Ford

Mark II Conversion Van: 1984 Ford Econoline E150

It should become plenty obvious that the 1980s have come roaring back when a minty conversion van such as this is fetching over $10,000. There was a time when you wouldn’t want to be seen in a rig like… more»

Nicest One Left? 1975 Ford Maverick

In 1969, Ford would reinvent the success they had nearly a decade earlier with the Falcon – launch a popular compact car. And just like the Mustang from five years before, the Maverick would be based on the Falcon’s… more»

Everything Must Go! Variety of Cars in Kansas

When you see a group of cars offered for sale in various states of repair/disrepair, you must wonder how the collection came about. Especially when it seems the seller does not lean toward a specific make or production era…. more»

Farm Find: 1956 Ford F-100

Ford has dominated the U.S. truck market for decades and most of that can be attributed to the F-Series that began in 1948. The F-Series offered a wide range of vehicles from light-duty pickups to heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The… more»

Back Yard Find: 1935 Ford Pickup

While I’m doing this Ford thing today, let’s go from the grandeur of a ’36 DeLuxe Phaeton to the down-trodden of this 1935 Ford Model 48 pickup. This one is an outside find and is in need of some… more»

Phaeton Fantastic! 1936 Ford DeLuxe Tourer

So what’s in a definition? My online dictionary defines Phaeton as follows: Phaeton [ˈfā(ə)t(ə)n] NOUN phaeton (noun) · phaetons (plural noun) historical, “a light, open four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage“.  Now that we have that out of the way, we have… more»

Lost Show Car: Lil’ Louie 1921 Ford Hot Rod

Old hot rods never die, especially if their unique details and features somehow remain intact even after years of disassembly. Given the die-hards in this community, I’m never surprised to see a long-forgotten period build has been rescued, even… more»

Transit Survivor? 1934 Ford Bus

The economy was finally rebounding after the 1929 stock market crash. Ford would improve its position in the truck market by dropping its 4-cylinder engine for a V8 in 1934 and discontinuing the use of open cabs on their… more»

Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

If you worked at a Ford plant that built the new Mustang in 1964-66, you probably got as much overtime as you ever wanted to see. Nearly 1.3 million cars were built in 2 ½ years. Including this ’65… more»

53k Mile: 1989 Ford F-250 XLT

The second owner of this 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat pick up is selling this truck here on eBay. Current bids have reached $10,000 with 2 days remaining in the auction. This is a survivor vehicle with only 53,500… more»

Something for Everyone: Cord & Kruse Auction

Car auctions can be hit or miss, with some of them simply stocked with over-restored muscle cars that will never be worth as much as what you pay for them in the heat of the moment, and others full… more»

Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!

When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»

Rare Anniversary Model: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350

It seems some manufacturers can’t help but make too much of a good thing, as the commemorative Fox body Mustang GT350 goes to show us. This is a 1984 Ford Mustang 20th Anniversary edition, otherwise known as a GT350… more»

Convertible Project: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura

The Falcon was Ford’s first foray into the compact sector. It launched in 1960 and its platform would spin-off other popular cars, such as the Mustang and Maverick. The Futura was the top-line model until the Sprint arrived mid-year… more»

Off-Road Classic: 1971 Ford Bronco

As we watch the launch of the latest generation Bronco, it’s worth some time to reacquaint ourselves with the first generation of the model that marked the first foray by one of the Big Three into the world of… more»

4×4 Project: 1975 Ford Granada

Ford introduced the Granada in 1975 as an upscale compact car slotted between the Maverick and Torino. Two million examples were produced over two generations through 1982. Whether the Granada or the Bronco came first here, this Granada body… more»

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