Ford sold 472,121 examples of its Mustang in 1967, and by any standard measure, it should have been sufficient cause to break out the champagne and toast a successful year. However, when viewed in the harsh light of day,… more»
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Stored 31 Years! 1966 Ford Mustang
The 1966 model year holds the record for the American public’s love affair with the Ford Mustang. That year, more than 607,000 copies were built, far exceeding anything before or after. Beginning in 1967, serious competition would begin to… more»
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Original Owner: 1987 Ford Mustang GT
In the world of Fox body Mustangs that aren’t the elusive Cobra or Saleen editions, finding a well-preserved GT offered for sale by the original owner is exceedingly hard to dig up. This 1987 Ford Mustang GT was ordered… more»
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Family Hauler: 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire
How many beautiful Ford Squires will the month of June bring us? So far this month at Barn Finds, we have covered three of various flavors, and here is yet another on craigslist, a 1972 LTD Country Squire station… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
First Generation Mustangs that land on our desks at Barn Finds often fall into two categories. Some need significant restoration work, while others have received that level of attention. This 1970 Mach 1 is an exception because it is… more»
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Teen-Friendly Drop-Top: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
Ah, teenagers. They are a fascinating section of our society. Nobody can accept and adapt the latest technology to their needs more quickly and effectively than a teen, and their insatiable appetite for the online world means they are… more»
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Pick One: Vintage Cadillac, Ford, or Packard
The seller here is a collector of vintage cars and – due to some unfortunate circumstances – must let three of them go, all from the post-World War II era. You have your choice between a 1951 Cadillac, a… more»
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Healthy 302: 1974 Ford Bronco
Consumer tastes constantly evolve, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the automotive market. Sedans and their derivative dominated the 1960s and 1970s, but the 1980s saw the beginning of the rise of the minivan. Just when these… more»
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Dearborn’s First SUV: 1968 Ford Bronco Sport
Launched in 1966, the Bronco would be the first of several sport utility vehicles (SUVs) offered by Ford. While most think of the big family SUVs like the Expedition and Excursion, the earlier Broncos were intended to compete with… more»
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351 Cleveland! 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire
The Ranchero, the El Camino, Dodge’s Rampage, Subaru’s Brat – these “coupes with truck beds” defy easy description. But the genesis of the genre lay in the recession of the late 1950s: buyers couldn’t afford two vehicles to haul… more»
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Go Green: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s brochure for the 1971 Thunderbird stated “Thunderbird people have one thing in common — they’re uncommon.” I can’t say which definition of “uncommon” was their intent here, but I do know definition #1 does apply to the frequency… more»
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Clean Manual Coupe: 1986 Ford Mustang LX
There’s a hard-to-define quality that some cars have which can seemingly justify a high asking price. The seller of this 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 “notchback” coupe is looking for $27,900 for his clean four-eyed ‘Stang, which is a… more»
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Highly Optioned Driver: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The buying public knew that the First Generation Mustang had reached the end of its production life by 1973 and that a new, smaller model was waiting in the wings for 1974. Overall sales had dropped consistently since the… more»
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51k Mile Fancy Pickup: 1971 Ford Ranchero
Chevrolet and Ford were the key players in the “gentlemen’s pickup” marketplace. Ford got there first in 1957 by creating the Ranchero from a 2-door station wagon. Chevy got on board in 1959 and would generally outsell Ford over… more»
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Grabber Blue Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT
The Torino was introduced in 1968 as an upscale Fairlane intermediate and would represent the whole line by 1971. The car gained some rather “swoopy” styling in 1970 but it would only be for two years before Ford went… more»
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Rare Factory Sunroof: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The original two-seater Thunderbird will always be my favorite car. It is just so beautifully proportioned and styled. Even as a little kid in the 1960’s, whenever I saw one on the street or passing by, it got my… more»
