The heyday for the Dodge Challenger “pony car” was in 1970 and 1971. That’s when big-block V8 engines still ruled the Chrysler family tree, and the Challenger R/T had 383, 440, and Hemi 426 cubic-inch motors in its wheelhouse…. more»
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Fastback Find: 1965 Ford Mustang C-Code
Today, the most desirable early Ford Mustang is probably the fastback. It wasn’t in the mix when the car debuted in the Spring of 1964 (1964 ½?), arriving in the Fall when the official 1965 model year began. The… more»
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429-Powered 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I may be setting myself up to be chastised by more than a handful of Mustang enthusiasts, but based on looks- and I mean only looks- the 1971 through 1973 Mach 1 is probably my favorite of all the body… more»
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High Output Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
In 1967, General Motors finally unleashed its Ford Mustang competitors, the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro. Pontiac sold 82,500 Firebirds that first year, less than half the nearly 221,000 Camaros, despite comparable starting prices. Chevrolet was still a sales… more»
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Affordable V8/4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Some classics land on our desks at Barn Finds, and you instinctively believe they will find a home quickly. That appears to be the case with this 1979 Pontiac Firebird. It isn’t perfect, but it is tidy, rust-free, and… more»
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360 Go-Package: 1970 AMC AMX
Some classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and there’s a lot to like. This 1970 AMC AMX is no exception. From its spotless presentation to its 360ci V8 and optional Go Package, it appears to tick the “right”… more»
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Rear Ended: 1968 Ford Mustang
The insanely popular Ford Mustang was treated to its first restyle in 1967, which included enlarging the engine compartment for big blocks. Changes were few in 1968, with the 302 cubic inch V8 replacing the 289 mid-year. The seller… more»
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Carbureted Four-Eyed Pony: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
A carbureted 5.0-liter V8, a five-speed manual, and 23,751 miles showing on the odometer. That combination should catch the eye of any Fox-body Mustang fan. This black 1985 Ford Mustang GT is listed for $29,950 on Craigslist in Plant… more»
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302 V8 Unfinished Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford sold a record 607,000 Mustangs in 1966 (on top of the 559,000 in 1965 and 121,000 in 1964). Many of them were built like this one – with a 200 cubic inch inline-6 and an automatic transmission. But… more»
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One Family Owned: 1967 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
I like a good mystery as much as anyone, but most buyers want to be sure they are getting what they pay for when they park a classic in their garage. That brings us to this 1967 Ford Mustang… more»
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Three On The Tree: 1960 Ford Falcon
Remember when a small, economical car could be a perfectly good reason to visit your local Ford dealer? When the Falcon arrived for 1960, that was exactly the idea. It wasn’t trying to be a luxury car or a… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
People often say racing improves the breed, and that was certainly true in the Trans Am Series in the 1960s and early 1970s. The “Big Three” subscribed to the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” marketing philosophy, producing classics… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1972 Dodge Challenger 340
The Dodge Challenger was the last new entry into the “pony car” movement. It was in production from 1970 to 1974 on the E-body platform shared with the Plymouth Barracuda. The performance model was dubbed “Rallye” beginning in 1972,… more»
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Kitten To A Tiger? 1970 Dodge Challenger Project
There are movie cars and then there are iconic movie cars. The 1970 Dodge Challenger fits into the latter category, being the real star of one of my favorite car movies, the 1971 action drama Vanishing Point. The film… more»
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Rare Bird: 1967 Pontiac Firebird OHC Convertible!
Of the 82,560 Pontiac Firebirds produced in 1967, only 15,528 were convertibles, and of those, only 2,641 had the OHC 6-cylinder engine. This example, here on Craigslist, located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, is available now for $30,000. There is a… more»
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Drive It Anywhere: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Some classics require work before they are ready for action, while others are “plug-and-play” propositions. This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z falls into the second category, and the seller says they would drive it anywhere. That raises the possibility that… more»
