Pony Cars

427 Four-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

With manual brakes, manual steering, a manual transmission, and a 427 under the hood, this powerful pony car promises a brutal and visceral driving experience that no modern ride can match. The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Corvette country, Bowling… more»

Fully Restored: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1969 Mustang Fastback would suit a person seeking a turnkey classic with excellent presentation. Its previous owner spent years restoring the car to a high standard, ensuring the buyer can drive away in a rust-free and spotless classic… more»

1967 Mustang Galaxie: You Figure It Out

This tip is far too weird for me not to take, from the photos, which make the car look like it’s rocketing downhill (see the ad here on eBay), to the mechanicals, which I’ll describe below, to the ad… more»

Stored For 4 Decades: 1966 Ford Mustang

Never fear, the parts are here!  You might be thinking the same things I was upon initially seeing this 1966 Mustang, that maybe it got into a fender-bender or somebody removed those front-end parts to repair another car.  Fortunately,… more»

Show and Go Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Chevy’s Camaro was the poster child for the gyrations of America’s muscle car fortunes. In the 1960s, when the Camaro first arrived on the scene, its reception was enthusiastic. While it didn’t beat the Mustang’s sales numbers – which… more»

1 of 182: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

Plymouth redesigned their Barracuda pony car in 1970 using a new E-body platform that was shared with the all-new Dodge Challenger. The buying public responded positively, and sales increased by 50% from 1969. Part of that growth may have… more»

Daily Driver: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350/4-Speed

The first thing that caught my attention about this 1969 Pontiac Firebird is the seller’s statement, “This car is in “daily driver condition”. It’s not perfect but not junk either. Perfect for some fun driving or for restoring“. And… more»

31k Mile Running Project: 1971 AMC Javelin SST

Like the Dodge Challenger, the American Motors Javelin would be relatively short-lived in the burgeoning pony car market. While the AMC product was built two years longer than the Dodge, both wrapped up in 1974 as an indicator that… more»

Strong V8: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

The owner of this 1966 Mustang Fastback performed a restoration a few years ago, but he’s driven and enjoyed it since. It isn’t a show-quality vehicle but a high-end driver with a strong V8 under the hood. It needs… more»

326/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

Sometimes one manufacturer can catch another napping, and such was the case with the First Generation Firebird and its cousin, the Chevrolet Corvette. Ford blindsided General Motors when it slipped the covers off the Mustang in 1964, and it… more»

Rust-Free Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang Hardtop

One of the disadvantages of owning a classic car is that most spend their time hidden away in a garage or workshop, only seeing the light for weekend outings. However, this 1965 Mustang Hardtop offers a tempting alternative because… more»

36k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

While most buyers purchase a classic car by following their heart, others use their heads to decide what vehicles offer a good balance of ownership satisfaction and long-term investment return. That is the question facing potential buyers of this… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage classics at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula is up with the best. Although it rolled out of the factory in Norwood, Ohio, it is a Canadian-delivered car. That means that… more»

Possible Bandit Clone? 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

In the pony car world, Pontiac developed a reputation for offering respectable performance during The Malaise Era when all others had waved the white flag. However, even it couldn’t avoid the inevitable, with 1980 marking a significant turning point… more»

Resto-Mod or Ratty Rod? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

“It’s too late. She’s gone too far . . . She’s come undone” go the song lyrics, and so it is with some of the plastic trim parts on this 1979 Pontiac Firebird, located in Hollywood, FL and for… more»

36k Original Miles: 1970 Ford Mustang Hardtop

With a simple sales strategy, the First Generation Mustang drew buyers into showrooms like moths to a flame. By ordering an entry-level vehicle, people could buy into the Mustang lifestyle without requiring a second mortgage. They could park a… more»

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