Ford

No Reserve: 1978 Ford F150 Ranger XLT

This 1978 Ford F150 Ranger XLT leaves potential buyers with decisions to make. It is a tidy and rust-free survivor but could also serve as an excellent foundation for a straightforward restoration. It is mechanically healthy and ready to… more»

All SHO, Some Go: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO

Assuming such a number could be calculated, I’d expect a vast majority of 1980s and (at least early-) 1990s mid-size family sedans met their demise in a scrapyard. I can confirm that all 2 of my family’s mid-size sedans… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Mustang II V8

Mustang fans are broken into two broad groups: those who accept the 1974-78 Mustang II as legit, and those who pretend that Mustang history zipped ahead seamlessly from the 1973 (the last of the first-generation models) to 1979 (the… more»

1967 Ford Mustang GTA Fastback Barn Find

Tackling a restoration project can involve serious commitment if a tired and battered classic is to regain its lost youth. That is the battle facing the new owner of this 1967 Mustang GTA. It originally possessed equal measures of… more»

Former S-Code 390 V8: 1967 Ford Mustang

The sales phenom of the 1960s – the Ford Mustang – got its first styling refresh in 1967. And the engine bay was enlarged to accommodate big-block engines. Such was the case with this ’67 convertible which left the… more»

Early Edition: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible

UPDATE 05/18/2023: Few things are more frustrating than thinking your classic has sold at auction, only to be confronted by a non-paying buyer. That has been the fate of the owner of this 1964½ Mustang Convertible. Things looked rosy… more»

Preserve or Restore? 1968 Ford Bronco

One of the challenges of the automotive world is determining which currently cheap and cheerful vehicles are likely to become future classics worthy of investment. Get the call right, and a pot of gold awaits the bold risk-takers. Get… more»

Drop-Top Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura

Ford’s first entry into the new compact car market of the 1960s was the Falcon. It was so popular that its platform would go only to spawn several other FOMOCO products, including the Mercury Comet and the Ford Mustang,… more»

Tidy Tudor! 1938 Ford Standard V8

One of the most iconic faces of ’30s and ’40s, this 1938 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan makes a sporty entrance, especially in this lovely medium blue. This specimen in Mandan, North Dakota runs “like a dream,” according to the… more»

Take One or All! Collection of Eight (8) 1954 Fords

It’s not unusual to see collectors migrate to a particular brand of automobile and/or model. But the prior owner here apparently had a fixation for Fords produced in 1954. Not the ’53 or the ‘55s, just the ‘54s which… more»

Resto-Mod 4×4: 1978 Ford Bronco

After a decade of sales success, the second-generation Ford Broncos were only produced for two years before the third generation was introduced in 1980. When the full-size Bronco was introduced in 1978 there was no doubt that Ford was… more»

One-Family-Owned Survivor: Grandpa’s 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

My Grandpa was a simple, country farmer in Virginia and was also a Ford man. As a kid, I remember him driving a 1950 F100 pickup, a ’53 Ford Mainline, and a ’66 Ford Galaxie (with a three-on-the-tree and… more»

Ranch Wagon Project: 1966 Ford Fairlane Custom

The Ford Fairlane entered the 1960s as the downstream companion to the full-size Galaxie. In 1962, the company moved the nameplate over to a new type of product – a mid-size car positioned between the Galaxie and the newer… more»

BF Auction: 1954 Ford Country Sedan

Practicality can be a serious consideration for any enthusiast contemplating a classic purchase. This is particularly true if a family is to be involved in the ownership experience. That is where vehicles like this 1954 Ford Country Sedan fill… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 Highboy

With Pickups maintaining their popularity in the classic market, promising projects are usually highly sought after. That description would best summarize this 1976 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 Highboy. It needs love, but the included parts will set the winning… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Ford Ranchero

Buyers seeking the correct type of vehicle for a project build face an enormous range of choices and options. For some, a Sedan or Station Wagon is perfect, while others favor traditional Pickups like Ford’s F-Series. If only there… more»

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