Pickups have evolved enormously since the post-war years when they were considered purely as workhorses. You will now struggle to find a new one that doesn’t feature similar equipment levels to a high-end sedan, with air conditioning and power… more»
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Montana Farm Survivor: 1971 Ford F100 Custom
If you Googled “basic, no frills 70’s-era pickup truck,” this 1971 Ford F100 Custom would most likely pop up. It’s as basic as it gets, folks. The Custom was the lowest rung on the Ford pickup truck trim ladder,… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger
There is something almost painful about finding any classic that has been left to go to wrack and ruin. Such has been the fate of this 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger. The seller’s Marti Report confirms the first owner spent… more»
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Two-Owner Project: 1967 Lotus Cortina Mk 1
The Ford Lotus Cortina was a 1960s collaboration between Ford and Lotus Cars to build a performance-oriented small sedan. There were two generations with the Mk 1 being in production from 1963 to 1970. With a 1557-cc twin camshaft… more»
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No Reserve 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Edition Project
We’ve seen hundreds of special edition vehicles find their way onto the pages of Barn Finds over the years, including quite a few unusual variants of the Ford Mustang. However, the story behind the one-year-only 7-Up edition is an… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4
Classic Pickups almost invariably command attention when they hit the market, particularly if they are clean survivors that a seller lists with No Reserve. Those words perfectly describe this 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4. It is ready for towing… more»
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Grandpa’s Survivor? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
People often lump the first generation of the Ford Thunderbird and the 1953-55 Chevy Corvette into the same category, i.e., they’re sports cars. But that’s not really correct. While the T-Bird was a 2-seater like the ‘Vette, it was… more»
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1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe Barn Find
It comes as no surprise for seasoned car collectors that placing a car out of sight for a long time is not a good idea. Anything can happen when it is not under your watchful eye. Take for example… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1980 Ford F-150 Custom
When Ford introduced the seventh generation F-150, it was the first full redesign of the series in over 15 years. Previous generations had received mild refreshes, but the 1980 redesign was ground-up. While there are fans of every F-150… more»
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Possible Bargain: 1928 Ford Model A Tudor
One of the few bright spots in the prewar collector car world is the renewed interest in Ford’s humble Model A. Built from 1928 through 1931, Ford’s much more advanced successor to the venerable Model T was a hit… more»
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Barn Find Survivor? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After years of getting bigger and selling fewer cars each year, the 1973 model year would be the last for the first-generation Ford Mustang. The car would attempt to return somewhat to its roots in 1974 with the Mustang… more»
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Yard Find: $3k 1968 Ford Mustang GT
With competition looming, the Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. And, the cars would be little changed going into 1968, but sales declined as Chevrolet, Pontiac, and others were joining the “pony car” circus. From 607,000 units… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Classics with a known history typically garner attention when they hit the market. The 1963 Ford Thunderbird is already desirable, but this one lifts that to a higher level because it has only had two owners throughout its life…. more»
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Special Service Package: 1987 Ford Mustang SSP
Law enforcement agencies typically avoid high-speed pursuits because they represent a risk to officers and the general public. However, these are sometimes unavoidable, and having the appropriate tools for the job maximizes the chances of success. Ford came to… more»
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Coated in Cosmoline: Ford Escort RS Turbo
This is a fascinating post, as the seller apparently have several desirable 1980s-market European Fords for sale, with the centerpiece being this Ford Escort RS Turbo that was coated in Cosmoline and stuck into storage close to 20 years… more»
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Garage-Kept Since ’95: 1965 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang debuted in 1964 and set the market on its ear. The affordable, sporty little car quickly had buyers lining up to place an order, and nearly 1.3 million copies would be sold in less than two… more»
