Ford

A Classic Or Just A Used Truck? 1996 Ford F-250

A lot of us need for any classic vehicle we own to be more than a garage ornament.  Sometimes everyday life requires something that can pinch hit as a daily driver or you need a vehicle that can do… more»

Project Pickup: 1968 Ford Ranchero 500

From 1957 to 1979, the Ranchero was a staple in the Ford lineup. Technically a coupe utility, it was often referred to as a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on a car platform, not a truck. This fourth-generation… more»

428 V8 Power! 1969 Ford Torino GT Cobra

In 1968, the Torino was introduced as the top-of-the-line Ford Fairlane. By 1971, the Fairlane name was retired in favor of the sexier-sounding newbie. In 1969, if you ordered the Torino GT, you could also bolt on a Cobra-Jet… more»

Rare 3-Speed Manual! 1960 Ford Thunderbird

Purists were appalled when the second generation of the Ford Thunderbird (1958-60) gained a back seat. Gone until 2002 was the 2-seat T-Bird that has become iconic today (who can forget Suzanne Somers in American Graffiti?). But the proof… more»

29K Original Miles: 1983 Ford Thunderbird

While there’s always a temptation to seek out an exotic barn find, there’s a strong argument for buying a car that will provide some level of driving satisfaction while being fairly cheap to put back on the road in… more»

Seventies Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon

Love it or hate it, Ford’s subcompact Pinto loomed large over the decade of bell bottoms and disco.  Over three million of these somewhat safety challenged economy cars were sold to Americans who were looking to save on gas… more»

Preserved Creamsicle: 1977 Ford Bronco

This 1977 Ford Bronco has more than a few things going for it. For one thing, the color scheme is excellent. Who doesn’t love orange on white? For another, the body appears to be uncut, which is a major… more»

Farm Truck Rescue: 1992 Ford F-150 4×4

This 1992 Ford F-150 pickup was actually discovered on a barn via an estate sale, which revealed that it was equipped with one of the most sought-after combinations out there for a truck with the blue oval: manual transmission,… more»

Hot Rod Project: 1929 Ford Model A

This 1929 Ford Model A hot rod is a really cool little car although it needs quite a bit of work to reach its full potential. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $7,500. The… more»

Cummins Power! 1971 Ford F-750

There are heavy-duty trucks and then there are HEAVY-duty trucks! This 1971 Ford F-750 is the pinnacle of the Ford F-series truck line. Located in Downstate New York, the truck has been fully restored using over $40,000 of new parts…. more»

Paint Me! 1976 Ford F-250 Crew Cab

While crew cab pickups are pretty much the standard for full-size trucks these days, back in the sixties and seventies, they were fairly rare. Mostly made for government agencies or as utility work vehicles, not too many survived their… more»

One-Ton Bronco? 1990 Ford Centurion C-350

From 1987 to 1996 if you wanted a Ford SUV with room for more than five passengers, a Centurion conversion was a good option. Although the sticker price was nearly $70,000 in today’s dollars, you were getting a nine-passenger… more»

1 of 277: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible

The first generation of the Ford Mustang had its swan song in 1973, giving way to a smaller, leaner Mustang II the following year. Since its introduction in 1964, the automobile had got big and bloated and a disinterested… more»

9,900 Original Miles: 1998 Ford Mustang GT

Ah, the SN95 Ford Mustang: the perpetually unloved generation of the classic muscle car. The shame of it is these were wholly decent vehicles, with the bad luck of coming immediately after one of the most popular eras of… more»

High School Parking Lot: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

For those of us who went to high school in the seventies and eighties, it is hard to convey just how awesome the automotive hobby was at that time.  Everyone loved cars.  Especially older cars, since many of Detroit’s… more»

Woodie Wagon! 1975 Ford Pinto Squire

It took a while for American car manufacturers to get good at building subcompact cars. The Chevy Vegas (1971-77) had bad engines from the start and were prone to rust from the inside out. The Ford Pinto (1971-80) didn’t… more»

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