By 1969, the Mustang fastback had become almost as popular as the hardtop and convertible combined at 45% of production. And you could get it in four flavors: regular, Boss 302, Boss 429, or Mach 1 (which outsold the… more»
Pony Cars
Feb 3, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Garage Find Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford struck gold on April 17, 1964, when it launched the Mustang, creating a market niche known as the “pony car”. While Plymouth got there 16 days earlier, it seems moot now since the Barracuda stopped production in 1974… more»
Feb 2, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
Some enthusiasts will balk at the idea of molesting an original Mustang to create the car of their dreams. However, this 1970 Fastback could be a prime candidate if that is your ultimate aim. Its existing drivetrain is not… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
54k Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
You have to give marketing and product planning gurus their dues. An old adage in motorsport says that what wins on Sunday sells on Monday. However, if your shiny new model isn’t competing in a motorsport event, why not… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When an owner offers a classic car for sale, sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to gain a clear insight into that vehicle’s desirability. That is the case with this 1969 Camaro. It has just… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
28k Original Miles! 1977 Ford Maverick
The Maverick was a huge success story for Ford Motor Company, with Ford’s timing being spot-on as the buying public was starting to embrace the idea of a compact car with an inexpensive price tag. The Maverick began its… more»
Jan 31, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rebuilt V8: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Finding a starting point for a project build can be challenging, but the owner of this 1969 Ford Mustang may have done that for potential buyers. The engine and transmission have clocked zero miles since a previous owner rebuilt… more»
Jan 30, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
360 V8 and Go Pack! 1969 AMC AMX
American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968: the Javelin, to compete in the “pony car” market, and the AMX, a GT-style automobile whose closest rival was the Chevy Corvette. Underneath, they were much the same car, with 12… more»
Jan 30, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Carport Find: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 originated as a performance-oriented option on the Ford Mustang in 1969. Ford first used the name “Mach 1” earlier that year in its display of a concept car called the “Levacar Mach I” at the Ford… more»
Jan 27, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two Engines Included! 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7
Recalling back when the 1967 Mercury Cougar was introduced, it immediately caught my attention. A neighbor had just purchased a new ’67 Mustang and I wasn’t wild about its minor restyling from its ’66 predecessor. I knew the Cougar… more»
Jan 27, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Engine Upgrade: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1979, cars like Chevrolet’s iconic Camaro Z28 felt the pinch. With power figures dropping, top speeds followed suit while ¼ mile ET’s blew out. Buyers became used to this trend and tended to accept it as an inevitability…. more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Hidden away in this garage amongst an enormous collection of classic car parts is a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible that shows promise for its next owner. It presents nicely and drives just as impressively. The buyer could enjoy this… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Sporty German Gem! 1971 Mercury Capri
Shiny and highly original, this 1971 Mercury Capri in Augusta, New Jersey seeks a new owner here on eBay, where the four cylinder 2+2 has at least 13 bidders competing for ownership of the German-built pony car. The high… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
50k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro by Berger
While most new car dealerships are created equal, some utilized special ordering systems to park something special in their showroom to entice potential buyers through the door. Some of these dealerships are instantly recognizable throughout the classic world, but… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Snowbank Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
When the Ford Mustang was introduced in mid-1964, the fastback body style was not yet available. That didn’t happen until the Fall of 1964 when full-scale 1965 model production got underway. This rusty fastback looks to have been sitting… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Early Production: 1965 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
This 1965 Ford Mustang is one of the earlier production models sometimes referred to as a 1964 ½. However, all Mustangs built before the 1966 model year were titled 1965 automobiles. The data plate on the door verifies that… more»
