Pony Cars

Fastback Survivor: 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin

American Motors’ Marlin debuted in 1965 as a fastback version of the Rambler Classic. Looking a bit like an overgrown Plymouth Barracuda, it was a mid-size car for two years and then a full-size in its third and final… more»

Needs Love: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a project candidate that runs and drives. It allows the new owner to immediately indulge in the classic motoring experience, tackling its restoration as time, circumstances, and, more critically, their budget allows…. more»

Wrecked Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE

Dodge got into the “pony car” market rather late – five years after the Ford Mustang set the industry on its ear. This 1970 edition checks a lot of boxes: R/T, SE, 383 V8, and Plum Crazy paint (though… more»

47k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

We’ve recently seen a few promising Camaros cross our desks at Barn Finds, but it is safe to say that Second Generation examples have been under-represented. This 1980 Z28 goes some way to addressing the shortfall as an original… more»

Roller Plus Parts: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Plymouth was one of the first pony cars to enter the market – and was also one of the first ones to exit. The third generation arrived in 1970 and created a fair amount of excitement – but for… more»

R-Code Barn Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The slogan might have been around before this time, but Ford featured an ad campaign in the late sixties calling many of their products “better ideas”, and one of the company’s best better ideas was creating the Mach 1… more»

350 Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Undoubtedly, the SS and Z28 versions are the cream of the crop for enthusiasts seeking a First Generation Camaro to park in their garage. However, genuine examples can come at a prohibitively high price, making well-executed tributes a more… more»

Tidy Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

Who doesn’t like a party? It seems that Pontiac did, throwing a shindig in 1979 to celebrate a special anniversary. The guest of honor was its iconic Trans Am, which celebrated ten years since the first cars rolled off… more»

Parked in ’82: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

Today is a landmark in automotive history. It is sixty years since Ford officially pulled back the covers at the 1964 World’s Fair to formally unveil its First Generation Mustang. Few people realized that it marked the first step… more»

7-Up Limited Edition 1990 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible

The idea of a car manufacturer teaming up with an outsider to produce a promotional vehicle certainly isn’t a fresh concept in the auto industry, with some creations turning out better than others.  One in particular that seemed like… more»

Well Documented Driver: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

A known ownership history and comprehensive documentation can separate a good classic from a great one when considering investment potential. This 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 ticks those boxes and underwent a light cosmetic restoration in the 1980s. It… more»

Better On The Top Side: 1967 Mustang Coupe

Want a Bullitt (or replica thereof) but can’t quite afford the cheese to snag a 1967 or 1968 Mustang Fastback? You might be able to get the feeling, just kinda-sorta, by grabbing this 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe in a… more»

5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1985 Ford Mustang GT

I’ve long been a fan of the Fox-Body Mustang and find cars like this 1985 GT particularly attractive. The styling remains almost European, but the facelift Ford performed for that year added a touch of aggression. This GT is… more»

Rock-Solid Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

Releasing an entirely new model is a calculated risk, especially when the vehicle is essentially a niche model. It can sometimes lead to failure, but Ford proved it had the ability to produce the right car at the right… more»

Triple-Black 390! 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Mercury capitalized on the Ford Mustang’s popularity with their upscale version in 1967, the Cougar. This 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 represented the marque’s European-inspired grand touring coupe, featuring leather and vinyl upholstery, full instrumentation in circular gauges, an overhead… more»

Drop-Top Pony Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was introduced at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964. Two and a half years later, the company had built more than 1.2 million of them, making it one of the most successful automobile launches… more»

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