Ford

Only 9,800 Miles? 1973 Ford Mustang

By 1973, the leader of the once-hot “pony car” market had become anemic, at least in terms of sales. From a peak of 607,000 units in 1966, the Ford Mustang saw deliveries drop to barely 135,000 copies seven years… more»

Nicely Optioned: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT

I have a soft spot for vehicles like this 1979 Ford Ranchero GT since I utilize an Australian Falcon Ute as my daily driver. It offers greater versatility and load carrying capacity than a Station Wagon, combined with the… more»

Small Project? 1966 Ford Mustang

Depending upon your attitude, a glass can be half-full or half-empty. Similarly, what appears to be a minor restoration project to some may be a major undertaking for others. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn… more»

No Salt Ever: 73k-Mile 1967 Ford Mustang

Between the VIN and the trim tag on the driver’s door, there isn’t much you can’t learn about how an early Mustang was built. Unfortunately, the craigslist seller of this ’67 with the “Sports Sprint” package hasn’t included those… more»

1 of 14: 1990 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren

The term “restomod” is becoming a bit like the word “patina” in the enthusiast vehicle world. We hear it an awful lot, and while it’s not necessarily incorrect to use it in cases when older vehicles are tastefully updated,… more»

Factory Everything: 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible

Let’s be frank; we cover 1970 Ford Mustangs out the yin-yang. I know this because I searched to see if this convertible specimen had been covered before here on BF. Nope, no coverage, but it seemed like every other… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Think of how hard it was to choose a paint color when ordering a new car back in 1970. Chrysler Corporation had its “High Impact” colors and Ford painted their cars in a line of “Grabber” hues, in addition… more»

Free Wheeling Package: 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger 4-Speed

You probably haven’t noticed over the years, but I don’t like to have the title roll around to a second line. I like to keep it at just one line, nice and clean. This 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger… more»

Same Family Since New: 1956 Ford Country Sedan

Between 1952 and 1974, the Country Sedan was akin to the Ford Country Squire but without the side wood paneling and some of the creature comforts. It was more popular than the Squire, selling 85,000 copies in 1956 vs…. more»

Rare Concept Car: 1979 Ford Mustang Daytona Concept

We all know how big of a deal the Fox body Ford Mustang is in terms of muscle car history. It was a game-changer, and a generation that in many ways, set the stage for what the Mustang would… more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1960s Ford Thunderbirds

Usually, when you find a pair of cars for sale as a package deal, they’re copies of the same vehicle. In this case, they’re both Ford Thunderbirds, but not from the same generation, which greatly limits borrowing from one… more»

Ultra Rare and Ultra Reasonable: 1936 Ford Club Cabriolet

While we lament the overall decline in values for prewar cars, there are a few bright spots.  Garages are opening up and some fascinating and rare automobiles are hitting the marketplace.  One of the most shocking is the emergence… more»

1966 Shelby GT350 Sold New by Carroll Shelby

Certain attributes and characteristics add to the inherent value of a classic, while others serve as interesting conversation starters. That this 1966 Shelby GT350 was sold new by Carroll Shelby himself probably falls into the second category. However, the… more»

Two-Door Survivor: 1990 Ford Tempo

Offered as both a four-door and two-door sedan, Ford’s Tempo was often thought of as a younger sibling to the Taurus, although the Tempo beat the Taurus to the market by a couple of years. This 1990 Ford Tempo… more»

Manageable Mini Mover: 1978 Ford Courier

Everyone who’s owned a basic pickup already knows how often friends ask to borrow them, but I’m guessing you’ll be the number one pal to your entire neighborhood if this 1978 Ford Courier mini mover gets spotted in your… more»

351-Equipped: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

This 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria has spent the past two years in storage, but it doesn’t seem to have suffered unduly from the experience. It presents nicely, with the bigger wheels the most obvious sign that there might be… more»

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