To capitalize on the image created by the “Space Race” of the late 1950s, Ford introduced the Galaxie series in 1959. It would be the equivalent of the Chevy Impala in the full-size pegging order. It would serve the… more»
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Running Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Beginning in 1955, the Fairlane became the top-tier car at Ford, taking its name from the Dearborn, Michigan estate of Henry himself. Across seven generations, the Fairlane nameplate was used through 1970. With a redesign in 1957, the autos… more»
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Cherry Red on Red: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
The iconic Ford Model A could be had in several body styles, from coupes to phaetons, trucks to sedans, cabriolets to roadsters. For the sporting set, a roadster was the clear choice. Here on craigslist is a 1929 Ford… more»
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Solid Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
If you’re like me, you have compiled a long list of classics you’d park in your garage if money and space were no object. One of mine would be an early First Generation Mustang Fastback because I believe they… more»
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Baby Boomer Beauty: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria
Ford’s automobiles received a nice facelift in 1955 along with the Fairlane now positioned as the top trim model (like Bel Air over at Chevy). And the cream of the crop would but the new Fairlane Crown Victoria which… more»
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Texas Barn Find: 1979 Ford LTD II
Some cars aren’t necessarily super desirable but are so useful as an easy-to-own classic that they just make sense to buy. My brother just bought a 1978 Ford Thunderbird on a whim and he’s getting way more enjoyment out… more»
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Massive 73 Lot Auction! “Car Crazy” Gary Kuchar Collection
Hearing the term “car crazy” can bring several different ideas to mind, everything from a passionate interest in a particular make or model of vehicle to hoarding to flipping. But when it comes to 84 years young Gary Kuchar,… more»
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Unfinished Restomod: 1966 Ford Mustang
Taking on a project build where you will sink thousands of dollars and hours into getting the candidate’s body rust-free can prove too daunting for some. That’s what makes this 1966 Mustang so tempting. The seller has completed the… more»
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406 Tri-Power: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
During the 1960s, two technological races were capturing the imagination of the American public. The first was the space race, as the US battled the USSR to set the first person on the moon. The second was the horsepower… more»
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DIY Tractor: 1956 Ford Doodlebug
In the vehicular sense, the name “Doodlebug” was applied to homemade tractors made in the U.S. during World War II when production tractors were in short supply. The Doodlebug of the 1940s was usually based on a 1920s or… more»
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Garage Find: 1971 Ford Torino 500 or GT
The Torino nameplate first appeared in 1968 as the high-end version of the mid-size Ford Fairlane. By 1971, when the car received an all-new slippery shape, the Fairlane brand was gone, and Torino covered the whole lineup. The seller… more»
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Loaded and Low Mileage: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger
When it comes to selling vintage cars and trucks, there are a few “gold standards” in terms of what will drive a strong sale price. One is equipment levels – the more features and options it left the factory… more»
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Q-Code 428 V8: 1966 Ford Galaxie 7-Litre
The Ford Galaxie 7-Litre was a one-year-only, stand-alone model for 1966 and was an offshoot of the 500 Series. The 7-Litre was Ford Division’s version of the Mercury S-55, which FoMoCo also introduced that year. While production was not… more»
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Sleeper Project: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO
Automotive history contains many examples of a manufacturer collaborating with a performance specialist to transform a garden-variety model into something memorable. One obvious example is Chevrolet’s Cosworth Vega, while Ford teamed up with Yamaha for the Taurus SHO. Our… more»
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Under 12K Miles: 2002 Ford Mustang Saleen S281
The seller claims this is a one-of-one Saleen S281 of the supercharged variety, and while production numbers for this model are certainly low, more impressive is the low mileage of just under 12,000. The S281 utilizes a “New Edge”… more»
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Fuel Injected 455: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
The 1968 Galaxie 500 is a relatively heavy beast, but Ford offered potential buyers a selection of engines that gave it excellent performance credentials. This Galaxie started life with the iconic 390ci V8 under the hood, but the seller… more»
