The year 1980 was pretty good for the Pontiac Firebird, there were about 107K built, and the ever-popular Trans Am was almost half of that total with about 50K copies. One thing that did not happen that year, however,… more»
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9k Mile Garage Find: 1980s Ford Mustang GT
The third generation of the venerable Ford Mustang was built between 1979 and 1993. And a restyle took place in 1987 that helps zero in on what the seller is offering for sale because he won’t tell us the… more»
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Buried Alive! 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
With all sorts of competition joining the pony car field beginning in 1967, Ford treated its hugely popular Mustang to a mild restyle. The changes would accommodate larger engines under the hood and sales would approach a half-million units,… more»
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302 HO V8: 1983 Mercury Capri RS
Question: When is a Ford Mustang not a Mustang? Answer: When it’s a Mercury Capri. From 1979-86, the Capri shared the Mustang’s Fox-body platform and was nearly identical in appearance except for the front fascia and a few other… more»
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A Second Peek: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Time for a little before and after, or maybe in this case is a little before and some “still before”. Almost two years ago, we featured this 1969 Pontiac Firebird, which at the time was located in Connecticut (the… more»
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Beautiful 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383
The Barracuda experienced a rebirth in 1970 when it shed its roots with the Valiant compact. The car was treated to a new platform that was designed specifically for the pony car and its new corporate sibling, the Dodge… more»
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Formula S Project: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The Formula S option was an upgraded handling package on the 1965-69 Plymouth Barracuda. It included heavier torsion bars, an anti-roll bar up front, and added leaves in the rear semi-elliptical springs with heavy-duty shocks. It also had beefier… more»
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67K Mile: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
For many of us, there is nothing more beautiful than the clean lines of a 2nd generation Camaro or Firebird. TJ found this one in Fresno, California and sent it to us. This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has reportedly… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fast back
Tackling somebody else’s unfinished project build can seem like a daunting task. Depending on how far the work has progressed, the buyer could be facing unseen problems lurking below primer and fresh paint. That isn’t the case with this… more»
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Marti Report Documented: 1968 Mercury Cougar
In 1964, Ford launched the sporty Mustang, which would become a sales phenomenon, leading to a new market segment called “the pony car.” By 1967, a flood of competition arrived, including one from its own stable, the Mercury Cougar…. more»
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Back Yard Find: 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Dodge was the last manufacturer to join the “pony car” scene – and would be one of the first to exit. The original Challenger only ran for five years (1970-74), although the name would continue as a Japanese import… more»
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Superchaged V8: 1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
In my years of involvement in the classic car scene, I have never heard an owner say, “I wish my car had less power.” Usually, the quest is for additional ponies under the hood, and if you feel that… more»
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No Reserve Tent Find: 1970 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Here’s a nice surprise, a second-generation Pontiac Firebird that isn’t black and “Eastbound and Down”, it’s not a Trans Am and there’s no sign of a screaming Chicken anywhere in sight. Nope, this ‘Bird is a first-year, second-gen example… more»
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Petty Blue Project: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Plymouth’s pony car, the Barracuda, arrived on the scene about the same time as the Ford Mustang, but it didn’t generate the kind of interest its competitor did. So, in 1970, the company decided to separate the Barracuda from… more»
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Rebuilt 390! 1969 Ford Mustang S-Code
By 1969, much of the cuteness of the original Mustang had given way to a more muscular demeanor, especially in the SportsRoof (fastback) models like this 1969 Ford Mustang in Auburn, Georgia. With some metal repair and bodywork done,… more»
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Thousands Spent: 1974 AMC Javelin
Mechanical refurbishment on a classic car can seem like a bottomless pit. It seems that you no sooner finish one task than another rears its ugly head. That isn’t the case with this 1974 AMC Javelin. The seller has… more»
