After a successful first generation of the Camaro (1967-69), Chevrolet redesigned its popular “pony car” in 1970. The new Camaro was sleeker in appearance which would serve the car well for 12 more model years before the next rework… more»
Pony Cars
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Stored 31 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang
The “pony car” market sector was named after the new Ford Mustang launched in 1964. Between the Spring of that year and the end of the 1966 model run, nearly 1.3 million copies of the sporty little car were… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve: 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 SSP
There’s a lot of nostalgia for the 1980s out there today, but we also must temper that enthusiasm with a reminder that our brave men and women in blue were often outpowered in the pursuit department. Out of this… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rust-Free Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
I know from previous feedback that we have readers who fear that the supply of genuinely desirable barn finds will eventually trickle to a halt, and that is a fair assumption to make. However, if this 1966 Ford Mustang… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original Paint Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The popular Ford Mustang got its first serious competitor in 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro. Sure, the Plymouth Barracuda debuted the same month as the Mustang, but its sales were minimal by comparison. The seller’s 1967 Camaro has its original… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Bird Poop Special: 1966 (?) Ford Mustang Coupe
Put that money back in your pocket, and back away, slowly. When at a safe distance, turn and run like heck. You’ll thank me later for this advice. What am I saving you from? For an ask of $3500,… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1 of 1 Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
As the original car had ballooned in its proportions, Ford reinvented its Mustang pony car. Dubbed the Mustang II when it debuted in 1974, the timing couldn’t have been better with gas prices starting to soar. Some 800 lbs…. more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers Matching: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The Chevy Camaro had a banner sales year in 1978, crushing the Ford Mustang for one of the few times that would happen. The Mustang was still a subcompact having its roots tied to the Ford Pinto. The Camaro’s… more»
Sep 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am With an SD-455?
The seller claims that this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a former show car. It has undergone a few significant changes during its life, including a color change and an update to the engine under the hood. It is… more»
Sep 3, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Restored Minus Paint: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
About 30 years ago, my uncle had a faded red ’68 Firebird. I’m not sure I ever saw it move under its own power, but I was sure sad when he let it go. Ever since then, I’ve been… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 442: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Pro/Am
The Firebird was Pontiac’s gateway into the lucrative “pony car” market. Introduced in 1967, it enjoyed a 35-year run. The third generation was produced from 1982 to 1992 and included a limited number of Pro/Am conversions made by Choo… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
340-Power and No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
With all the spunk the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda and especially the ‘Cuda had to offer when it was introduced as a 1970 model, some of the magic was dwindling just a couple of short years later, with big blocks… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rolling Project: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird came to its natural conclusion in 1981. It was a 12-year run that also included the sporty Trans Am which had been made famous by the Smokey and the Bandit movies. The… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
R-code Ram Air 428! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Mercury’s first-generation Cougar suited buyers looking for a more sophisticated pony car than its Mustang sibling. Despite the Mustang’s cult-like following, Cougars like this CJ 428 Ram-powered 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 remind us that every high-performance Mustang resulted in… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 7,400 Original Miles
We are lucky enough to see some extraordinary classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am could be up there with the best of them. It presents superbly and appears to be unmolested. However,… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Not Driven in 25 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the popular Chevrolet Camaro arrived in early 1970 – several months late due to problems getting the new design ready for production. As a result, sales were off by nearly half from the 1969 model… more»
