Pony Cars

Rear Ended! 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second-generation Chevy Camaro ended its 12-year run in 1981, as did its cousin, the Pontiac Firebird. The cars continued to sell well, especially the Firebird Trans Am after the Smokey and the Bandit movies of the late 1970s…. more»

No Reserve 5-Speed: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Apart from “two-for-one” deals, if you are like me, any auction where a classic is offered with No Reserve will immediately grab your attention. That is the case with this 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS, but there is far more… more»

Optional T-Top: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

By 1980, Chevrolet had pretty much set the release schedule for its upcoming Third Generation Camaro in stone. Therefore, it only spent enough money on upgrades of its aging Second Generation model to entice buyers into showrooms. The Z28… more»

44k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro was at the halfway point in 1976. It continued to be reasonably popular, especially in light of consumer interest in better fuel economy. The Z28 performance model had disappeared from the line-up… more»

Real Deal: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible

With the market flooded with clones, the owner of this 1968 Camaro Convertible emphasizes that it is a genuine RS. It is largely unmolested, and its rock-solid nature and tidy presentation mean a new owner could enjoy this beauty… more»

Freshly Rebuilt 350 V8! 1969 Pontiac Firebird

The first generation of the Pontiac Firebird wrapped up in 1969, though they enjoyed a 15-month production run due to delays in getting the second-gen cars on the assembly line. These autos were restyled and (IMO) were the best… more»

Orange Creamsicle: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Cascade

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro ran from 1970 to 1981. The 1979 model year was one of its most successful with more than 282,000 copies built. Of those, just 90 are said to have been equipped with… more»

1 of 277: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible

The first generation of the Ford Mustang had its swan song in 1973, giving way to a smaller, leaner Mustang II the following year. Since its introduction in 1964, the automobile had got big and bloated and a disinterested… more»

Parts Included! 1967 Ford Mustang

Oh boy! Another 1967 Ford Mustang – you probably feel like you’ve seen an endless number of those here on BF, after all, there were only 474K produced 56 years ago. Some of those pony cars are notable, many… more»

Plum Crazy Project! 1970 Dodge Challenger 340

Dodge was the last automaker to debut a “pony car” but it was more than five years after the party had already started. Perhaps it came about because Plymouth wanted a new body for its Barracuda, and Chrysler needed… more»

Big Block Pony Project: 1969 Mustang Boss 429

What an abomination! This 1969 Mustang Boss 429, shown here on eBay, has been treated like it’s any old junk car, left to sit out, and now owned for a year by a person who has decided that he… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS

A previous owner placed this 1972 Camaro Z28 Rally Sport into storage more than thirty years ago. It recently emerged from hiding and requires a total restoration to return to its former glory. It will be a significant undertaking… more»

Pair of Projects: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

Most folks think of the Ford Mustang as the first “pony car,” but the Plymouth Barracuda beat it to market by 17 days in 1964. The second generation of the small Mopar was winding down in 1969, while its… more»

Forest Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1967 Mustang Fastback has led a less-than-ideal life, having been parked in the woods since 1989. The seller had to fall a few trees to extract it from its resting place. Decades of exposure have taken their toll,… more»

Camaro Pickup! 1991 Chevrolet “El Camaro”

The El Camino, Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup”, was discontinued in 1987. Apparently, someone wished that had not happened and decided to convert a 1991 Camaro into one, resulting in what you might call an “El Camaro.” We don’t know how… more»

23k Miles! 1998 Ford Mustang GT

After a long and successful run of the Fox body cars, Ford introduced its fourth-generation Mustang for the 1994 model year, with the first significant redesign in 15 years.  Like its predecessor, a GT model was available, with the… more»

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