During the late 1970s, vehicle manufacturers were investigating many ways to extract improved performance from their formerly more muscular models. Pontiac chose the forced induction route, adding a turbocharged version of the 301ci V8 to the Firebird model range… more»
Pony Cars
Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
2002 Alternative? 1974 Datsun 710
Whenever there is a dominant car in a given segment, it’s natural that we try and find a suitable back-up car that offers a similar driving experience for less money. While I realize it’s a stretch to suggest that… more»
Oct 23, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Big Price Drop: 1990s Ford “Kelly” Python Prototype
We last saw this car more than a year ago, but enough may have changed since then to warrant another visit. The Ford Python was a prototype that was built to impress Carroll Shelby, but never went into production… more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Worth Saving? 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a long-time fan of E-Bodies, to potentially deem one too far gone to feasibly save makes my heart hurt, but that could be the case for this 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda here on Craigslist. My first teen car was… more»
Oct 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Restored Y81: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Enthusiasts face a range of choices when selecting a restoration candidate. Purchasing a rusty classic and spending hours cutting, grinding, and welding is one. However, commencing the process with a rock-solid vehicle that retains its original steel is often… more»
Oct 21, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original 350/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
Ford and Plymouth may have caught the opposition napping with its Mustang and Barracuda models that launched the pony car sector, but Chevrolet’s response proved a worthy competitor. The Camaro hit the market for the 1967 model year, offering… more»
Oct 21, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Freshly Finished: 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Restomod Tribute
It is one of life’s harsh realities that a genuine 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 has climbed beyond the reach of most mere mortals. That leaves many enthusiasts to accept that parking one in their garage will probably never… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455/4-Speed
Pontiac became the effective performance arm of the General Motors empire when it released the original GTO, and it actively pursued that role almost until the day GM closed its doors. When other marques were coping with tightening emission… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Bargain Buy? 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition
Describing any classic as a bargain buy is risky, but that seems to be the case with this 1979 Mustang Indy Pace Car Edition. It presents beautifully, its interior is spotless, and it appears to feature a single reversible… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Options: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Classic cars can sometimes be a “swings and roundabouts” proposition. A vehicle can feature rare factory options, but its overall condition leaves an owner with little choice than to perform a total restoration. Such is the case with this… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
True Barn Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford Mustang, but the latter got all the attention. That was in 1964 and it wouldn’t be until 1970 before the Barracuda would shed its Valiant heritage and get… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
13k Mile 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Barn Find
The 1970s was a pretty miserable time for car enthusiasts, with most formerly potent classics reduced to shadows of their former selves. That has often left me pondering whether there is an American car from that era that could… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Barn Finds has a history of featuring older classics that have been brought back from the brink of extinction via custom builds. However, cars produced within the last thirty years with a similar history are less common. That makes… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Stuck in the Woods: 1968 Ford Mustang
From its birth in 1964 until the mid-1970s, the Ford Mustang was the sales leader in the “pony car” market segment it helped to create. The original design got a mild styling refresh in 1967, so the 1968 editions… more»
Oct 16, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
As Seen At Foxtoberfest: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
With Fox-Body Mustangs so popular in the classic market, it is unsurprising that enthusiasts will clamor for promising projects. Such has been the case with this 1986 GT. It is a tired-looking car, but you must peel back the… more»
Oct 16, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve 351 4-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang
I’ll admit it, I’m generally not a fan of Ford’s BIG Mustang (’71-’73). There are a lot of reasons but most are probably immaterial to others. Standing out, first and foremost, is the comparison between these and the previous… more»
