One of my favorite super sedans from the 1980s is the first generation Ford Taurus SHO. More than the second generation models, this early Taurus platform captured why factory-build hotrods are so well-loved: it kept the boring vanilla-wrapper family… more»
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Wisconsin Barn Find! 1968 Mustang Fastback Roller
Ordinarily, a classic car listing featuring the words “Wisconsin” and “stored under a tarp” causes potential buyers to brace for the worst. However, this 1968 Mustang Fastback GT in Tomahawk, Wisconsin shows mostly solid metal and, though it needs… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT 4×4
Sometimes a vehicle comes along.. wait, who am I kidding, I want almost every one of the vehicles shown here, this one in particular! The machine has yet to be invented that can measure my desire for this 1977… more»
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$2,500 Barn Find Falcon: 1963 Ford Falcon
As a sales leader and one of the highest selling new car models in history up to their 1960 introduction, this 1963 Ford Falcon is a first-generation car and, as you can see, it’s also a project car. This… more»
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Ford Estate Twofer: 1957 Ranch Wagon Combo
Here’s an era of automotive design I wish continued: the two-door “shooting brake” that this pair of Ford Ranch wagons captured beautifully. These are not entirely dissimilar in design from the pair of Opel Sport Wagons we featured a few… more»
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Got the “Forgotten 1970 Mustang 428 Cobra Jet Blues”
Confucius say “Car on a trailer in morning, buyer take warning.” Usually a picture like this suggests you’re one seller removed from a good deal, and this listing flies its Flipper Flag high. However, who can deny the appeal… more»
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Rust Free 4×4: 1991 Mercury Topaz LTS 4WD
The late-80s and early-90s was an interesting time for automakers, and especially for U.S. automakers. Ford had a mega hit with the Taurus/Sable and I’ve always thought of a car like this 1991 Mercury Topaz LTS 4WD as a… more»
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Q-Code and 4-Speed: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Starsky and Hutch! I had to get it out there before someone else mentioned it – even though the cars used on that show were 1974 to 1976 models, not a 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport Q-Code 4-speed model… more»
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Project GT: 1969 Ford Torino Fastback
There could be an entire college design class on whether a hood scoop should be functional or if it’s ok to use them for decoration as is the case on this 1969 Ford Torino GT. This project fastback is… more»
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Pleasure Palace: 1972 Ford E200 Van
Custom 1970s vans are hot right now but we don’t see too many second-generation Ford E-Series vans like this custom 1972 Ford E200. This van can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, and it’s located… more»
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Amazing Custom 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire
Holy “Too much time on my hands,” Batman! Let’s face it; a normal 1970 Ranchero Squire appeals to a small sub-set of the car-buying public. Maybe that explains how this particular Ranchero could become an incredible custom vehicle featuring… more»
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Ford’s Psychedelic Wagon: 1979 Pinto Cruiser
The saddest thing about the Pinto Cruising Wagon is this: I helped a friend modify a ’72 wagon to look “exactly” like the 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon found here on craigslist thanks to reader Simon. It’s was a… more»
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1966 Good Humor Truck Survivor!
Nothing makes kids pour out of a neighborhood in zombie-like fashion than an ice cream truck. Where I grew up, all the ice cream trucks were old decrepit step vans or former U.S. Post Office vehicles that had seen… more»
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1964 Ford Galaxie: 390 & A 4-Speed!
The new bumpers included with this cool 1964 Ford Galaxie out of Saint Francis, Arkansas are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this find’s desirable features! Many of you may remember these cars as early NASCAR… more»
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Granite State Tradition: Annual Boat & Auto Auction
In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, a group of boating and car enthusiasts in New Hampshire host an annual auction with a surprisingly good assortment of classic automobiles for sale. There’s also a healthy selection of… more»
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It’s Art! 1967 Fairlane GTA with ’70s Flair
Rub away the primer from this 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA and change nothing else and folks will walk right past a Boss 429 Mustang to ask about the groovy ’70s paint job. This Fairlane could draw a crowd parked… more»
