Cars of the early 1970s like the Chevy Nova SS, Dodge Demon 340, and the Ford Mach 1 were intended to be alternatives to bigger, more expensive muscle cars. Such as the Chevelle SS 396, Dodge Hemi Charger, and… more»
Pony Cars
Jun 29, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1 of 645: 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car
Since its first year on the market, the Chevy Camaro has paced the field at the Indianapolis 500 a near record nine times. Though 22 actual pace cars were used at the 1993 race, Chevy built 645 replicas for… more»
Jun 29, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Babied Classic: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The seller claims that this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am has been babied throughout its life, and one glance at the supplied photos tends to support this. Finding anything significant to criticize about its presentation is difficult, and it is… more»
Jun 28, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Drive and Enjoy: 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback
Another day, another Mustang, but despite their proliferation, each has its own story to tell. Such is the case with this 1965 Mustang 2+2 (Fastback) located in Tollhouse, California. It’s up for auction here on ebay, with the reserve… more»
Jun 28, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
400 V8 and No Seats! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro was Chevrolet’s response to the hugely successful Ford Mustang. The genre would become known as “pony cars” and GM got into the game in 1967 with the Camaro and its cousin, the Pontiac Firebird. This ’67 Camaro… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This is the car that sounded the death knell for the First Generation Mustang GT. Well, not this car specifically, but the Mustang derivative wearing these badges. It is a 1969 Mach 1, and its overwhelming success robbed the… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve Ragtop: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
In April 1964, Ford debuted the new Mustang “pony car” and changed the automotive landscape for years to come. Though it came 17 days after Plymouth brought out the Barracuda, the Mustang would dominate the new market space well… more»
Jun 26, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
460-Powered 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford created the Mach 1 in 1969 to generate more interest in the Mustang which had been declining in sales. It was largely an appearance option that could be combined with some muscle under the hood if the buyer… more»
Jun 25, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Affordable Survivor: 1976 Ford Mustang II Limited Edition
Timing is often said to be everything, and the automotive world is no exception. Ford got it right with its First Generation Mustang and spectacularly wrong with the Edsel program. The Mustang II is much-maligned, but sales figures confirm… more»
Jun 25, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dependable Driver: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
Ford sold 472,121 examples of its Mustang in 1967, and by any standard measure, it should have been sufficient cause to break out the champagne and toast a successful year. However, when viewed in the harsh light of day,… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
89k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Ford was on a roll post-war, catching the opposition flat-footed with the Thunderbird and the Mustang. The former effectively created the Personal Luxury Car segment, while the Mustang was the genesis of the Pony Car sector. General Motors took… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Cheap Pair of Running 1976 Mercury Capris
In the 1970s, you could wander into your local Lincoln/Mercury dealer and find a small, sporty automobile that was scaled like a “pony car” (long hood/short deck). But you wouldn’t find any Mercury badging on it. The 1970-78 Capri… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stored 31 Years! 1966 Ford Mustang
The 1966 model year holds the record for the American public’s love affair with the Ford Mustang. That year, more than 607,000 copies were built, far exceeding anything before or after. Beginning in 1967, serious competition would begin to… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
64k Original Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Mileage claims will always spark debate amongst enthusiasts, with some questioning them and others viewing them as plausible. This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is one such vehicle. The seller claims it has a genuine 64,000 miles showing on its… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
First Generation Mustangs that land on our desks at Barn Finds often fall into two categories. Some need significant restoration work, while others have received that level of attention. This 1970 Mach 1 is an exception because it is… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Highly Optioned Driver: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The buying public knew that the First Generation Mustang had reached the end of its production life by 1973 and that a new, smaller model was waiting in the wings for 1974. Overall sales had dropped consistently since the… more»
