Ford

The Real Salt Life: 1932 Model B Ford Salt Flats Racer

The great thing about hot rodding is that it can take many forms.  From show winning customs to 200+mph race cars, the spectrum is almost infinite.  One of the most exciting, and definitely the fastest, are the hot rods… more»

351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Performing a total restoration on a classic car takes longer than a mere weekend. In the case of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, that process stretched out over six years. It has been worth the wait because this classic… more»

29k Original Miles?: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

In reading the seller’s description, the song “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder popped into my head. While it’s not my favorite song by either of these legendary musicians, the ’56 Thunderbird is my favorite year… more»

Pony In Distress: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach I

We feature a lot of Ford Mustangs here on Barn Finds, and with the length of time the car has been in production and all the changes it’s gone through over the years, there’s a wide and diverse fan… more»

Parked Two Decades: 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon

A period Ford advertisement said that the 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon was “Bigger and stronger to help you save in comfort.” I’m not quite sure what that meant and I don’t even know if Ford knew what this car… more»

21k Miles! 1964 Ford Fairlane 500

With the success of the Falcon in the early 1960s, Ford determined there was now a void in their line-up for a car that was bigger than the Falcon but smaller than the Galaxie. So, a mid-size automobile was… more»

1970 Ford Mustang SCJ 428 Drag Pack Mach 1 of 1

The terms “one-off” or “one-of-one” get thrown around quite a bit to describe a unique item. Whether you are referring to sports cards, handmade crafts, or vehicles, a true “one-of-one” can be pretty special. This 1970 Ford Mustang is… more»

46k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon

The introduction of the Fiesta in 1978 negatively impacted sales of the Ford Pinto, but 188,899 buyers chose to park one in their driveway. That proved to be the least successful for the Pinto to that point, but the… more»

1 of 1 Special Factory Color: 1966 Ford Mustang

Even though the 1966 Mustang could be ordered in a tasteful palette of 18 paint colors, from Emberglo to Tahoe Turquoise, the original owners of this well-preserved hardtop opted for this very attractive Rose Metallic, one of 25 color… more»

Original Paint: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

Both Ford and Chevrolet rolled out restyled automobiles in 1955 as the competition between the two companies was greater than ever. The Fairlane was the top-line Ford, a counterpoint to Chevy’s Bel Air. And the Fairlane Victoria and Crown… more»

Street Legal Model T Racer

The term “street legal” can be defined depending on your local jurisdiction. In some places, this 1923 Model T Ford Track Roadster can be driven anywhere any other car can go. In other places, it will still require modifications… more»

Parts Or Project? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Mustang was one of Ford’s most successful product launches ever. Between 1964 and 1967, they had already sold 1.7 million copies and would sell more than 300,000 more in 1968. That was the year the seller’s fastback was… more»

American Road Camper: 1973 Ford F350 Pickup

In the pickup truck-turned-camper world, the Chevrolet Blazer Chalet has always been the top of the heap, both in terms of recognition and value. There was no real mystery to it in terms of why it has become a… more»

Numbers-Matching 390/4-Speed! 1968 Ford Torino GT

When the Ford Torino was introduced in 1968, its original concept was to be an upscale version of the company’s already successful Fairlane, and consumers seemed to like that idea as over 170,000 of these cars found homes during… more»

Future Hot Rod? 1940 Ford Pickup

The 1940 Ford pickup was designed by E.T. “Bob” Gregorie, who penned the 1936 Lincoln Zephyr. The truck was given passenger-car lines, with a smooth front end, a V-shaped grille, and headlights incorporated into the fenders; the resemblance to… more»

38K Mile Alternative to New: 1973 Ford F250 Camper Special

As new trucks get harder to find, more expensive by the day, and more complicated every year, people are looking outside the box for transportation alternatives.  The kind of vehicle that you can drive on the interstate and fix… more»

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