Pony Cars

No Reserve 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project

The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is one of those cars most Mopar fans dream about owning, and with only five years of production, it’s also a textbook example of how quickly things can change in the automotive marketplace.  Muscle cars… more»

Drive and Restore: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible

The GT500 joined the Shelby Mustang range in 1967, with the company expanding its offerings to include a Convertible in 1968. While GT500 production ran to 1,542 cars during that model year, only 402 were the drop-top variant. That… more»

41k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

When searching for a turnkey classic to park in your garage, it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether a particular vehicle is the ideal candidate. There are so many factors to consider that it could make your head… more»

Cheap Project: Rust-Free 1965 Ford Mustang

If you scour the usual online website for a First Generation Mustang project candidate, you will be spoiled for choice. With Ford producing 559,451 examples of its iconic pony car during that model year, there will inevitably be plenty… more»

Real X55 Code 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Project

The first generation Chevrolet Camaro had a relatively short run of three years, but GM decided to redesign the side sheet metal for 1969, giving the last model before the second-gen cars took over some distinctive one-year-only body styling… more»

Early 289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang

An early-build 1965 Mustang with an April 17, 1964 build date is an uncommon find. One with a D-Code 289 four-barrel engine and a four-speed stick is even better. One where the potential new owner can drive it or… more»

No Reserve 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Edition Project

We’ve seen hundreds of special edition vehicles find their way onto the pages of Barn Finds over the years, including quite a few unusual variants of the Ford Mustang.  However, the story behind the one-year-only 7-Up edition is an… more»

Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

It is no secret that as the 1970s dawned, the American muscle car market had shrunk significantly. Manufacturers focused on meeting upcoming legislative changes, while insurance companies twitched uncontrollably every time a customer application for one of these potent… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro

Sitting in this garage is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro with a story to tell. It is an unfinished project where the hard and expensive work is complete. The seller didn’t cut corners on their build, striving to return this… more»

Rare Bench Seat: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

  Ford set the automotive world on fire in 1965 with its sporty new compact, the Mustang. It inspired a flood of competitors into a market segment that would be called “pony cars.” The Chevy Camaro arrived on the… more»

1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible Project

What Mopar fanatic wouldn’t love to own a first-year Dodge Challenger, especially when it’s a convertible?  This 1970 model is said to be a running and driving example, and it’s priced at $12,500 with offers considered, less than you’d… more»

Barn Find Survivor? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After years of getting bigger and selling fewer cars each year, the 1973 model year would be the last for the first-generation Ford Mustang. The car would attempt to return somewhat to its roots in 1974 with the Mustang… more»

Yard Find: $3k 1968 Ford Mustang GT

With competition looming, the Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. And, the cars would be little changed going into 1968, but sales declined as Chevrolet, Pontiac, and others were joining the “pony car” circus. From 607,000 units… more»

Special Service Package: 1987 Ford Mustang SSP

Law enforcement agencies typically avoid high-speed pursuits because they represent a risk to officers and the general public. However, these are sometimes unavoidable, and having the appropriate tools for the job maximizes the chances of success. Ford came to… more»

Garage-Kept Since ’95: 1965 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang debuted in 1964 and set the market on its ear. The affordable, sporty little car quickly had buyers lining up to place an order, and nearly 1.3 million copies would be sold in less than two… more»

1-of-23: 1994 Pontiac Firebird SLP Firehawk

Cars like this 1994 Pontiac Firebird SLP Firehawk proved to the world that after the misery of the 1970s and 1980s. Detroit was most definitely back in the high-performance game. This car’s V8 engine provides impressive acceleration and top… more»

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