In contrast to the King Cobra I recently wrote about is this base-as-base-gets ’74 Mustang II. Ford sold nearly 400,000 of them in 1974, and I’d be willing to bet that a majority of them were economy specials like… more»
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Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Moonshine Runner! 1940 Ford Tudor Project
According to an interesting story provided by the seller, this 1940 Ford Tudor used to run moonshine in Tennessee back in the day. At one point it ended up in Connecticut where the original Ford flathead engine was replaced… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Shelby Tribute Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford hit pay dirt with the hot new Mustang in 1965. For the full production year (excluding the so-called 1964 ½ Mustangs), more than 73,000 convertibles were built, including this one. It’s no longer in stock, having had an… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • Classifieds • 2 Comments
BF Classified: 1972 Ford F-250 4×4
Old Ford trucks from the ’70s always remind me of my grandpa. For much of my youth, he drove an aging but clean ’74 Ford pickup, all black with a square-rigged cap over the bed. As a kid, I… more»
Nov 12, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Former S-Code Project: 1967 Ford Mustang
This 1967 Ford Mustang would have been a potent beast in its prime. With a 390ci V8 under the hood, it was a pony car that offered muscle car performance. Much water has passed under the bridge since it… more»
Nov 12, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
429 Four-Barrel! 1973 Ford LTD Project
Barn-bound and offered in “Ran when parked” condition, this 1973 Ford LTD in Klamath Falls, Oregon packs the mighty 429 under the hood. Check out more pictures and details here on Facebook Marketplace. The $3000 asking price buys a… more»
Nov 12, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Ford Mustang
The first-generation Mustang underwent several refreshes over its nine-year production run. There are many opinions on which is the best, but most would agree that 1969 was one of the better years for the Mustang from a style standpoint…. more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
28k-Mile 4-Door Survivor: 1974 Ford LTD
The Ford LTD was born in 1965 as an extension of the Galaxie 500. The idea was to move part of Ford’s full-size line-up into the luxury car arena. The move was successful and the LTD was soon followed… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Solid Barn Find! 1969 Ford Torino 390 GT Coupe
Ford built about 30% of its 1969 Torino GT specimens in this two-door hardtop roof line (17,951 of 79,265 according to TorinoCobra), yet it seems like we see 19 out of 20 Sportsroof (fastback) cars today. Though not especially… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
There are many reasons why a classic car might find itself in hibernation, some more complex than others. This 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon succumbed to a simple brake issue, which has seen it spend the past forty-three years… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original, But Needs Restoration: 1928 Ford Model A
As we creep towards the 100th anniversary of the first Ford Model A rolling across the assembly line, this iconic car is still very popular with restorers and collectors. It was the last car that you could say Henry… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Watch for Falling Trees! 1976 Ford Bronco
Ford introduced the Bronco in 1976 as an early SUV to compete against the likes of the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Scout. It remained in production until 1996 but was reincarnated in 2021 using modern technology. This ’76… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
“Rust-Free” Older Restoration: 1974 Ford Pinto
Here’s proof that some people actually do restore cars like a 1974 Ford Pinto. It isn’t always Hemi Cudas, Corvettes, and other muscle cars. For what it’s worth (zero), I’m all for restoring cars like Pintos, Vegas, Gremlins, Pacers,… more»
Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
4X4 Cop Car: 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
For nearly 30 years, the Ford LTD Crown Victorias (and their variants) were popular choices for police work. They were durable, big cars that chased after a lot of bad buys in their day (the last of the rear-wheel… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original Paint: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Some classics are what I refer to as a “swings and roundabouts” proposition, as demonstrated by this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It has spent its life in a dry climate that has protected its steel but has taken… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
12k-Mile Survivor? 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura
If you were building a Top 10 list of collectible automobiles, would the Ford Fairmont make that list? No, I didn’t think so. Built from 1978 to 1983, it was the successor to the popular Maverick and sold well… more»
