Considering the emphasis that Dodge placed on performance in the 1960s, it’s surprising they were the last major manufacturer to join the pony car race. Even AMC got there ahead of Dodge. However, the wait was worth it because… more»
Pony Cars
Dec 16, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Garage Find!
Your pulse quickens as you hear someone a couple of seats away at the bar …Ol’ Harvey Svoboda’s got one of them Match One Mustangs in his garage. Mint condition! Ain’t moved in 30 years!” Suddenly, getting the bartender’s… more»
Dec 16, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
36k Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
Necessity is the mother of invention. This was a philosophy that vehicle manufacturers had to embrace into the 1980s. Tightening emission law combined with oil shortages seemingly sounded the death knell for the beloved V8 engine. History shows that… more»
Dec 15, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner Turbo V8! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
During the mid-’70s to mid-’80s, automobile manufacturers struggled to make power with decent fuel economy and reduced emissions. Pontiac took an ambitious step with the Turbo Trans Am. This 1980 Pontiac Trans Am in Scottsdale, Arizona offers a chance… more»
Stored 14 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang
By 1968, the Ford Mustang was in its fourth year of production and competitors were surfacing to the left and right. Sales were down to “only” 300,000 or so units, a far cry from twice that two years earlier… more»
Dec 14, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Hi-Po 289: 1965 Ford Mustang K-Code
Lightning strikes twice? For the second time in as many weeks, we have another valuable Mustang to review that is in a rather disorganized state. This time, it’s a top dog K-Code variety but all is not as it… more»
Dec 13, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS
Some classic cars can be mystery machines, and this 1973 Camaro Z28 is no exception. Someone has commenced the process of restoring this beast, but this has stalled. It was originally ordered with some nice optional extras, but how… more»
Dec 12, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Top Banana Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
The original Dodge Challenger was only around for five model years but left quite an impression – even 50 years later. The pony car market was already wearing thin when the Challenger came out in 1970 and growing safety… more»
Dec 12, 2020 • Sightings • 33 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1974 AMC Javelin
The Javelin was AMC’s primary entry in the hot pony car market of the late ‘60s. By the mid-70s, the market had changed and 1974 would be the last year of the car. This Javelin, likely finished in the… more»
Dec 12, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
572 Original Miles! 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS/Z28 30th Anniversary
With 1997 marking the 30th Anniversary of the Camaro, Chevrolet chose to celebrate this milestone by releasing a special edition, which is their usual practice on such occasions. This is one of those cars, and it is probably as… more»
Dec 11, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original 327: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
It might look pretty battered and bruised, but this 1968 Camaro is a real surprise packet. Below the dings and dents, is a car with very few rust issues. It will need to be fully restored, but the buyer… more»
Dec 10, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With Only 8,900 Miles!
The Fox-body Mustang was a derivative that lived well beyond the years that its creators intended. Its styling owed little to the original Mustang but is still considered to be crisp today. It is also a Mustang series that… more»
Dec 10, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was an all-new car for 1970, sharing its infrastructure with the new Dodge Challenger. It had finally lost the heritage it had with the Valiant since its introduction in 1964. The buying public responded well, and… more»
Dec 9, 2020 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Owner 54k Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet rolled out the Camaro pony car for 1967 to do battle with Ford’s successful Mustang. It couldn’t match the Ford in initial volume but was a hit in its own right. Someone was impressed enough with the car… more»
Dec 8, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1 of 50: 1971 Dodge Challenger Indy 500
Since 1911, every Indianapolis 500 has used one or more pace cars for the event. In 1971, the new Dodge Challenger was chosen for that honor. 50 “festival” replicas were made for use in and around the event, but… more»
Dec 8, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
273 V8 Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
While most folks credit Ford’s Mustang for being first on the pony car scene, Plymouth’s Barracuda got there first in 1964 – by 17 days! The car got its first restyle in 1967 and would continue its lineage to… more»
