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»
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Well Begun! 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
Legendary hot-rodder Mary Poppins once quipped that “Well begun is half done,” and while we don’t know the back-story on this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro, the Hamburg, New York project seems to have been well begun indeed. No VIN or… more»
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400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
By 1967, the pony car war was in full swing. Ford had the market to itself until the General Motors pair from Chevrolet and Pontiac took the fight up to the Mustang. This 1967 Firebird 400 is a stunning… more»
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Overhead Camshaft: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The first-generation Pontiac Firebird’s standard engine (an inline-6) differed from its contemporary – the Camaro – over at Chevrolet. It deployed a motor with an overhead camshaft that was decidedly perkier than the Chevy and the “leader of the… more»
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Parked In ’73: 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350
Yikes! The Collins Brothers are at it again this time with what could sorta pass for a 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350. Lacking the cachet of earlier Shelby pony cars, the ’69 and its identical ’70 successor have come into… more»
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Sunburned Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford’s new “pony car” was just hitting its stride in 1966. More than 600,000 Mustangs were built that year before demand tapered off from 1967-on as competitors entered the marketplace. This 1966 Mustang coupe is being offered by… more»
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Sunny Day Driver: 1969 4-Speed AMC Javelin
I’ll admit it, AMC’s cars were never high on my list. The reason is simple, back when this 1969 Javelin was built, AMC, the smallest of the domestic auto producers, just got lost in the shuffle. GM was… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible
UPDATE 03/27/2023: Failing to sell a classic car at the first attempt can be frustrating, meaning patience is often required to succeed. This 1968 Camaro is a prime example. While none of its details have changed, it is listed… more»
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Battered Bandit! 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
The last week of May 1977 was a big week for young movie-goers. Both Star Wars and Smokey and the Bandit were released in theaters almost on the same day. I don’t remember which one I stood in line… more»
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Real Deal? 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
I have no issue with clone or tribute cars when they appear on the market, provided the seller doesn’t represent the vehicle as something it isn’t. The owner of this 1966 Mustang Fastback initially identifies it as a GT… more»
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Olympic Gold 350 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
UPDATE 03/25/2023: It sometimes takes more than one attempt for an owner to sell a classic car. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. The seller canceled the previous listing, indicating the vehicle was no… more»
