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»
Rust-Free Restoration: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
We see our share of First Generation Mustangs here at Barn Finds. Considering that more than 472,000 of them rolled off the production line in 1967, that’s no great surprise. However, the challenge is to find a project car… more»
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California Estate Find: 1967 Ford Mustang
UPDATE 03/26/2022: We’ve recently seen a few cars cross our desks at Barn Finds where the owner would seem to have struck out in their attempt to sell their classic. That appears to be the case with this 1967… more»
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Rockford Files Clone or Real? 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
In the second half of the 1970s, one of the most popular detective shows on television was The Rockford Files. It starred James Garner as the somewhat laid-back private investigator who usually got himself into all sorts of sticky… more»
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Parked In The ’90s: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
There can be many reasons why an owner may choose to park a classic car. These can include financial concerns to major mechanical problems. This 1967 Mustang convertible has been sitting in a barn since the 1990s. It appears… more»
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14k Miles and Plum Crazy! 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Dodge was the last major U.S. automaker to field a “pony car” in 1970 when it went into production sharing the all-new platform of the Plymouth Barracuda. At the same time, the company wanted to go racing in the… more»
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Final Assembly Required: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
Sometimes the prospect of tackling a restoration project can seem overwhelming. However, that may not be a consideration with this 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe. The hard work is complete, meaning that the next owner won’t need to worry about… more»
