Ford

Faded 4-Speed Survivor: 1974 Ford Mustang II

I believe Ford called this unusual color Medium Blue Metallic, but the seller refers to it as turquoise. It’s pretty dull as far as the shine goes, not dull as in a dull or boring color. I’d like to… more»

5-Speed Driver: 1996 Ford F150 Eddie Bauer

The Eddie Bauer edition Ford trucks remain an interesting category of so-called “limited edition” vehicles that may be worth paying attention to. Although purely a cosmetic upgrade, they are getting harder to find after once seemingly being one of… more»

292/3-Speed: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

While some enthusiasts prefer originality when searching for a classic, others will compromise if the vehicle in question is in excellent condition. That appears to be the case with this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Its paint shade might not have… more»

Super Straight – No Rust! 1977 Ford Thunderbird

Last week, I penned a review of a 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7, and today I’m going to continue in that vein with a 1977 Ford Thunderbird – a very similar car. The year 1977 was a big one for… more»

50K Miles and $32,500! 1974 Ford Pinto Runabout

We’ve seen some nice Pintos here on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t know if we’ve ever seen one for sale for $32,500 or not, especially since it isn’t a particularly low-mile example. The seller has this… more»

1986 Ford F-150 4×4 Short Bed 4-Speed

A 4×4 short-bed F-150 with a straight-six and four-speed manual? Yes, please. V8 engines get all the glory, but a six in this 1986 Ford F-150 4×4 short bed should handle just about any situation this side of towing… more»

Pristine 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

“Desirable” is how I’d describe this beautiful Regatta Blue 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. I think Ford nailed it on this design, it’s a nice mama bear-like size (not too big, not too small – from Goldilocks and the… more»

Plenty of Patina? 1958 Ford Country Sedan

In 1957, for the first time in decades, Ford outsold Chevrolet for the model year; it wasn’t by much, but a win’s a win. Therefore, the blue oval entered the 1958 selling season flying high, but as we all… more»

Run As Is, or Restore? 1932 Ford Model B Pickup

While Henry Ford wasn’t keen to innovate beyond what he felt was the pinnacle of automotive achievement – the Model T – he was forced to reconsider due competitive pressures. His son Edsel and his dealers joined the clamor,… more»

Horse-Collar Grille! 1958 Edsel Citation Project

Sixty years after its demise, the Edsel is still considered the biggest financial failure of the U.S. auto industry. That’s because it’s said that Ford Motor Co. took it on the chin for as much as $350 million in… more»

Q-Code 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Though we all strive for individuality, it’s a genetic certainty that we become to some extent like our parents. In my case, I wasn’t going to escape being a Mustang fan, as my mom and dad have owned at… more»

Real Barn Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I

The seller of this 1969 Ford Mustang fastback tells potential buyers that this is a chance to restore and own the car of their dreams, and I certainly agree that a late-sixties Mach I is indeed a heavy-hitter among… more»

Notchback Coupe: 1992 Ford Mustang LX

If you wanted to build the ideal Fox body Ford Mustang, this might be the car you’d create if the local dealer was still selling them new. The notchback body style has taken off value-wise in recent years, far… more»

390 4-Speed! 1969 Ford Torino GT Droptop

Talk about triple green stamps, a 390 CI V8 engine, four speed manual transmission, and in a convertible body style, this 1969 Ford Torino GT has it all going on! This is a great find, courtesy of Zappenduster, even… more»

Last on Earth? 1941 Thorco Dual Engine Fords

The patriotic task of hauling B-24 “Liberator” bomber assemblies from Michigan Ford factories to destinations as far as California demanded a special vehicle. A mere 46 of these Thorco dual-engine Fords (and similar trucks built by others) assumed the… more»

Rare K-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

In 1966, Ford’s “pony car” – the Mustang – was the best-selling U.S.-built automobile at more than 607,000 copies. But rare were those equipped with the HiPo K-code 289 cubic-inch V8 (271 hp) that numbered only 5,469 installations. But… more»

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