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Crew Cab! 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT 4WD

Annnnd, another truck comes rolling our way. This rare crew-cab ’78 F250 Ranger XLT, located in Hayward, Wisconsin, is listed on eBay with bidding at a beefy $38,100. Even at that price, a reserve is still in play. This… more»

Last Year of the LTD Convertible: Rare 1972 Ford Drop Top

I experienced a bit of “Deja vu all over again” when I saw this ’72 Ford LTD Drop Top tip from T.J. (Thank you, again, T.J.!) I wrote about this same car three years ago on Barn Finds when… more»

302/4-Speed: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500

Although buyers could order a 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 with a V8 under the hood, none left the factory with the 302ci motor powering our feature car. The seller has worked away on this classic for two years to… more»

Lots of Newer Parts: 1972 Ford Mustang Drop-Top

The first generation of the Ford Mustang received its last makeover in 1971-73, making the car even longer, wider, and heavier than before. Strong competition and the departure in size from its roots caused sales to drop to 125,000… more»

R-Code 428 CJ Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

More often than not, it seems that many muscle car projects nowadays are purchased and restored rather quickly, with the new owner eager to either enjoy the fruits of their labor or make a fast buck.  However, that’s not… more»

Rare Glass-Top Cruiser: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner

It sounds goofy, but I’ve always felt a bit sorry for cars of the 1954 model year. So much hoopla (and deservedly so) is heaped on the 1955 model year because of the new styling, flashy colors, upgraded V8’s… more»

No Reserve: 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat With 55k Original Miles

Determining whether any classic has hit a sweet spot with potential buyers is sometimes challenging. However, this 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat leaves no such doubts. Perhaps it is the wealth of factory options, or the odometer reading of… more»

T-Top T-Bird! 1979 Ford Thunderbird

I miss T-Tops, even with that annoying watery drizzle on rainy days coming into the interior when the doors were opened, yet acting as a reminder of how cool you were on sunny afternoons.  Sometimes called a T-Bar roof,… more»

11k-Mile Time Capsule: 1992 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

The desirability of the Fox era Ford Mustang has been on the rise over the last few years, as evidenced by some of the prices we’ve seen nice examples exchange hands for recently.  Even average cars seem to be… more»

Competent Compact: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup

Eventually, auto manufacturers will tune in to what customers actually want. The Ford Courier, based on the Mazda “B” pickup, was a response to the resounding popularity of the compact Nissan and Toyota pickups that hit our shores in… more»

Sedan Delivery Roller: 1962 Ford Falcon

The Ford Falcon was in its third year in 1962 and continued to sell well with added competition from the new Chevrolet Chevy II that year. But the rarest Falcon that year had to be the Sedan Delivery, which… more»

Stored But Solid: 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon

1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well.  If you’ve been in… more»

Real Barn Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Big changes were in store for the Ford Mustang after 1973, or I guess it’s more accurate to say small changes, as the pony car got a significant decrease in size for the ’74 model.  Based on looks alone,… more»

Cheap Wheels: Complete 1965 Ford Mustang

Because the Ford Mustang was introduced in the Spring of 1964, many assume even today that early examples were 1964 ½ models. But the reality is that all Mustangs produced before the 1966 editions came out were titled as… more»

Celebrity Owned Survivor: 1971 Ford Thunderbird

We’ve featured several cars on Barn Finds over the years that were once owned by celebrities, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about whether or not that factor bears any importance regarding their… more»

Just Add Paint? 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8

If you’re looking for an early Ford Mustang to drive with some TLC or to restore back to its former glory, could this be the one? We suspect it was a barn find because of the combination of parts… more»

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