I get it. Some people avoid auctions like the plague. It can be frustrating to bid, monitor the auction, think you’re home and hosed, only to get trumped at the last moment (been there, done that). However, that may… more»
Pony Cars
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No Reserve? 1968 Shelby GT500 Project
The reality is that in the classic world, some restoration projects are more worthy than others. When the vehicle in question is a 1968 Shelby GT500, the stakes rise considerably. These cars are some of the most desirable to… more»
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302 Upgrade: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The secret of the First Generation Mustang’s success and longevity is two-fold. Ford’s decision to pitch the car to a broad range of buyer tastes and budgets meant it couldn’t build cars fast enough to meet demand. In the… more»
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One Family Owned: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
If long-term ownership is a crucial consideration when selecting a classic to park in your garage, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible deserves a close look. It has been part of the same family since Day One, and the indications… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 And 1967 Ford Mustang Package
Offered here is a two-car Mustang project package composed of a red 1965 Ford Mustang coupe and a gold 1967 Ford Mustang coupe. The seller purchased both cars about four years ago with the idea of them being a… more»
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Rare Color: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
Some classics are wallflowers, subtly blending into the background. That is something that this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 definitely isn’t. The seller claims that the paint shade is rare, and it certainly guarantees that it will stand out… more»
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Racing Pedigree: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
This 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 hails from an era when manufacturers subscribed to the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” marketing philosophy. It was a thinly disguised racer for the road, designed to tackle Chevrolet’s Camaro Z28 in… more»
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343 V8/4-Speed: 1969 AMC Javelin Project
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry into the growing “pony car” space. It ran for two generations and seven years (1968-70, 1971-74) before AMC (and Chrysler) exited the market. The seller has a 1969 edition with a 343 cubic… more»
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Rare Bench Seat: 1969 Mercury Cougar
Several new competitors for the Ford Mustang to contend with entered the “pony car” market in 1967. And the Mercury Cougar was one of them. It was designed to be a little bigger and better equipped than the Mustang,… more»
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Mod Top Runner: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
With all the fanfare the Ford Mustang received in April of 1964, few remember that the Plymouth Barracuda was there first. By 17 days. The Valiant-based “pony car” would always live in the shadows of the more popular Ford,… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
Looking beyond the front-end damage on this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7, I’m envisioning what was once a truly beautiful pony car, likely somebody’s pride and joy before the inconceivable happened. Whatever took place remains a mystery, as the seller… more»
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Holy Grail Project: 1967 Shelby Mustang G.T. 500
In 1965, Ford partnered with Carroll Shelby to build high-performance versions of the newly popular Mustang pony car. The 1965-66 versions came with tweaked 289 cubic inch V8s, but the revised 1967 models also added the G.T. 500, which… more»
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1 of 1 Drop-Top? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
“Pony cars” were all the rage in the late 1960s, thanks to the success of the Ford Mustang. The Camaro from Chevrolet arrived in 1967 and quickly solidified its runner-up spot in the sales race as others would soon… more»
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One Owner: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Parting with a car that has been part of your life for almost six decades must be a difficult decision. However, once you’ve celebrated your ninety-third birthday, you know that day is fast approaching. It has arrived for the… more»
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Indy Pace Car Edition: 1979 Ford Mustang
With the introduction of the all-new third-generation Mustang in 1979, things were heading in yet another positive direction for Ford’s pony car, all except in terms of optional over-the-top performance options as could be found on some of the… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is a question I have always pondered. To what point must a classic deteriorate before it is genuinely beyond salvation? That is the big one hanging over this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible. It is a sad, sorry sight,… more»
