Pony Cars

YouTube Star: 1978 Nissan 200SX

Have you ever dreamed of owning a car that was made famous for a brief moment on YouTube? Me either. But, should you be so inspired, this 1978 Nissan 200SX was once featured as a legitimate barn find on… more»

Survivor-Quality V8: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth introduced the Barracuda just 17 days before Ford unveiled the Mustang in 1964, yet the Mustang would always eclipse the Barracuda in sales. And often on a scale of 10 to 1 or more. The genre was nicknamed… more»

Carport Find! 1969 Ford Mustang Grande

There is absolutely no shortage of 1969 Ford Mustangs here on BF but not many are the Grande version – a sort of luxury notchback edition, first offered in ’69. Nope, it’s the fastbacks (SportsRoof), often in Mach I… more»

Drive As Is: 1968 Pontiac Firebird (No Engine)

The other-other Pony car, third in line after the ubiquitous Mustang and oft-seen Camaro, the 1968 Pontiac Firebird is worth considering if you want something small enough to drive easily  and stylish enough to cause you to do a… more»

Please Be Real: 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350-H

Carroll Shelby’s king-sized Texas personality branded his cars with an in-your-face attitude, always backed up by real performance. Shelby’s skills at deal-making matched his understanding of winning at the track, and his partnership with American rental car giant Hertz… more»

Restoration Required: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

We see a reasonable number of 1969 Mach 1 Mustangs cross our desks at Barn Finds. This is hardly surprising considering the production total and how desirable they remain. This example requires total restoration, but it appears the pieces… more»

Good Starting Point: 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback

The Fastback that started it all—that’s what’s sitting on eBay right now awaiting your offer in the form of a 1965 Mustang 2+2. So far, only one person has placed a bid, and that price is $24,900. The auction… more»

Ready To Drive! 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

The wildly popular Ford Mustang got its first styling refresh in 1967. Sales fell 22% but that’s because they finally had some real competition. That came in the form of the Chevy Camaro and the others that would follow…. more»

R-Code 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

This multi-colored painted pony might have been someone’s dream, a labor-intensive project to make a 428-powered weapon from a discarded pile of parts. Though still in parts, this 1968 Ford Mustang fastback has enjoyed enough work to help buyers… more»

The Other Pony Car: 1974 AMC Javelin

This 1974 AMC Javelin is an extremely promising project candidate. It needs a cosmetic refresh but is a structurally sound classic with only minor exterior rust issues. Most of the required tasks could be tackled in a home workshop,… more»

Barn-Bound 20 Years: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

During its 1967-69 first-generation run, the Pontiac Firebird was perhaps the third best-selling “pony car” (behind the Mustang and Camaro). Like its Chevy cousin, the car was little changed going into its second  year, losing its vent windows, and… more»

Ready to Restore? 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 arrived in 1969 as Ford was looking to boost sagging Mustang sales. It was all about performance at first, but the emphasis shifted more to style after that. With a fastback body referred to as a… more»

1978 Ford Mustang II With Only 30k Miles?

1978 was the last chance for new car buyers to drive away in a Mustang II, as big changes for Ford’s pony offering were on the horizon for the following year when the third generation got an all-new body… more»

1 of 1,020: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

Despite its all-new design in 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was still no match for the Ford Mustang in sales. Even though ’70 was Barracuda’s best sales year, the Mustang outsold it by nearly 4 to 1. The Gran Coupe… more»

No Reserve Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The term “blank canvas” is one of the most over-used in the classic world, but it perfectly describes this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. It requires total restoration but is an essentially solid classic missing its original engine and transmission…. more»

Black Over Black: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

There’s nothing more striking than a well-kept, vintage car that wears black over black. That describes the seller’s 1969 Pontiac Firebird which looks mighty sweet from any angle. Has it been restored at 69,000 miles? We don’t know, but… more»

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