Which is more pathetic—the state of this sorry A-code Mustang, or the ad that purports to represent it for sale? The tip on this 1966, available here on ebay, came from an unknown source. Still, it’s a good one,… more»
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Freshly Rebuilt V8! 1974 AMC Javelin
In 1974, two manufacturers and three brands got out of the “pony car” business. Citing a downward spiral in demand, American Motors, Plymouth, and Dodge all pulled out of the space. Usually last place in sales, the Javelin outsold… more»
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Fuel-Injected 5-Speed! 1969 Ford Mustang Grande
I have previously discussed project vehicles that have appeared on our desks at Barn Finds and how some could be prime candidates for a faithful restoration or a restomod build. This 1969 Mustang Grande treads the middle ground because… more»
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1 of None – 1973 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
With insurance premiums going through the roof and emissions controls tightening up, Chrysler discontinued its 425 hp/426 cubic inch Hemi V8 in 1971. After that, the most robust power you could get in a Plymouth Barracuda was a 340… more»
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All Original 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With Only 36k Miles!
The classic world constantly evolves, with some cars experiencing a new lease on life. It wasn’t many years ago when cars like this 1979 Camaro Z28 would have been largely ignored. It emerged at the height of The Malaise… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Hardtop
If you search the article history on Barn Finds, you will find that most examples of the 1971 Mustang featured are the Fastback version. This is understandable because it includes the highly desirable Mach 1. The Hardtop derivative is… more»
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1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Project
“Rust free” rarely means zero rust, and sometimes it means you don’t pay extra for all that rust. Despite this 1965 Mustang’s Woodstock, Connecticut address, undercarriage pictures seem to back up the seller’s claim of a California classic with… more»
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One Owner California Pony! 1965 Ford Mustang
It’s sort of unusual for a car to be nearly six decades old and never once exchanged hands, but the seller of this 1965 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist claims that this one’s been with the same owner since… more»
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Last of the Line: 1974 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to enter the “pony car” market – and was one of the first to go. The demand for muscle cars waned in the early 1970s and took much of the steam out… more»
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Sweet Options: 1965 Ford Mustang GT
It is rare to find a classic that appears to be a complete package. However, that could be the case with this 1965 Ford Mustang GT. It presents superbly, is rock-solid, and the original owner loaded it with desirable… more»
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69k Original Miles: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
By 1968, the pony car war was in full swing. Most American manufacturers wanted a slice of the pie. Against a background of initial misgivings from Ford management, Mercury joined the party in 1967 with its Cougar range. The… more»
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Parked For 32 Years: 1974 AMC Javelin AMX
I have long admired AMC. The little battler of the American automotive scene never had access to the financial resources available to the competition. Its engineers and designers repeatedly produced new models on a meager budget, with the figure… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang 289
Finding an affordable First Generation Mustang project, especially one that appears solid and not begging for rust repairs, can be challenging. However, that seems to be the story with this 1966 Coupe. It presents well and could serve as… more»
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1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 3,059 Miles!
The seller describes this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am as museum ready, and its condition and odometer reading seems to confirm that statement. However, would you lock this classic away or drive it as its creators intended? If you wish… more»
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Low Production Barn Find! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Are there any cars that take you back to a particular place and time? Every time I see a Plymouth Barracuda convertible, I first think of Mike Brady’s 1971 model from season 3 of The Brady Bunch instead of… more»
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1968 Ford Mustang Convertible Barn Find!
It isn’t rare for an owner to restore a classic, use it regularly for a short period, and then squirrel it away in a garage. Often, this is because they worry that the vehicle they have devoted tons of… more»
