April 17th, 1964, is the day that Ford created a monster. That was when it lifted the covers from its new Mustang, started a sales frenzy, and created a new market niche, the pony car. Every manufacturer looked enviously… more»
Pony Cars
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
351/4-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It can be easy to underestimate the importance of documentation, but it can unlock some crucial information about a classic car. Take this 1972 Mustang Mach 1 as a prime example. Only the included documentation reveals the significant cosmetic… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored for 40 Years! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
I can’t imagine owning a classic like a 1969 Pontiac Firebird and deciding to leave it in storage for four decades. That was the fate of this car, although it was recently rescued and revived. It isn’t perfect, but… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Baby Bird: 1988 Pontiac Firebird
At first glance, this 1988 Pontiac Firebird looks like a tidy survivor with no great surprises. However, the original owner’s decision to order it with the V6 engine means it can still gallop comfortably at freeway speeds while providing… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1976 Camaro Type LT–What If?
This 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT, a tip sent to us by Pat L, would be the perfect car if only. If only what? Look below for that. In the meantime, know that this car is a 44,655-mile original…. more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Mile Deep Finish: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
Talk about understated! This third-gen 1984 Pontiac Trans Am threw me at first and I had to do a VIN decode (fifth digit=W) to ascertain that it actually is a Trans Am – it’s a long way from the… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Redbird
It is common for manufacturers to release special editions of regular production models. No manufacturer has resisted the urge, and these variants would easily number in the tens of thousands. Pontiac released the Firebird Esprit Redbird in 1978, and… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Turbocharged 24k Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit was a huge boon to Pontiac Trans Am sales in the late 1970s. But the euphoria may have been gone by 1980 as Trans Am sales fell by more than 50% from… more»
Apr 12, 2023 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Best Looking Fastback Ever? 1966 AMC Marlin
This one had me at the hood ornament. It’s a 1966 AMC Marlin, though, and that also means one of the sweetest fastback shapes ever made. More on that later. For now, the details: It’s in Rome, New York…. more»
Apr 12, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Enthusiasts hope that the supply of desirable classics unearthed in barns and sheds will never end, and this 1980 Camaro Z28 confirms plenty of hidden gems are awaiting TLC. It recently emerged after spending thirty years in storage, and… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Groovy Green: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Camaro Z28 came of age in 1969. After a production of 600 copies in 1967 and 7,000 in 1968, more than 20,000 of the performance machines saw the light of day in 1969. That included a 302 cubic… more»
Apr 10, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Some classics tick many boxes for potential buyers, which could be true with this 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. It is a tidy driver, and the range-topping V8 under the hood offers pretty respectable performance. For those who fancy a… more»
Apr 10, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rusty Hulk: 1977 Trans Am SE
Want a messed-up pile of a car that needs every nut and bolt gone through? Here’s your chance at a 1977 Trans Am SE that’s so decrepit its VIN tag has rust all around it. Why would you bother?… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Used Car or Collectible Classic? 1988 Mustang GT Convertible
Fancy yourself cruising top-down in a menacing black 1988 Mustang GT convertible? Keep your eye on this one, available here on ebay. It’s currently at $5000 with no reserve, and you have until Tuesday to make your play. You’ll… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rusty A-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
Which is more pathetic—the state of this sorry A-code Mustang, or the ad that purports to represent it for sale? The tip on this 1966, available here on ebay, came from an unknown source. Still, it’s a good one,… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Freshly Rebuilt V8! 1974 AMC Javelin
In 1974, two manufacturers and three brands got out of the “pony car” business. Citing a downward spiral in demand, American Motors, Plymouth, and Dodge all pulled out of the space. Usually last place in sales, the Javelin outsold… more»
