup,” begins the seller’s description of this collection featuring Fords, Lincolns, and Mercuries from “1958 into the 90’s.” The listing here on Inland Empire, California craigslist summarizes 28 years of work in 56 words…. more»
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Rock Solid Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Here at Barn Finds, we see our fair share of Mustangs that are described as “project grade”. Some of these are not too bad while some can be pretty marginal due to their propensity to rust. This 1966 Mustang… more»
Reader Ad: 1946 Belly Tank Racer
We see all kinds of interesting finds here on Barn Finds every day, but this has to be one of the cooler builds we’ve seen in a while. Belly Tank style racers have long been popular with the dry… more»
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Pair Of Ponies: Ford Mustang Fastbacks
It’s no secret that fastback Mustangs are one of the more desirable and iconic cars that Ford ever produced. These cars look like they’re moving even when they’re sitting still. This pair found here on Craigslist in Mulvane, Kansas… more»
