Pony Cars

Ran When Parked: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird

We see plenty of Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams at Barn Finds, and their condition varies widely. Some special edition variants are less common, like this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird. It is the second example we’ve seen in… more»

First Year Driver: 1966 Dodge Charger

The 1966 model is where it all began for the Dodge Charger, and while many fans favor the second-generation cars it’s always a good day when one of our readers spots a first-year example.  That’s what happened here when… more»

Missouri Barn Find: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

We’re told never to judge a book by its cover, which seems to be true with this 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. It was a sad sight when it emerged from a hiding place it may have occupied for many… more»

1989 Camaro IROC-Z: What’s the Value, Collectors?

Did everyone’s 1970s Camaro just get more valuable now that there’s one of the next generation, a 1989 Camaro IROC-Z, casting a big-money shadow backwards, since it’s priced in the mid-40s? I’m sure some people hope so, but let’s… more»

J-Code 4-Speed! 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7

Running across a J-Code 1968 Mustang is enough to make just about any Ford enthusiast’s day, but an even rarer event is finding a Cougar of the same vintage with this coveted letter in the VIN.  The Cougar got… more»

Assortment of AMC AMX Projects

American Motors introduced the AMX in 1968 as a GT-style performance machine. It was a derivative of the new Javelin “pony car” with 12 inches taken out in the wheelbase to create a 2-seater. The car was in production… more»

No Reserve Stunner: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Some classics can’t help but attract attention, which is the case with this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. From its shining paint to its sparkling wheels and T-Top, it seems to have something for everyone. Its few flaws are minor… more»

Tough Job: Resto this 1978 Firebird “Bandit” Trans Am

Is the beat-up nature of this 1978 Trans Am a one-off, with someone just trying to sell a car he isn’t going to get around to restoring? Or is it an indication that we’re going deeper into the barns… more»

Rumble Away: 1971 Mustang Mach 1 Ram Air

Wow! The color on this 1971 Mustang Mach 1 sure pops. No wonder the car is short of reserve despite being past $31K in bidding here on ebay. This is your chance to own one of the “flat back”… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am “Bandit”

Yes, another “Bandit” Trans Am, this time a 1979 example. There seems to be no shortage of these but their popularity has come into its own over the last several years. Being a ’79, this is the first year… more»

Got the Chops to Finish This?: 1966 Mustang K-GT Coupe

In first-generation Mustang Land, it doesn’t get any better than a K-code GT, and that’s what this 1966 model, seen here on ebay, is. The car sits in Montclair, CA, waiting for a new owner to complete its restoration…. more»

R-Codeless 428: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford’s Mustang had a bang-up year in 1969, just about 300K were assembled at Dearborn. And of all of those, it seems like we’ve reviewed Daggone near every one of them here on BF. Before commencing this post, I… more»

1987 Ford Mustang LX Notchback With Only 8k Miles!

Some classics are so beautifully preserved that they wouldn’t look out of place today on the showroom floor from which they rolled decades before. Such is the case with this 1987 Ford Mustang LX. It is an immaculate classic,… more»

Former Trophy Winner: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird

When a seller lists a classic and states it is a former trophy winner, many would expect to confront a car that sparkles like the crown King Charles III wore during his recent Coronation. They wouldn’t expect a sad… more»

BF Auction: 1972 Ford Mustang Grande

I’m unsure which an enthusiast finds harder to bare. Seeing a classic car damaged due to circumstances beyond the owner’s control or seeing that car suffer at the hands of Mother Nature. That has been the double whammy experienced… more»

Original 428 Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Although the First Generation Mustang is considered the genesis of the pony car segment, specific versions blurred the line between a pony car and a genuine muscle car. This 1969 Mach 1 is a perfect example, with its engine… more»

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