The R-code designation for Ford engines in the 1960s was lingo for the company’s racing motors. It began with some potent 427s being dropped into earlier Galaxie 500s. Later, they turned to the lighter Fairlanes and Torinos and used… more»
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One of None? 1965 Ford Mustang Wagon
In 1965, the Ford Mustang was the hottest new car going. In the first 18 months, the company sold more than 680,000 of them. Sport coupes, fastbacks, and convertibles – but not a single station wagon. That’s because one… more»
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Project or Parts? 1973 Ford Bronco
With First Generation Broncos continuing to command respect and amazing prices in the classic market, we’ve recently seen a few tired and weatherbeaten examples dragged back from the brink. The seller suggests this 1973 model could make a great… more»
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Final Year Droptop: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
The Ford LTD was still a popular car in 1972, with more than 475,000 of them rolling off the assembly line for just that one year alone. But fewer than 1% of that number were convertibles- 4,234 to be… more»
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BF Auction: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Although Ford didn’t have Chevrolet’s Corvette in its sights when it released the Thunderbird, some buyers saw it as a viable alternative. It was difficult to separate the pair on price, but the deciding factor was personal preferences. If… more»
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Amazing History: 1968 Ford Bronco
Locating a classic with more than five decades under its belt and a known ownership history can be attractive. When the vehicle in question is as desirable as a First Generation Ford Bronco, that is even better. The icing… more»
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Field of Dreams? 18 Ford Mustangs
It’s one thing to be a car collector, it’s another to corner the market on a particular automobile. The seller here certainly was trying hard, having collected 18 Ford Mustangs over the years. They’re all from 1965 to 1968…. more»
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Cruisaire Package: 1979 Ford F-350 4×4
This 1979 Ford F350 4×4 is a Pacific Northwest survivor that has received some desirable upgrades and modifications along the way. These include the rarely seen “Cruisaire” treatment that apparently was an aftermarket rehash that gave the truck the… more»
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Torn Out Of The Barn: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford introduced a new, hot version of its popular Mustang in 1969, the Mach 1. In its first year, it was one out of every four pony cars the Ford division built. The company suits continued the strategy into… more»
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Recent Restoration: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT Free Wheelin’
When Ford released its Second Generation Bronco in 1978, it found itself with an immediate hit. First-year sales more than tripled the best achieved by the First Generation, and our feature Bronco is a gem. It is a Ranger… more»
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Surf’s Up! 1963 Ford Falcon Squire
In 1960, Ford introduced its compact Falcon to supply a developing desire for smaller cars after the excesses of the 1950s. The Falcon was penned by Robert McNamara – yes, that McNamara, later named US Secretary of Defense –… more»
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Iowa Farm Survivor: 1949 Ford F-1 Panel Truck
About the only thing cooler than pickup trucks from the 1950s are their covered cousins, the panel truck, which Ford claimed would “protect your cargo in style.” Here’s a 1949 Ford F-1 panel truck survivor that’s still earning its… more»
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Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
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289-Equipped: 1965 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible
The seller advertises this Ford Falcon Futura Convertible as a 1964 model, but the VIN and exterior trim confirm it hails from 1965. There’s little to choose between the two years, but such details are always a consideration with… more»
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390-Equipped: 1966 Ford Country Sedan
Necessity is the mother of invention, and a lack of options within the new car market means buyers are turning to vehicles like this 1966 Ford Country Sedan if they seek a station wagon to transport a larger family…. more»
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Cobra Jet 4-Speed! 1973 Ford Ranchero GT
I knew it. I knew if I searched long enough I’d eventually find a four-speed equipped Ford Ranchero like this ’73 GT example. I’ve come across two or three from the fifth generation (’70-’71) but I have never spied… more»
