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428 V8 4-Speed! 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet

Muscle cars were everywhere in 1969 and one of the most formidable was the Ford Torino Cobra Jet. With its 428 cubic inch V8 and optional ram air induction, these cars were hard to beat. This example looks almost… more»

V8/5-Speed: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

It is a question that many people struggle to answer; When did The Malaise Era end? There are many theories, but cars like this 1990 Mustang LX demonstrate that American manufacturers were getting a handle on emission regulations to… more»

1-of-10: 1980 Ford M81 McLaren Mustang Prototype

The opportunity to own a prototype doesn’t occur every day, and those with the available funds will often seize the opportunity with both hands. This 1980 Ford M81 McLaren Mustang Prototype is 1-of-10 cars produced before the M81 program… more»

Out of the Barn: 1965 Ford Thunderbird

Styling for the Ford Thunderbird would change dramatically in 1964 when the “Squarebirds” emerged from the designed studios. And they were well-received by the buying public with a record sales year in ’64. For ’65, the cars were little… more»

One Year Only: 1971 Ford Torino 500

Ford added the Torino to the mid-size Fairlane roster in 1968 – and by 1971 – the nameplate represented the entire line. Named after Turin in Northern Italy, the Torino would be a Ford staple through the 1976 model… more»

Racing History! 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

The partnership between Ford Motor Company and Dearborn Steel Tubing Company (DST) produced show cars and race cars built by DST, which acted as a specialty manufacturing house for Ford. When DST’s Jim “Hammer” Mason decided to go racing,… more»

Clean Green Machine: 1974 Ford Maverick Sedan

“More value, Affordable luxury, Very low maintenance cost, Exterior and interior decor packages, Range of options, Initial low cost, Comfortable ride in a compact size, Key sales emphasis, the 4-door sedan as a “full-size, family compact.” So spells out… more»

1-of-1? 1972 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Highboy

Ford’s Fifth Generation F-Series trucks remained in showrooms from 1967 until 1972. This F-250 Custom Sport Highboy is from the final production year and is claimed to be unique. It presents nicely, and its V8 engine and four-wheel-drive capabilities… more»

Tri-Power Equipped 274ci Flathead! 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe

Looking beyond the wider wheels, there is little to indicate that this 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe is anything but a nicely preserved or restored classic. However, those wheels are part of a package offering performance Ford could only… more»

Running Project: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable

Convertible cars have been with us since the car was invented. The first car had no top whatsoever, then in the 1920s, cloth or leather was used. The retractable hard top was invented about 100 years ago, but it… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Hiding in this shed is a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 with potential. It requires a total restoration, but the original owner’s decision to order it with the beautiful 428 Cobra Jet V8 makes the effort worthwhile. There is rust… more»

Andy Warhol Inspired: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

In my younger days, most of my free time was spent wrenching on whatever jalopy I was fixing up at the time or attending car events around town, with not many hours left in the day for going to… more»

Cheap 1976 Ford Gran Torino Pillared Hardtop

A pillared hardtop?! Da*uk is that, Scotty G? Well, it’s Ford’s way of having a four-door sedan look like a hardtop by having frameless side glass that meets in the middle of a thin B-pillar. It works pretty well, … more»

1969 Ford Mustang Sportsroof 428 Cobra Jet Survivor!

With the overwhelming popularity of the Ford Mustang in the pony field and the sheer number of cars produced, finding a vintage offering in the marketplace at any given time is rarely a problem.  But running across one that… more»

Real or Clone? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Vintage Mustangs may be the collector car hobby’s most cloned and copied cars. A base car can be altered to look like a Shelby, Hertz, or in this case, a Mach 1. This car may be the real deal,… more»

Update: 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

UPDATE – This 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon is for sale again after recently being shown here by Michelle in an eBay Auction in February. It’s now posted here on craigslist in Rillito, Arizona, just northwest of Tucson, and… more»

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