Vehicle manufacturers in the early 2000s made a song and dance about producing cars with retractable metal roofs. However, Ford beat them to the punch by decades with cars like this 1958 Fairlane 500 Skyliner. It offered buyers a… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1965 Ford Mustang Project
The Ford Mustang was an instant hit upon its introduction at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964. 18 months later, 680,000 copies had rolled off the assembly line, followed by 607,000 more in 1966. The seller’s ’65… more»
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Concours Condition: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Some classics hit the market, creating barely a ripple. Others generate an absolute frenzy, and this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 undoubtedly falls into that category. It is easy to see why. The Mach 1 is an inherently desirable vehicle…. more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Ford Econoline E-350 Chateau
PENDING! Every once in a while, a car (or van, in this case) will pop up for sale on Barn Finds that inspires some wistful curiosity about its original owner. What was the purpose of this 1977 Econoline? It’s a… more»
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1949 Ford Touches! 1995 Ford Thunderbird Custom
I was quite intrigued when Barn Finds reader T.J. sent us information about this 1995 Thunderbird he spotted, which has been customized to look like a 1949 Ford from the front and back. My first thought was perhaps this… more»
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California Car: 1971 Ford Galaxie 500 351 V8
Ford offered three body styles for its newly redesigned 1971 Galaxie 500: a four-door sedan, a four-door hardtop, and a two-door hardtop, as with this 1971 Ford Galaxie 500. The seller, Beverly Hills Car Club, refers to this color… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
