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Rust-Free Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang

Part of the secret of the First Generation Mustang’s success could be attributed to its stunning styling. However, it was the sheer variety of options that cemented its place in automotive history. Buyers could order a car with stunning… more»

Cheap Project? 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II

There comes a time with some classics where an owner has to step back and assess whether it is a viable project candidate. That is the question facing the winning bidder when they tow away this 1977 Ford Mustang… more»

Recently Painted: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau

Despite their image, four-seat Thunderbird hardtops are not expensive collector cars, so it makes little sense to buy a rough one (not all of us make sense, however, thank goodness). According to the seller, this 1966 Town Landau has… more»

Sports Roof Barn Find: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500XL

Ford introduced the “Sports Roof” or fastback on two of its product lines in the middle of the 1963 model year, calling them 1963 ½s. That applied to the Galaxie and Falcon offerings, sleeker in appearance and providing an… more»

Always Garaged: 1967 Ford Mustang

It would be easy to take one look at its tired paint and immediately dismiss this 1967 Ford Mustang. Doing so would be a mistake because there is more to this classic than meets the eye. It has been… more»

Fuel-Injected 1965 Ford Country Sedan

Ford, along with most of the industry, had an incredible year in 1965. With an all-new full-size Ford and the wildly popular Mustang, it had two bona fide hits on its hands. The squared off Ford was advertised for… more»

Hideaway Roof! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

The 1950s was a decade of gimmicks in the automotive industry. A case-in-point is the Ford Skyliner, a “retractable hardtop” whose roof disappeared into the trunk at a flip of a switch. It was in production from 1957 to… more»

2002 Ford Thunderbird With Only 29K Miles

While Ford’s Thunderbird, notably the Baby Bird (’55-’57) and those from the mid-sixties, grace Barn Finds web pages with regularity, the the eleventh generation (’02-’05) is seldom seen. As a matter of fact, I could only find one example… more»

Police Interceptor 390 V8! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL

The XL edition of the Ford Galaxie 500 was introduced in 1962, perhaps as a countermeasure to the Chevy Impala SS (Super Sport). Billed as “Extra Lively,” the 500XL came with bucket seats, a console, and a snappier trim… more»

4,300 Original Miles? 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible Summer Edition

It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, does that saying count if you are effectively imitating yourself? That is the question posed by this 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. Ford enjoyed limited success two… more»

33,800 Original Miles? 1938 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

OK, let’s get it out of the way: A lot of people don’t like the nose of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe. I, for one, think it looks fine, and if you are of my mind, join me in enjoying… more»

Stored 21 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible

The successful Ford Mustang was treated to its first restyle in 1967, adding to the engine compartment space to finally accommodate big-block engines. But competition had entered the market space, so Mustang sales would begin to taper off. This… more»

67k Mile Stunner: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

In the late 1960s, Detroit wanted to make a name for itself in Trans Am racing (Sports Car Club of America). At the time, SCCA limited Trans Am engine displacement to 302 cubic inches, which prompted the Chevy Camaro… more»

Real Barn Find: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach I

The 1971-73 Mustang Mach I scores plenty of points in the looks department, with that cool Sportsroof stance making the pony appear aggressive from just about any outside angle.  However, by this time, muscle car desirability was starting to… more»

1977 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 Flareside 460 V8

I’m a big fan of “the first” or “the last” of anything related to vehicles. I tell myself that they’re worth more and potential collector vehicles and sometimes that gets me into trouble as I try to find enough… more»

Original and Unrestored: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

One of America’s greatest racing legends, Rufus Parnell Jones (better known as Parnelli), passed away last year at the age of 90. Although he won the Indy 500 and the Baja 1000 (among many other races), the late, great… more»

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