There is a fear among some enthusiasts that the supply of genuine barn finds will eventually slow to a trickle before disappearing altogether. If this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z is an accurate indication, those days might be well into… more»
Pony Cars
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
22k-Mile Survivor: 1988 Pontiac Firebird GTA
I envy those whose youth intersected with the peak of America’s grand tradition: the dealer introduction of the new model year. Invariably, in September or October said dealers would paint or paper up the windows and steel themselves against… more»
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
35k Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
Collection downsizing is nothing new, and we have seen plenty of examples of that practice over the years at Barn Finds. This 1985 Ford Mustang GT perfectly encapsulates that ongoing trend, and is a genuine survivor with a claimed… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1-of-327: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Ford demonstrated to the world that it was firmly back in the performance game when it released 4,993 examples of its 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra. It is a relatively rare car in a “big picture” sense, but this one… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
29k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
The 1987 model year wasn’t a banner one for Chevrolet’s Camaro badge, with sales dropping by 29% compared to 1986. However, classics like this 1987 Camaro IROC-Z have found their place among potential buyers seeking their slice of 1980s… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Genuine K-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
Virtually every motoring enthusiast has their dream car garage that they would fill with their favorite classics. Mine is quite an eclectic mix but for as long as I can remember, a 1966 Mustang GT Fastback with a K-Code… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve 340 Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda is said to have last been registered as a driver in 1978, and from the looks of things, this one may not have moved under its own power since around that period. It’s been owned… more»
Nov 1, 2024 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Wrecked Restomod: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The new Ford Mustang was the hottest thing since sliced bread in 1965 with nearly 560,000 sold. And 14% of those were the fastback edition like the seller’s car. Until not long ago, this was a beautiful, customized car… more»
Nov 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rolling Project: 1974 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After sales continued to decline year after year, Ford redesigned the Mustang in 1974. Now dubbed Mustang II, the car was 500 lbs. lighter and 19 inches shorter than the 1973 model, which had become big and bloated over… more»
Nov 1, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parked Since The Mid-Eighties: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
The seller of this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am doesn’t provide a whole lot of specific detailed information about his F-Body to consider, but what we do get combined with the photos just might be enough for a potential buyer… more»
Oct 31, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Owner Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
The hot new Ford Mustang had a banner year at more than 607,000 units, yet only about 6% were the sexy fastback edition. And if you went for the so-called “luxury” model with the “pony” interior, that number dropped… more»
Oct 30, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Carburetor Fire Victim: 1972 Dodge Challenger
With pony and muscle car sales declining, Dodge dialed back its options for the Challenger in 1972. Gone were the big-block engines (383, 440, and 426 Hemi), with the 340 being the top engine. And the performance model, R/T,… more»
Oct 30, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Vortech Supercharged 1996 Ford Mustang GT
When the ’96 Mustang GT was released, I remember feeling excited about its new modular 4.6-liter engine, but distinctly underwhelmed that it was no more potent than the outgoing and long-venerated “five-point-oh.” With single overhead cams and the same… more»
Oct 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rolling Shell: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
Even though new competition had arrived in 1967 (Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar), the Ford Mustang “pony car” was still a big seller. 472,000 copies rolled off the assembly line, with just 5% or 24,000 having the… more»
Oct 29, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rockford Files Tribute Car: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Chicken or egg? Do I own a ’74 Firebird Esprit because I like The Rockford Files, or do I like The Rockford Files because I like Firebirds? In seventh grade, I’d ride the bus home from school and watch old reruns… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
One Family Slant Six: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
When the Plymouth Barracuda was totally redesigned in 1970, most buyers wanted a V8 engine. And 89% of them were built with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine or larger. The other 11% came with the Slant Six motor… more»
