Pony Cars

Restored 4-Speed Classic! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Until 1967, the Ford Mustang practically had the new “pony car” market to itself. Then competition arrived and Chevrolet’s new Camaro quickly attained the #2 spot behind Ford. After a successful first year, the Camaro was little changed in… more»

1980s Collectible: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

If your car collection doesn’t yet extend to something 1980s, a Mustang SVO might be a viable piece to acquire. You can drive it regularly and reliably, not worry a ton if it gets a little rain action, and… more»

Genuine Drag Pack: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet

Automotive perfection. Does such a thing exist? That is the question posed by this 1971 Mustang Mach 1. Its presentation is superb, but what hides below the surface raises the stakes considerably. The original owner ordered this classic with… more»

Restorable Field Find: 1966 Ford Mustang

In 1966, the Ford Mustang was the hottest thing going since sliced bread. After debuting in mid-1964, the new pony car sold nearly 1.3 million copies in 2.5 years (that’s crazy, man!). I owned a ’66 Mustang with a… more»

Supercharged Fox Body: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

Based on appearance alone, this is one tidy 1990 Ford Mustang LX all the way around, with the cleanliness factor by itself enough to pique some interest in this Fox body.  But maybe that bulging hood and those outside… more»

Clean As A Whistle! 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

When it comes to pony cars, Plymouth often gets short shrift in spite of releasing their Barracuda about a week before Ford unleashed their vaunted Mustang in 1964. Part of the issue is that the Barracuda looked like a… more»

Worth Rescuing? 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

Early Mustangs remain a great jumping-off point into the old car hobby. Parts, new, reproduced, or used, are everywhere, and thus relatively inexpensive. Cars themselves are found all over the place, and so something like this 1967 Convertible, seen… more»

K-Code Project: 1965 Ford Mustang 289

Somebody’s got way, way too many cars to get to, including two K-code Mustang Coupes, so he’s willing to let this 1965 Mustang go for what is described as a reasonable price. If this no-engine, no-transmission project is up… more»

One Owner: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am With 64k Original Miles

Performance cars from the late 1970s were mere shadows of the fire-breathing monsters many had been at the decade’s commencement. No car was immune from the iron fist of evolving emission regulations, although Pontiac worked to maintain its position… more»

Upgraded V8: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback started life as meek and mild family transport, but a previous owner transformed it into something significantly more muscular. It involved body modifications and an engine upgrade, but it has fallen on hard times…. more»

New Under the Hood: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

The 1970 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. A lot of hot cars were around in those days, like the Pontiac GTO Judge or Chevelle SS 454. But we can’t forget the AAR ‘Cuda… more»

Ready To Recommision: 1974 Javelin

We all know what’s happened to classic car prices of late, so it’s encouraging to say that here’s what looks like an inexpensive California car ready to recommission into a driver. It’s a 1974 AMC Javelin coupe, and it… more»

Neon Orange: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT

Camaro fans of the mid 1970’s didn’t have too much to get excited about when it came to acceleration and horsepower. The Camaro was still a good looking car and thanks to the success of the Pontiac Trans Am,… more»

21k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS Convertible

The idea of using a classic car as a daily driver may be unthinkable to some, but some candidates could serve admirably in that role. This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS Convertible is a shining example. It is an… more»

Dented Roller – 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Faded paint and a dented roof won’t stop die-hard Ford fans from eyeballing this 1970 Ford Boss 302 Mustang. For a model named after its engine, though, the missing high-power mill raises the front suspension and lowers the eagerness… more»

Single Family Ownership: 1971 Plymouth Duster

Whenever I confront a car, I wonder – why was this car made this way? Was it a sibling of some other car – or not? Was there something else going on – regulations, wars, Mad Men in control… more»

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