With the passing of the great Carroll Shelby, it only seems fitting to feature one of his most famous creations. Carroll was known for taking unassuming vehicles and turning them into performance machines. The Cobra, for example, started life… more»
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Collection Clean-Out: Dallas Yard Find
A bunch of craigslist ads recently popped up featuring a wide variety of classic cars, many of which haven’t been seen in years. In addition, there’s a variety of cars available not included in the listing, all of which… more»
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Barn Squarebird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The 1958 to 1960 Thunderbird is often referred to as the Squarebird by Thunderbird enthusiasts, because of their boxy shape and styling. Those that know this sort of trivia, also know that this era of Thunderbird was a groundbreaking… more»
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Best of the Worst: 1977 Ford Pinto Country Squire
The U.S. has always desired to compete with overseas’ automakers small cars, but hasn’t always been successful. Enter the Ford Pinto, a car that today is more synonymous with flammable construction than being a Beetle beater. The 1977 model… more»
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Minty Mav: 1973 Ford Maverick
How some cars that were utterly average in their day, survive unscathed for decades is a head-scratcher. Take the Ford Maverick, a 70s-era import fighter designed to compete with the likes of the Volkswagen Beetle. Although most economy cars… more»
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Country Charm: 1971 Ford Country Squire
One of the longest-serving workhorses in the Ford family was the Country Squire station wagon. Manufactured from 1951 to 1991, it maintained the tradition of using wood paneling for family sedans. Although the real wood was eventually replaced by… more»
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49K Survivor: 1968 Ford Torino GT Hardtop
The Torino was a new upscale model for Ford in 1968, and the Torino GT was the top of the Torino line. This original, unmolested GT Hardtop has only 49K original miles and was cared for by its original… more»
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Packrat Paradise: Utah Warehouse Liquidation
Most of us, at one time or another, have thought that our one project car was too much work, and that the busted knuckles (and budgets) were taking their toll. What about someone with multiple projects? This 10,000 SF… more»
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American Special: 1959 Troy Roadster
Back in the 1950s if you wanted a sleek roadster that was as fast as it looked you bought a Corvette or a European sports car, or you made one yourself. This hand-built roadster is an example of the… more»
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Ex-Drag Racer: 1966 Ford Mustang
This 1966 Mustang will take you back to the days when anyone with a local sponsorship and a willingness to wrench a car could have fun at the local drag strip. The seller claims that early in its life… more»
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Road Trip: 1965 Ford Country Squire Wagon
UPDATE 2/21/12 – Apparently the seller added a $6,500 BIN and it sold immediately! There is something appealing about these old wagons and it seems that everyone is starting to take notice. They are big and heavy, but when… more»
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Tarped for Twenty Five: 1968 Ford Mustang
UPDATE 2/3/12 – Bidding got up to $6,100 and the seller ended the auction presumably because it sold offline. What could be under that dusty blue tarp? We have always enjoyed trying to guess what could be lurking under… more»
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Family Sleeper: 1969 Ford Country Sedan Wagon
UPDATE 1/15/12 – This wagon ended up selling for $9,300. Now, don’t laugh. This 1969 Ford Country Sedan Wagon may seem like just any other old station wagon, but take a closer look. This beast has muscle car power… more»
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Prancing Bull: 1971 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder
UPDATE 1/16/12 – The auction ended with 33 bids and a high bid of $30,322, but it did not meet reserve. Italian cars are known for their beautifully designed bodies and high-strung engines. Rust is also no stranger to… more»
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Barn Surfer: 1963 Ford Country Squire Wagon
UPDATE 1/3/12 – This surf wagon did not end up meeting reserve at $14,000. Admittedly we are not big fans of most customized cars and definitely not stations wagons, but this 1963 Ford Squire Wagon has us rethinking both… more»
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Claimed Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Update – The auction for this questionable Boss survivor has ended with a high bid of $35,350, but the reserve was never met. We will watch to see if the seller relists the car, but we doubt they will… more»
