Pony Cars

Stored Since 1997! 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72

Two years after the last 455 Trans Am in 1976, Pontiac offered a stout W72 400, and this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Enid, Oklahoma packs a claimed W72 and more. The faded red classic was stored since 1997,… more»

Only Two Owners: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro

With the transformation of the Ford Mustang into a subcompact in 1974, the Chevrolet Camaro took over the top sales spot for pony cars. Deliveries crept up year by year, and the Camaro had its best showing since 1969… more»

Low Mile WS6: 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula

By 1999, the Pontiac Firebird was nearing the end of its life cycle, with the model hitting the end of the road after the 2002 run.  This was one of the GM offerings that saddened me the most when… more»

Older Restoration: 1972 Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger was the last entry to join the “pony car” scene. By 1970, Ford and GM owned the majority of market share, but Dodge managed to peddle 165,000 Challengers in the car’s five-year run. This 1972 edition… more»

‘Cuda 340 Project? 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

Spirits were no doubt high at Plymouth in 1970 as the Barracuda “pony car” was redesigned. It had a whole new platform shared with the Challenger over at Dodge. Sales were up 50% over 1969 but quickly fell off… more»

44k Miles: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

If you don’t need to tote around more than one extra person (who packs light), I’ve long believed that a ’70s Firebird is one of the most practical collector cars. They drive and handle like a much newer car,… more»

Base-Model Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

Running across a mostly unrestored 1971 Plymouth Barracuda in driver-condition is bound to stir up some debate, especially when it’s already gotten the standard flat hood swapped out and the rear end treated to ‘Cuda styling.  Things get more… more»

Highly Optioned: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

When Pontiac released its Firebird for the 1967 model year, it followed what has become regarded as the traditional path that made the pony cars from this era such a resounding success. Buyers could spend the bare minimum on… more»

1966 Shelby GT350 Sold New by Carroll Shelby

Certain attributes and characteristics add to the inherent value of a classic, while others serve as interesting conversation starters. That this 1966 Shelby GT350 was sold new by Carroll Shelby himself probably falls into the second category. However, the… more»

Price Drop: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport With 13k Original Miles

There’s a lot to like about this 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport, from its seemingly flawless presentation to its extraordinarily low odometer reading. It is an unmolested survivor with an iconic small-block under the hood. The seller indicates that… more»

1 of 1? No Reserve 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible

Almost any car is one of one if you break things down far enough, but that’s a cynical way to view this truly uncommon 1973 Mustang Convertible. With 11,853 sold, the ’73 ragtop was actually quite successful as the… more»

Wanna-Be Pony: 1974 Ford Capri RS2600 Tribute

Why did it take me so long to write up this car! I’ve had it in my queue for over a week – sorry for the delay, and thanks to Jack M who sent along the tip. Here’s what’s… more»

Unrestored Survivor? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

Pontiac threw a party in 1979, and the Trans Am was the guest of honor. Ten years had passed since the badge first graced a Firebird, and the company celebrated by releasing a 10th Anniversary Edition. It featured unique… more»

Vice Grip Garage 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Say what you will about the proliferation of electronic gadgetry and its effects on the welfare of mankind, we are living in a golden age of automotive entertainment. I couldn’t care less about what’s streaming on Netflix or Hulu… more»

Garage Find: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

It wouldn’t be until 1970 that the Plymouth Barracuda got its final redesign, the one probably the most fondly remembered of the three generations.  However, the earlier models have plenty of positives to offer as well, plus they’re considerably… more»

Original 289/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The 1967 model year brought the first major redesign for the Ford Mustang as the company sought to squeeze larger and more powerful engines under the hood. The company managed to make these changes while maintaining the badge’s original… more»

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