Ford

Drive and Restore: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible

The GT500 joined the Shelby Mustang range in 1967, with the company expanding its offerings to include a Convertible in 1968. While GT500 production ran to 1,542 cars during that model year, only 402 were the drop-top variant. That… more»

Ran When Parked: 1927 Ford Model T Pickup

The Ford Model T was one of the first and most successful production vehicles. Launched in 1909, nearly 15 million copies were built before it was retired in 1927. Their affordability was key to the Model T’s success, and… more»

Long Term Ownership: 1938 Ford De Luxe Coupe

Ford introduced its V8 engine in 1932, and from then on, advancements in design were rapid. While the Model A changed in only subtle ways over the years, the mid-30s Fords shifted quickly from straight-line sheet metal and upright… more»

Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT Project

Muscle cars were still a healthy segment in the market when Ford introduced the Torino in 1968, which started life as a more nicely trimmed Fairlane, with a GT version available right from the get-go.  The car got a… more»

41k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

When searching for a turnkey classic to park in your garage, it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether a particular vehicle is the ideal candidate. There are so many factors to consider that it could make your head… more»

Garage Dweller: 1961 Ford Anglia 105E Deluxe

Ford’s Anglia began life in 1939, a typically British bull-nosed saloon equipped with an aging sidevalve engine. Until 1953, the car was nearly unchanged – the new design for that year was only sheet-metal deep. A few improvements had… more»

Cheap Project: Rust-Free 1965 Ford Mustang

If you scour the usual online website for a First Generation Mustang project candidate, you will be spoiled for choice. With Ford producing 559,451 examples of its iconic pony car during that model year, there will inevitably be plenty… more»

Cheap Wheels Project: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was to Ford as the Impala was to Chevrolet. The Galaxie was Ford’s biggest-selling full-size car throughout the decade and competed head-to-head with the Impala every day. The cars were redesigned in 1965… more»

No Reserve: 1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer

Pickups have evolved enormously since the post-war years when they were considered purely as workhorses. You will now struggle to find a new one that doesn’t feature similar equipment levels to a high-end sedan, with air conditioning and power… more»

Montana Farm Survivor: 1971 Ford F100 Custom

If you Googled “basic, no frills 70’s-era pickup truck,” this 1971 Ford F100 Custom would most likely pop up. It’s as basic as it gets, folks. The Custom was the lowest rung on the Ford pickup truck trim ladder,… more»

Highly Optioned: 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger

There is something almost painful about finding any classic that has been left to go to wrack and ruin. Such has been the fate of this 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger. The seller’s Marti Report confirms the first owner spent… more»

Two-Owner Project: 1967 Lotus Cortina Mk 1

The Ford Lotus Cortina was a 1960s collaboration between Ford and Lotus Cars to build a performance-oriented small sedan. There were two generations with the Mk 1 being in production from 1963 to 1970.  With a 1557-cc twin camshaft… more»

No Reserve 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Edition Project

We’ve seen hundreds of special edition vehicles find their way onto the pages of Barn Finds over the years, including quite a few unusual variants of the Ford Mustang.  However, the story behind the one-year-only 7-Up edition is an… more»

No Reserve: 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4

Classic Pickups almost invariably command attention when they hit the market, particularly if they are clean survivors that a seller lists with No Reserve. Those words perfectly describe this 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4. It is ready for towing… more»

Grandpa’s Survivor? 1957 Ford Thunderbird

People often lump the first generation of the Ford Thunderbird and the 1953-55 Chevy Corvette into the same category, i.e., they’re sports cars. But that’s not really correct. While the T-Bird was a 2-seater like the ‘Vette, it was… more»

1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe Barn Find

It comes as no surprise for seasoned car collectors that placing a car out of sight for a long time is not a good idea.  Anything can happen when it is not under your watchful eye.  Take for example… more»

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