Mercury joined the pony car party in 1967 with its Cougar range. It did so against initial misgivings from within Ford’s Upper Management. However, it proved a wise decision, with the badge accounting for over 42% of the marque’s… more»
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17k Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Tony Primo found this 17k mile 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit for sale in West Babylon, New York. The car is said to be an unmolested original just like it left the factory and the asking price is $21,000. Pontiac… more»
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Nearly Ready to Go: 1971 Ford Maverick, 302CID V8
Ford launched its subcompact Maverick for model year 1970, capturing buyers who wanted sporty looks in an economy car. Once the Falcon shifted to an intermediate platform, the Maverick became the de facto compact option. It was never meant… more»
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44k-Mile Drop-Top: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
The 1960s Shelby Mustang was a collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and Shelby American. It began with the introduction of the cool pony car in 1965 and by 1968 the conversions were more Ford than Shelby. According to documentation… more»
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Rare 1994 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible Pace Car
It is incredible to think that, given its iconic status and decades of production, Indianapolis 500 organizers have only selected the Ford Mustang as the race’s Official Pace Car three times. That figure falls far short of the totals… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Some project candidates require more work than others, and this 1969 Mustang Fastback is no exception. It is missing a few pieces that the new owner could easily obtain if they choose the faithful path. However, they could also… more»
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Affordable Project: 1992 Ford Mustang LX 5.0-Liter
The rising popularity of Fox-Body Mustangs has seen values climb at a surprising rate. The day will come when they begin to be beyond the reach of mere mortals, and even project candidates often achieve impressive prices. This 1992… more»
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Possible Super Sport? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was the most successful of the competitors that came to battle with Ford’s Mustang in the 1960s “pony car market. Launched in 1967, Chevy sold 221,000 Camaros, which was less than half of the Mustang. But… more»
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302/4-Speed: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
People are often unkind about the Mustang II, stating it is unworthy of wearing the iconic Mustang badge. However, history shows that, like its predecessor, the Mustang II was the right car at the right time for the American… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top Project
Imagine working as a salesperson at a Ford dealer in 1964-66. That’s when they sold nearly 1.3 million copies of the new “pony car,” the Mustang. You probably worked long hours and got writer’s cramp taking all the orders… more»
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Yellow Bird Limited Edition: 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To help make the Firebird “pony car” more appealing to a wider range of buyers, Pontiac launched the “Color Series” in 1977. Between then and 1980, there would be three iterations based on color and trim – Sky Bird… more»
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Side Yard Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
In the mid-1960s, it was hard to drive a city block or two without seeing a new Ford Mustang. That’s because 1.3 million were built in a relatively brief period (Spring of 1964 to the Fall of 1966). And,… more»
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Rebuilt 289: 1966 Ford Mustang GT K-Code
When a buyer ordered a new 1966 Mustang, the gun engine was undoubtedly the K-Code version of the sweet 289ci V8. It provided excellent performance and produced a car that could hold its own in elite company when teamed… more»
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Original 302: 1968 Ford Mustang
We’ve recently seen some wonderful discoveries cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1968 Mustang is a perfect example of that trend. The seller located it languishing in a barn. They revived this classic and returned it to… more»
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Former Barrett-Jackson Restomod: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
In the 1960s, the GT was a high-performance version of the hot new Ford Mustang. It came with a 289 cubic inch V8 that produced 225 hp and had unique styling cues like grille-mounted fog lights. This 1966 GT… more»
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New Interior and More! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
When it comes time to downsize, the hardest part may often be parting with vintage automobiles. That’s the situation facing the seller of this 1968 Chevy Camaro Convertible. It looks in great shape and has quite a few new… more»
