The Ford Torino arrived in 1968 as the top-level offering within the mid-size Fairlane series. And by the 1970s, it would replace the Fairlane altogether. The GT was the sportier model, and fastback sales in 1969 approached 41,000 units,… more»
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1997 Ford F-350 XLT Crew Cab 4×4 7.3 Diesel
Said to have been bought new in 1997 by a gentleman in Maine who had recently retired, this 1997 Ford F-350 XLT Crew Cab 4×4 Diesel was used for fishing and camping. Since 2012, it has lived with the… more»
BF Exclusive: 1963 Ford F-100 Custom Cab
In 1961, Ford released a new F-100 with an “integral cab and body.” Today, Ford fans call these trucks the “unibody,” but whatever they were called, they only stuck around for three model years. Since the cab and bed… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner
Motor Life magazine summarized the situation at Ford best in their February 1958 road test of a new Fairlane: After an all-new and wildly successful 1957 model, Ford took “a rather unprecedented step” in introducing “a radically facelifted and re-engineered… more»
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Original Paint: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is almost certain that nobody at Ford had any idea how successful the Mustang would be when they unveiled it in 1964. Perceived as a niche model, Ford found buyers for 559,451 cars in 1965 alone. That tally… more»
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Impressive Older Restoration: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I was telling my doctor recently that every time I see a beautifully restored 2-seater Thunderbird, my heart skips a beat. Being about the same age, my doctor said it was nothing to worry about and that I was… more»
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521 Stroker V8! 1972 Ford Ranchero Squire
“Ranchero: The pickup car.” Even Ford’s marketing team couldn’t come up with a name for this conglomeration of body styles of a car with a pickup bed grafted on the back. Or, a modified station wagon where the rear… more»
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Long-Term Ownership Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
This 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback has been in the same family for more than 30 years, and it’s now for sale in Hooks, Texas. Equipped with a 289 V8 and wearing the honest patina of decades of use, the… more»
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“AdVANtage”: 1978 Ford Econoline 150 Shorty 4WD Conversion
Ford’s clever marketing slogan – AdVANtage Ford! – reminded customers that the Econoline was ready for anything. The company had plenty of practice adapting the van’s format since launching the model in 1961 with a mid-engine layout on a… more»
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Clean Cruiser: 1970 Ford Ranchero GT
This 1970 Ford Ranchero GT is a well-preserved and tastefully upgraded example of Ford’s muscle truck era, now listed here on eBay with a clean title. Finished in eye-catching Springtime Yellow with polished chrome and trim, the seller describes… more»
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Honest Survivor: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
This 1929 Ford Model A Roadster is a true Depression-era survivor, complete with period modifications that tell a story of how ordinary Americans kept their cars running through tough times. Now listed here on eBay by a private seller… more»
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Spotless Interior: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500
While most enthusiasts won’t hesitate to tackle panel or paint repairs, a smaller number harbor the desire to perform an interior retrim. The new owner of this 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 won’t face that decision, because the inside of… more»
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“Zero Rust”: 1971 Ford Ranchero Squire 351 V8
An outstanding project car, the seller says this 1971 Ford Ranchero Squire has zero rust, and you won’t find a cleaner vehicle to start with. That almost makes it sound like more of a project than it may be,… more»
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Needs Reviving: Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced a 2-seat car in 1955, the Thunderbird. Unlike the other 2-seater over at Chevrolet (Corvette), the T-Bird was a personal luxury car (even though it was more powerful than the early ‘Vettes). This ’55 Thunderbird is said… more»
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Street-Fighting Survivor: 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
This 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning is a rare and lightly modified version of Ford’s original performance pickup, now listed for auction here on eBay. It’s Lightning #1743 out of just 2,280 produced for 1995, and one of only… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
There is something undeniably attractive about genuine survivors. They often aren’t perfect, but they always tell the story of the life they have lived. Such is the case with this 1967 Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback. It sports most… more»
