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Running V8 Project: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac’s Firebird was in its second model year in 1968, a companion to the Chevy Camaro in the growing battle against the popular “pony car,” Ford’s Mustang. Changes were minimum that year and Pontiac would still sell more than… more»

Indy 500 Pace Car Replica: 1965 Ford Mustang

Ford got an early start on the 1965 model year by introducing its new Mustang “pony car” at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964. Sometimes these editions are referred to as ‘64 ½ models, but all of… more»

383 Power!? 1972 Dodge Challenger

Finding a non-muscle car variant of a model known for its performance prowess is always a nice find, simply because so many were not saved and have long since been converted into Haier refrigerators. I think that’s what we… more»

Parked For 35-Years! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

There is always an underlying fear amongst classic car enthusiasts that the supply of genuine barn find cars will eventually trickle away and disappear entirely. I don’t subscribe to that theory because recent history suggests that those fabulous finds… more»

Rare 302/4-Speed: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The owner of this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 describes its condition as jaw-dropping, and when you examine the supplied photos, it seems like a fair assessment. Its overall presentation is stunning, and its drivetrain configuration increases its overall desirability…. more»

Rent-A-Racer: 1968 AMC AMX Hertz

Most performance car enthusiasts are aware of the program conducted by Hertz in the 1960s that was called Rent-A-Racer. People could wander off the street and drive away in some of the most desirable cars from the era. The… more»

Olympic Collectors Edition: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet introduced the third generation Camaro in 1982 with great fanfare. The second-generation design enjoyed a long life being introduced in 1970 and lasting all the way to 1981. The third generation design was quite a departure from the… more»

289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Being placed in a situation where you have to choose between two project builds sitting in your workshop would never be easy, but that’s a choice that the owner of this 1965 Mustang Fastback has faced. It was either… more»

It’s Twins! Pair of 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428-Cobra Jets

For performance enthusiasts, is there anything better than finding a 1970 Mustang Mach 1 project car in desirable Grabber Blue with a 428 Ram Air Cobra Jet V8 under the hood? Actually, there is. This owner has a pair… more»

289 V8 Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Other than a Shelby, the two most sought-after early Mustangs are no doubt the fastback and convertible. Which should no doubt add to their value over the coupe. There isn’t a lot of history provided on this old Ford… more»

Fully Documented: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350 20th Anniversary

The 1984 model year marked the 20th Anniversary of the launch of the mighty Ford Mustang. The company decided to celebrate the fact by releasing a limited-edition vehicle that carried unique paint and trim and GT350 graphics. It amounted… more»

Driving Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT/RS

The 1973 model year would mark the beginning of one era and the end of another for the Second Generation Camaro. On the one hand, buyers seeking a touch of luxury and refinement could choose the new Camaro LT… more»

289 V8, Pony Interior: 1966 Ford Mustang

The phenom car of the 1960s had to be the Ford Mustang. From its mid-year introduction in ‘64 through ‘66, Ford built 1.3 million copies, with 1966 accounting for half that number. If you worked on a Ford assembly… more»

Rolling Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340

By the time that Dodge unveiled its pony car, the Challenger, the market had peaked and was on the verge of decline. Higher insurance premiums and – later – more pollution controls and rising fuel costs changed the complexion… more»

428/4-Speed: 1969 Shelby Mustang GT 500 Convertible

This photo offers us a tantalizing glimpse at one of the most iconic cars to grace American roads during the 1960s. There’s no mistaking the fact that we’re looking at a Shelby Mustang, and in this case, it is… more»

Build Your Dream: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Project

Have you long harbored the desire to build the Camaro of your dreams? Many people do, but they find the prospect of molesting an original, numbers-matching survivor to clash with their belief that cars of that caliber should be… more»

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