Ford

9,904 Mile Time Capsule! 1968 Ford LTD 2-Door

Gulfstream Aqua Poly (?) is such a nice color for this 1968 Ford LTD. I’m assuming it’s the original paint since it appears to be wearing very old bias-ply (?) tires with three-ring/three-ribbon white walls, and the seller says… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Ragtop

The 1966 Ford Mustang has a place in my heart because I had one during my high school and college years. Mine was a coupe, but it had the same 200 cubic-inch 6-banger this one has, and it was… more»

Celebrity-Owned Fox: 1990 Saleen Mustang #144

This 1990 Saleen Mustang is already a collectible piece of Fox-body history, but its celebrity ownership makes it even more desirable—it reportedly belonged to baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. Showing just 44,000 original miles, this Saleen is said to… more»

30 Years Same Owner: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL

Ford shifted the Fairlane nameplate to a new mid-size car in 1962, filling a void between the full-size Galaxie and compact Falcon. The car received its first redesign in 1966 and gained stacked headlights like the senior Fords. This… more»

Reserve Met: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

One of the greatest challenges of any auction is accurately estimating a seller’s reserve. It can mean the difference between taking an active interest and placing the item in the “too-hard” basket. There are no such dramas with this… more»

37k Mile 5.0/5-Speed 1989 Ford Mustang LX

The mass appeal of the third-generation Mustang is certainly understandable, and Ford must have realized they had a winner on their hands, as this incarnation had a long lifespan of 14 years.  I remember when these cars used to… more»

Solid Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 4-Speed

This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a well-kept, driver-quality example powered by its 351 V8 and four-speed manual transmission. Showing 123,000 miles, which the seller believes to be original, it reportedly runs excellent and has been well cared… more»

55K Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

When Ford wanted to appeal to customers not looking for a V8 and loads of luxury, it often turned to turbocharging and Euro-centric design tendencies. It’s an interesting approach that shows somewhat limited thinking; it essentially put customers into… more»

Running Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Looking to boost sales, Ford introduced the Mach 1 on the Mustang in 1969. It was a performance and appearance model that captured new sales but was unable to prevent overall Mustang market share from declining further due to… more»

Rare 430 J Code: 1959 Ford Thunderbird Coupe

For model year 1959, there was no “sophomore slump” in regards to sales of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird. Sure, the introduction of the groundbreaking 1958 four-seater Thunderbird was delayed and didn’t go on sale until February of 1958, but… more»

Field Find: 1965 Ford Country Squire

This one looks more like a High Plains Squatter than a High Plains Drifter. The seller believes that this 1965 Ford Country Squire has been off the road since ’76, and though it’s located in Castle Rock, Colorado, it… more»

Glamour Bird: 1968 Ford Thunderbird

For the most part, there are no refunds, no returns, and no trial periods in the world of classic cars, so if you buy something, it’s yours, even if it’s not quite what you thought you wanted. The seller… more»

BF Exclusive: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe

I was on vacation with my lovely bride last week for a few days, and before we headed out for our day’s activities, I had the TV on in the background. Since I like old things, I found myself… more»

Frank Sinatra Ties? 1965 Ford Thunderbird

In some cases, a celebrity’s association with an automobile may be somewhat of a selling point, if it’s verifiable and the car is unique or special.  However, even if past ownership credibility is dubious, it’s still an interesting conversation… more»

Supercharged/5-Speed: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

Enthusiasts often complain that manufacturers don’t build enough performance cars, or at least vehicles enthusiasts will want to buy. This is partially true – after all, dollars and cents dominate the priorities of a major manufacturer, and penny-pitching gearheads… more»

Drag Strip Dreams: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Project

This 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Hardtop is a well-documented, mostly original car that comes with a wealth of new and vintage parts, making it an excellent candidate for restoration—or a period-style drag car build, as the current seller originally… more»

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