Going into 1969, Ford was looking to generate some more excitement for the Mustang, which had been in production for five years. One of the solutions was the Mach 1, a performance model available only in the new “SportsRoof”… more»
Pony Cars
Oct 11, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Just Out of Storage: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
In the 1960s, no one came close to matching the sales success of Ford’s new “pony car”, the Mustang. The one that came the closest was the Chevy Camaro. During 1967-69 (the Camaro’s first three years), GM sold 842,000… more»
Oct 11, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
259 Genuine Miles: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS SLP 30th Anniversary
We see some pretty extraordinary classics at Barn Finds, but this 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS SLP 30th Anniversary may be up there with the best. Its relative rarity helps it stand out from the crowd, but the fact… more»
Oct 11, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Barracuda was a reborn car in 1970 and buyers got treated to engine choices that ranged from mild to wild. Through 1971, you could get a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8 under the hood. But the game… more»
Oct 8, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
New Transmission: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth’s Barracuda was an all-new car in 1970, finally shedding its heritage with the Valiant compact. The machines used an E-Body platform that was reserved for just the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though the two autos would share… more»
Oct 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1970 AMC AMX: Two-Seater Terror
This is probably not a car that I would buy, but that’s no reason why you shouldn’t consider it. We’ll go over the pros and cons of acquiring this 1970 AMC AMX four-speed muscle two-seater coupe, and if it… more»
Oct 7, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
38k Mile Garage Find: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or so they say. Given the tremendous success of the Ford Mustang in the mid-1960s, it was natural that competitors would soon emerge. The Mustang’s most prominent challenger was the Chevy Camaro… more»
Oct 7, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Numbers-Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Homologation specials have been part of the automotive landscape for decades, although the practice hasn’t been as prevalent since the dawn of the new millennium. It probably reached its zenith from the 1960s until the late 1980s, spawning vehicles… more»
Oct 6, 2022 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Captive Import: 1972 Mercury Capri
The Capri was offered by Mercury as a “sport compact” between 1970 and 1978. It was a captive import from Ford of Europe which had no direct counterpart on the U.S. Ford side of the FOMOCO family. It was… more»
Oct 6, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Recently Revived: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
While many people lament The Malaise Era, I don’t fall into that category. I acknowledge that most cars from the period were less than impressive, but it marked a watershed moment in vehicle design and engineering. Nowhere was this… more»
Oct 6, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Japanese Mustang? 1977 Toyota Celica GT
Though not exclusively sold in the U.S., the Toyota Celica took direct aim at the original 1965 Ford Mustang. However, by the time the 2+2 sports coupe was introduced, the Mustang had grown considerably in size. The first generation… more»
Oct 6, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 SCJ Drag Pack
If you wanted to go fast in 1969, there were many options from which to choose. You could strap yourself to the nose of a Saturn V rocket, but that was a journey you would only take once. Alternatively,… more»
Oct 5, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Underpriced? 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
The Pontiac Firebird came out in 1967, along with its corporate cousin the Chevy Camaro. Together they aimed squarely at the Mustang, which was selling in the multiple hundreds of thousands over what had been expected. GM wanted a… more»
Oct 5, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1979, Chevrolet’s Second Generation Camaro was reaching its use-by date, and the company was well down the road of developing its groundbreaking replacement. That didn’t prevent buyers from stepping up to the plate with their cash in hand,… more»
Oct 4, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
How Long to Get There? Restorable 1969 Mustang Mach 1
Over the past few weeks, we’ve profiled a number of high-powered Mustangs that were being sold as bare skeletons at best. This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Fastback might look at first like a better place to start than those… more»
Oct 4, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare 1994 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible With 24k Miles
The Firebird and Camaro have been around since 1967, and over the years, various special editions have come out, including Indy Pace Car models and anniversary specials. Take this 1994 Pontiac Trans Am convertible, for instance. It’s available on… more»
