Ford

Last on Earth? 1941 Thorco Dual Engine Fords

The patriotic task of hauling B-24 “Liberator” bomber assemblies from Michigan Ford factories to destinations as far as California demanded a special vehicle. A mere 46 of these Thorco dual-engine Fords (and similar trucks built by others) assumed the… more»

BF Auction: 1977 Ford Econoline E-350 Chateau

Every once in a while, a car (or van, in this case) will pop up for sale on Barn Finds that inspires some wistful curiosity about its original owner. What was the purpose of this 1977 Econoline? It’s a one-ton… more»

Rare K-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

In 1966, Ford’s “pony car” – the Mustang – was the best-selling U.S.-built automobile at more than 607,000 copies. But rare were those equipped with the HiPo K-code 289 cubic-inch V8 (271 hp) that numbered only 5,469 installations. But… more»

Mustang Alternative? 1969 Ford Falcon Futura

The Ford Falcon was perhaps the most successful compact car of the 1960s. The company sold nearly half a million of them in 1961 alone, the model’s best performance year. But the arrival of the sporty Mustang in 1965… more»

All Original Three-Row Wagon: 1970 Ford Country Squire

While Harry And The Hendersons may not have risen to the same popularity level as the other ’80s movie that prominently features a Ford station wagon, it does have a devoted fanbase, and the Country Squire is memorable as… more»

Pristine Fox Body: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

Clean, stock examples of vintage and classic cars stand out for a few reasons: for one thing, “clean” is a somewhat abstract quality, and not entirely tied to whether the cabin has been vacuumed. If a car is clean,… more»

1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan

Either Medium Canyon Red or Midnight Canyon Red, this 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan is striking in white over red over red. It’s a little dirty and would have been nice to see at least washed, if… more»

1-of-120: 1973 Ford XA Falcon GT Hardtop RPO 83

Although there were notable differences, the American and Australian muscle car scenes featured some interesting parallels. Cars like the Mustang Boss 302 and Camaro Z28 were produced as homologation specials for Trans Am competition. Holden and Ford Down Under… more»

Stepside Donation: 1977 Ford F-100

As potential projects go, this donated 1977 Ford F-1oo pickup with the desirable stepside bed looks like a potential home run. No, it doesn’t run, and it’s sitting in the donation yard, but the body looks super straight and… more»

Range-Topping 312: 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

I always find it interesting to study the specifications of classic cars to discover whether the original owner was willing to spend money to create something genuinely special. This 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria is a perfect example. Not… more»

390-Powered Woodie Wagon: 1969 Ford Torino Squire

Big news awaited Ford Fairlane buyers in 1968, as not only did the intermediate get a complete redesign, but a new and more upscale offering was also added to the lineup, known as the Torino.  The higher luxury moniker… more»

54k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT

A single, simple mistake can often have deeper consequences than we could first imagine. Take this 1989 Ford Mustang GT as a perfect example. Its second owner made a minor error when registering the car, entering the odometer as… more»

Preserved Nite Edition: 1992 Ford F-150

Is there a point in which a special edition that is entirely cosmetic in nature is considered cool enough to be worth more than the standard model? We often poke some fun at cars and trucks that get a… more»

Barn-Parked since 2009 – 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL

Ford’s mid-year addition of a fastback to the popular Galaxie full-sized coupe in model year 1963 targeted the ovals of NASCAR with its slippery shape, and this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL in Tooele, Utah gave its owner a transfusion… more»

Affordable 390: 1967 Ford LTD

Affordability is a key consideration for many enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. There is little point in spending a million dollars if that leaves nothing in the kitty for their build. That’s where cars like this 1967 Ford LTD… more»

351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof

This 1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof would have been a relatively meek and mild vehicle when the first owner took delivery. However, someone has performed a few upgrades that would have transformed it into a formidable beast in its time…. more»

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