Ford

Graphics Galore: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II 5.0

With the mid-seventies approaching, automakers were facing all sorts of whammies when it came to offerings having anything to do with high performance.  A trio of issues including insurance premiums, rising fuel costs, and higher emission standards were all… more»

Driver-Grade: 1968 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

The bidding history confirms that people like what they see with this 1968 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback. It is a solid driver-grade classic, but lifting its presentation to a higher level would be a satisfying and straightforward process. The… more»

Duplicate Concept Car: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien

Ford and other automobile manufacturers were always developing concept cars. Some would inspire final production vehicles, while others would just be cool to look at. The Thunderbird Italien is an example of where an existing model was turned into… more»

Former Imperial Palace Rarity: 1915 Ford Coupelette

Believe it or not, folks used to need a break from gambling at a few of Nevada’s most famous casinos.  While the opportunities are varied and amazing now, guests at Harrah’s and The Imperial Palace back in the day… more»

Potent Family Sedan: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO

The Taurus was Ford’s mainstream automobile from 1986 to 2019, with six generations built in stretches. From the middle years of 1989 to 1999, Ford marketers saw the need for a performance sedan, perhaps to compete with imports, so… more»

Dry Climate Survivor: 1979 Ford Bronco XLT

Ford had a hit on its hand with its Second Generation Bronco. It only remained in production for two years, but total sales outstripped its predecessor’s best eight years combined. This 1979 Bronco XLT is a dry climate survivor… more»

No Ordinary Stang: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

To give it an edge in SCCA competition, Ford built the Mustang Boss 302 in 1969 and 1970. It was designed to conform to series requirements which limited the displacement of engines to 305 cubic inches. The 302 in… more»

Green On Green: 1979 Ford Bronco XLT

When we see a desirable vehicle in a slightly unusual color, it’s hard not to covet said vehicle even more than normal. Sure, a square-body truck like a Ford Bronco is sought-after, but there’s oftentimes no sense of urgency… more»

Cheap V6 Project: 1974 Ford Mustang II

With sales falling and girth increasing, Ford reinvented the once-popular Mustang pony car in 1974. The Mustang II would now be a subcompact and was 500 lbs. lighter than the year before, just in time to save money at… more»

Highly Original! 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

After accumulating almost 100,000 miles with its original owner, this 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT in Clackamas, Oregon seeks a new owner to write the next chapter of its story. The claimed “all original” 4×4 shows well for its… more»

Baked, But Solid: 1981 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Choosing between restoration and preservation can be difficult, especially if the project candidate is rock-solid and in sound mechanical health. That is the decision awaiting the new owner of this 1981 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It is a dry-climate… more»

Chevy 350 V8 Powered: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a thing for cars and guitars, especially electric guitars. I guess it’s because both have styling, color, performance, and a full range of sound going for them. Plus, both cars… more»

17k Original Miles: 1997 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat

Did you know you can walk into a Ford dealership today and drive away in a shiny new Ford F-250 XLT Extended Cab? Of course, you do, for you are a motoring enthusiast. However, this 1997 model could be… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger

There are two great challenges facing any enthusiast hunting for a First Generation Bronco. One is finding a candidate that hasn’t been or isn’t being, devoured by rust. The other is locating one where the sale price won’t demand… more»

Impressive Originality: 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe

Many times in old car sales ads you’ll see: “It’s getting harder and harder to find an unmolested original survivor like this one.” But, when it’s used to describe a 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe, it’s not false advertising at… more»

429-Powered! 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Interest in the vintage Ford Bronco market seems to be on the rise and isn’t showing signs of letting up anytime soon, particularly for the earlier examples, plus with the renewed attention brought on by Ford’s recent re-introduction of… more»

Barn Finds