Ford

Wisconsin Barn Find: 1923 Ford Model T

Some classic cars make better restoration candidates than others. This is especially true for someone considering a first project. Dismantling and performing a first DIY build on something as complex as a Jaguar XJS may be stretching things. However,… more»

Parked For 63 Years! 1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe

Every classic car has a story to tell, and these can be vastly different. Some will be treasured possessions treated with care and respect, while others will live a life of abuse. This 1929 Ford Model A’s story is… more»

Texas Collection: Fords, Chevrolets, and More!

It’s kind of sad when you see someone selling off a collection of cars. Especially when they appear to be prized possessions that have been kept in a museum-like environment. But it’s not such a teary occasion when you… more»

Fifty Years Asleep: 1941 Ford Super DeLuxe Business Coupe

In 1940, for the model year 1941, Henry Ford met with reporters to introduce the first “fat” Ford. The new car sported a widened body nearly covering its running boards. It was longer and 150 lbs heavier than its… more»

Well-Baked Wagon: 1970 Ford Country Sedan

The Country Sedan was to the Galaxie 500 as the Country Squire was to the LTD. It was a full-size Ford wagon with less pizzazz and part of the company’s lineup from 1952 to 1974. In terms of production… more»

Sweet Short Bed: 1986 Ford F150 4X4

Sometimes, you feel like it’s possible to look into the future by assessing which models are hot right now. That’s the sense I get when looking at this super clean 1986 Ford F150 4×4 pickup with the desirable short… more»

Survivor! 1926 Ford Model T Touring

The legacy of the Ford Model T is difficult to overstate. This is the car that helped put the world on wheels – the kind of wheels without a horse in front. Sure, cars other than the Model T… more»

1 of 7 Left: 1990 Ford (Kelly) Python Prototype

In the mid-1960s, Ford and Carroll Shelby began thinking about an eventual successor to the AC Cobra. A couple of prototypes were built, but when Ford and Shelby parted company, those plans would be shelved for nearly 20 years…. more»

Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars

Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»

Junior T-Bird! 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite

The Elite was introduced in 1974 as something of a junior Thunderbird, giving Ford another asset to compete with in the growing personal luxury market segment. It was the top-of-the-line mid-size Torino and looked a lot like the T-Bird… more»

Original Survivor: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

It is common for owners to modify their cars to make a personal statement. They perform the work with good intentions, unaware that their pride and joy may become a future classic whose value will climb if it remains… more»

302 V8 Three-Speed: 1973 Ford Maverick Grabber

If this 1973 Ford Maverick Grabber would have been a barn find, it would have almost every description or tagline that most people seem to look for in a vintage car. The seller has this clean example posted here… more»

Export Mustang: 1965 Ford T5 Fastback

Ford hit a snag when trying to export its successful new Mustang to Germany in 1965. A truck manufacturer over there already owned the rights to the name. The company’s workaround solution (through 1979) was to de-badge the cars… more»

Farm Hay Hauler: 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup

I was scrolling through my local craigslist and spotted this one. You just don’t see these flat-nose pickups anymore. It doesn’t currently run, the mileage is unknown, and it was used four years ago as a farm truck to… more»

Uncut Classic: 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger

I’ve lost count of how many First Generation Broncos we’ve seen over the past decade at Barn Finds that have been riddled with rust or mutilated as owners seek to fit significantly bigger wheels and tires. This 1976 example… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mustang looked like an all-new car in 1969, but it still rode on the platform it was born with in 1964. The fastback roofline on some models was now called “SportRoof” and it accounted for a record 45%… more»

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