In only its second full year, the hot new Ford Mustang would sell more than 607,000 units in 1966. Everywhere you looked, it seemed like the “pony car” would turn up, like this mostly basic example that was treated… more»
Pony Cars
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
Growing up as a car-crazed kid in the seventies, I experienced the good fortune of having an AMC dealership near our home, so my curious eyes got some pretty good exposure to the brand every time we drove by… more»
Nov 16, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Regular readers know that I prefer my classics unmodified, but that doesn’t mean I will ignore a cool custom or a well-executed tribute. This 1965 1966 Mustang Convertible falls into the latter category. It carries some of the hallmarks… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Priced to Sell: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
There is always something inherently “right” about spotting a late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am finished in Black. This is accentuated when the original owner ordered the car with the optional T-Top. This 1978 Trans Am ticks those boxes, and… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
Although government regulations profoundly impacted the American automotive landscape by 1973, Pontiac strived to remain the performance benchmark within the General Motors empire. No vehicle better demonstrated that than this ’73 Trans Am. It is a solid survivor, but… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
400 V8 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The seller bought this 1969 Chevy Camaro more than 40 years ago to restore it and has accumulated $30,000 in receipts over the last several decades. It seems to be your basic Camaro except that the 307 cubic inch… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Yard Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
The highly successful Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967, just as competition was entering the field. The car had a slightly bigger appearance and could now accommodate big-block engines under the hood. Nearly 45,000 convertibles were built… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Flood Victim: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The last generation of the Plymouth Barracuda ran from 1970 to 1974 and is considered highly collectible today. This ’70 Barracuda is noteworthy for two reasons. First, it has been modified from its build date with a different engine… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
No Reserve Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
We frequently have classics on our desks at Barn Finds where determining the most outstanding attribute is seemingly impossible. Such is the case with this 1971 Mustang Mach 1. The fact it is a Mach 1 is the first… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
351 V8 / 4-Speed! 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford rolled out the Mach 1 option on the Mustang in 1969 to perk up sales which had been falling since competition entered the “pony car” field. But the Mach 1 soon became more of an image product rather… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
L48 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The Ford Mustang had the pony car market almost all to itself until 1967. Then the parade began with the Chevy Camaro and others joining the party. In terms of sales, the Camaro was the only one to come… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Automotive Potpourri: Chevrolets and Fords
For the past 15 years, four cars have been sitting in a dry warehouse waiting for what comes next. They consist of two 1967 Ford Mustangs, a 1980 Chevy Corvette, and a 1986 Chevy Camaro Z28. They’re in a… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
289 V8 Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
While the Ford Mustang would begin its domination in the new “pony car” market in the Spring of 1964, it was not until that fall that the fastback body style would go into production. This ’65 fastback has an… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Worth a Grand? 1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Finding an affordable project candidate can sometimes be challenging, especially if a pony car is on the buyer’s Wish List. However, they are out there if potential buyers are willing to exercise patience. This 1989 Camaro RS proves that,… more»
Nov 8, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fully Documented Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
While some people focus on high-performance models like the SS or Z28, a more basic version of the First Generation Camaro offers a rewarding ownership history. This is especially true if the candidate is in good order and has… more»
Nov 8, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Mid-Seventies Sizzle: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
After years of declining sales, Ford reinvented the Mustang pony car in 1974. Instead of being a derivative of the Falcon compact in the 1960s, it was an extension of the Pinto subcompact of the 1970s. It was smaller… more»
