Pony Cars

Yard Find 289 V8: 1967 Ford Mustang

Production numbers for the Ford Mustang were off by 22% in 1967. But in fairness, 1966 was a peak year and the Chevrolet Camaro and other competitors had finally arrived on the scene. Besides a styling refresh for the… more»

7k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

Low mileage claims must often be taken with a grain of salt, especially if there is a question hanging over the subject of verifying evidence. However, that might not be an issue with this 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible,… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang

This 1966 Hardtop demonstrates why Ford had a massive sales success on its hands with the First Generation Mustang. It possesses the inherent stunning styling that captured the public’s imagination, but with a fairly modest drivetrain combination, it cost… more»

Rare American Supercar: 1986 Ford Saleen Mustang

As the value of cars from the 70s, 80s, and 90s start to climb, it is fun to speculate what models will be worth the most when the market peaks for this respective automobile vintage. Up for sale in… more»

1-Of-1: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Convertible

After a successful first pass from 1964 to 1966, the hot new Ford Mustang got a styling refresh in 1967.  As a result, an enlarged engine compartment could now accommodate big-block V8 engines. The GT Group was an option… more»

Super Clean: 29k Mile 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

In the classic car world, a sheltered existence always shows. Cars that have been treated respectfully invariably present well, and are rarely burdened with tacky or unnecessary aftermarket additions. This 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible carries those hallmarks and… more»

Rare Muscle Car: 1979 Pontiac Macho T/A

The Malaise Era brought its fair share of motoring misery as engine power figures dropped mercilessly. However, some enterprising individuals sought to inject excitement into the motoring experience, and the result of such creative thinking was cars like this… more»

Parts Car Project? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was the first serious threat to dethroning the newly appointed King of Pony Cars, the Ford Mustang. Chevrolet sold 221,000 copies of the Camaro in 1967 and another 235,000 in 1968, a relatively unchanged product. This… more»

Last Registered in 1994: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro “pony car” would close the 1960s with its best sales year up to that point (nearly 250,000 copies). But that performance was aided by a 3-month extension in the production cycle due to a delay in… more»

More Than a Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang was perhaps the hottest new car of the 1960s. With its sporty good looks and mass appeal, the company built 1.3 million of them from 1964 to 1966. The fastback joined the roster in the Fall… more»

Solid Body: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

UPDATE 12/04/2024: We’ve seen a recent influx of classics at Barn Finds where a seller hasn’t tasted success. This 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A is a perfect example of that trend, and we must give the seller credit for persistence…. more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car

It’s been decades since the unveiling of the Indianapolis 500 pace car has been an exciting event, because it’s invariably been a Chevrolet performance car such as a Corvette or a Camaro. But for the majority of the 500’s… more»

Showroom Drop-Top? 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Ford Mustang sold so well at its introduction in 1964 that Mercury followed suit with the Cougar in 1967. They shared some of the same underpinnings, and the Cougar was positioned as a more upscale “pony car.” From… more»

Rockford Tribute: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

Fictional private investigator Jim Rockford famously drove a series of gold Firebirds in James Garner’s popular TV series The Rockford Files, and the first of those Firebirds was a 1974 Esprit. I wouldn’t say Rockford tributes are coming out of… more»

62k Original Miles: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 SE

Some classics leave buyers with potentially difficult decisions to make. Such is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 SE. It is an original and solid survivor with no pressing needs. However, what is the best path… more»

31k Mile 1977 Pontiac Firebird

In 1977 Pontiac gave the Firebird another design haul. They added four square headlights, a lower profile formula hood, and several different engine options. These cars are about as iconic as it gets, their profile dots dozens of movies… more»

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