Custom 500

Original Paint: 34k Mile 1970 Ford Custom 500

Choosing the right collectible automobile is often like kids picking their teams for kickball.  Everyone wants the most desirable players first.  Sometimes the vehicle, or player, you would pick last can surprise you.  In the automotive world, four doors… more»

36K Original Miles! 1967 Ford Custom 500

When was the last time that you saw a Ford Custom 500 two-door sedan such as this 1967 example? They were generally purchased for one of two reasons, A: fleet-buy for various and sundry reasons, or B: budget-buy, someone… more»

390/4-Speed! 1964 Ford Custom 500

The Ford Custom was primarily a no-frills economy car during most of its lifespan, appealing to budget-minded customers and also popular in the fleet field. A slightly better-trimmed version called the Custom 500 could be had in ’64, and… more»

Undercover Car: 1970 Ford Custom 500

OK, readers seemed to like this 1968 Ford Custom two-door sedan, featured a few days ago, so let’s review a four-door version today. Our subject is actually a ’70, but it’s pretty similar – an example of the model… more»

Road Ready: 1976 Ford LTD Custom 500 Station Wagon

If the badges that adorn the front of this 1976 Ford LTD Custom 500 Station Wagon are any indication, its owners have ventured far and wide across our big blue marble. You can be sure that some of those… more»