Ford introduced the Granda in 1975 as a “senior” compact, meaning it had more of an upscale appeal. The Maverick was still in production at the time and ran through 1977. Ford hoped that the Granda would compete with… more»
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40k Miles? 1965 Ford Thunderbird
The 1965 Thunderbird was on the second year of its then-traditional three-year styling cycle, but Ford made a worthwhile improvement or two to keep it fresh: the first was standard power disc brakes and the second was a set… more»
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Not a Kit Car: 1965 Ford GT-40 Mark 2 Replica
Replicas of famous racing cars or historic vehicles are not hard to find on the internet, especially in unfinished form. The trick is figuring out which examples are built to a higher degree of construction and authenticity, as both… more»
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Rotisserie Restoration: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Some people are unable to complete a project build and feel that this leaves them less worthy of parking a classic in their garage. That attitude is wrong because the ability to wield a welder or spray gun doesn’t… more»
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Driver Quality 302 V8: 1965 Ford Mustang
The sporty Ford Mustang was easily the most successful new car introduced in the 1960s. Launched at the World’s Fair in New York in April 1964, Ford would go on to sell nearly 1.3 million Mustangs before the close… more»
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BF Auction: 1949 Ford F-1 Pickup
If there were a light-truck hall of fame, a few trucks would be first-round shoo-ins: Advance Design Chevrolets, perhaps the Second-Generation Dodge Ram, and definitely the first-generation Ford F-1, such as this ’49 that’s being offered as a Barn… more»
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Sensible Survivor: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane arrived at Ford dealers in 1955, the brand’s top-of-the-line product. The Galaxie would take over that spot in 1959, so Ford moved the nameplate to a new class of automobile in 1962, the “mid-size”. That new Ford… more»
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Meticulous Restoration: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible
Overcapitalizing on a project build is a piece of cake, and I’m sure that many of our Barn Finds readers know at least one person who has fallen into that trap. Such is the case with this 1951 Ford… more»
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Future Classic? One Owner 1995 Ford Taurus
The Taurus was produced by Ford in the U.S. from 1985 to 2019. During its first seven years, Mercury sold a rebadged version called the Sable. In total, six generations of automobiles were built and in the 1990s it… more»
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Show Quality: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
We are no strangers to sellers making bold claims at Barn Finds, and the merits of each must be assessed to determine whether they are justified. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a perfect example of that philosophy. Its presentation… more»
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Cheap Project: 1961 Ford Ranchero
Ford scored a pair of firsts with its Ranchero. The first “first” is obvious: They came to market two years ahead of their arch nemesis, Chevrolet, and its El Camino. Their second first was their decision, starting in the… more»
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Paint Or Patina? 1971 Ford LTD Two-Door Hardtop
Cool and tough isn’t how a person normally describes a 1971 Ford LTD, but there it is. I like luxury as much as the next person, but a two-door LTD with “racing wheels”, blackwall tires, and in cosmetic condition… more»
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Flawless Restoration: 1966 Ford Mustang
Using the word “flawless” when describing a classic that you are trying to sell is a high-risk strategy. However, it is one chosen by the current owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang. There is certainly little to criticize, and… more»
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1 of 3,000: Rust-Free 1988 Ford Ranger GT
You’re right, that grille isn’t a factory Ford Ranger GT piece that would have been on this truck when it rolled off the assembly line. You’re also right that I’d be sourcing an original-style grille on day one after… more»
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1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 W/429 V8
Candyapple Red is quite a color on this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 pickup, especially in the sunshine. This is just on the cusp of the “highboy” era but by 1979, it wouldn’t have officially been known as… more»
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Great Restoration Project: 1970 Ford Bronco V8
And now for something from the “I don’t get it department.” As I’m sure most know, Ford revived its iconic Bronco in 2021 – it’s another example of a modern take on a classic. They seem to sell well… more»
