Ford

First Year Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang

When the Ford Mustang debuted in the Spring of 1964, it was available as only a coupe or convertible. It wouldn’t be until the Fall that the sporty fastback would join the lineup for the full 1965 model year…. more»

Rebuilt Engine and Transmission: 1941 Ford Business Coupe

We live in great times when it comes to automobile reliability.  With long warranties, closer manufacturing tolerances, and commonality of parts even among different makes, it is easy to find used cars with over 200,000 miles on them.  Engine… more»

One Fast Pony! 1971 Ford Pinto Pro Street

You can tell right away that this high-powered pony means business–just look at that pro-stock style hood scoop! Unusually for a car this aggressive, the seller claims that this is a turn-key bracket or street car that needs nothing,… more»

Frontenac OHV Under the Hood: 1920 Ford Model T Speedster

When you hear about the old days, you always get stories of how tough things were.  Like having to walk to school five miles daily in the snow uphill both ways tough.  If you liked to go fast, you… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon

There are many factors to consider when choosing a classic to park in your garage. Practicality is at the top of the list for many people, and with the demise of domestic Station Wagon production in recent years, vehicles… more»

37K-Mile One-Owner 1978 Ford Pinto Squire

“Your car awaits you, Squire.” – as I’m sure no 1978 Ford Pinto Squire wagon owner has ever heard from their hired help. This isn’t exactly the car you’d buy if you were a trust fund baby or won… more»

Disassembled Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

The GT Equipment Group was an option on early Ford Mustangs that brought with it a V8 engine, tuned suspension, and some visual cues like striping and GT badges. When you ordered the GT with an automatic transmission, it… more»

Remarkably Original So-Cal Ford: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

While widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built, the 1940 Ford coupe’s legacy is forever intertwined with moonshine hauling in the early postwar period.  These sleek coupes with spacious trunks were often treated to engine… more»

Diamond Jubilee Edition: 1978 Ford Thunderbird

As a one-year-only model, the Diamond Jubilee edition of the Ford Thunderbird was made to commemorate the company’s 75th anniversary. Some of us could only dream of living to age 75, and Ford’s 75th anniversary was 46 years ago…. more»

33k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT Brougham

The 1979 model year marked the end of Ford’s Ranchero range. There have been rumors that the company is considering reviving the badge and concept, but nothing concrete has seen the light of day. Therefore, buyers must turn to… more»

Project or Parts? 1976 Ford Bronco

The classic world is sometimes a strange place. It is easy to understand why certain vehicles perform consistently over decades, but others are harder to explain. A Corvette or Camaro will almost invariably gain attention because those cars have… more»

Rare Fila Edition: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Garage Find

Seeking to bring back some elements of excitement lost with the eighth-generation models, Ford redesigned the Thunderbird again in 1983, and for the first time, a Turbo Coupe became available, featuring a turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood.  Another noteworthy… more»

Dealer Painted: No Reserve 1966 Ford Bronco

This 1966 Bronco demonstrates how dramatically the new car sales scene has changed in the last five decades. If you order a new Bronco today, the dealership will perform a pre-delivery inspection and typically install any genuine accessories you… more»

Patina Project: 1964 Ford Falcon Wagon

Some project candidates leave potential buyers spoiled for choice, and this 1964 Ford Falcon Station Wagon is all that and more. The seller has eliminated the worst of its rust problems and slotted in a larger engine to improve… more»

5-Speed Super Coupe: 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC

The Ford Thunderbird had been available for over three decades when the tenth-generation cars were introduced in 1988 for the 1989 model year. An interesting fun fact is that there were only three generations of Thunderbirds that had manual… more»

First-Year Pony: 1971 Ford Pinto Sedan

Medium Yellow Gold is the perfect Pinto color, in my opinion. Maybe because my dad had a car exactly like this as a company car and I remember driving it (at age 9) on our gravel road out in… more»

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