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»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When an owner offers a classic car for sale, sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to gain a clear insight into that vehicle’s desirability. That is the case with this 1969 Camaro. It has just… more»
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28k Original Miles! 1977 Ford Maverick
The Maverick was a huge success story for Ford Motor Company, with Ford’s timing being spot-on as the buying public was starting to embrace the idea of a compact car with an inexpensive price tag. The Maverick began its… more»
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Rebuilt V8: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Finding a starting point for a project build can be challenging, but the owner of this 1969 Ford Mustang may have done that for potential buyers. The engine and transmission have clocked zero miles since a previous owner rebuilt… more»
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360 V8 and Go Pack! 1969 AMC AMX
American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968: the Javelin, to compete in the “pony car” market, and the AMX, a GT-style automobile whose closest rival was the Chevy Corvette. Underneath, they were much the same car, with 12… more»
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Carport Find: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 originated as a performance-oriented option on the Ford Mustang in 1969. Ford first used the name “Mach 1” earlier that year in its display of a concept car called the “Levacar Mach I” at the Ford… more»
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Two Engines Included! 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7
Recalling back when the 1967 Mercury Cougar was introduced, it immediately caught my attention. A neighbor had just purchased a new ’67 Mustang and I wasn’t wild about its minor restyling from its ’66 predecessor. I knew the Cougar… more»
