Despite being employed by another equipment manufacturer, I admit a soft spot for the old “red belly” Ford tractors. They used to be all over the place when I was driving around the rural roads of the Old North… more»
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Steely Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang
With vintage Mustang’s being as common as they are, an example has to be either really nice or really unique to set itself apart from the other dozen or so that will inevitably be for sale at the same… more»
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Gas Free: 1981 Ford Escort EV
As a general rule, you rarely want to have all of your exterior photos of a vehicle that you’re selling with the hood open. Maybe if it was a perfectly-restored engine ready for Pebble Beach or a mind-blowing restomod… more»
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Snake Truck: 1967 Ford Ranchero 428 Cobra Jet
If Carroll Shelby had decided to make a Cobra truck, a 1967 model would have been a good starting point. Light weight, Mustang interchangeability, and plenty of room in the bed for tires and parts would have made it… more»
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Stranger Things: 1974 Ford Pinto
It’s not pea green and it’s not a 1976 model, but Joyce Byers could have just as easily driven this 1974 golden brown Pinto Runabout. In fact, this color might be a better match for her weary, working mother… more»
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Luxury Cruise Missile: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
When looking for cars to write about for Barn Finds, I often find myself searching for cars that would make fine drivers for collectors on a budget. My criteria are simply that the car may need a small amount… more»
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Step Into The Light: 1961 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
From time to time, we feature a Ford Falcon here on Barn Finds, and the general consensus from the readership is that they are pretty cool cars. Built as a low cost compact, the Falcon built a fan base… more»
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Vintage Rail: 1950’s Dragster Project
It is always a blast to seek and find unusual cars that have come up for sale. Projects often come to a close, leaving a void to have yet another project in our sights. For those of you with… more»
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Hertz Rent-A-Racer: 1984 Mustang Predator GT302H
We all know about the special edition Shelby GT350s that were built specifically for Hertz Rental company, but did you know there’s another Mustang that received the H designation in its name so it could be a true Hertz… more»
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Four-Door Mustang: 1984 Ford LTD LX 5.0 HO
Shortly after high school my buddies and I met some girls from the next town down the road, which seemed remarkably exotic for rural Pennsylvania. One of them, Amy, drove her folks’ shiny ‘83 chisel-nose Cutlass, and it was… more»
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1971 Ford Galaxie 500 “P” code 429 Interceptor
Before tearing up the highways in black Trans Ams, Burt Reynolds piloted a 429-powered 1971 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan as the Arkansas moonshine-runner Gator McKlusky in the 1973 movie “White Lightning.” This car, aside from not being brown or… more»
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Beautiful In Blue: 1961 Ford Falcon
Hailing from Woodland Hills, California, this 1961 blue Ford Falcon two door looks surprisingly, well, normal for a car that’s still in driving but not restored condition. The seller has a new child and thinks it’s time to get… more»
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A Pair Of Oddities: V8 Trike & Model A Fury!
Either one of these vehicles would be one of the stranger modes of transportation available for sale, but these two are both available from the same seller in Berwick, Pennsylvania. You can find the unusual V8-powered trike for sale here on… more»
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Worth It Sooner Or Later: 1988 Ford Mustang LX SSP Coupe
Here at Barn Finds, we spend a lot of time writing about muscle cars. Not many people care how many four door Ford Fairlanes were equipped with 390s, but you drop a fastback 1967 Mustang with a four speed,… more»
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Oddjob Ready: 1962 Ford Ranchero
The idea of a car based truck just never took hold like true pick-ups did. For thirty plus years off and on, manufacturer’s from the US and abroad took a stab at something different. From GMC Sprints to Subaru Brats,… more»
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Museum Piece: 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia
I know the Mustang II still provokes howls of indignation, but my inner museum curator loves this car. All original and showing just 36,000 miles, this ’77 Mustang II Ghia perfectly encapsulates its moment in time and the state… more»
