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Calico Classic! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro – 400 V8

Not every classic needs a nut-and-bolt restoration, and that philosophy led someone to wrench on this mixed-bag Camaro. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro in Camdenton, Missouri features a clean-looking 400 small block, new fenders, aluminum radiator, and new disc brakes…. more»

Parked 43 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Project

By 1970, the Ford Mustang continued its dominance as the country’s best-selling “pony car,” but the gap had closed considerably with #2 (Chevrolet Camaro). Sales barely reached 200,000 units compared to 607,000 in 1966, when the Mustang had the… more»

Final Day Build: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

Some seller claims must be taken with a grain of salt, while others withstand scrutiny, courtesy of a selection of documentary evidence. This 1988 GT Hatchback falls into the second category, with the seller including paperwork that confirms that… more»

Refreshed 302: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

For enthusiasts unable to undertake a project build, classics like this 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible deserve a close look. The seller has lavished plenty of attention on this iconic pony car. The list is long, including a repaint, a… more»

Rare V8: 1977 Ford Mustang II Mach 1

It is fair to say that the Mustang II spent decades in the classic wilderness, largely ignored by those preferring the performance and styling offered by earlier and later vehicles. However, time change, and the Mustang II has grown… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

The First Generation Mustang has become something of a staple at Barn Finds, and the condition of cars that we have featured over more than a decade has varied widely. This 1966 Convertible could best be described as a… more»

Only 9,800 Miles? 1973 Ford Mustang

By 1973, the leader of the once-hot “pony car” market had become anemic, at least in terms of sales. From a peak of 607,000 units in 1966, the Ford Mustang saw deliveries drop to barely 135,000 copies seven years… more»

Small Project? 1966 Ford Mustang

Depending upon your attitude, a glass can be half-full or half-empty. Similarly, what appears to be a minor restoration project to some may be a major undertaking for others. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn… more»

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»

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