Pony Cars

Worth Rescuing? 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

Early Mustangs remain a great jumping-off point into the old car hobby. Parts, new, reproduced, or used, are everywhere, and thus relatively inexpensive. Cars themselves are found all over the place, and so something like this 1967 Convertible, seen… more»

K-Code Project: 1965 Ford Mustang 289

Somebody’s got way, way too many cars to get to, including two K-code Mustang Coupes, so he’s willing to let this 1965 Mustang go for what is described as a reasonable price. If this no-engine, no-transmission project is up… more»

One Owner: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am With 64k Original Miles

Performance cars from the late 1970s were mere shadows of the fire-breathing monsters many had been at the decade’s commencement. No car was immune from the iron fist of evolving emission regulations, although Pontiac worked to maintain its position… more»

Upgraded V8: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback started life as meek and mild family transport, but a previous owner transformed it into something significantly more muscular. It involved body modifications and an engine upgrade, but it has fallen on hard times…. more»

New Under the Hood: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

The 1970 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. A lot of hot cars were around in those days, like the Pontiac GTO Judge or Chevelle SS 454. But we can’t forget the AAR ‘Cuda… more»

Ready To Recommision: 1974 Javelin

We all know what’s happened to classic car prices of late, so it’s encouraging to say that here’s what looks like an inexpensive California car ready to recommission into a driver. It’s a 1974 AMC Javelin coupe, and it… more»

Neon Orange: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT

Camaro fans of the mid 1970’s didn’t have too much to get excited about when it came to acceleration and horsepower. The Camaro was still a good looking car and thanks to the success of the Pontiac Trans Am,… more»

21k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS Convertible

The idea of using a classic car as a daily driver may be unthinkable to some, but some candidates could serve admirably in that role. This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS Convertible is a shining example. It is an… more»

Dented Roller – 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Faded paint and a dented roof won’t stop die-hard Ford fans from eyeballing this 1970 Ford Boss 302 Mustang. For a model named after its engine, though, the missing high-power mill raises the front suspension and lowers the eagerness… more»

Single Family Ownership: 1971 Plymouth Duster

Whenever I confront a car, I wonder – why was this car made this way? Was it a sibling of some other car – or not? Was there something else going on – regulations, wars, Mad Men in control… more»

7,500 Mile 1984 Pontiac Trans Am

Sometimes I marvel at low mileage performance cars that have less than 10k miles on them. While cars are meant to be driven, I like that some people save them for us to drive and enjoy sometimes 30 to… more»

Flood Ravaged: 2008 Ford Mustang GT

There are few sights sadder than finding a classic that has been destroyed due to circumstances beyond an owner’s control. That has been the fate of this 2008 Mustang GT, which would have been a potent car in its… more»

No Reserve 1970 AMC Javelin SST Project

The first generation AMC Javelin only lasted three years, beginning with the 1968 model and continuing through ’70 until the car got a major restyling for its second-gen in 1971.  But before the more curvaceous body took over, for… more»

Featured Find: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible

There is nothing wrong with planning ahead, and with warm weather just around the corner, finding an affordable and suitable classic to make the most of the summer sun can often be challenging. That is where this 1994 Chevrolet… more»

One Owner Garage Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar

Things began to get serious in the growing “pony car” market segment in 1967 when the number of competitors grew from two to five. Joining the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda (which was a distant second in sales), were… more»

No Reserve 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project

This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda project first struck me as a hard pass, but after digging a little deeper I spotted a few redeeming qualities that might make this one worth considering if you’re looking for an E-Body to restore,… more»

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