By 1925 sales volumes of the Ford Model T had begun to decline. This was in spite of an ongoing price cutting policy by Henry Ford. By the time our subject vehicle rolled off the production line the Model… more»
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Blue Life: 1968 Ford Mustang
Acapulco, Mexico is known for a great travel destination, full of beaches and hopping nightlife. Most fly there, but if a ride is in order then this might be it. Well, in due time. This 1968 Alcapulco Blue Ford… more»
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No Reserve And No History! 1965 Ford Galaxie
“No reserve” is one of those phrases that immediately catch my attention, and when it’s followed up with a really low auction starting price I’m generally swallowing the hook. This 1965 Ford sedan is being auctioned here on eBay and… more»
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Gasser Barn Find! 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
If you hang around the collector car hobby long enough, you’ll hear people say “that car has the look.” My interpretation of “the look” is when a vehicle itself tells a story and has some soul. This car is… more»
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Simple Survivor: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500
Here’s a nice low mileage survivor that you don’t see every day. This two-door 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 can be found here on Craigslist in Wichita, Kansas, and would certainly be a nice highway cruiser.
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The White Pearl: 1957 Ford Custom
Have you ever wanted to own a genuine piece of automotive history? This amazing 1957 Ford sedan was purchased new by John North and immediately sent to a shop for customizing. Found here on eBay with a current bid… more»
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16 Years Stored: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
Ford’s rare Mustang SVO has a tendency to hide out in storage – not necessarily as a future collector’s item, mind you, just “stored.” While some Mustangs are deliberately mothballed for the purpose of preserving future value, the SVO… more»
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Last of the Breed: 1991 Ford Country Squire LX Wagon
As a car enthusiast, I sometimes find some sadness can set in. That’s the time when a long established model that you may have owned or just would have liked to have owned, is discontinued. One of those is the… more»
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Venomous 429: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra Jet
In the world of iconic muscle cars like Chevrolet’s Chevelle, Plymouth’s Road Runner, and Pontiac’s GTO it’s easy to why some of the lesser-known muscle cars could live in the shadows. But there are still some incredible cars from… more»
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One-Eyed Bird: 1963 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
This 2-door Falcon wagon was still running at the time it was neatly tucked away in an outbuilding in northern New York State. But that was “many moons ago” according to the seller, who also declares the car is… more»
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Palm Springs Garage Queen: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia
When you Google the Ford Granada Ghia, it’s hard to not wince when you see how handsome the European version of the car was. By comparison, the American model was a bit unsightly, with huge overhangs, bulbous bumpers, and… more»
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Mislabeled Model: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Accurately identifying the body style of a 1930 Model A can be tricky since Ford offered nine different versions of the car in that year alone. This Model A, offered here on Craigslist near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania at $6,500,… more»
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Ready to Run: 1968 Ford F-100 Short Bed
I love Bumpside Ford pickups, the 5th generation trucks that were produced from 1967 to 1972. Nicknamed “Bumpside” for the distinct raised body line that runs down each side. This particular truck is a 1968 short bed and can… more»
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Fixture Of ’70s America: 1972 Ford Econoline Van
It is said that Carolina parakeets were once one of the predominant bird species in America. Large flocks of the birds inhabited swamps and old growth forests ranging from Florida to New England and west to Colorado. Yet these… more»
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Grabber Orange Explosion: Custom Ford Thunderbird
This 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe has been out of action for the last 18 years, following what the seller says is $20K in showcar-grade enhancements. Obviously, the first thing you notice is the outrageous “Grabber Orange” paint sprayed… more»
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Work Left To Do: 1954 Ford C600 Truck
One of the sadder parts of this gig is seeing the low prices and lack of interest in heavy duty and/or commercial vehicles that enter the collectible vehicle market. While a few get restored, and an ever-increasing number get… more»
