Ford

Running Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Even though the Ford Thunderbird started out in the mid-fifties as a sporty two-seater, it quickly grew to accommodate additional passengers and became billed as a personal luxury car.  After ten successful generations followed by a five-year absence from… more»

Nicest One Left? 1974 Ford Pinto Survivor

Chevrolet and Ford fielded entries in the subcompact market for the first time in 1971. Ford’s contender against the VW Beetle and other imports was the Pinto, which was in production for a full decade. The changes were few… more»

Glass Top Vicky: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria

Between 1954 and 1956, Ford offered a 2-door hardtop with a transparent top as part of the Crown Victoria series. In 1954 and 1956 they called it the Skyliner, but didn’t do so in 1955. Just shy of 2,000… more»

No Reserve: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger 4×4 Free Wheeling

Rarity claims must always be taken with a grain of salt in the absence of documentary evidence. However, the seller holds a Marti Report which seemingly confirms that only 222 buyers ordered one of these classics in 1977 where… more»

Only 1,613 Made: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible

The Ford Torino did a fairly brisk business in 1971, with 326,463 being sold in its last year on a unibody platform. Only 1,613 of those, however, were sporty GT convertibles such as our maroon feature car. Surprisingly, the… more»

5-Speed Beauty: 1986 Ford Mustang GT 5.0

Thinking back over the long life of the third-generation Mustang, Ford really hit the mark in the styling department, giving the pony car a sleek and sporty appearance outside from the get-go, no matter what trim level a customer… more»

Rare 4-Door Conversion: 1989 Ford Bronco Centurion

Many of us are aware of the Centurion conversion that came out of the 1980s and added some clever functionality to a hybrid between a Ford F-350 and fourth-generation Bronco. However, I’m realizing now that in viewing this 1989… more»

5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1991 Ford Mustang LX

I sometimes feel that I would like to talk to the original owner to gain insight into why they ordered their classic in its particular form. Such is the case with this 1991 Ford Mustang LX. The first owner… more»

No Reserve: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

I always welcome a candid approach from sellers, because it provides potential buyers with a clear picture of the challenges they may face with a restoration project. Such is the case with this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Its mechanical health… more»

Sunroof Delete: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

The Fox body generation of the Ford Mustang Cobra represented perhaps one of the broader introductions of a collectible Ford in the modern era. While cars like the Saleen Mustang and ASC McLaren cars had existed up this point,… more»

Rare K-Code 289 V8: 1963 Ford Fairlane

Ford decided to add a mid-sized product between the compact Falcon and full-size Galaxie. That happened in 1962, and the company repositioned the well-known Fairlane nameplate for consumer familiarity. During the car’s first generation, most were sold as family… more»

Dentside 4×4: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger

While technically falling just outside the era of being an actual Highboy, this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 appears to have a bit of a lift on it. Round headlights went away for the 1979 model year, at least… more»

29K-Mile Upgraded 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

We’ve talked about vehicle wish lists here before and mine is loaded with some unusual ones, like a Subaru 360 Young S, a Comuta-Car EV, and other oddballs. That being said, most of my list consists of trucks, usually… more»

5K Original Miles: 1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

This 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra is a low-mileage time capsule, and an intriguing choice for a 90s-era muscle car that has flown under the radar of some collectors. The Cobra namesake is obviously synonymous with high-performance Fords, but the… more»

Pick A Time Period: 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod

We have all heard the remark that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  For hot rods, no statement has ever been more true.  Hot rods are, by definition, vehicles that have been changed from their stock with… more»

Yard Find 289 V8: 1967 Ford Mustang

Production numbers for the Ford Mustang were off by 22% in 1967. But in fairness, 1966 was a peak year and the Chevrolet Camaro and other competitors had finally arrived on the scene. Besides a styling refresh for the… more»

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