The Ford Mustang was introduced at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964. Two and a half years later, the company had built more than 1.2 million of them, making it one of the most successful automobile launches… more»
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Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
First Year Project: 1974 Ford Mustang II
What to make of the Ford Mustang II such as this first-year 1974 fastback or a “3 door 2+2” model as Ford described it in their marketing brochure. And, this example is a Mach I trim level – I… more»
Apr 13, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Real or Clone? Complicated 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350-R
While Mustangs were as plentiful as Carter’s peanuts in 1965, the high-performance Shelby Mustangs were built for a limited crowd. 562 of them were GT350s while another three dozen were GT350-Rs for SCCA Trans Am racing (which it won… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
390 V8 Power! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Cougar arrived in 1967 as Mercury’s contribution to the “pony car” movement. It gave Ford two entries in the market space that was beginning to populate with competitors. The car would get a facelift in 1969, including the… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Restore Or Customize? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When you see a car like the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro currently on ebay, your first thought is the value equation. The car is set at an opening bid of $10,000, with no takers and about a week for interested… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Project 1970 AMC Javelin SST 390 CID V8
American Motors was caught flat-footed by the pony-car phenomenon. Known for economy cars more accomplished at hauling families than laying rubber, AMC knew it had to carve out its share of the market quickly. Dick Teague’s styling department launched… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition
Jumping to conclusions can be a flawed strategy because it often leads to embarrassing mistakes and missed opportunities. That brings us (almost) seamlessly to this 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition. It would be easy to dismiss it as… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Arizona Garage Find: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350
When the seller located this 1969 Pontiac Firebird, its nose was all that would have been visible from the carport it had occupied for many years. A close inspection confirmed it was a rock-solid Arizona survivor begging to return… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
British Fastback: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT
At first glance, the Sunbeam Alpine GT bears more than a passing resemblance to the Plymouth Barracuda of 1964-66. But that may just be coincidental, as this car was built by the Rootes Group in the UK and sold… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cobra Clone: 1978 Ford Mustang II
After setting a sales record in 1966, demand for the Ford Mustang declined every year thereafter through 1973. That drop was attributed to a flood of competition arriving between 1967 and 1970, and the weight and size gain of… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Running Project: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
We see plenty of First Generation Mustangs crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and it is easy to understand why. Ford produced these cars in extraordinary numbers, and they remain as popular and desirable now as they were when… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
What’s Under the Tarp? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
When driving unfamiliar roads, do you find yourself looking around for interesting cars in and around homes? Maybe a glance into a sideyard reveals an old car rotting in the sun. Or is there something car-shaped under a tarp… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
61k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
Many motoring journalists initially believed that pony cars would be a passing fad that would disappear from the automotive radar as quickly as they appeared. History shows that those individuals got their predictions catastrophically wrong, with the sector enjoying… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
One Year Only: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible 7-Up Edition
Almost every manufacturer in automotive history has released at least one special edition vehicle. The practice typically celebrates a milestone for the brand or a particular badge, although occasionally, there are more left-field reasons. Such is the case with… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Modified Indy Pace Car: 1979 Ford Mustang
A lot of people complain about the engine options for the new Fox body Mustang when it was introduced in 1979. This car is represented as one of few Festival Edition Indy Pace Cars offered to the public in… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Project
Some enthusiasts aren’t keen on the idea of inheriting another person’s unfinished project build. There will always be questions about what substandard work might be lurking below the surface, biding its time before springing an unwelcome and nasty surprise…. more»
