It seems that while almost any First Generation Mustang will grab the attention of potential buyers, the desirability increases when you’re talking about a spotless Boss 302. This 1970 model presents superbly and is an original classic that needs… more»
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Debut Year Model! 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Cougar was the shining star for the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company, having sold just shy of 3 million units during its years in production, more than any other nameplate ever produced by the Mercury brand. In… more»
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302/4-Speed: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
If a buyer seeks a 100% original First Generation Mustang, they can be spoiled for choice with stunning restorations or original survivors. However, there is a lot to be said for considering the middle ground. That is what this… more»
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Rusty Gold? 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye
If you’re looking for a rare Dodge Challenger to restore (besides a ’71 Hemi) convertible), you might want to consider the ’74 Rallye. That was the last model year for the “pony car” and the only year that a… more»
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1 of 1,500: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last entrant into the pony car field in 1970, more than five years after the Plymouth Barracuda set the stage (beating the Ford Mustang to market by 16 days). Dodge built more than 165,000… more»
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Same Owner 40 Years: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
Mercury joined the “pony car” battlefield in 1967, the same year as the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. That gave FOMOCO two entries to compete against GM’s two entries. The car would quickly become Mercury’s best-selling auto and helped… more»
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Grabber Blue Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
By the 1970 model year, every major U.S. automaker had gotten into the “pony car” game, with the Dodge Challenger being the last to join the party. As such, the so-called founder of the movement, the Ford Mustang, saw… more»
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26K Mile 5.0! 1985 Mercury Capri RS
When’s a Mustang not a Mustang? When it’s a badge-engineered Mercury Capri RS like this 1985 example. The same car as a Mustang GT? Pretty much though there are some styling differences. This example’s strength is its low mileage… more»
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12 Second Barn Find: 1972 Ford Mustang 460
Mustang sales were down for the sixth year in a row in 1972, due in part to the pony car market being flush with competitors. And, also, because the car’s proportions had gotten bloated over the years. Yet, Ford… more»
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Dirty Brown: 1979 Camaro Z28
Chevrolet canceled the Z28 option after 1974 but after seeing the continued popularity of the Pontiac Trans Am, they brought back the Z28 option in 1977. One of the best-selling years of the Camaro Z28 was 1979. This particular… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cougar
During the 1960s, the Ford Motor Company was riding the crest of a wave. The success of their Mustang best exemplified this. Mercury wished to follow suit with their own version of a pony car, but Ford management was… more»
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17k Mile Gold Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Firebird was a popular car in the 1970s, including the performance-focused Trans Am. Sales exploded after the release of the 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit where a black Trans Am was part of the cast. As… more»
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Take Your Pick! Pair Of 1969 Ford Mustangs
By 1969, the Mustang fastback had become almost as popular as the hardtop and convertible combined at 45% of production. And you could get it in four flavors: regular, Boss 302, Boss 429, or Mach 1 (which outsold the… more»
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Garage Find Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford struck gold on April 17, 1964, when it launched the Mustang, creating a market niche known as the “pony car”. While Plymouth got there 16 days earlier, it seems moot now since the Barracuda stopped production in 1974… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
Some enthusiasts will balk at the idea of molesting an original Mustang to create the car of their dreams. However, this 1970 Fastback could be a prime candidate if that is your ultimate aim. Its existing drivetrain is not… more»
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54k Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
You have to give marketing and product planning gurus their dues. An old adage in motorsport says that what wins on Sunday sells on Monday. However, if your shiny new model isn’t competing in a motorsport event, why not… more»
