The Mach 1 was added to the Mustang roster in 1969 as Ford was looking to boost sales. Since its peak in 1966, demand for the Mustang declined every year due to competition entering the market. The Mach 1… more»
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428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
By the time the 1969 model came around, the Ford Mustang was experiencing some declining sales, as more competition in the pony car market was giving potential buyers a broader range of autos to choose from. The powers that… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Ford Mustang
Few classics are better project candidates than First Generation Mustangs. The ready availability of high-quality parts and the sheer scope of options provided by Ford allow an enthusiast to tailor the build to their taste. This 1968 Mustang Hardtop… more»
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Major Restoration: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
Some restoration projects are straightforward, while others require deep commitment and a large dose of “brave pills” to tackle. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS fits into the second category, but its inherent desirability and range of factory options means… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Some enthusiasts cannot tackle a restoration project, meaning a solid classic is their best option when choosing a candidate to park in their garage. The next task is to devise a list of desirable attributes. Some crave a pristine… more»
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20 Years Sitting: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
When I was a kid watching a rented VHS copy of the original Gone in 60 Seconds, one line stuck out to me: Protagonist Maindrian Pace mentioned that the ’73 Mustang he had designs on stealing was the “last of… more»
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800 Original Miles! Certified 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO
First Generation Mustang buyers consider vehicles wearing the Shelby badges and tags as among the most desirable. For 1969 Camaro buyers, “COPO” is the Holy Grail. Those cars were special order vehicles that possessed performance that was beyond the… more»
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1 of 61: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible Project
By 1967, Ford Motor Co. had two entries in the new “pony car” market – the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a more luxurious offering given that most Mercurys were a step up from most comparable… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1991 Ford Mustang LX
This 1991 Ford Mustang LX is a clean and tidy classic that has spent its life in the care of two meticulous, mature owners. It presents beautifully, while the engine and transmission combination promise excellent performance. It has a… more»
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Newer Interior: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
When the new Ford Mustang was unveiled in April 1964, only a coupe and a convertible were offered. It wasn’t until the Fall, when the official 1965 model year got underway, that the super sporty fastback edition would arrive…. more»
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One of 1806: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
It’s not uncommon for car people to collect (or want to collect) cars that their parents owned. In his younger days, my dad drove a Grabber Lime ’71 Mach 1, so seeing old slides of that car started me… more»
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Too Good to be True? 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda dropped its association with the Valiant compact in 1970 when Chrysler gave it and the new Dodge Challenger their own E-body platform. The ‘Cuda 340 was available from 1970 to 1973, replaced by a 360 in… more»
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Overhead Cam: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Convertible
It’s always fun to run across a first-year example of just about any auto, and the Pontiac Firebird is certainly no exception. Pony cars were hot commodities during this period, with Pontiac introducing its F-Body offering as a 1967… more»
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Hugger Orange Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet built and sold nearly a quarter-million Camaro “pony cars” in 1969. While the styling was crisper than in 1967-68, the automobile had a 15-month production run due to the all-new ‘70s being delayed. This ’69 began life with… more»
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Good Buy? 1974 Dodge Challenger 360
The “pony car” market got off to a rousing start in 1964 with the popular Ford Mustang. Chevrolet and others would come along in 1967-68 and Dodge got into the market in 1970. But the market soon began to… more»
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Affordable Mopar? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge introduced the Challenger in 1970, the last of the automakers to join the “pony car” movement. It was initially successful at nearly 77,000 units in the first year, though that was a fraction of what the market leader… more»
