During the second generation of the Pontiac Firebird, the Formula was a bridge between the standard/Esprit models and the Trans Am. As such, in 1972, a 350 cubic inch V8 was standard with 400s and 455s being optional. The… more»
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Column Shift! 1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III
I am a fan of classics with unusual features, because they help them to stand out in a crowd. This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am project is such a vehicle. It doesn’t seem unusual on the surface, but the first… more»
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California Special! 1968 Ford Mustang
With competition from Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Mercury joining the pony car market in 1967, Ford wanted to ensure that the Mustang kept its place at the top of the heap. The 1968 California Special was one of their marketing… more»
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Field Find Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda tried to come out of the Ford Mustang’s shadows when it was given a new E-body platform in 1970. Its roots to the Valiant compact were finally gone, and sales jumped by 50% in the first… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 can rightly wear the survivor label. From its original paint to its numbers-matching V8, it is a well-preserved classic that presents nicely. There is scope for the buyer to make some cosmetic updates… more»
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Buried in Blue: 1965 Ford Mustang
Open the doors to this barn in Bushnell, Illinois, and what will you find? A 1965 Ford Mustang with a six-cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. It was a common sight back in the day, as hundreds of… more»
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Worth Saving? Trio of Early Mercury Cougars
In the 1967 model year, competition came to the hot “pony car” market that Ford had owned nearly 100% for the prior two years. The new faces on the scene were the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar…. more»
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Rock Solid: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Project
This 1973 Pontiac Trans Am is an unfinished project build, but almost every piece of the puzzle is present for the right person to see the restoration through to completion. The paint isn’t show-quality, but with its rust issues… more»
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Unfinished Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Chevrolet redesigned its popular Camaro pony car in 1970, but production delays resulted in the car not arriving in showrooms until February (instead of the prior Fall). The Z28 was still in the mix with an LT1 350 cubic… more»
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Same Owner 40 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang SCJ 428 V8
The hottest of the hot 1970 Ford Mustangs were the Super Cobra Jets, which included a 428 cubic inch V8 rated at 335 hp (conservatively). The seller bought this car 40 years ago and souped it up even further,… more»
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Almost One Owner! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
I sometimes wonder if the powers that be at Chevrolet had any idea what a large and lasting impact the Camaro would have on the pony car market when it was introduced as a 1967 model. The Mustang had… more»
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Unrestored Driver! 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Hold onto your hats, because, as amazing as it sounds, the world can still produce a never-restored T/A that doesn’t look like it spent 27 winters sinking into a Saskatchewan field. Not only does this 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A… more»
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A-Code/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
There must have been people within Ford’s management team dancing a jig in 1966. The Mustang represented a bold risk as a niche model, but their faith in the project was rewarded handsomely. The company’s pony car returned enormous… more»
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2-for-1 Deal: Pair of 1986 Ford Mustang GTs
The “buy one, get one free” philosophy has been a proven marketing strategy for years. From pizzas to electrical appliances, the lure of something for free has proven irresistible to many customers. That might be the case with this… more»
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39k-Mile Weekend Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
There were many automotive success stories in the 1960s, but the Ford Mustang must top the list. Unlike the Chevy Impala, which hit one million units in 1965 alone, the Mustang was a brand-new car. And it strongly appealed… more»
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Just Turned 60! 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
When I first saw this 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, my initial thought was, “Man, I wish I’d been that well-preserved when I turned sixty!” Sadly, time has been less kind to me than it has been to this Plymouth, because… more»
