Pony Cars

Story: 11 Years to Find This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 was a performance-oriented package on the Ford Mustang, introduced in 1969 and part of the line-up through 1978 (and again in 2003-05 and 2021). This is the story of a young fan of the Mach 1… more»

12,600 Miles? 1987 Ford Mustang GT

Hindsight can be a wonderful thing. If you had bought a vehicle like this 1987 Ford Mustang GT a decade ago and placed it on the market today, you would potentially have made a pretty decent profit on the… more»

“Perfect Project:” 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Over the years here at Barn Finds, we’ve seen owners make some pretty bold claims about their cars. This 1965 Mustang Convertible is no different. The owner refers to it as a “perfect restoration project,” so we probably need… more»

Rare Edition: 1968 Ford Mustang High Country Special

During its production run, Ford offered potential First Generation Mustang buyers several different special editions. One of these was the High Country Special, available between 1966 and 1968. Our feature car is from that final year of production, and… more»

Fuel Injected 318 V8! 1973 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last major player to offer a “pony car,” the Challenger, which debuted in 1970. It shared the new Chrysler E-body platform with the revitalized Plymouth Barracuda. The Challenger only lasted five years, as the genre had… more»

Original 289: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

UPDATE 11/23/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1967 Mustang GTA didn’t have a lot of luck the last time he listed the car for sale. While the bidding was strong and reached $16,850, it still fell short… more»

Rare Option: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7

When you start to trawl through the options list offered by a manufacturer for a particular model, you begin to realize how easy it can be to create a genuinely unique vehicle. Take the current Fiat 500 as a… more»

Rust-Free Arizona Survivor: 1971 Ford Mustang

Commencing a project build can be a lot easier if the vehicle in question doesn’t come with the added baggage of rust issues. Some enthusiasts can find the prospect of spending countless hours and significant money on rust repairs… more»

Final Year Survivor: 1973 Ford Mustang V8

When the original owner of this 1973 Ford Mustang passed away, his daughter drove the car for a short while before parking it in this garage. The current owner purchased the ‘Stang and has returned it to a roadworthy… more»

Stalled Project? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Drop-Top

Chevrolet execs didn’t see the Ford Mustang as a serious threat when it first hit the market, but they soon realized they had erred when sales of the new “pony car” went through the roof. So, a crash program… more»

400/4-Speed: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

When I was younger, I used to sit glued to the television through every episode of The Rockford Files. This wasn’t so much because I was a devoted fan of the show. I always waited for the briefest glimpse… more»

3-Speed Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

The renewed Plymouth Barracuda had a banner sales year for 1970, outselling its previous model year by 50%. Though the VIN identifies this car as having come from the factory with a 383 V8, it now has a 318… more»

Japanese Mustang? 1977 Toyota Celica GT

Having owned a rear-wheel-drive Toyota Celica for many years, I’d have to say it was one of my favorite rides. I had a front-wheel driver too but that one was more forgettable. Nevertheless, when I get a chance to… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some project cars require more dedication than others. Sometimes it can be difficult to decide whether that car represents a viable restoration project or whether it would better serve as a source of parts for another project build. That… more»

20th Anniversary Edition: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350

Ford decided to celebrate the 20th year of its popular Mustang in 1984 by producing a limited-run tribute car. The name harkened back to the days of the Shelby GT350, but these cars were mostly stock mechanically and were… more»

390 V8 Go Package: 1968 AMC AMX

The AMX was a 2-seat GT-style muscle car built by American Motors from 1968-70. At the time, it was one of only two U.S.-built 2-seaters, the other being the more expensive Chevrolet Corvette. This ’68 edition was built for… more»

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