To LS or not, that often seems to be the question. Find an old Chevy of some sort, and the suggestions fly, “Put an LS in it!” Some say yea and others say nay. Well, I say “right now”… more»
Pony Cars
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Garage Project Find: 1965 Ford Mustang
If you worked on a Ford assembly line between 1964-66, you must have made enough money in overtime to put in a swimming pool or add a second story to the house. Since Ford built 1.3 million Mustangs between… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 501? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383 V8
The Plymouth Barracuda got a new lease on life in 1970 when it received its own platform, then shared with the Dodge Challenger rather than the Valiant. Buyers would respond enthusiastically and year-over-year production went up by 50%. Unfortunately,… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Same Owner 40 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS/LT
Although the second-generation Chevy Camaro had a run of 12 years, it outsold the Ford Mustang during much of that time. For example, the 1978 Camaro was still a “pony car” while the Mustang was a reworked Pinto, and… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
400 V8 Drop-Top Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Along with the Chevy Camaro, the Pontiac Firebird came forth in 1967 to join the “pony car” movement that Ford’s credited with starting. In the first year, they helped put a dent in the Mustang’s stronghold with 300,000 cars… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ran When Wrecked: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Beginning in 1967, GM had two entries to do battle with Ford’s popular Mustang: the Chevy Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird. As it turned out, the Firebird was more a competitor to the then-new Mercury Cougar. The car would… more»
Aug 20, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Spare Shell Included! 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
In 1964-66, Ford couldn’t build the new Mustang fast enough. Assembling 1.3 million copies in a little more than two years is a herculean achievement in anybody’s book. The seller bought two of them, both fastbacks, with plans of… more»
Aug 20, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
77k Original Miles: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
The 1972 model year marked one of sales success for AMC. By focusing on quality and offering an industry-leading warranty program, the Javelin sold in respectable numbers in a pony car bracket that was fast shrinking. This 1972 Javelin… more»
Aug 19, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
Classics like this 1968 Ford Mustang GT provide us with a few challenges. The first is that the photos supplied by the owner are so limited that they leave us wanting more. The second is that the car presents… more»
Aug 19, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Pierre Cardin Edition: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
After 1970, the AMX became a performance option on the Javelin, gaining a back seat in the process. It stayed that way through 1974 when AMC got out of the pony car business due to a saturated market and… more»
Aug 18, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two-Owner Mopar: 1972 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Boys wouldn’t field a “pony car” until 1970, which made them the last major manufacturer to do so. The new Challenger shared its new E-body platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, which had finally shed its lineage with… more»
Aug 18, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
No Reserve: 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia
In the automotive world, timing can be everything. The 1st Generation Mustang created its own market niche, and buyers stampeded Ford dealerships in droves to secure a light and relatively compact car with stunning looks and the potential of… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 114 Comments
428-CJ Ram Air: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Time can be kinder to some classic cars than to others, and it’s been pretty cruel in the case of this 1970 Mustang Mach 1. In its glory days, this was one of the most potent vehicles to wear… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
First Year Convertible: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The popular Ford Mustang was unchecked (except for the Barracuda) in the new pony car market until the Chevy Camaro came along in 1967. It, too, would be a success, selling 285,000 units in its first year. The convertible… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Shelby Alternative: Rare 1992 SAAC Mk I
When is a Ford not a Ford? The answer is when it is a 1992 SAAC Mk I. This classic might look like a Fox-body Mustang with a set of alloy wheels and fancy paint job, but the Window… more»
Aug 15, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hoard of Mopars and More in Texas!
Once upon a time, a Texas named John Haynie took a liking to Chrysler products and started amassing a collection of them. By the time he passed away at the age of 52, his arsenal had grown to more… more»
