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1993 Ford Mustang Cobra and Two Other Fox Body Convertibles!

With the desirability of the Fox body Ford Mustangs seeming to be on the rise, now is a good time to own one, especially when it’s a 1993 Cobra with just 41,000 original miles.  However, owning four is much… more»

1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With 879 Original Miles!

If I had to pick a classic from the 1990s to park in my garage, a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra would be at the head of the cue. I have always liked the Fox-Bodies, but these classics demonstrated… more»

One-Owner Hot Hatch: 2002 Ford Focus SVT

In 1998, Ford gave the world the new Focus, a worthy replacement for the Ford Escort that had been in production since 1980. Ahhhhh, 1980… Sorry, I was reminiscing. I experienced a four-door Focus as a rental car about… more»

Ken Block’s 914 HP 1977 Ford F150 Hoonitruck!

The late Ken Block packed enough excitement into his petrol-marinated life to guarantee immortality on YouTube and wherever motorheads discuss crazy driving antics. Aside from its cab, this 1977 Ford F-150 Custom shares about as many parts with a… more»

California Special? 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

Limited or Special Edition models are not a new phenomenon, with Ford releasing an enormous number across the production life of its Mustang. The seller describes this 1993 LX Convertible as a California Special, which isn’t right. It is… more»

Tidy Restoration! 1965 Ford Cortina Mk I

On the heels of this Lotus Cortina, reviewed a few days ago, here comes its sibling, a Ford Cortina Mk I. The two cars couldn’t be more different in terms of condition, with the Ford version about as tidy… more»

99% Original: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

We have become old hands at Barn Finds when the subject turns to First Generation Mustangs requiring plenty of work to recapture their iconic good looks. That’s why I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder numskal… more»

Rare 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible

Remember the 1961 to 1963 Ford Thunderbirds? They were nicknamed the “Bullet Birds” because of their shape. The 1970-71 Ford Torino’s had a similar aerodynamic look but didn’t sell as well as expected and Ford went back to a… more»

Ultimate Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

We live in an age when people are willing to attach the “survivor” tag to any classic, even one that has undergone a faithful restoration. My interpretation of a survivor is a car that is as it left the… more»

Eye-Catching Survivor: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

UPDATE – This 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT is listed for sale again after it was featured last December here on Barn Finds. It’s posted again, here on eBay  It previously “sold” for $40,100, but the sale must have… more»

Former Fire Truck Shorty! 1985 Ford C800

The Ford C-Series of commercial trucks was built from 1957 to 1990, employing a cabover engine design (COE). This was the first of the Fords to have a tilting front clip, enabling access to the engine compartment. Many of… more»

Project Pickup: 1949 Studebaker 2R10

Gearing up a new vehicle design is hard enough normally, but after several years of literally a world war when you’re throwing everything you have into a victory, it’s understandable that it took a few years for totally new… more»

Beautiful Convertible: 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

Consumer confidence was sky-high during the late 1950s, and nowhere was this better demonstrated than in the new car market. Manufacturers produced vehicles that pushed the boundaries of luxury, style, and cutting-edge engineering as they sought to liberate potential… more»

Good News, Bad News: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

I don’t know if it’s true anymore, but at one time the 1957 T-Bird was a candidate for America’s collector car Mt. Rushmore, if there were such a thing. The Baby Bird is still a hot commodity, although values… more»

Original Paint! 1938 Ford Standard Coupe

During the mid-1930s, Ford gently erased the upright body style of its first V8 launched in 1932, so that by 1935, the car had a rounder, more modern shape. The styling took another leap in 1937, as the grille… more»

Pace Car Project: 1979 Ford Mustang

  The world of pace cars has changed dramatically over the years. There was a time when they were wildly valuable, kept in air-tight chambers with delivery miles on them. As motorsports and America’s interest in racing has changed,… more»

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