Pony Cars

50K Mile Eighties Icon: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z

When you go to Taco Bell to enjoy authentic Mexican food, did you ever think that everything there is simply a combination of a limited number of ingredients? While nobody is knocking Taco Bell for this, it is a… more»

Cheap Pair of Rusty 1965 Ford Mustangs

The hot new Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of the mid-1960s. From 1964 to 1966, Ford built nearly 1.3 million of them, so they could be seen on practically any street corner in the USA. Mustangs produced in… more»

All Stock Except Exhaust: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

Ford began development of the Fox platform in 1973. Designed to accommodate downsized versions of several Ford cars, its first job was carrying the Fairmont. But a priority for Iacocca was correcting the sins of the Mustang II, so… more»

400-Equipped: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

It is fair to say that by 1980, cars that had previously been performance icons were shadows of their former selves. Compliance with safety regulations added weight, while tighter emission regulations left many previously potent V8s able to do… more»

200-mile EFI 5.0 – 1967 Ford Mustang

After dreaming about building this 1967 Ford Mustang into a classic pony car powered by a modern fuel-injected V8 since last century, the owner of this Ulster Park, New York fastback offers the unfinished project for sale. A new… more»

1 of 732: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, got a new lease on life in 1970. Chrysler cooked up a new E-body platform that was unique to the “Cuda” and the new Dodge Challenger. The public responded enthusiastically at first with 1970… more»

Buy One, Get Two! Pair of 1971 Ford Mustangs

The styling of the first-generation Ford Mustang was updated in 1971 and was perhaps the slickest so far. But the cars were longer, lower, and wider than in 1964 – and some 800 lbs. heavier. The fastback had been… more»

400/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

I have always considered pre-1970 pony cars as some of the best-looking vehicles to roll off American production lines. They possessed a purity of style that was lost as the later examples grew larger and less elegant. They also… more»

Two-Owner Open Air Survivor: 1992 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is celebrating its 60th birthday in 2024 and is still going strong. The third generation was the “Foxbody” era from 1979 to 1993 using a corporate platform that was designed to accommodate a variety of Ford… more»

Fresh 429 V8 Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 was introduced by Ford in 1969 to add some sizzle to the Mustang “pony car”. Its sales had been declining since 1966 due to increased competition and a market that was quickly becoming saturated. This 1973… more»

21k Original Miles? 1970 Ford Mustang Grande

Mileage claims are one of the slippery slopes of the classic world. It is easy to state that a particular vehicle has an extraordinarily low odometer reading. However, proof is required if the claim is to be treated at… more»

BF Auction: No Reseve 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

UPDATE: A video of the engine starting and running has been added. UPDATE: The seller has provided videos showing a closer look at the underside of the car and water being poured into the cowl. Additional photos have also… more»

S-Code Roller: 1967 Ford Mustang Project

Change was coming for the popular Ford Mustang in 1967. After selling 1.3 million units in less than three years, the car would have its first real competition that year. And, the top engine in 1966 was a 289… more»

Better To Pass? 1975 455 HO Pontiac Trans Am

The 1970s Trans Am market has not cooled, and most auctions nowadays feature a few such cars, all shiny and new-looking. One day, everyone with nostalgia for these will have one, but we’re not there yet, so cars of… more»

Super Clean Survivor: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is having the privilege to write about classics that are obviously valued and treasured by their owners. Such is the case with this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. From its… more»

21k Original Mile: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although some claims withstand closer scrutiny than others. The seller states that this 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am has a genuine 21,000 miles showing on its odometer. If that can… more»

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