Dodge was a latecomer to the “pony car” game, not jumping in until 1970 when Plymouth redid the Barracuda. It was popular at first, but demand fell off quickly as the decline in muscle cars spilled over to the… more»
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Rolling Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run – 12 years, to be exact. They grew in popularity after their late delay in coming to market in 1970. But, by, 1981, the design was getting tired and new life… more»
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440 V8 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth’s pony car, the Barracuda, was redesigned for 1970 and the public response was enthusiastic. At nearly 50,000 copies, sales were up by nearly half from the year before. But most people opted for some sort of V8 power,… more»
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Concours Winner: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
The owner of this 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback spent thirteen years performing a no-expense-spared restoration, and the result is stunning. From its one-year-only paint shade to its spotless interior, this classic will cause its new owner to feel nothing… more»
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Stored For 40 Years: 1969 AMC Javelin SST
After spending four decades parked in a barn, it would be fair to expect that any classic ar would require plenty of TLC to recapture its lost youth. This 1969 AMC Javelin SST is no exception, but its next… more»
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5k Miles! 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
Renowned car builder Carroll Shelby began his involvement with Ford Motor Company in 1962 by putting Ford 260/289 V8 engines in British sports cars called the AC that Shelby renamed the Cobra. A couple of years later, that relationship… more»
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IROC-Z Edition: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Chevy Camaro enjoyed two back-to-back extended production runs: the second generation from 1970 to 1981 and the third generation from 1982 to 1992. During part of the latter’s cycle, you could order the IROC-Z performance option that could… more»
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45-Year Barn Find Story: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The 1969 model year brought a close to the first generation of the popular Chevy Camaro. And it would be extended by three months due to issues in getting the all-new 1970 pony car ready for production. The 327… more»
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427 Four-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
With manual brakes, manual steering, a manual transmission, and a 427 under the hood, this powerful pony car promises a brutal and visceral driving experience that no modern ride can match. The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Corvette country, Bowling… more»
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Fully Restored: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
This 1969 Mustang Fastback would suit a person seeking a turnkey classic with excellent presentation. Its previous owner spent years restoring the car to a high standard, ensuring the buyer can drive away in a rust-free and spotless classic… more»
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1967 Mustang Galaxie: You Figure It Out
This tip is far too weird for me not to take, from the photos, which make the car look like it’s rocketing downhill (see the ad here on eBay), to the mechanicals, which I’ll describe below, to the ad… more»
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Stored For 4 Decades: 1966 Ford Mustang
Never fear, the parts are here! You might be thinking the same things I was upon initially seeing this 1966 Mustang, that maybe it got into a fender-bender or somebody removed those front-end parts to repair another car. Fortunately,… more»
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Show and Go Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Chevy’s Camaro was the poster child for the gyrations of America’s muscle car fortunes. In the 1960s, when the Camaro first arrived on the scene, its reception was enthusiastic. While it didn’t beat the Mustang’s sales numbers – which… more»
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1 of 182: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Plymouth redesigned their Barracuda pony car in 1970 using a new E-body platform that was shared with the all-new Dodge Challenger. The buying public responded positively, and sales increased by 50% from 1969. Part of that growth may have… more»
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Daily Driver: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350/4-Speed
The first thing that caught my attention about this 1969 Pontiac Firebird is the seller’s statement, “This car is in “daily driver condition”. It’s not perfect but not junk either. Perfect for some fun driving or for restoring“. And… more»
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31k Mile Running Project: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
Like the Dodge Challenger, the American Motors Javelin would be relatively short-lived in the burgeoning pony car market. While the AMC product was built two years longer than the Dodge, both wrapped up in 1974 as an indicator that… more»
