A gasser is generally defined as a lightweight, high-powered hot rod that was used for drag racing from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. In order to reduce the racing weight, the cars often used fiberglass body parts,… more»
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12 Second Barn Find: 1972 Ford Mustang 460
Mustang sales were down for the sixth year in a row in 1972, due in part to the pony car market being flush with competitors. And, also, because the car’s proportions had gotten bloated over the years. Yet, Ford… more»
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Rat Rod 1930 Model A Ford Project
There are myriad coulda, woulda, shoulda reasons why the best-laid plans for restoring a car don’t work out. But for every frustrated plan, there’s another one getting born. And that’s the way it is with this heavily patinaed 1930… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1953 Ford Crestline Skyliner
This 1953 Ford Crestline Skyliner is a mystery machine. While the VIN confirms that this is definitely a 1953 model, all of the information I have at hand states that Ford only produced the Skyliner variant within the Crestline… more»
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Original 352: 1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner Hardtop
The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of a manufacturer introducing a new model, but its existence has been short-lived. That is the case with Ford’s Galaxie Starliner. Introduced in 1960, the company removed it from… more»
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Take Your Pick! Pair Of 1969 Ford Mustangs
By 1969, the Mustang fastback had become almost as popular as the hardtop and convertible combined at 45% of production. And you could get it in four flavors: regular, Boss 302, Boss 429, or Mach 1 (which outsold the… more»
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Garage Find Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford struck gold on April 17, 1964, when it launched the Mustang, creating a market niche known as the “pony car”. While Plymouth got there 16 days earlier, it seems moot now since the Barracuda stopped production in 1974… more»
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One Family Owned: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Choosing to sell a classic car is never an easy decision, but this is especially true when the vehicle has been part of the same family for nearly six decades. That is the case with this 1963 Thunderbird. It… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
Some enthusiasts will balk at the idea of molesting an original Mustang to create the car of their dreams. However, this 1970 Fastback could be a prime candidate if that is your ultimate aim. Its existing drivetrain is not… more»
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Cheap 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber?!
Ford rolled out its new compact, the Maverick, in the Spring of 1969, exactly five years to the day that the Mustang debuted. While its numbers weren’t quite as large, the Maverick sold well at more than two million… more»
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Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Torino GT
By 1971, it was evident that the writing was on the wall for the classic American muscle car. Buyer enthusiasm had cooled due to several factors. These included pending changes to emission regulations and rising insurance costs. These were… more»
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Rare Glass Roof 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner
Jackie Gleason used to stammer wide-eyed and say, “Homina, Homina” whenever he had a strong reaction to something that couldn’t be put into words. I’d file this drop-dead gorgeous ’55 Crown Victoria Skyliner under “H” and give it a… more»
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54k Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
You have to give marketing and product planning gurus their dues. An old adage in motorsport says that what wins on Sunday sells on Monday. However, if your shiny new model isn’t competing in a motorsport event, why not… more»
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Hundreds of Muscle Cars in Five Junkyards!
Where do old muscle cars go when they’ve been all used up? At least to these five junkyards scattered across Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas. If you’re looking for old Mopars, Fords, and other cool cars from… more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Although it was a limited production car in 1961, the Chevy Impala Super Sport went mainstream in 1962 – and Ford followed suit with the XL version of their Galaxie 500. Like the Impala, it was available in hardtop… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
After twenty years in hiding, this 1971 Mustang Convertible has emerged blinking into the light of day. It is a project car, and restoration will be high on the priority list for its new owner. However, it looks like… more»
