According to The Ford Motor Company there were 5,000 names considered for the new car that would eventually be named “Thunderbird”. Some that didn’t make it were: Hep Car, Beaver, Detroiter, Runabout, Arcturus, Savile, El Tigre and Coronado. This… more»
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King Cobra: 1978 Ford Mustang
I’ve been waiting for one of these to pop up for sale – a 1978 Mustang King Cobra with the 4-speed manual transmission! The seller has it listed here on craigslist and has already dropped the price by $1,500… more»
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Big Block Drop Top: 1967 Mustang Convertible
When it comes to muscle cars, I love the ones with weird option combinations! This ’67 Mustang Convertible has to be one of the more unusual configurations I’ve seen in a while. It’s a 4V 390 car, which is… more»
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Brahma Conversion: 1978 Ford Courier
Add this to the column of vehicles I never knew existed: this is a Ford Courier pick-up – a fairly light-duty, 2WD-only truck – with a Jeep suspension and a turbo engine from a Ford Mustang SVO! The suspension… more»
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Never Titled: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350
The Fox Body Mustangs represent one of the most popular muscle car platforms ever made. The production run was nothing short of generous, which means finding a good candidate for a project car isn’t hard to do. Unlike the Corvette,… more»
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Rusty Bronco: Is It Worth it?
While this 1972 Ford Bronco has it’s share of rust problems, I’ve seen worse restored. The good thing is that almost anything you would need to fix it is readily available. It’s located in Du Bois, Pennsylvania and is… more»
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Big Little Truck: 1953 Ford F350 Long Bed
When I first saw the pictures of this 1953 Ford truck, it both looked familiar and unfamiliar. It was familiar in that the general body style was what I was expecting, but I didn’t anticipate the long bed or… more»
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Tree Damage: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
The Ford Galaxie was produced from ’59 till ’74 and saw several redesigns, this ’64 is one of our favorite generations. This car was last inspected in 1978. The story goes that the previous owner, an “older” man, ran… more»
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Reader Find: Moldy 1928 Model A
From Mark W – I found this Model A that sat in a barn for the last twenty five years. It started and stops but needs brake work, steering is very loose, and some new tires and a interior…. more»
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Stored For 10 Years: 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang
This Mustang has been in storage for the last 10 years in Albion, Indiana. Sent in by reader Bruce D., this V-8 powered pony car may look sad at first glance, but that ugly paint may be hiding a diamond… more»
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The Only One Left: 1940 Ford Limo
The military had eight of these built and this is thought to be the only survivor! It’s listed here on craigslist for $35,000. That might seem like a lot but it’s a lot cheaper than I’ve seen it advertised… more»
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Turnkey Classic Car Business for Sale
This is one of the more interesting finds we’ve stumbled across thanks to our readers: a turnkey automotive shop / tourist attraction, complete with two buildings and the project cars inside, along with a fine-looking residence! The entire package… more»
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1962 Thunderbird Convertible: Sports Roadster?
At first glance, this looked like any other 1961-1963 Thunderbird convertible. And then I saw some unusual components and started researching. You be the judge; is this a Sports Roadster from the first week of production in September 1961?… more»
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Cobra Jet Project: 1972 Mustang Mach 1
Now before you get too excited, this Mach 1 project does have a Cobra Jet engine, but not the Cobra Jet you are probably thinking of. Prior to ’72, you could get the big block 429 Cobra Jet, but in… more»
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Ready For Restoration: 1941 Ford Woodie
Most Woodie Wagons are either restored and very pricey or rusted and rotted piles good for parts only. This Ford Woodie is is a rare find in this condition and is listed here on craigslist in Boston for $28,000. Restoration would be… more»
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Not Quite As Clean: 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Robert recently wrote up a beautiful 1967 Thunderbird in this same Wimbledon White color, also with a black vinyl top. This car isn’t quite that nice, but it doesn’t cost the nearly $15,000 that one did either. It’s listed… more»
