While some Americans claim sole rights to the “muscle car,” Australia’s love of V8-powered rear-wheel-drive cars has carried on continuously through to this day. Most gear-heads recognize the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT351 that supercharged the movie career of… more»
Ford
• Uncategorized • 34 Comments
Big Small Block Project: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
The seller of this Gran Torino had a novel idea for it. They were going to pull the body from the frame, roll a late model Crown Vic frame under it and turn it into a mean machine. Sadly,… more»
• Uncategorized • 47 Comments
Mustero! 1966 Ford Mustang Ranchero
Rare is a word that’s often thrown out in car circles and it usually is attached to the words desirable and valuable. I have some rare cars, but they’re most likely not super desirable or valuable to anyone but… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Orville Redenbacher’s Ride: 1931 Ford Popcorn Wagon
Last week, I regaled you with the description of a Good Humor ice cream truck that was down on its luck, but full of potential. This week, I have something simpler to help you make a small fortune in… more»
• Uncategorized • 28 Comments
1970 Ford Bronco with Pop-up Camper
Have you ever seen a Bronco with a pop-up camper? Me neither. This 1970 Ford Bronco pickup with a bed-mounted camper turned up on Parkersburg, Florida Craigslist with an asking price of $24,000 and a 22 word description; more… more»
• Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Minto Pinto: 1980 Ford Pinto Survivor
Readers, I have to be honest with you. I have been a lifelong Pinto naysayer, however in my recent time writing for Barn Finds I have written up several and grown to love them. We have featured some really… more»
• Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Built In The Fifties: 1923 Ford Hot Rod!
A fiberglass t-bucket may be the cheapest route into hot rod ownership, but metal bodied machines just can’t be beat. Something built back in the day would be even better. Cars like that don’t come along very often though… more»
• Uncategorized • 51 Comments
Batstang! 1987 Ford Mustang Custom
Sooooooo, you’re sitting around one evening looking out the window at your Mustang parked in the driveway and thinking, I have way too much time and money on my hands, how can I use up some of that time… more»
• Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Never Been Off Road: 1978 Ford Bronco 4×4
I’m not sure how the seller of this Bronco would know for certain that it’s never been off road, but it does look to be in amazing condition and the odometer is showing just 21k miles. Having grown up… more»
• For Sale • 34 Comments
7,000 Miles From New: 1983 Ford Thunderbird
Fancy a brand new Thunderbird? Then head on over to eBay where there’s a 1983 model with just 7,000 miles on the clock. Since a non-Super Coupe car wasn’t destined to become a collector’s item, this low mileage example… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
1950 Ford Pickup: Real Enhanced P-Word!
Yes, I know, you Barn Finds readers don’t care for patina if it’s been “enhanced.” But let’s try to look past that and see what a cool 1950 Ford pickup is under that artificially distressed paint. It’s listed for sale… more»
• Uncategorized • 32 Comments
427-Powered 1966 Ford Fairlane GT
This 1966 Ford Fairlane GT left the factory with the S code 390, the smallest motor available in a Fairlane GT in ’66. Sometime later it acquired its current motor, a 427 cubic inch mill. More on that later…. more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
Guaranteed To Satisfy: 1971 Ford F-100 Ice Cream Truck
Who doesn’t love ice cream? I know I do, and I also know that the weather is often pretty warm at a lot of car shows and cruise ins. It is also common to discover that there are no… more»
• Uncategorized • 47 Comments
Feel the Venom! 1978 Mustang II Cobra
With a new Fox-body Mustang due in ’79, Ford went all out on this 1978 Mustang II Cobra II. The Pinto-based Mustang II deviated from Mustang’s roots (why do you think they call them “Pony” cars?) in its compact… more»
• Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Survivor Shorty: 1972 Ford Econoline
I love old vans! I have yet to own one, but I will some day. There has always been something about custom vans that fascinated me. The funky styling and ’70s flavor certainly have something to do with it,… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
80s Epitomized: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen
When you think of Saleen-modified Mustangs, please don’t consider the late-model products. Remember what Saleen was pushing out in the 1980s, because these were – in my eyes – the way Mustangs should look. This four-eyed example sports a… more»
