It’s fascinating how a secret can gain a life of its own once the cat is out of the bag. Such is the case with the First Generation Camaro Z28. Only those “in the know” were aware of this… more»
Pony Cars
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Early Build? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Through the mid-1964 storied launch of the Mustang and the rest of the 1965 model year, Ford built more than 94,000 “pony car” convertibles. Most of them have since disappeared from our landscape except this one (which is not… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Carport Find: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT
The 1978 model year was the fifth in a row for the Camaro since Ford reinvented the Mustang and opened the door to Chevy for buyers who liked bigger pony cars. This ’78 Type LT, the fancier version of… more»
Feb 12, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1970 Ford Mustang Ragtop
Introduced in mid-1964 for the 1965 model year, demand for the Ford Mustang “pony car” would soon peak at 607,000 units in 1966. From there forward (for the balance of the first generation), each successive model year would see… more»
Feb 12, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Keep It Six?: 1969 Pontiac Firebird OHC Sprint Six
It costs the same to restore a fastback or a convertible as a coupe, and the coupe is going to bring a lot less when it’s done. That’s Mustang world wisdom, but it has something to teach you should… more»
Feb 12, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 of 101: 2004 Ford Mustang Saleen S281-SC
The Saleen S281-SC was a collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and Saleen Automotive to build a limited number of Saleen-modified Mustang GTs in 2004. The car provided a combination of looks and performance that was a step above Ford’s… more»
Feb 10, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Same Owner 47 Years: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The Formula was like the upscale Firebird Trans Am without all the glitz and glamour. Under the hood, they could be ordered from mild to wild and looked less assuming than the Burt Reynolds edition from Smokey and the… more»
Feb 10, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1 Of 2,399: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
The Dodge Challenger had all the right stuff going for it when the first generation cars were introduced in 1970, well, that is except for one thing- timing. The car got its start about the time the writing was… more»
Feb 8, 2023 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Great Patina? 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Cars featured here on BF, come in many forms. First up is the general barn find that can run the gambit of conditions, but generally are mostly complete, untouched, in varying states of useable condition, and often inoperable. The… more»
Feb 6, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
Finding a driver-quality classic can be challenging, especially one that is rust-free and in excellent mechanical health. That is what the seller offers with this 1970 Camaro RS. Its paint isn’t perfect, but its overall condition would still turn… more»
Feb 6, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Big Bad Orange Project: 1969 AMC Javelin
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin (and AMX, which is more of a sports car with muscle). It was reasonably popular (by AMC standards) and lasted across two generations through 1974 (AMC… more»
Feb 5, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Resto-Mod Shelby GT500KR
This one claims that if you drive it, you’ll really be the King of the Road, like the name implies: 1968 Shelby (Mustang) GT500KR. You’ll find the car here on ebay currently bid up to just over $90K (short… more»
Feb 5, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 41 Genuine Miles!
Although I don’t often do it, I’m willing to stick out my neck and state that this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am could be one of the best original and unrestored examples in the world. That is hardly surprising, considering… more»
Feb 5, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Screaming Chicken. It remains one of the most identifiable vehicle graphics from the 1970s. It owed little to subtlety, adorning the hood of most Pontiac Trans Ams from that era. This 1979 example is no exception. It is… more»
Feb 4, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1965 Ford Mustang
We see our share of First Generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, but this is understandable when you combine their high production totals with their ongoing desirability. Sometimes one stands out for the right reasons, as is the case with… more»
Feb 4, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Salvageable? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Project
Well, we’ve all heard of “Mopar Mania”, you know, an outrageous ask put up against what has become only a reasonable facsimile of a late ’60s/early ’70s Dodge or Plymouth. Mopar is not alone in this quixotic journey as… more»
