It’s sad when someone dies and leaves their estate to someone else to dispose of. But it must be tough when the dearly departed was a mechanic who apparently kept more than he discarded. Such is the case with… more»
Pony Cars
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rolling Project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Angles and surroundings are both vital elements to make your car look like a desirable project in the photos, and the seller of this 1973 Barracuda did manage to capture one decent shot of his Plymouth sitting in a… more»
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
340 6-Pack V8: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
The Challenger T/A (short for Trans Am) was a one-year-only muscle car designed to compete against the Chevy Camaro Z/28 and Ford Mustang Boss 302. The cars differed from those on the track in SCCA racing in that a… more»
Oct 11, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Owner Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383 V8
After waiting patiently for more than five years, the Plymouth Barracuda finally got its own platform in 1970. It had previously been based on the Valiant compact, and now the E-body was exclusive to the Barracuda and the new… more»
Oct 11, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
SSP Police Package: 1987 Ford Mustang LX
Decades ago during my formative years, I used to dream of attending one of our local Metro Police auctions and buying a patrol car that was being retired from the department’s fleet. Back in the eighties, it wasn’t uncommon… more»
Oct 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Driver-Grade Survivor: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350
When it comes to desirable First Generation Mustangs, anything wearing a Shelby badge sits high on most lists. Produced in limited numbers, these classics perfectly blended performance and luxury to achieve legendary status. This 1969 Shelby GT350 is a… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac released its Firebird for the 1967 model year as its entry into the pony car market. However, it is vehicles like this first-year example that will give classic muscle cars a run for their money. The 400ci V8… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Parked Since ’98: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The term “buried treasure” can mean different things to different people. However, if you are a classic car enthusiast who prefers vehicles wearing a Bow-Tie, this 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 could be particularly appealing. It has languished in this… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible ticks many of the right boxes for enthusiasts seeking a turnkey classic. The owner treated it to a restoration around ten years ago, with no aspect of the car escaping his attention. It remains… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cheap Wheels Barn Find: 1970 Ford Mustang
Ford’s Mustang went into its sixth year in 1970 and continued to hold the top sales spot in the hot “pony car” market. Despite the all-new second-generation Chevy Camaro having an abbreviated selling season that year, the Mustang would… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Mopar Pony Project: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
While the Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement named after it, the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days earlier in April 1964. It was based on the compact Valiant platform and sold in decent… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
52k Mile Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Few manufacturers have made more than 600,000 automobiles in a single model year. The VW Beetle (pick a year) comes to mind as does the 1965 Chevrolet Impala. But you’d be discounting the 1966 Ford Mustang at 607,000 units…. more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
50K Mile Eighties Icon: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
When you go to Taco Bell to enjoy authentic Mexican food, did you ever think that everything there is simply a combination of a limited number of ingredients? While nobody is knocking Taco Bell for this, it is a… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cheap Pair of Rusty 1965 Ford Mustangs
The hot new Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of the mid-1960s. From 1964 to 1966, Ford built nearly 1.3 million of them, so they could be seen on practically any street corner in the USA. Mustangs produced in… more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
All Stock Except Exhaust: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Ford began development of the Fox platform in 1973. Designed to accommodate downsized versions of several Ford cars, its first job was carrying the Fairmont. But a priority for Iacocca was correcting the sins of the Mustang II, so… more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
400-Equipped: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
It is fair to say that by 1980, cars that had previously been performance icons were shadows of their former selves. Compliance with safety regulations added weight, while tighter emission regulations left many previously potent V8s able to do… more»
