Ford

Vanning Roots: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

The Pinto was Ford’s answer to the fuel-efficient and affordable imports that were taking the American automotive market by storm. It was built to be lightweight and cheap. Engine options included a couple of four-bangers and a V6. Manual… more»

Missing Parts Project A: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

While it is a bit of a cliche at this point, the whole glass half empty or glass half full thing applies to car projects as easily as it does to our outlook on life.  When you look at… more»

60’s-Era Hot Rod: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe

Back in the early 1960’s, this was one of countless 1932 Fords that were modified into hot rods. The 3-Window and 5-Window “Deuce Coupes” (a nickname based on the second number of the model year) have long been the… more»

Nearly Ready to Go: 1971 Ford Maverick, 302CID V8

Ford launched its subcompact Maverick for model year 1970, capturing buyers who wanted sporty looks in an economy car. Once the Falcon shifted to an intermediate platform, the Maverick became the de facto compact option. It was never meant… more»

American Graffiti Tribute? 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe

One of my favorite movies is the 1970s classic American Graffiti. It was a high-risk venture for its producers, bringing together a cast of young and unknown actors. However, Harrison Ford, Ron Howard, and Cindy Williams would all carve… more»

Solid Project: 1940 Ford De Luxe Convertible

We always appreciate the input of our readers at Barn Finds. Whether it is via article feedback or spotting excellent vehicles for us to feature, we remain eternally grateful. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn… more»

44k-Mile Drop-Top: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

The 1960s Shelby Mustang was a collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and Shelby American. It began with the introduction of the cool pony car in 1965 and by 1968 the conversions were more Ford than Shelby. According to documentation… more»

Rare 1994 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible Pace Car

It is incredible to think that, given its iconic status and decades of production, Indianapolis 500 organizers have only selected the Ford Mustang as the race’s Official Pace Car three times. That figure falls far short of the totals… more»

Last of the 289 V8s: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500

The Fairlane was a major staple of the Ford line-up in the 1960s. Born in 1955 as a full-size car, it morphed into intermediate status in 1962 and remained in that form until 1970 (replaced by the Torino). This… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

Some project candidates require more work than others, and this 1969 Mustang Fastback is no exception. It is missing a few pieces that the new owner could easily obtain if they choose the faithful path. However, they could also… more»

A Needy Project Car: 1937 Ford Phaeton

One of the unique body styles that has left us is that of the phaeton.  A phaeton is a carriage or early automobile with four doors and an open top.  The word has its roots in Greek mythology.  It… more»

Original Paint: 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 V8

In 1962, Ford shifted its Fairlane nameplate from a full-size product to a new mid-size platform to fill a gap between the Galaxie and the compact Falcon. The decision was a success, and the three categories would outsell the… more»

Affordable Project: 1992 Ford Mustang LX 5.0-Liter

The rising popularity of Fox-Body Mustangs has seen values climb at a surprising rate. The day will come when they begin to be beyond the reach of mere mortals, and even project candidates often achieve impressive prices. This 1992… more»

Stored 32 Years: 1971 Ford Torino 500

Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 as the high-end version of the mid-size Fairlane. After 1970, the Fairlane name rode off into the sunset, leaving the Torino to carry the torch. The 500 was the mid-range model between… more»

All Business! 1937 Ford Model 78 Coupe

Ford hit a home run with its new nose for ’37, and a choice of two V8 engines offered something for everyone. This mostly-original business coupe came in “Model 78” form, indicating the larger 85 HP V8. It shows… more»

Single Family Pickup: 1972 Ford Ranchero Squire

The Ford Ranchero debuted in 1957 as a pickup based on a 2-door station wagon platform. It morphed into a Falcon-based compact truck in 1960 and then to a mid-size in 1966, and it remained in the lineup through… more»

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