In 1966, Ford’s “pony car” – the Mustang – was the best-selling U.S.-built automobile at more than 607,000 copies. But rare were those equipped with the HiPo K-code 289 cubic-inch V8 (271 hp) that numbered only 5,469 installations. But… more»
Pony Cars
Apr 15, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Barn Find Condition? 1966 AMC Marlin
I guess I’m on an AMC jag; yesterday, it was this cool 1970 Rebel SST station wagon, and today it’s a 1966 Marlin – the car that’s so, I dunno, awkward, that it’s truly hip in an AMC sort… more»
Apr 12, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
54k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
A single, simple mistake can often have deeper consequences than we could first imagine. Take this 1989 Ford Mustang GT as a perfect example. Its second owner made a minor error when registering the car, entering the odometer as… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Original Tires! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, which is undoubtedly the case with the above image of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It is the sign leaning against the front wheel that is key because… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
400-Equipped: 1971 Dodge Challenger
Some cars can spring a surprise, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1971 Dodge Challenger. It has avoided most of the rust problems that often plague these classics. Its upgraded 400ci V8 runs nicely, the rest of the… more»
Apr 10, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof
This 1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof would have been a relatively meek and mild vehicle when the first owner took delivery. However, someone has performed a few upgrades that would have transformed it into a formidable beast in its time…. more»
Apr 8, 2025 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked In ’87: 1975 Toyota Celica ST
What to make of Toyota’s Celica? It seems that it was Toyota’s pitch to get into the pony car segment. It was similar in concept to the Camaro and Mustang but with a typical Japenese twist – using four-cylinder… more»
Apr 7, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Six-Cylinder Garage Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford’s assembly lines were working overtime in 1966. That was necessary to crank out 607,000 additional Mustangs after 559,000 in 1965 and 121,000 in an abbreviated 1964. Six-cylinder models with manual transmissions were common, and the seller’s car was… more»
Apr 7, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Can Rust Fly? 455 4-Speed 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
Completely darkened save for the lights and reflectors, this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am in Godfrey, Illinois looks as black as Lincoln’s top hat and rusty as a sunken Civil War battleship. Joking aside, we’ve all seen worse-looking rides restored… more»
Apr 7, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Numbers Matching: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
The “pony car” market was starting to decline in sales by the time Plymouth redesigned the Barracuda in 1970. And the addition of the similar Dodge Challenger that year didn’t help much. Chrysler would exit that business in 1974,… more»
Apr 7, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Some classics raise as many questions as they answer, which is the case with this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. The seller states that it has all the hallmarks of a genuine SS or RS, but there is no documentation confirming… more»
Apr 6, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original 428 CJ/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
With such a strong pedigree, it’s easy to get excited about this 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 quickly, and with good reason. This one ticks nearly all of the right boxes, with a through-the-roof cool-factor level, but unfortunately, improper… more»
Apr 5, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Twice-Stalled Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
We’re no strangers to stalled project builds crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but classics where the process has stalled twice are slightly less common. Hopefully, this will be a case of third time lucky, not three strikes and… more»
Apr 5, 2025 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Worthwhile Project? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
While the Ford Mustang hit showroom floors in April 1964, the popular fastback model didn’t arrive until the Fall. Since the seller’s rough roller was produced in September, it was one of the earliest players. This car needs a… more»
Apr 5, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Patina In Abundance: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Patina is so cool that some places can even replicate it on a car that doesn’t have it. Other shops preserve the rusty fenders on cars so that they don’t get worse, knowing that the whole goal is to… more»
Apr 4, 2025 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Running Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
Few trendsetters have been as popular as the Ford Mustang. Launched mid-year in 1964, the “pony car” is still in production today after more than 10 million copies have hit the road. This first-year edition is a project but… more»
