Looking back to 1977, it’s hard to fathom that Ford’s new LTD II was considered an intermediate-size offering. Just as a massive downsizing program was taking effect at General Motors, Ford introduced their LTD II in 1977, with the… more»
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May 31, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
57k One-Owner Miles: 1982 Ford Granada Station Wagon
The seller of this 1982 Ford Granada Squire mentions that the 5-door station wagon was only in production for two years during the Granada’s life cycle, but from what information I can find, it seems as though it was… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Excellent Interior: 1980 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Manufacturers produce some vehicles with an eye on longevity, while others are viewed as disposable items that will serve in a given role for a few years before requiring replacement. Ford’s Pinto falls into the latter category, with the… 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 9, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Woodie Wagon: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire
Even as the Ford Pinto was scoring high in the school of hard knocks over safety concerns, buyers seemed to like what they were seeing in spite of it, with the car staying in production all the way up… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Pint-Sized Woodie! 1974 Ford Pinto
Ford’s Pinto was a major player in the U.S. subcompact wars of the 1970s. Introduced in 1971, the little car would last 10 years and see a production of nearly 3.2 million units. The ’74 model year would be… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1963 Ford Falcon Squire
In 1960, Ford introduced its compact Falcon to supply a developing desire for smaller cars after the excesses of the 1950s. The Falcon was penned by Robert McNamara – yes, that McNamara, later named US Secretary of Defense –… more»
Aug 9, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
46k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon
The introduction of the Fiesta in 1978 negatively impacted sales of the Ford Pinto, but 188,899 buyers chose to park one in their driveway. That proved to be the least successful for the Pinto to that point, but the… more»
Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stroked Cleveland! 1972 Ford Gran Torino Squire
Oxford defines a “squire” as one of “high social standing” who “owns…an estate in a rural area.” In 1972, Ford brought a redesigned mid-sized station wagon to market named after the stately squire. This 1972 Gran Torino Squire in… more»
May 28, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Owner Woodie? 1971 Ford Ranchero Squire
If you’re a fan of the days when the coolest station wagons had those faux wood panels running down the sides, perhaps the only concept I can think of that may one-up it (even if ever so slightly) is… more»
May 19, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
36k Documented Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Ford produced 188,899 examples of the Pinto during 1978, and you will still occasionally see them battling gamely in the cut-and-thrust that is part of the modern motoring world. While some will present well, others survive thanks to equal… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Estate Garage Find: 1973 Ford Pinto Squire
The era of the wood-bodied station wagons (aka woodies) ended in the early 1950s, but the visual would live on for decades. Various manufacturers would offer wagons with simulated wood grain paneling on the doors, fenders, tailgates, and other… more»
Oct 13, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1 of 758: 1979 Ford Ranchero Squire
Ford rolled out the Ranchero in 1957 as something of a gentleman’s pick-up. Over the years, it would be available in different configurations – such as full-size, compact and intermediate – and a part of Ford’s portfolio through the… more»
Oct 2, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
One-Owner 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon
The Ford Pinto is a car that should never have existed. That wasn’t because it was a bad vehicle. The fact was that there were many members of Ford’s Board of Management at the time who were vehemently opposed… more»
May 31, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Project Pinto: 1974 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
The Ford Pinto has been a much-maligned vehicle over the years, but it is easy to lose sight of what this car was all about. It was designed to be an affordable and light vehicle that was primarily developed… more»
Dec 10, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Prototype Revisited: 1972 Intermeccanica Squire SS100
Here at Barn Finds, not only do we love to see and write about the hidden gems that people find that have been squirreled away for years, but occasionally, we also have the privilege of writing about these cars… more»
