Pony Cars

Rare X-11 Trim: 1982 Chevrolet Citation

The Chevrolet Citation was a moonshot for GM that ended up becoming little more than a footnote in its history. Introduced as a potential import fighter in the economy car class, the Citation was a front-wheel drive economy car… more»

Fuel Injected 302: 1969 Ford Mustang

This 1969 Ford Mustang is a tidy driver with a few upgrades to improve its performance. Chief amongst these is a fuel injection system that should give this classic pony car more, er, ponies. It isn’t perfect, but it… more»

No Reserve Roller: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

Based on just appearance alone, if I had to pick a favorite year for the Ford Mustang Fastback, 1969 would rate high as that small additional window on the side and the quad headlights sure work well from a… more»

Rebuilt Original 340 V8: 1972 Dodge Challenger

Thanks to higher insurance premiums and the detuning of engines, muscle cars (including “ponies” like the Dodge Challenger) saw dwindling sales numbers. From its introduction in 1970, Challenger demand dropped from 77,000 units to 23,000 in just two years…. more»

Parked for 15 Years! 1971 Ford Mustang

We see plenty of First Generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, but most of those produced after 1970 tend to be the Fastback derivatives. That makes this 1971 Hardtop a welcome distraction. The seller is the third owner’s son, and… more»

More Info, Please! 1965 Ford Mustang

Some sellers will shoot themselves in the foot by advertising a classic with poor photos or a limited description. The current owner of this 1965 Mustang ticks both boxes, but potential buyers don’t see these shortcomings as deterrents. The… more»

Worth Fixing? 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Project

All you need to know about this 1968 Mustang GT is contained in one sentence: “Put away because of extensive underside rust.” That should scare you and wake you up. But if you’re like the nearly twenty bidders who… more»

Upgraded 351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Determining whether a classic can be considered a genuine survivor can be challenging, as with this 1970 Mustang Mach 1. The seller makes a mileage claim that places it in elite company, but the modified V8 and transmission upgrade… more»

Update: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Garage-Kept Survivor

UPDATE 12/19/2023: Selling a classic car can be a hit-or-miss exercise, and such has been the case with this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 326. The seller didn’t taste success with their last attempt, with bidding falling below the reserve at… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am Custom

It may seem strange or at odds with the classic scene to describe this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am as a survivor, but I feel that term is appropriate. The custom car scene has continually evolved since the first passenger… more»

First Year Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

While the Mustang may be credited as the first offering to fall into the category of a pony car, it sure didn’t take other manufacturers long to realize what a marketable concept Ford had gotten into here, with GM… more»

Rally Sport Option: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Chevy Camaro was an all-new car in 1970, but it would take a few years for it to become as popular as the first-generation models (1967-69). The auto was little changed in 1971 except for the use of… more»

Affordable Garage Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Project

This 1965 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist has plenty of grime present on the outside and a few parts missing, but as I try to imagine what the body looks like underneath that layer of layer of soot I… more»

SS 396 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Launched in 1967, the Chevy Camaro would prove to be quite the adversary to the Ford Mustang. Going into the 1970s, it would solidly hold second place in sales. The car was little changed in 1968, the most visible… more»

14k Mile: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro

Are you kidding me? A car as pretty as this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro for an asking price of $7,500? Thank you, Tony Primo, for the notification on this one, located in Sanford, Florida. It’s a beauty, as we’ll get… more»

S-Code Roller: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

Ford gave the Mustang its first facelift in 1967, enlarging the engine compartment in the process. That enabled them to stuff a big-block 390 cubic inch V8 under the hood, which we’re told this fastback once had. Whatever this… more»

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