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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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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Time To Move On: 1969 Ford Torino GT
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»
