Ford

BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Ford F5 School Bus

In Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It (hear me out), a character named Jaques performs a famous monologue about the seven “acts” of a man’s life, one of them being “a whining schoolboy…creeping like snail unwillingly to school.” Maybe times… more»

Rare Aussie Muscle: 1978 Ford XC Falcon Cobra

Necessity can be the mother of invention, and Ford Australia demonstrated this in 1978. Faced with a new model scheduled for release in 1979 and a ready supply of XC Falcon bodyshells lingering in its parts department, the company… more»

Flathead V8: 1931 Ford Model A Hot Rod

As I’ve gotten older, I tend to prefer original and unmolested classics. However, that doesn’t mean that I dismiss custom builds. I am particularly drawn to traditional Hot Rods. These vehicles invariably demonstrate the builder’s creative thinking, and the… more»

Rust-Free Four Speed: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2

It says a lot about the Mustang’s appeal that over a million of them had sold by the end of the 1966 model year. It might say even more that even with all those Mustangs floating around, they’re still… more»

4×4 Club Wagon: 1989 Ford E350

It’s amazing to think that a Ford E-Series van could bring $25,000, but that’s a new reality when it comes to survivors and/or rigs that have been converted to 4WD. Of course, when you look at what it costs… more»

BF Exclusive: 2002 Ford F250 XLT 4×4 King Cab

No matter your task, you always need the right tool for the job. If towing or off-road adventures are your goals this summer, this 2002 Ford F250 XLT 4×4 King Cab is the right vehicle for the job. Its… more»

Reader Find: 1996 Ford Mustang GT With 28k Miles

Reader Marc S recently messaged us to see if we would be interested in seeing a 1996 Mustang GT with just 28k original miles. And obviously we responded with, “yes, please”. His late brother-in-law purchased this Mustang when it… more»

Old School Cool: 1928 Ford Model A Roadster

While the Ford Model T was wildly successful at every level, it was beginning to age out among buyers after an almost twenty-year run, and in 1928 was replaced by the all-new Model A.  The more modern, fresh offering… more»

BF Exclusive: 1992 Ford Tempo V6

One of Ford’s biggest sellers during its entire run, the Tempo, and its cousin car, the Mercury Topaz, were what I call the “right size” line of cars, available in a wide range of trim levels, drivetrains, and even… more»

Donated Truck: 1982 Ford F-250 XL 400 V8

We’ve seen many vehicles from this seller over the years, Just Donated, Inc. out of Orange, California. You can find some interesting vehicles here or some regular vehicles, such as this 1982 Ford F-250 XL pickup. A lot of… more»

29k Miles? 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

When Ford released the more rounded ’87 Mustang, it may have had the largest power gap between its base and optional engines of any car ever made: the 2300 made a paltry 90 horsepower while the 5.0 famously had… more»

Starsky & Hutch Replica: 1976 Ford Gran Torino

Detective and police TV shows of the 1970s seemed to have a gimmick. A case in point is Starsky & Hutch, which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1979. Their gimmick was a glitzy 1976 Ford Gran Torino with… more»

Built in 1953 and Parked in 1961: 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe

In the world of historians, an item that is a remnant of a particular place and time is called a primary source.  These primary sources help us to understand the past by having a tangible item to study that… more»

Clean Eddie Bauer Edition: 1995 Ford Bronco

The classic Ford Bronco is going to be a desirable SUV for years to come. Often, there can be temptation to buy vehicles that are on a white-hot streak in terms of sale prices, but then you realize it… more»

Original Paint? 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria

Some cars just don’t get the credit that I think they deserve, and one generation of American sedans that fits neatly into that category is the 1952 to 1954 Ford. Sandwiched between the “shoebox” Ford and the neat 1955-1956… more»

1-of-1 R-Code: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra 428 CJ

According to the Marti report, this 1969 Ford Torino Cobra checked so many great boxes when new that it ended up being a one-of-one example, and I’m sure there’s going to be competition among blue oval fans for the… more»

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