During its 1967-69 first-generation run, the Pontiac Firebird was perhaps the third best-selling “pony car” (behind the Mustang and Camaro). Like its Chevy cousin, the car was little changed going into its second year, losing its vent windows, and… more»
Pony Cars
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ready to Restore? 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 arrived in 1969 as Ford was looking to boost sagging Mustang sales. It was all about performance at first, but the emphasis shifted more to style after that. With a fastback body referred to as a… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1978 Ford Mustang II With Only 30k Miles?
1978 was the last chance for new car buyers to drive away in a Mustang II, as big changes for Ford’s pony offering were on the horizon for the following year when the third generation got an all-new body… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 1,020: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Despite its all-new design in 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was still no match for the Ford Mustang in sales. Even though ’70 was Barracuda’s best sales year, the Mustang outsold it by nearly 4 to 1. The Gran Coupe… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The term “blank canvas” is one of the most over-used in the classic world, but it perfectly describes this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. It requires total restoration but is an essentially solid classic missing its original engine and transmission…. more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Black Over Black: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
There’s nothing more striking than a well-kept, vintage car that wears black over black. That describes the seller’s 1969 Pontiac Firebird which looks mighty sweet from any angle. Has it been restored at 69,000 miles? We don’t know, but… more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Running Pony Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
In only its second full year, the hot new Ford Mustang would sell more than 607,000 units in 1966. Everywhere you looked, it seemed like the “pony car” would turn up, like this mostly basic example that was treated… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
Growing up as a car-crazed kid in the seventies, I experienced the good fortune of having an AMC dealership near our home, so my curious eyes got some pretty good exposure to the brand every time we drove by… more»
Nov 16, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Regular readers know that I prefer my classics unmodified, but that doesn’t mean I will ignore a cool custom or a well-executed tribute. This 1965 1966 Mustang Convertible falls into the latter category. It carries some of the hallmarks… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Priced to Sell: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
There is always something inherently “right” about spotting a late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am finished in Black. This is accentuated when the original owner ordered the car with the optional T-Top. This 1978 Trans Am ticks those boxes, and… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
Although government regulations profoundly impacted the American automotive landscape by 1973, Pontiac strived to remain the performance benchmark within the General Motors empire. No vehicle better demonstrated that than this ’73 Trans Am. It is a solid survivor, but… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
400 V8 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The seller bought this 1969 Chevy Camaro more than 40 years ago to restore it and has accumulated $30,000 in receipts over the last several decades. It seems to be your basic Camaro except that the 307 cubic inch… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Yard Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
The highly successful Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967, just as competition was entering the field. The car had a slightly bigger appearance and could now accommodate big-block engines under the hood. Nearly 45,000 convertibles were built… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Flood Victim: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The last generation of the Plymouth Barracuda ran from 1970 to 1974 and is considered highly collectible today. This ’70 Barracuda is noteworthy for two reasons. First, it has been modified from its build date with a different engine… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
No Reserve Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
We frequently have classics on our desks at Barn Finds where determining the most outstanding attribute is seemingly impossible. Such is the case with this 1971 Mustang Mach 1. The fact it is a Mach 1 is the first… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
351 V8 / 4-Speed! 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford rolled out the Mach 1 option on the Mustang in 1969 to perk up sales which had been falling since competition entered the “pony car” field. But the Mach 1 soon became more of an image product rather… more»
