By 1972, the “bloom was off the rose” for the Ford Mustang. From a record launch eight years earlier to a peak in sales of 607,000 units in 1966, the Mustang was just another “pony car” by the early… more»
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Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Excellent Interior: 1980 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Manufacturers produce some vehicles with an eye on longevity, while others are viewed as disposable items that will serve in a given role for a few years before requiring replacement. Ford’s Pinto falls into the latter category, with the… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
One Owner since ’72! 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Lime Gold. Few colors so instantly call to mind a particular slice of history. It’s May of 1967, just before the “Summer of Love,” and this originally 390-powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 first enters the light of day… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
66k Original Miles: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Motor Company has a history of creating market sectors. The Model T is often considered the first “people’s car,” with the Mustang credited, rightly or wrongly, as the first pony car. It created another in 1955 when… more»
Sep 17, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Original Paint: 1982 Ford Bronco XLT
This 1982 Ford Bronco XLT makes a positive first impression, which is heightened when you learn it wears its original paint. The lack of visible issues suggests it has been treated respectfully, which is positive news for its potential… more»
Sep 17, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
390/4-Speed Fastback: 1967 Ford Mustang Project
The seller of this 1967 Mustang Fastback here on eBay had a somewhat different vision than many enthusiasts who’ve bought a Ford pony car to take on as a project, as his original intention was to leave the body… more»
Sep 16, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
4-Speed Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Owning a pristine classic is something to which many enthusiasts aspire, while others find the lure of a tidy driver irresistible. Cars from the latter category often represent a more enjoyable ownership experience because the owner can slip behind… more»
Sep 15, 2023 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
First-generation Mustang buyers were spoiled for choice, with Ford producing vehicles to suit every taste and budget. One of the most desirable was the Boss 302, a car developed as a homologation special for the Trans Am Series. This… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 6 French Exports? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the 2-seat Ford Thunderbird ended its three-year run in 1957. After that, it would convert to a 4-passenger personal luxury car. But not before a half-dozen of the cars were supposedly shipped to France for… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
5-Speed Rarity: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350
Among muscle car enthusiasts, there’s a tendency to place a great deal of emphasis on special edition trims or rare options that make a car a one-of-five, or what have you. But really, muscle cars are at their best… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
We love finding classic cars with a well-documented history. For most people, a car is just transportation, so keeping track of its history isn’t all that important to them. And prior to the internet, it wasn’t something that could… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve 1968 Ford Bronco 4×4
We see our share of First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, and this is for a fundamental reason: These classics are extraordinarily desirable and popular. This 1968 example demonstrates that fact courtesy of the intense bidding since the… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Barn Find
To help turn around lagging sales, Ford gave its Mustang pony car a new performance edition in 1969, the Mach 1. Though the seller doesn’t identify this project car as being a Mach 1 (25% of sales in 1969),… more»
Sep 12, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Upgraded “Survivor”: 1926 Ford Model T Ford Touring
Die-hard car enthusiasts occasionally travel back in time. This happened to me. I was minding my own business dinking around with ’60s and ’70s cars that I grew up with, when all of a sudden, I fell in love… more»
Sep 12, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1938 Ford Coupe
Buying an older classic with a known ownership history can sometimes be challenging, but that is the opportunity offered by this 1938 Ford Coupe. It is a well-preserved survivor ready to be enjoyed by a new owner, and its… more»
Sep 12, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Update: 1979 Ford Ranchero 500 with 1,308 Miles
UPDATE – “Return of the Ranchero” could be an appropriate movie title, I guess, for this 1979 Ford Ranchero 500 time capsule with 1,308 original miles. It’s back for a sequel after being featured last December here on Barn… more»
