Pony Cars

Tidy Driver: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is a tidy driver ready to provide a new owner with immediate motoring pleasure. It has undergone a few changes, but it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. The buyer could leave this classic as-is, although… more»

Worth Fixing? 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Project

Plymouth treated the Barracuda to a new platform in 1970, saying goodbye to its six-year roots to the Valiant compact. Sales jumped 50% and the future looked bright – until the muscle car market, which the Barracuda was part… more»

440 6-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was all-new in 1970 and finally shed its ties to the compact Valiant. And they could be ordered from mild to wild, from a Slant-Six up to a 426 Hemi. But just down the… more»

Luxury Edition: Running 1966 Ford Mustang

The buying public simply couldn’t get enough of the hot, new Ford Mustang in 1964/66. After selling 559,000 copies in the first full year, another 607,000 followed the next year – a Mustang record that still stands today. This… more»

Low Mile 4 Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport

The Z-28 option was gone for the Camaro so the sporty option for Chevrolet fans was the two tone Rally Sport. Some smart buyer ordered this 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport with a 350 cubic inch V8 engine and… more»

Rare X-11 Trim: 1982 Chevrolet Citation

The Chevrolet Citation was a moonshot for GM that ended up becoming little more than a footnote in its history. Introduced as a potential import fighter in the economy car class, the Citation was a front-wheel drive economy car… more»

Fuel Injected 302: 1969 Ford Mustang

This 1969 Ford Mustang is a tidy driver with a few upgrades to improve its performance. Chief amongst these is a fuel injection system that should give this classic pony car more, er, ponies. It isn’t perfect, but it… more»

No Reserve Roller: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

Based on just appearance alone, if I had to pick a favorite year for the Ford Mustang Fastback, 1969 would rate high as that small additional window on the side and the quad headlights sure work well from a… more»

Rebuilt Original 340 V8: 1972 Dodge Challenger

Thanks to higher insurance premiums and the detuning of engines, muscle cars (including “ponies” like the Dodge Challenger) saw dwindling sales numbers. From its introduction in 1970, Challenger demand dropped from 77,000 units to 23,000 in just two years…. more»

Parked for 15 Years! 1971 Ford Mustang

We see plenty of First Generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, but most of those produced after 1970 tend to be the Fastback derivatives. That makes this 1971 Hardtop a welcome distraction. The seller is the third owner’s son, and… more»

More Info, Please! 1965 Ford Mustang

Some sellers will shoot themselves in the foot by advertising a classic with poor photos or a limited description. The current owner of this 1965 Mustang ticks both boxes, but potential buyers don’t see these shortcomings as deterrents. The… more»

Worth Fixing? 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Project

All you need to know about this 1968 Mustang GT is contained in one sentence: “Put away because of extensive underside rust.” That should scare you and wake you up. But if you’re like the nearly twenty bidders who… more»

Upgraded 351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Determining whether a classic can be considered a genuine survivor can be challenging, as with this 1970 Mustang Mach 1. The seller makes a mileage claim that places it in elite company, but the modified V8 and transmission upgrade… more»

Update: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Garage-Kept Survivor

UPDATE 12/19/2023: Selling a classic car can be a hit-or-miss exercise, and such has been the case with this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 326. The seller didn’t taste success with their last attempt, with bidding falling below the reserve at… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am Custom

It may seem strange or at odds with the classic scene to describe this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am as a survivor, but I feel that term is appropriate. The custom car scene has continually evolved since the first passenger… more»

First Year Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

While the Mustang may be credited as the first offering to fall into the category of a pony car, it sure didn’t take other manufacturers long to realize what a marketable concept Ford had gotten into here, with GM… more»

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