Pony Cars

Early 289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang

An early-build 1965 Mustang with an April 17, 1964 build date is an uncommon find. One with a D-Code 289 four-barrel engine and a four-speed stick is even better. One where the potential new owner can drive it or… more»

No Reserve 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Edition Project

We’ve seen hundreds of special edition vehicles find their way onto the pages of Barn Finds over the years, including quite a few unusual variants of the Ford Mustang.  However, the story behind the one-year-only 7-Up edition is an… more»

Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

It is no secret that as the 1970s dawned, the American muscle car market had shrunk significantly. Manufacturers focused on meeting upcoming legislative changes, while insurance companies twitched uncontrollably every time a customer application for one of these potent… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro

Sitting in this garage is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro with a story to tell. It is an unfinished project where the hard and expensive work is complete. The seller didn’t cut corners on their build, striving to return this… more»

Rare Bench Seat: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

  Ford set the automotive world on fire in 1965 with its sporty new compact, the Mustang. It inspired a flood of competitors into a market segment that would be called “pony cars.” The Chevy Camaro arrived on the… more»

1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible Project

What Mopar fanatic wouldn’t love to own a first-year Dodge Challenger, especially when it’s a convertible?  This 1970 model is said to be a running and driving example, and it’s priced at $12,500 with offers considered, less than you’d… more»

Barn Find Survivor? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After years of getting bigger and selling fewer cars each year, the 1973 model year would be the last for the first-generation Ford Mustang. The car would attempt to return somewhat to its roots in 1974 with the Mustang… more»

Yard Find: $3k 1968 Ford Mustang GT

With competition looming, the Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. And, the cars would be little changed going into 1968, but sales declined as Chevrolet, Pontiac, and others were joining the “pony car” circus. From 607,000 units… more»

Special Service Package: 1987 Ford Mustang SSP

Law enforcement agencies typically avoid high-speed pursuits because they represent a risk to officers and the general public. However, these are sometimes unavoidable, and having the appropriate tools for the job maximizes the chances of success. Ford came to… more»

Garage-Kept Since ’95: 1965 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang debuted in 1964 and set the market on its ear. The affordable, sporty little car quickly had buyers lining up to place an order, and nearly 1.3 million copies would be sold in less than two… more»

1-of-23: 1994 Pontiac Firebird SLP Firehawk

Cars like this 1994 Pontiac Firebird SLP Firehawk proved to the world that after the misery of the 1970s and 1980s. Detroit was most definitely back in the high-performance game. This car’s V8 engine provides impressive acceleration and top… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe

We see a wide variety of Second Generation Camaros at Barn Finds, with most being the Z28 variants. However, our feature car is something out of the box. It is an unmolested Sport Coupe that retains its original paint… more»

Abandoned Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet redesigned the Camaro “pony car” in 1970, but it didn’t capture the same sales magic as the first generation of 1967-69. The market had become saturated and performance versions were taking in on the chin in terms of… more»

400-Equipped: 1972 Pontiac Firebird

One of the great attractions of many American classics is that they offer scope for owners to personalize their ride with a vast array of factory and aftermarket components. This 1972 Pontiac Firebird is a perfect example of that… more»

SS Roller Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet brought forth the Camaro in 1967 to do battle with the Ford Mustang in what would become the “pony car” wars. It played #2 to the Mustang well into the 1970s. Sales of the 1968 Camaro were 235,000… more»

Off the Road 40 Years: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. Chrysler had given it a fresh new platform (E-body) that finally separated it from the Valiant. The improvement in looks and performance resulted in a 50% increase in sales… more»

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