The Customline was the mid-trim level for the 1952-54 Fords. It sat between the Mainline and Crestline models in the generation after the post-war “Shoebox” Fords. This 1954 example appears to be quite nice and has some cosmetic and… more»
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Worth Saving? 1959 Ford Fairlane 500
The 1958 model year was tough for most automakers (except those selling compacts). The economy was in the doldrums, but the turnaround began in 1959. As such, most saw a rebound, especially Ford, whose sales grew by 47% from… more»
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Rare T-Tops: 1978 Ford Mustang II
Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Ford redesigned its Mustang pony car in 1974 to be smaller and lighter, which resulted in better fuel economy. Also, they wanted sales to rebound. And the new… more»
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302/3-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang Hardtop
This 1972 Ford Mustang caught my eye for a simple reason: it’s a Hardtop. Most of the post-1971 First Generation Mustangs crossing our desks at Barn Finds are Fastbacks, which is unsurprising since the desirable Mach 1 was only… more»
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Original Paint: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Over the years, Ford has always been a close (or not so close) second to Chevrolet in automobile sales. But one exception occurred in 1957 when Ford beat Chevy by just 7,000 units, no doubt because the Fords were… more»
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Shoebox Stored 63 Years: 1950 Ford Drop-Top
In the years immediately following World War II, American-made automobiles were largely retreads of pre-war models. While Ford production resumed in 1946, its first all-new cars didn’t arrive until 1949 as design and retooling finally came through (the same… more»
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Factory Equipment Still Intact: 1955 Ford F100 Pickup
The appearance of this truck in the Barn Finds assignments list was slightly coincidental. Just a day before it showed up (thank you, Rocco B, for the tip!), I had a plumber out to the farm. He was 30-ish… more»
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Cheap Turbo Project: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO is an underappreciated classic by every account. We all know the reasons why, obviously, which is heavily tied to the fact that it doesn’t have a V8 under the hood. But so many other “checked… more»
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Two Thunderbirds: 1955 Ford Project Plus Parts Car
Buying a restoration project is one thing, but getting a second car to raid for parts can make the proposition considerably more interesting. That’s the setup with this 1955 Ford Thunderbird listed on Facebook Marketplace in St. Louis, Missouri…. more»
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1 of 294: 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire Project
The Ranchero Squire was the upscale version of Ford’s “Ute” (utility coupe). It came with faux woodgrain paneling, a concept that was also applied to the full-size LTD wagon in 1970. Based on the Torino, the Ranchero was redesigned… more»
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Driver-Quality Cruiser: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Ford and Chevrolet were constantly at odds in full-size car sales. The Chevy Impala usually won out over the Ford Galaxie; in 1970, the ratio was 1.75 Chevies to each Ford (on the other… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1991 Ford Ranger XLT
The seller of this nice-looking 1991 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab pickup says that this beauty is a one-owner truck, and sadly, the husband passed away in 1996. Since then, for three decades now, the widow has sporadically driven it…. more»
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Mystery Machine: 1972 Ford Galaxie 500
This Ford Galaxie 500 appears to have caused slight confusion. The seller lists it as a 1972 model, but the visual evidence suggests it rolled off the line in 1973. That said, it presents nicely, courtesy of its fresh… more»
BF Classified: D-Code 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s original two-seat Thunderbird enjoyed a brief three-year production run, and many enthusiasts consider the 1957 model the most attractive and refined of the group. This example adds the desirable D-code 312 V8, an automatic transmission, and recent restoration… more»
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350-Powered: 1935 Ford Coupe
The beauty of Hot Rods is that they aren’t what could be termed “cookie-cutter classics.” That means that every car is unique, reflecting its creator’s tastes and desires. This 1935 Ford 3-Window Coupe perfectly reflects that, from its paint… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible has an interesting backstory. It appears that this classic saw only about eighteen years of active service before a previous owner placed it in storage. Therefore, it has spent considerably more time hibernating than… more»
