Some vehicle manufacturers will find any excuse to release a special edition of one of their models, and some reasons are dubious. However, some milestones deserve recognition. Pontiac faced that situation in 1979 as its iconic Trans Am celebrated… more»
Pony Cars
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rust Repaired: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Project
Sometimes, a company can produce an item in such vast quantities that its relative worth as a future collectible becomes questionable. However, Ford built 607,568 examples of its First Generation Mustang in 1966, and they remain as desirable as… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Yard Find: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Some classics lead a sheltered existence safely tucked away in a warm and dry garage, only emerging when Mother Nature is on her best behavior. Cars like this 1968 Camaro sit at the opposite end of the spectrum. It… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Take Your Pick: 1978 Dodge Challenger or 1990 Jeep Cherokee
What do a 1978 Dodge Challenger and a 1990 Jeep Cherokee have in common? Well, they both had Chrysler’s footprint on them. At one time, Chrysler owned as much as 20% of Mitsubishi Motors who built the 1978-83 Challenger,… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Another COPO! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1969 COPO Camaros aren’t exactly thick on the ground, with 1,015 examples of the 9561 variant produced during that model year. Therefore, it is a rare privilege to see two of those cars cross our desks at Barn Finds… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two V8 Engines! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Both Chevrolet and Pontiac fielded entries in the new “pony car” sector in 1967. The goal was to dethrone the “king”, Ford’s Mustang, but sales of the Camaro and Firebird combined were still less than that of the FOMOCO… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 of 35 Hemi Orange: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340
The Challenger was Dodge’s entry into the previously lucrative “pony car” market. But they were the last manufacturer to get there (in 1970) and demand for muscle cars (and related) began to drop just about the time the Challenger… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Survivor Quality Pony? 1966 Ford Mustang
If you worked on the assembly line at Ford in 1966, you probably clocked a lot of overtime. That’s when they built more than 607,000 copies of the new Mustang “pony car” (which would be its best sales year… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Simply Stunning: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe
There are many reasons why a classic can garner attention, from inherent desirability to jaw-dropping presentation. This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe may not be a Z28, but it is a car that appears to need nothing. Its panels… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Patriotic Performer: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. But they went one step further, also offering a GT-style coupe called the AMX which was a 2-seat Javelin with a shorter wheelbase. AMX sales weren’t… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two Owners, 46k Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
When the Chevy Camaro was introduced in 1967, it had a formidable task to do: unseat the king of the “pony car” movement, the Ford Mustang. It would take years for that to occur, but the Camaro had a… more»
Apr 3, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Original 401: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
Hiding in this barn is an American classic that shows promise. This 1973 AMC Javelin AMX appears solid, and the fact that it runs and drives suggests returning to active service to enjoy some summer cruising is an achievable… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Genuine COPO: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Most enthusiasts agree that a few letters or numbers can make the difference between a great classic and one that lifts greatness to a higher plane. Such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. Following a recent restoration,… more»
Apr 1, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Clean And Affordable: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT
While the Z28 option was gone in 1975 and 1976, the Camaro was still a good looking car that sold well. This dark red 1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT is listed here on eBay with 3 days remaining in the… more»
Mar 28, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
As Good As It Gets! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
When I first spied this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro I immediately thought of a guy that I knew my freshman year of college. He was a friend of a friend and had a very clean ’68 Camaro identical to this… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One Of The Last: 1974 Dodge Challenger
With interest in pony cars dwindling, the first generation Dodge Challenger didn’t even make it through its final year of production, getting the axe in April of 1974. That’s a shame, as it was still scoring very high in… more»
