In 1970, the Dodge Challenger was the new kid on the block in the “pony car” arena. But the market had already been saturated by the competition, so who knows how successful it may have been if it had… more»
Pony Cars
May 14, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
R-Code 428 Cobra Jet! 1968 Ford Mustang GT
Every old car has a story. It might go something like this: the special pony car serves its proud original owner until a new toy replaces it. The used car gains wheels and loud mufflers, delighting a young driver… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
350 Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro X44
Emerging from this shed is a 1969 Camaro that offers a world of choices for its next owner. They might decide to transform it into a mild-mannered cruiser or add some performance upgrades to its 350ci V8 to create… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Running Project: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford started the sporty “pony car” craze in the mid-1960s but was running out of steam just a few years later. By 1972, sales of the Mustang had declined six years in a row, due in part to competition… more»
May 12, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The previous owner of this 1969 Ford Mustang placed it into storage in 1979, and it hasn’t graced our roads since. The current owner purchased it in 2007, and the story remained the same until he recently coaxed it… more»
May 11, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Slant Six Survivor: 1970 Dodge Challenger
The cliche title, “Only the Strong Survive,” has been used in approximately fifty trillion articles about muscle cars written by reporters that know nothing about muscle cars. Enthusiasts know better. Muscle cars live hard lives and do not have… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The 1968 model year would be the second for the new Chevy Camaro. They were helping to put a dent in sales of the “pony car” market leader, the Ford Mustang. ’68 would also be the first year for… more»
May 9, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
The 1st Generation Mustang is a car that has been ripe for modification since the day that the first example rolled off a showroom floor. The paths that owners chose to follow went from the mild to the wild…. more»
May 8, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Boss Clone: 1969 Ford Mustang
It’s always sad to see a project stall when the finish line is in sight. These feelings only increase when you discover that it has happened due to ill health. The current owner has been trying to finish the… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
355/4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Pat L sent this clean 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 that is for sale in Saint Johns, Michigan to us. It is black with an oyster cloth interior. The engine appears to be significantly modified which would make rowing through… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
2 For 1 Deal: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Chevy Camaro (1970-81) was still going strong in 1978, with more than 272,600 copies leaving GM factories. Much to my surprise, a significant number of them were still built with six-cylinder power. This car is one of… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
440 V8 Transplant: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
This 1970 Barracuda was from the first year the car received its new E-body platform, distancing itself from the compact roots it had before. Sales were quite brisk compared to the year before and this car left the factory… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
V8 Conversion Project: 1967 Ford Mustang
The hugely successful Ford Mustang got competition from General Motors in 1967 and still outsold both those cars combined (Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird) by nearly 2 to 1. It also received its first restyle since being launched in… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
V8/5-Speed: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Fox-Body Mustangs have managed to remain within the affordable category for those in the market for a classic Ford. However, values continue to climb steadily, meaning that they are becoming less affordable with each passing year. This 1987 Mustang… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 26 Years: 1970 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last major player to field a “pony car” – more than five years after Ford got the ball rolling with the Mustang. The Challenger rolled out for 1970 using the new E-body platform that the revised… more»
May 5, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible has belonged to the same gentleman for many years. He used to take the Camaro to local car shows and generally enjoyed living the classic car ownership experience. Sadly, deteriorating health means that… more»
