Pony Cars

Factory Overhead Cam! 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Limelight Green with a gold interior and a dark green convertible top. That’s how this 1969 Pontiac Firebird in Blossomwood, Alabama left the factory, according to its body tag, and that’s what you see today. On top of that,… more»

Final Year Survivor: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk

Locating an unmolested, meticulously maintained classic is high on the list of many enthusiasts, and this 2002 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk ticks those boxes. This final-year example presents extremely well, and while its listing has generated interest, this… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1968 AMC Javelin SST

American Motors joined the “pony car” movement in 1968 and fielded Javelins through 1974. Based initially on the Rambler American platform, the Javelin saw production of 55,000 units in the first year, with the SST model being the fancier… more»

The Original Pony Car: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

Most folks credit the Ford Mustang for starting the “pony car” market, with that nickname bestowed in the Mustang’s honor. But the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford in April 1964. Sales of the Mopar… more»

Never This Nice: 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24

It seems the days of the sporty-but-cheap compact car are all but behind us, with the segment replaced by entry-level crossovers and a growing hybrid class. Both of those vehicle segments command a higher MSRP than a cheap runabout,… more»

Air-Conditioned 340: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

As a little kid back in the ’80s, I spent a lot of time at the magazine racks of my local pharmacies and grocery stores. One day, thanks to my indulgent parents, I brought home a retrospective of Hot Rod road tests… more»

350 V8 Drop-Top: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS

By the time the Chevy Camaro was introduced in 1967, Ford had already sold nearly 1.3 million copies of the hot new Mustang “pony car”. The Chevrolet would also attract a flock of buyers, although the Mustang continued to… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Some enthusiasts wish to stand out from the crowd, which is why the custom scene continues to flourish. This 1983 Camaro Z28 makes its contribution, courtesy of its unique paint shade. It isn’t perfect, but it could be ideal… more»

Largely Original 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

A 1969 Ford Mustang equipped with the Mach 1 trim and the Cobra Jet engine was one of the most impressive Muscle cars available at the time. Now, they are highly collectible especially examples that have maintained their original… more»

4-Speed Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

If you’ve been in the market for an early F-Body to take on as a project, this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro has already had some work done and seems to be at a decent stage for someone else to take… more»

5-Speed Beauty: 1986 Ford Mustang GT 5.0

Thinking back over the long life of the third-generation Mustang, Ford really hit the mark in the styling department, giving the pony car a sleek and sporty appearance outside from the get-go, no matter what trim level a customer… more»

Two-Owner Droptop: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Ask a group of Mopar enthusiasts what their favorite era is for the Barracuda, and many will probably choose the third and final generation, those beautiful E-Bodies that Plymouth produced between 1970 and 1974.  It’s understandable why these are… more»

5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1991 Ford Mustang LX

I sometimes feel that I would like to talk to the original owner to gain insight into why they ordered their classic in its particular form. Such is the case with this 1991 Ford Mustang LX. The first owner… more»

Top Banana Big Block: 1970 Dodge Challenger

There are few guarantees in life, but a good bet is that even the rustiest 1970 Challengers will eventually be restored. If it is a big-block car painted in a “High Impact” color, all the better. This one may… more»

Stalled Race Roller: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Mustang and sold quite well upon its introduction in 1967. The 1968 models were little changed, and most were sold with a V8 engine like this one had when it left… more»

Modern Beater?: 2003 Mustang Mach 1

Say “Mustang Mach 1,” and you conjure up images of a rip-snorting late-1960s muscle machine, with a hood scoop and other body enhancements that either make the car go faster, or look like they could do so. This is… more»

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