Pony Cars

1-of-1: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible

Stating that any classic is a “1-of-1” vehicle is a bold claim, and it is one made by the owner of this stunning 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible. The included Marti Report seems to support their belief, although… more»

Carport Find: 1972 Ford Mustang Coupe

By 1972, the “bloom was off the rose” for the Ford Mustang. From a record launch eight years earlier to a peak in sales of 607,000 units in 1966, the Mustang was just another “pony car” by the early… more»

Rebuilt Original 400: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Sometimes, we need to look below the surface to identify the greatest attributes of a project candidate. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. It looks tired but is a rock-solid vehicle with a freshly… more»

One Owner since ’72! 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

Lime Gold. Few colors so instantly call to mind a particular slice of history. It’s May of 1967, just before the “Summer of Love,” and this originally 390-powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 first enters the light of day… more»

Too Far Gone? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The “pony car” market began to heat up in 1967 in the aftermath of the tremendous success Ford had with its new Mustang. In two short years, the competition grew to include the Pontiac Firebird, AMC Javelin, Mercury Cougar,… more»

X44 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet’s Camaro would prove to be a worthy competitor to the Ford Mustang, quickly reaching second place in sales in the late 1960s, whittling away at Mustang production year after year. The 1969 edition of the Camaro was the… more»

390/4-Speed Fastback: 1967 Ford Mustang Project

The seller of this 1967 Mustang Fastback here on eBay had a somewhat different vision than many enthusiasts who’ve bought a Ford pony car to take on as a project, as his original intention was to leave the body… more»

Potent Drop Top: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Some classics achieve legendary status courtesy of exceptional performance, while others do so by hitting the market as the right car at the right time. There are also those where the appearance almost transcends simple automotive styling, bordering on… more»

4-Speed Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Owning a pristine classic is something to which many enthusiasts aspire, while others find the lure of a tidy driver irresistible. Cars from the latter category often represent a more enjoyable ownership experience because the owner can slip behind… more»

Perfect Paint: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Some cars can’t help but turn heads wherever they go. This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is one of those vehicles. It presents superbly following a recent high-end repaint. With every other aspect of the car equally impressive, it would… more»

BF Auction: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

UPDATE – The seller has added a video of the car running. You can view it below. Long-term ownership is a desirable attribute with any potential classic purchase. It allows buyers to gain insight into the car’s history and… more»

Only 32K Miles! 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Third-gen (’82-’92) Chevrolet Camaros seem to get short-shrift in the desirability index. They turn up here on Barn Finds from time to time but are considerably overshadowed by the two previous generations. I have some anecdotal reasons such as… more»

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Barn Find

To help turn around lagging sales, Ford gave its Mustang pony car a new performance edition in 1969, the Mach 1. Though the seller doesn’t identify this project car as being a Mach 1 (25% of sales in 1969),… more»

One Owner Root Beer: 1973 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last major U.S. auto manufacturer to join the pony car party that began in the mid-1960s. From 1970 to 1974, only 165,000 Challenger were built before declining interest in these kinds of cars led Dodge and… more»

Worth Fixing? 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Offered with no back story, no title, and only a door tag VIN pictured, this 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 in Aragon, Georgia needs just about everything. That’s fine, though, because few cars demand as much attention in the… more»

290 HP V8! 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Ford produced the Boss 302 for two years, 1969 and 1970, to help improve its standing in auto racing, specifically the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Its 302 cubic inch V8 differed from the one in Ford’s family… more»

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