Even though the Dodge Challenger was sort of a late entry into the popular pony car market, buyers seemed to instantly fall in love with it as just shy of 80,000 managed to find homes during the inaugural model… more»
Pony Cars
Jul 19, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
301/4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac rode the crest of a wave in 1979 with its Firebird models. A sales total of 211,453 cars across all model derivatives represented a new record, and our feature car is 1-of-24,850 Formulas ordered that year. However, the… more»
Jul 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Ford management initially hesitated to grant Mercury entry into the pony car market, but giving the project the green light proved wise. The resulting car was the Cougar, which accounted for 40% of total sales for the entire Lincoln-Mercury… more»
Jul 18, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
428 Cobra Jet/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford introduced the Mustang Mach 1 in 1969, and buyers could choose from various engines to power their new toy. Those wanting a classic with a touch of Tabasco could select the 428 Cobra Jet V8, and when coupled… more»
Jul 17, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Beautiful 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 58k Original Miles
We always appreciate our readers’ input, whether via article comments or vehicle referrals. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting this 1979 Camaro Z28, and I must agree with the seller’s single-word… more»
Jul 16, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Opera Anyone? 1973 Ford Mustang Fastback
One of the more quirky design features of what are often referred to as the “land yachts” of the 1970s was opera windows. They were a firm favorite of Lincoln stylists, and a rectangular version even made it onto… more»
Jul 16, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 With 39K Documented Miles
Modifying a desirable classic always sparks debate, and I expect nothing less from our Barn Finds readers as you assess the profound change made to this 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350. The difference is not immediately apparent, meaning we… more»
Jul 16, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Unusual Color Your Thing? Emberglo 1966 Mustang Convertible
An average-condition 1966 Mustang convertible in a rather odd paint color with a bland interior: that’s the truth about what’s offered here on ebay. The bid at the moment is at a paltry $5655, short, probably way short, of… more»
Jul 16, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Owner: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition
Few honors are more coveted by American car manufacturers than to have one of their models selected as the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500. The roll call of the chosen is long, with the Chevrolet Camaro picked… more»
Jul 16, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
53k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
There has long been debate about when that miserable period known as The Malaise Era ended. Some point to the 1990s, while others believe that evolving automotive technology produced light at the end of the tunnel by the second… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Classified Find: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Custom
When an owner customizes a classic car, the changes will often evolve as time passes. However, there are sometimes exceptions to that rule, which this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am perfectly demonstrates. The custom touches across this car represent a… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Second Time Around: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350
Right off the bat, if this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 looks familiar, it’s for two reasons. One, we cover a ton of these on BF and they all start to look alike. Two, we have covered this one… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 of 41 Panther Pink? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge was the last U.S. automaker to field a “pony car” as the Challenger didn’t debut until 1970, more than five years after the Ford Mustang took the market by storm. It shared its new E-body platform with the… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked for 43 Year: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I struggle to imagine owning a desirable classic like this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 and leaving it moldering in a barn for decades. That has been the fate of this car, and time has not been kind to this… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Top Drop-Top: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
General Motors entered the “pony car” market in 1967 to compete against the highly successful Ford Mustang. And they came at it with two offerings, the Chevy Camaro, and the Pontiac Firebird. The two cars were based on the… more»
Jul 14, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rock-Solid Driver: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am proves that a classic car needn’t be 100% original to generate interest when it hits the market. It is unmolested below the skin, but examining the Trim Tag reveals it looked considerably different when… more»
