When I recently compiled a list of cars from each decade of the 20th Century that I would gladly park in my garage, the 1970s contribution was a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinique Blue. I have always liked… more»
Pony Cars
No Reserve: 1968 Ford Mustang
Finding a classic that isn’t totally original but is a rock-solid driver can be attractive to many. When a seller lists such a car with No Reserve, it might suddenly become irresistible. Such is the story of this 1968… more»
Driver-Quality Classic: 1965 Ford Mustang
By 1966, if you didn’t see a Ford Mustang at every street corner, you weren’t paying attention. How could you miss seeing one of 1.3 million cars built in 2.5 years? The Mustang was the success story of the… more»
Hesitant Seller: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
The second generation of the Ford Mustang brought the car back to reasonable proportions, losing both size and weight in 1974. That helped sales of the car rebound, though the timing was perfect as the OPEC oil embargo also… more»
57k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang
Some classics make a positive first impression, which is the case with this 1966 Ford Mustang. It is an original and unmolested survivor with 57,000 miles on the clock. The underside shots confirm the typically prone areas are rust-free,… more»
Rock Solid Survivor: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am faced possible extinction in the 1970s, but the company’s decision to persist with production as part of the brand’s performance image was rewarded with excellent sales as the decade progressed. Subsequent generations offered significant performance… more»
Original 326: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
There is something undeniably attractive about buying a classic that has resided in a dry climate. It reduces the risk of significant rust issues that could sour the ownership experience. This 1967 Pontiac Firebird ticks those boxes, with its… more»
Drive It While You Fix It: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The Firebird was Pontiac’s variation on the Chevy Camaro which had been conceived to do battle with the successful new Ford Mustang. Because they shared the same platform, the Firebird and Camaro were on the same production cycle, 1967-69… more»
Original Steel: 1965 Ford Mustang
Finding a classic car in a shed wrapped in plastic will sometimes cause enthusiasts to twitch. That is an excellent strategy for excluding dust and trapping moisture that can wreak havoc on steel. However, this 1965 Mustang might surprise… more»