In the 1960s, Ford and Chevrolet competed head-to-head on almost every level. Ford’s Galaxie 500 was the equivalent of Chevy’s full-size Impala. And the Galaxie 500XL was akin to the Impala Super Sport. Galaxie 500 convertibles from 1969 aren’t… more»
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Uncut Original 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger
A rising tide of square, two-door, four-wheel drive off-road vehicles emerged in the 1960s, benchmarked by the Jeep CJ, International Scout, and Toyota Land Cruiser. Ford picked up on the trend in the early ’60s, and by 1965 the… more»
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Bigger-Than-Life: 1973 Ford Country Sedan
From 1952 to 1974, the Country Sedan was Ford’s mid-level full-size wagon. Without the flare of the Country Squire/LTD, the Country Sedan was the Galaxie 500 version of a Ford station wagon in 1973. This well-used example has its… more»
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Barn Find Bullet Bird: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Here’s yet another “barn find from an estate sale” in the form of a sleek-looking 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe. I’m sure there’s a story here, but taken at face – or photo – value, it looks like a nice,… more»
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No Reserve: Solid 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Needing TLC
Hiding under this cover is a classic deserving of restoration. This 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback doesn’t run, but it is complete and appears to be free from major rust. Coaxing its V8 back to life may require little more… more»
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46K-Miles! 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 W/ 400 V8
1973 was the second-to-last year for Ford’s Galaxie 500 name, and it fell between the Custom 500 and LTD, with the LTD Brougham at the top of the line. It seems like the Galaxie 500 nameplate was around longer… more»
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Old-School Pony! 1969 Ford Mustang
Looking for a classic Mustang with some ’70s flair? This 1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof in Warwick, Rhode Island features aftermarket fog lights, an owner-installed sunroof, custom tufted door panels, department store steering wheel, CB radio, a bitchin’ graphic equalizer,… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1993 Ford Bronco XLT
With an Escape-based Bronco Sport and a retro-themed Bronco out on dealer lots, how long will it be until Ford releases a “big” Bronco based on the F-150? After all, it was a fairly successful model from 1978 to… more»
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Malaise Era Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada
The Granada debuted in 1975 as a “premium” compact car, slotted by Ford above the more basic Maverick. Its styling was influenced by the European sedans of the day, but mechanically, its unibody roots harkened to the days of… more»
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Customized Oddball: 1969 Ford Ranchero
Ford introduced two new products in 1957. One was the Skyliner, a retractable hardtop that turned into a convertible with a flick of a switch. The other was the Ranchero, a pickup based on a wagon platform rather than… more»
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Luxury Rat Rod? 1974 Ford LTD Brougham
Ford’s popular full-size luxury car, the LTD, had a banner year in 1973, selling 556,000 copies. Then, along came the OPEC oil embargo, and sales plummeted by nearly half as big gas guzzlers were suddenly out of vogue. The… more»
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What? Five-Speed Turbo Diesel 1973 Ford LTD
In a desperate attempt to save its full-sized LTD from extinction in the face of the OPEC fuel crisis, Ford partnered with Mercedes Benz to offer a five-speed floor-shifted turbo-diesel LTD for model year 1973. No… of course not;… more»
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Price Dropped: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Station Wagon
The rise of SUVs and vans spelled the end for domestic Station Wagon production. I’ve always considered that to be a shame, because the traditional Wagon offers a wonderful compromise between practicality and comfort. Buyers now face a choice… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 isn’t totally original, having undergone a few changes throughout its life. However, crucial components like its 351ci V8 and four-speed are intact, allowing the new owner to perform a faithful restoration if they… more»
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49k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Ranchero 289
This 1965 Ford Ranchero is a striking-looking vehicle that is a turnkey proposition for its new owner. From the V8 under its hood to the odometer reading of 49,000 original miles, there’s a lot to like about this classic…. more»
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Running Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was introduced in 1969 as Ford’s performance version of the popular Mustang pony car (but not the only one). Based on the sleek fastback, the move was likely designed to help recover market share lost to… more»
