Ah, 1946. World War II was finally over and a new era of prosperity had dawned in the USA. With the war effort wound down focus could shift back to the manufacture of domestic consumables. Most car manufacturers had… more»
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A Galaxie Far, Far Away: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT
We see the phrase “1-of-1” so frequently these days when someone is advertising a car that it’s easy to become jaded or cynical. Well according to the Marti Report, this 1968 Galaxie is just such a car. I don’t… more»
Reader Ad: 1949 Ford F1 Custom Truck
We’ve seen lots of rusted out barn finds, some are so bad that you have to wonder what you would even do with them. Well, reader Rudy R’s truck is a great example of what you can do with… more»
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From Across The Pond: 1967 Ford Cortina Estate
When I stumbled upon this car, I thought someone has a Cortina sized hole in their life, and hopefully, this can help them fill it. The Cortina was imported to the US from 1964 until 1970, except for the… more»
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Walt Kowalski Car: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
The seller caught my eye with this 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport, which does look an awful lot like the movie car in the Clint Eastwood film, Gran Torino. Owned by fictional character Walk Kolowski, a community patriarch who… more»
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$5,000 Retractable: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
There is a stark difference between a 1957 Chevrolet and a 1957 Ford and I’m betting that the Chevy would win almost any popularity contests between the two. But, a car like this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is… more»
Reader Ad: 1964 Ford F350
After finishing the restoration of this one ton Ford about 20 years ago, it was parked and that’s where it’s stayed ever since. Douglas has decided it’s time to finally let it go and is looking for a good… more»
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17,000 Miles From New: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible
The same seller of the minty Toyota Celica ST we just featured also has this 1990 Ford Mustang convertible, wearing similar colors and with equally impressive low mileage. What are the odds they came from the same home or… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1941 Ford C.O.E. 10-Wheeler
COE or cab-over-engine trucks are becoming quite desirable. If you want a cool vintage truck that stands out in a crowd, COE’s are the way to go. They can make really cool hot rods or haulers and share a lot… more»
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A Deal On A Deluxe: 1940 Ford Sedan
Prewar cars over the past years have commanded a high price at auction. While is right on the cusp of prewar, the 1940 Ford Deluxe brings a healthy price when crossing the block. Depending on condition and variant, an… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1962 Ford T-bird 390 V8
About a week ago I wrote an article about a 1961 Thunderbird. Barn Finds reader Ian C has sent us through another one to look at, and I have to thank him for it. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this… more»
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Fox Body Rarity: 1986 ASC Mclaren Convertible
On the surface, these ASC McLarens should have all the trappings of an instant collector car: limited production, improved performance, interesting looks and equipment – so why aren’t they more sought after? More than that, why do so many… more»
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Time Machine: 1973 Ford Econoline Van
The “Van” era was a cool place in time, and some of the period correct vans that pop up out of the wood work are true rolling works of art like this 1973 Ford Econoline van. With groovy and… more»
Exclusive: 1964 Ford F100 Pickup
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process,… more»
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Some Fenders Is All You Need: 1937 Ford Standard Coupe
You have to admit, prewar V-8 Ford coupes are cool. Ford did a fantastic job styling these cars from 1932 through 1940. From bootleggers and early NASCAR to restorations and street rods, these cars are still coveted today. Take… more»
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Used Car Lot Find: 1999 Ford Mustang Saleen
I don’t recommend buying performance cars anywhere other than a specialist shop with a PPI in hand, but it’s so damn tempting to take a chance on a special car sitting at what appears to be a small used… more»
