Pony Cars

1 of 1 Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II

As the original car had ballooned in its proportions, Ford reinvented its Mustang pony car. Dubbed the Mustang II when it debuted in 1974, the timing couldn’t have been better with gas prices starting to soar. Some 800 lbs…. more»

Numbers Matching: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS

The Chevy Camaro had a banner sales year in 1978, crushing the Ford Mustang for one of the few times that would happen. The Mustang was still a subcompact having its roots tied to the Ford Pinto. The Camaro’s… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am With an SD-455?

The seller claims that this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a former show car. It has undergone a few significant changes during its life, including a color change and an update to the engine under the hood. It is… more»

Restored Minus Paint: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

About 30 years ago, my uncle had a faded red ’68 Firebird. I’m not sure I ever saw it move under its own power, but I was sure sad when he let it go. Ever since then, I’ve been… more»

1 of 442: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Pro/Am

The Firebird was Pontiac’s gateway into the lucrative “pony car” market. Introduced in 1967, it enjoyed a 35-year run. The third generation was produced from 1982 to 1992 and included a limited number of Pro/Am conversions made by Choo… more»

340-Power and No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

With all the spunk the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda and especially the ‘Cuda had to offer when it was introduced as a 1970 model, some of the magic was dwindling just a couple of short years later, with big blocks… more»

Rolling Project: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird came to its natural conclusion in 1981. It was a 12-year run that also included the sporty Trans Am which had been made famous by the Smokey and the Bandit movies. The… more»

R-code Ram Air 428! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Mercury’s first-generation Cougar suited buyers looking for a more sophisticated pony car than its Mustang sibling. Despite the Mustang’s cult-like following, Cougars like this CJ 428 Ram-powered 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 remind us that every high-performance Mustang resulted in… more»

1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 7,400 Original Miles

We are lucky enough to see some extraordinary classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am could be up there with the best of them. It presents superbly and appears to be unmolested. However,… more»

Not Driven in 25 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the popular Chevrolet Camaro arrived in early 1970 – several months late due to problems getting the new design ready for production. As a result, sales were off by nearly half from the 1969 model… more»

S-Code Project: 1967 Mustang Fastback

S-Code, Mustang, Fastback. To some classic car enthusiasts, these words create a faster pulse and a quick check of the bank account. If you are one of these folks, you will appreciate this 1967 Mustang S-Code project for sale… more»

One Family Owned: 1968 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500

Most enthusiasts view a long-term ownership history favorably when searching for a classic to park in their garage. Any car that has survived for decades under the care of one person has typically been treated respectfully. Such is the… more»

Mostly Solid Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar

Whenever you’re in the market for a vintage project, it’s always good to be able to trace the auto’s history as far as possible, especially if its known whereabouts go back to day one.  That’s the case with this… more»

Everything But Green: 1979 Chevy Camaro Z28

Let’s see, high school physics. Light gets refracted through the color spectrum, which goes like this: red-orange-yellow-green-blue-violet. It seems like the old car hobby, particularly the Camaro-Firebird aficionados of the 1970s, have sold vehicles almost through the whole spectrum,… more»

Original Paint: 1968 Ford Torino GT

The seller claims that this 1968 Ford Torino GT wears its original paint. If that is accurate, that makes its condition particularly noteworthy. The condition is best demonstrated by the fact it has accumulated fourteen show trophies for the… more»

BF Exclusive: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda

UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! Although Ford is often credited with creating the Pony Car sector, that honor should rightly fall to the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda. Ford unveiled the Mustang to great fanfare on April… more»

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