This sleepy Pennsylvania town transforms into Ford heaven once a year
Published on Jun 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jun 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
The Backyard Barn Finds team, known for unique barn finds across America, visited a sleepy Pennsylvania town that transforms into Ford heaven once a year – and discovered the largest Ford event in the US.
They found stunning American vehicles ranging from classic Mustangs to $500,000 Ford GTs.
Aside from ‘revving engines, sleek designs, and a whole lot of American muscle,’ they discovered rare parts, builds, and a 20th-anniversary tribute to the Ford GT.
Welcome to the Carlisle Ford Nationals 2025.
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The Pennsylvania swap meet is highlighted as a way to track real-time classic car values.
Parker and the team from Backyard Barn Finds soon discover that the Pennsylvania car corral is a way to track real-time classic car values.
For example, the guys from Backyards Barn Finds came across a rare Boss 302 engine that had been stored for 40 years and was on sale for $25,000, along with its original components and headers.
In addition, there was a 1966 Mustang coupe without an engine or interior that recently sold for $14,000, showcasing the market pricing for classic Mustang restoration projects.
What’s more, a 1973 Mach 1 Q-code Mustang was listed at $31,500, with modern wheels and original quarter panels.
In addition, a 1985 Mercury Motorsport Capri, which had a limited run of 41 cars, was present – in fact, all three silver pace cars used in the Detroit Grand Prix were reunited for the first time since 1985.
‘GT Joey’ Limongelli, who has driven more GT miles than anyone, was also in attendance to talk about rare color options, production quirks, and how values have surged over time.
They also delved into the technical insights of the 2005–2006 Ford GT, its four-option packages, crash safety design, and production history, as well as prototype parts and the heritage edition’s rising value.
During his visit, Parker from Backyard Band Finds also met Leroy, a Ford enthusiast who showcases and sells classic cars at the largest Ford event, and had three vehicles for sale.
First up, a 1977 Ford F100 Freewheeling package truck was restored and is being sold for $26,900.
Next, a 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT, an M-code 351 Cleveland survivor going for $25,000 that was notable both for its rarity and fighter jet-style dashboard, not unlike this one that was found parked in a bush.
Last, but not least, Leroy was selling a 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone with an asking price of $32,900, a 390 FE block, and a 4-speed conversion. You can see his contact details in the full video from Backyard Barn Finds.
If that’s not enough, the new 2025 Mustang GTD was also revealed at the largest Ford event in Pennsylvania.
It boasts 815HP, a top speed of 202MPH, and a sub-seven-minute lap time at Germany’s Nürburgring, alongside aggressive carbon fiber design.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
