The pony car version of the Dodge Challenger was only around for five years (1970 to 1974). But just for the first two years could you get a big-block V8 from the factory: the 383, 440, or 426 Hemi…. more»
Pony Cars
Jul 6, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare V8/5-Speed: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona Pace Car
The seller states that the 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500 Pace Car is a future investment-grade classic, and it seems the market backs them up. Values have climbed rapidly in the past couple of years, and now could… more»
Jul 6, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod
It is common for exotic vehicle manufacturers like Bugatti and Ferrari to push the limits of automotive engineering. However, finding an individual willing to do so with a roadgoing custom build is less so. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare 4-Cylinder Muscle: 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO
A four-cylinder Mustang wouldn’t normally be something you would think of as a collectible, but every rule has an exception, and this one comes with the letters “SVO” attached. “Special Vehicle Operations” is what that spells out to, and… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare 4-Speed Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
The Sprint was an interesting twist on the popular Pontiac Firebird “pony car.” For example, in 1969, rather than using the 175 hp version of the 250 cubic inch OHC inline-six like other Firebirds, the Sprint’s version kicked out… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Numbers Matching Drop-Top: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
The R/T (Road/Track) edition of several 1960s and 1970s Dodge products indicated you were in the company of a muscle car. The Charger R/T and Coronet R/T came with a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment, while the… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Mostly Original: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The Formula edition of the Pontiac Firebird arrived in 1970 with the debut of the second generation of the popular “pony car”. It was a performance compromise between the base Firebird and the Trans Am. With muscle cars on… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Forest Find: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
Before we get too far down the road on this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro coupe, let’s admit something: There’s really nothing worth saving here. This car is rotted from pillar to post, including the B-pillar, trunk, and quarters. The engine… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Bought in High School: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
Though the design was nine years old, the 1978 Camaro had a great sales year, continuing to outsell the Ford Mustang which was still the downsized subcompact it had been since 1974. The ’78 Camaro was treated to rubber/plastic… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
340 V8 Numbers Matching: 1973 Dodge Challenger
I’ve always wondered why Dodge was the last major U.S. auto manufacturer to enter the “pony car” market. Especially since Dodge was positioned as the “performance” division at Chrysler. Perhaps they were plenty busy with the popular Dodge Charger… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Upgraded V8/5-Speed: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
The Mustang II has always suffered when compared to its predecessors. However, the pair were from very different eras in automotive history. One was a product of the swinging 60s, while the other hit the market when tightening regulations… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Cool Just Like This: 1965 Mustang 2+2
Patina is a word that can rescue a messy, needy car and render it cool. That might be the case with this 1965 Mustang 2+2 (fastback), viewable here on ebay. It’s available for bid and is sitting at just… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Real Deal Super Cobra Jet? 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
The Eliminator was a low-production performance and appearance option on the 1969 and 1970 Mercury Cougar. While it could be equipped with the new Bos 302 V8 (approved for SCCA Trans-Am racing), you could dial it up to the… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Extra Glitter: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
The person who coined the phrase “all that glitters is not gold” obviously wasn’t looking at this 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special (GT/CS) when they uttered those words. It presents superbly, but the additional flake added to its… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
When you’ve got rust on the tops of your fenders, you know you’re in a bit of trouble. But that hasn’t deterred six people from putting in a bid on this 1969 Mustang Fastback, available here on ebay and… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Three days from now, you could be the owner of a 1987 Chevy Camaro Z28, currently up for bid here on ebay and going for under $2,000. In fact, it’s at $1600, with thirty bids having been registered. Why… more»
