When an enthusiast searches for an original classic or a rust-free project car, drier states like Nevada, Arizona, and California are prime locations. Vehicles from those regions may have baked paint and interior trim, but they’ve generally escaped the… more»
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Mustang Dry Run: 1963 ½ Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
In many circles, the Falcon Futura Sprint is considered the forerunner to the Ford Mustang. A V8 engine became available in the Falcon for the first-time mid-year and is considered a 1963 ½ model. Like the so-called 1964 ½… more»
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302 V8 Project: 1969 Ford Mustang
Ford gave the Mustang its most extensive styling update in 1969 though it rode on the same platform that began the pony car fury in 1964. Changes to the fastback body style would be the most dramatic, creating an… more»
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Ford’s Nomad: 1958 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon
The Del Rio was Ford’s second attempt at emulating Chevrolet’s unique Nomad sport wagon in the late 1950s. Like the Parklane of 1956, the 1957-58 Del Rio used a standard 2-door Ford wagon body with none of the special… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Ford Bronco Sport
We’ve seen quite a few First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds, and many have been afflicted with crippling rust. That makes this 1972 Bronco Sport a breath of fresh air. There is rust present, but it doesn’t require wholesale… more»
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8,653 Original Miles: 1964 Ford F-100 4×4 Shortbed
The fourth generation of Ford’s popular F-Series of trucks is probably my favorites in regards to styling and closing the comfort gap between a truck and a car. Dramatically restyled for 1961, Ford’s 4th-gen F-Series of trucks were noticeably… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Although the 1970 model year only brought minor cosmetic updates to the exterior of the First Generation Mustang, significant changes occurred below the surface. Ford introduced the 351ci “Cleveland” V8 to the range, with the engine eventually achieving legendary… more»
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Only Original Once: 1988 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
This 1988 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat looks like it just rolled out of a dealership showroom, and the listing indicates it has 17,000 miles on the clock. Even more amazing is that the seller is located somewhere near Boston,… more»
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Barn Find 4×4 Duo: Ford Bronco Project Pair
The Ford Bronco II is having a bit of a moment lately as almost all niche vehicles of the 1980s have appreciated over the last few years. In addition, 4x4s of nearly any stripe from the 1980s have been… more»
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Custom Patina: 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Wagon
When I first glanced at this station wagon, my initial thought was what a cool aged finish was on it, as it usually takes years for the paint to develop a patina such as this. But then I realized… more»
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Driver-Quality Drop-Top: 1966 Ford Mustang
Between 1964 and 1966, Ford was working overtime to keep up with the demand for their new “pony car”, the Mustang. And sales would peak in ’66 at more than 607,000 copies. Beginning the following year, competition would flood… more»
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4X4 Monster Truck! 1976 Ford F-250
I seem to remember Monster Trucks from way back in my youth, and that’s been a long time ago now so they’ve been around for quite some time. Probably the most well-known example is Bigfoot, a 1974 Ford F-250… more»
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Rare 1977 Ford Econoline Chateau 460 4×4 Van
“Designed for Vankind” was the motto Ford used to promote its Econoline vans in the 1970s. The Econoline had its roots in the 1960s when Ford first introduced the mid-engined layout to cater to commercial users. By the 1970s… more»
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Highly Original 1970 Ford Bronco 302
We see our share of First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds, and they typically fall into three distinct categories. Some have been heavily modified, while others are riddled with significant rust problems. The third, and possibly worst, is… more»
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Hatchback Survivor: 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout
So uncool it’s cool again. That’s what you get with this 1978 Pinto Runabout Hatchback, which we learned about thanks to a tip from Gunter Kramer. It’s located in San Andreas, CA (hopefully not on the fault, or you’d… more»
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Sitting for 20 Years: 1980 Ford Mustang Cobra
While we sometimes get accustomed to the nature of dramatic YouTube overhauls where cars and trucks are seemingly transformed right before our eyes, sometimes the transformation phase is much less dramatic. After all, a car can be pulled out… more»
