In the world of Fox body Mustangs that aren’t the elusive Cobra or Saleen editions, finding a well-preserved GT offered for sale by the original owner is exceedingly hard to dig up. This 1987 Ford Mustang GT was ordered… more»
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Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Family Hauler: 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire
How many beautiful Ford Squires will the month of June bring us? So far this month at Barn Finds, we have covered three of various flavors, and here is yet another on craigslist, a 1972 LTD Country Squire station… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
First Generation Mustangs that land on our desks at Barn Finds often fall into two categories. Some need significant restoration work, while others have received that level of attention. This 1970 Mach 1 is an exception because it is… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Teen-Friendly Drop-Top: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
Ah, teenagers. They are a fascinating section of our society. Nobody can accept and adapt the latest technology to their needs more quickly and effectively than a teen, and their insatiable appetite for the online world means they are… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Pick One: Vintage Cadillac, Ford, or Packard
The seller here is a collector of vintage cars and – due to some unfortunate circumstances – must let three of them go, all from the post-World War II era. You have your choice between a 1951 Cadillac, a… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Healthy 302: 1974 Ford Bronco
Consumer tastes constantly evolve, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the automotive market. Sedans and their derivative dominated the 1960s and 1970s, but the 1980s saw the beginning of the rise of the minivan. Just when these… more»
Jun 23, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Dearborn’s First SUV: 1968 Ford Bronco Sport
Launched in 1966, the Bronco would be the first of several sport utility vehicles (SUVs) offered by Ford. While most think of the big family SUVs like the Expedition and Excursion, the earlier Broncos were intended to compete with… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
351 Cleveland! 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire
The Ranchero, the El Camino, Dodge’s Rampage, Subaru’s Brat – these “coupes with truck beds” defy easy description. But the genesis of the genre lay in the recession of the late 1950s: buyers couldn’t afford two vehicles to haul… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Go Green: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s brochure for the 1971 Thunderbird stated “Thunderbird people have one thing in common — they’re uncommon.” I can’t say which definition of “uncommon” was their intent here, but I do know definition #1 does apply to the frequency… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Clean Manual Coupe: 1986 Ford Mustang LX
There’s a hard-to-define quality that some cars have which can seemingly justify a high asking price. The seller of this 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 “notchback” coupe is looking for $27,900 for his clean four-eyed ‘Stang, which is a… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Highly Optioned Driver: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The buying public knew that the First Generation Mustang had reached the end of its production life by 1973 and that a new, smaller model was waiting in the wings for 1974. Overall sales had dropped consistently since the… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
51k Mile Fancy Pickup: 1971 Ford Ranchero
Chevrolet and Ford were the key players in the “gentlemen’s pickup” marketplace. Ford got there first in 1957 by creating the Ranchero from a 2-door station wagon. Chevy got on board in 1959 and would generally outsell Ford over… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Grabber Blue Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT
The Torino was introduced in 1968 as an upscale Fairlane intermediate and would represent the whole line by 1971. The car gained some rather “swoopy” styling in 1970 but it would only be for two years before Ford went… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Factory Sunroof: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The original two-seater Thunderbird will always be my favorite car. It is just so beautifully proportioned and styled. Even as a little kid in the 1960’s, whenever I saw one on the street or passing by, it got my… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve 1972 Ford Bronco Project
In movies, culture, and cars, it seems that what is old is new again. Movie theaters are filled with sequels and reboots. Seventies colors and fashions are rising from the grave. In our world, Ford dealerships are starting to… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Turbo Project: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car
It’s amazing to think how, when some cars were new, enthusiasts at the time likely couldn’t imagine said vehicle becoming a ratty, tired project. Really, any pace car would likely fit this description as they were undoubtedly a hot… more»
