Ford

Just Needs Paint: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

After years of purchasing projects that needed both cosmetic and mechanical restoration, I’ve learned that you should definitely try to find endeavours that only involve one or the other. This 1985 Ford Mustang SVO is a bone dry and… more»

Dry Climate Discovery: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

It is no secret that Ford’s First Generation Mustang range could fall victim to rust issues. However, those that have spent their lives in favorable climates are typically hot prospects as project candidates. Those words perfectly describe this 1970… more»

Performance Bargain: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible

The SN95 Ford Mustang is still quite the unsung hero in the company’s lineup of limited-production muscle cars. To this day, values remain  – in my opinion – somewhat soft, representing excellent value if you’re looking for a special… more»

One Family Since 1965! 1940 Ford Coupe

The “’40 Ford” holds a special place in hot rod history, attracting rodders for decades with its iconic front styling and factory V8 power. This 1940 Ford Standard coupe in Kearney, Nebraska stayed in one family since 1965 and… more»

Affordable Driver: 1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX

The 1998 model year may seem too recent for some to consider any car produced within that year to be a genuine classic. However, twenty-seven years have passed since vehicles like this Ford Crown Victoria LX rolled off the… more»

Original D-Code: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible

When Ford lifted the covers on its new Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it could never have known that it was revealing a car that would rapidly become a motoring icon. Buyers couldn’t hand over their money fast enough… more»

No Reserve 429 Cobra Project: 1970 Ford Torino

The Ford Torino and Fairlane 500 intermediates got an entirely new body style for 1970, solely designed by stylist Bill Shenk, who started with a sketch that progressed into a full-size clay model.  The story goes that Lee Iacocca,… more»

One Elderly Owner: 1996 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

Finding a classic with a known ownership history and a low odometer reading can be challenging, but this 1996 Ford Mustang GT Convertible ticks those boxes. It has been the pride and joy of an elderly owner since Day… more»

True Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang

It is fair to say that there were a few unhappy people wandering the corridors of power at Ford as the 1960s dawned. Edsel remained a recent raw memory, and what the company needed to restore investor confidence was… more»

Plaid Seats Project: 1979 Ford Pinto

The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact car, on the U.S. market from 1971 to 1980 (along with Mercury’s mini-me, the Bobcat, for half that time). It was ordinary in terms of its engineering with rear-wheel-drive. More than three million… more»

Original Condition: 1980 Ford Mustang Cobra (?)

The most valuable of the street-going Fox Body Mustang Cobras is undoubtedly the ’93 model, the ultimate version of this long-running platform. With a 235-horsepower 5.0 V8 and SVT-tuned suspension, it’s hard to argue with the market, but one… more»

Mach 1 Project: 1970 Ford Mustang

41,000! That’s how many 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1s were assembled, and by my count, I think we have reviewed every single one! Well, when enough’s just right, too much is perfect or something like that. Here’s another, but… more»

Running V8 Four-Speed! 1965 Mustang Coupe

Newly revived after an estimated 15 years, this 1965 Ford Mustang coupe in Dallas, Texas shows high promise for a second life. Dry metal from a life in California and Texas, a running V8 four-speed powertrain, center console with… more»

Bullnose Diesel: 1985 Ford F-250 XL

Two legendary items in one picture: first, you have a Ford F-Series pickup from the “bullnose” generation, one of the most beloved eras of Ford’s iconic workhorse. Second, this F-250 is equipped with the 6.9L IDI diesel engine, an… more»

T-Tops and Louvers: 1982 Ford Mustang

As someone who loves the 1980s, there are certain features that just make a car or truck stand out. Sometimes, you get lucky and see all of those details in one tempting package as we see with this clean… more»

Painted Top: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

I didn’t even notice until I looked at the closeup photos of the Landau Vinyl Top, or former vinyl top, that the vinyl top has been removed and the top is painted, I’m assuming the former color of the… more»

Barn Finds