Sometimes we can buy a project car with all the good intentions in the world, but various circumstances mean that the project can stall before it starts. That is the case for the owner of this 1973 AMC Javelin… more»
Pony Cars
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
2-for-1: 1971 AMC Javelin SST 401 4-Speed Project
The Javelin was AMC’s entrant into the pony car wars. It ran for two generations from 1968-74 before disappearing from the landscape. By AMC standards, they sold well enough for a while, though not in the kinds of numbers… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Gurney-Inspired: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G 390
The 1968 Mercury XR7-G remains one of the forgotten variants of the Cougar range. While it drew some inspiration from the previous year’s Dan Gurney Special, it was a model that received no input from the legendary racer. It… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Six-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The Plymouth Barracuda was an all-new car in 1970, shedding the lineage it had with the Valiant for the prior six years. Like Dodge, Plymouth wanted to go Trans-Am racing and commissioned Dan Gurney to build a car that… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve 1967 Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback
With 472,121 examples rolling off the line during the 1967 model year, it’s easy to see that Ford had a massive sales success on its hands with the Mustang. It also opened the possibility that older Mustangs like this… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Running Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first-generation Chevy Camaro (1967-69) proved to be a worthy adversary to the early Ford Mustangs. 850,000 copies in the first three years, included an extended 1969 run while the second-gen cars were delayed in getting into production. This… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Imagine for one moment that you were the successful bidder on this 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351. What would your first order of business be? The paint is tired, making it a prime candidate for a cosmetic restoration. However,… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
45k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
It seems that most of the Trans Ams that Pontiac built in the late 1970s wore Starlight Black paint. That makes this Cameo White example a refreshing change. It isn’t perfect, but it is a rust-free vehicle that could… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
V8 Drop-Top: 1991 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Affordable Mustangs of any description are becoming harder to find, and the later Fox-Body examples have been some of the best-performing in the classic market in recent times. That could make a good one a sound financial investment today,… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
If an enthusiast is searching for a turn-key classic to park in their workshop, a couple of attributes could help a particular candidate’s cause. While it isn’t always the case, long-term ownership can indicate that the vehicle in question… more»
Sep 3, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
30k Mile Project: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second-generation Chevy Camaro’s enjoyed a long run from 1970-81. Because the car was all-new in 1970, the 1971 models were little changed. The big news for ’71 was that the engines were detuned to be able to use… more»
Sep 3, 2021 • Sightings • 5 Comments
Reader Sighting: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I love a good automotive mystery! So reader Jayden P’s recent sighting has me intrigued. He spotted this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 a few weeks ago while driving around in Twin Falls, Idaho. He snapped a couple of… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
74k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang Convertible
When Ford introduced the Fox-Body Mustang in 1979, they envisaged that its production run would reach the mid-1980s. Instead, the model soldiered on until 1993, significantly exceeding those initial expectations. Today, Fox-Bodies, especially later editions, are commanding healthy figures… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Plum Crazy Project: Charred 1970 Dodge Challenger
Back in the day, Plymouth and Dodge vied with each other in a tit-for-tat model line-up, i.e. Plymouth Road Runner/Dodge Super Bee; Plymouth Duster/Dodge Demon; AAR ‘Cuda/Challenger T/A, etc. Well, the beat goes on, even in the afterlife. Roadkill… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
45k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
While most generations of the Mustang have carried at least a few styling cues from the original vehicles, the Fox-Body cars provide a breath of fresh air. No matter where you look, there is little trace of traditional Mustang… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Project
While it sometimes seems that classic cars will offer their owners performance or comfort, vehicles like this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 seem to blend the two perfectly. The original owner ticked a lot of the best boxes on the… more»
