Pony Cars

Stored 35 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Ragtop

The 1966 Ford Mustang has a place in my heart because I had one during my high school and college years. Mine was a coupe, but it had the same 200 cubic-inch 6-banger this one has, and it was… more»

Resale Respray: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

I have a love/hate relationship with this generation (’77-’81) of Chevrolet’s Camaro Z28. I owned a ’77 for three years and was thrilled (loved) the fact that it returned after a three model year absence and had some uniqueness… more»

Reserve Met: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

One of the greatest challenges of any auction is accurately estimating a seller’s reserve. It can mean the difference between taking an active interest and placing the item in the “too-hard” basket. There are no such dramas with this… more»

37k Mile 5.0/5-Speed 1989 Ford Mustang LX

The mass appeal of the third-generation Mustang is certainly understandable, and Ford must have realized they had a winner on their hands, as this incarnation had a long lifespan of 14 years.  I remember when these cars used to… more»

Running Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Looking to boost sales, Ford introduced the Mach 1 on the Mustang in 1969. It was a performance and appearance model that captured new sales but was unable to prevent overall Mustang market share from declining further due to… more»

Rare 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible

Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to field a “pony car,” and it arrived in 1970 in the form of the Challenger. It was initially successful with sales of nearly 77,000 copies in the first year. But only… more»

LS-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396

Some classics leave many enthusiasts scratching their heads, and such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. The seller emphasizes that it is a genuine RS/SS 396, but then confirms that it has received an engine transplant. Sure,… more»

Stored 42 Years: 1-Of-825 1972 AMC AMX

The first generation of the American Motors AMX from 1968 to 1970 is somewhat iconic today as a 2-seat GT-style muscle car. But lukewarm sales led to the AMX becoming a performance edition of the 4-seat Javelin “pony car”… more»

Original Paint: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

It is almost certain that nobody at Ford had any idea how successful the Mustang would be when they unveiled it in 1964. Perceived as a niche model, Ford found buyers for 559,451 cars in 1965 alone. That tally… more»

350hp/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400

It is fair to say that Ford caught the rest of the motor industry by surprise when it unveiled the Mustang. Considered by many to be a niche vehicle, its sales tally proved jaw-dropping, forcing other manufacturers to follow…. more»

Stored Since 1985! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

For reasons unknown, this sharp-looking 1969 Chevrolet Camaro has been in storage for 40 years. The photos suggest it’s a project that appears unusually clean, considering it was in hibernation in an unsterile environment. It doesn’t run, and its… more»

Two For One: 1968 and 1979 Chevrolet Camaros

It’s a blessing for those who still own their first car, but when your wife has also held onto hers all these years later, it’s a doubly good scenario and one worth celebrating.  That’s the case with this pair… more»

Crinkled Rolling Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

As royalty among Mopar connoisseurs, just about any 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T has the potential to become an enthusiast’s pride and joy, even those examples needing attention in almost every area.  That sums up the condition of this one… more»

Original Paint: 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

There is something undeniably attractive about genuine survivors. They often aren’t perfect, but they always tell the story of the life they have lived. Such is the case with this 1967 Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback. It sports most… more»

Fastback Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang

The first generation of the Ford Mustang came in three body styles: a coupe, a convertible, and a fastback. The latter may be the most desirable today because of lower production numbers than the coupe and its even sportier… more»

Good Enough? 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra

Ford knew exactly what was coming as they released their 1993 Mustang line-up. That was an entirely new pony car, to debut for 1994, whose tagline was, “It is what is was, and more.” Things took off from there,… more»

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