It’s hard to believe today, but the Camaro was in danger of being discontinued after the 1972 model year. Increasing federal emissions and safety mandates – combined with higher insurance premiums on muscle cars – had done a number… more»
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302/5-Speed: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
When a classic car experiences growth in popularity, inevitably, values will also begin to climb. That has been the case with the Fox-Body Mustang. They remain affordable at present, but the impressive increases in recent times may see them… more»
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Hemi Clone Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth redesigned its Barracuda pony car for 1970 and sales increased by 50%. If it had come from the factory with a Hemi engine and TorqueFlite automatic, this coupe would have been 1 of 377. But instead, it was… more»
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Original Go Pack: 1970 AMC AMX
Stunning. That’s the best word that I can use to describe this 1970 AMC AMX. The presentation of this classic pony car is close to perfect because the owner has only recently completed a restoration on this gem. It… more»
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Hugger Orange Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
One of the sharpest-looking cars from Chevrolet in 1969 had to be the Camaro painted Hugger Orange with an Ivory top and interior. This is one of those cars – and a convertible to boot! The seller purchased it… more»
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302/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The next owner of this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 can choose from several paths in their bid to return this classic to its former glory. It is an essentially solid and complete classic, and one option would be to… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The owner of this 1965 Mustang Fastback claims that it has accumulated a healthy collection of “1st-in-Show” trophies, and when you look at its overall presentation and condition. It is a claim that is easy to believe. It has… more»
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Formula 400 Barn Find: 1970 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac launched the Firebird in 1967 as a companion to the Chevy Camaro to do battle with the popular Ford Mustang. The cars were redesigned for 1970 and would create a fresh look that would carry them into the… more»
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No Reserve 1972 Ford Mustang 351/4-Speed Convertible
I have often wondered if Chevrolet pulled the plug on the Camaro convertible too soon. Always a good seller, it was gone at the end of the ’69 model year, along with cousin Firebird’s drop-top. Mopar’s Barracuda and Challenger… more»
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Redbird Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Firebird
The biggest thing to happen to the Pontiac Firebird in the 1970s was probably its role in the Smokey and the Bandit movies. Though the Trans Am was popular in an era where muscle car demand was waning, sales… more»
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Parked in ’88: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Tackling a project build can involve a leap of faith. This is especially true if A: The car involved has known rust issues, and B: There is also evidence of repairs that a previous owner didn’t perform to the… more»
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Last Year Built: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Plymouth entered the 1970s with an all-new Barracuda that shared its E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger. Buyers responded favorably and sales increased by 50%. However, by 1974, production was down to a trickle by comparison and Chrysler discontinued… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
Owning a spotless survivor or a meticulously restored classic car can be a wonderful experience. It also comes with a couple of potential drawbacks that some buyers never consider until it’s too late. Automotive perfection can leave an owner… more»
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Spotless Restoration: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396
I’ve often wondered whether there is any such thing as motoring perfection. By this, I mean a car that has been so meticulously preserved or restored that it is impossible to find any faults or flaws. I’ve always doubted… more»
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Forest Find: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II
A quirk of fate may be what saved the Ford Mustang. By 1973, the original pony car has gotten bloated and heavy and had run out of steam in the sales department. The 1974 model year ushered in the… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac and Chevrolet both got into the “pony car” market in 1967 to compete against the highly popular Ford Mustang. First-generation models ran for three years and saw sales north of 277,000, so the Pontiac quickly became a solid… more»
