Bravery is a character trait generally not lacking in classic car enthusiasts. We’ve all seen cases where an owner showed the grit and determination to drag a desirable vehicle back from the brink, and that’s the opportunity awaiting the… more»
Pony Cars
Oct 3, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Bare Skeleton 1969 Mustang Mach 1
Here we go again with the “sell you a shell” show. This one is in the Yakima, Washington area and appears here on craigslist for an asking price of $19,800. It’s a documented 1969 Mustang Mach 1 390 S-Code…. more»
Oct 3, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Chameleon! 1996 Ford Mustang Mystic Cobra
Ford brought back the Cobra edition of the Mustang in 1993 and gave it a hot, new motor in 1996. To help celebrate the Cobra’s new strength, Ford built 2,000 copies finished in what would be called “Mystic” paint… more»
Oct 3, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original Driver 1967 Mustang Coupe in Pebble Beige
Ready for a very cool granny car? This 1967 Mustang coupe painted in factory-correct Pebble Beige could be a fun driver. You’re just going to have to sort out whether it has the level of authenticity needed to justify… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
428 Cobra Jet Ram Air: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible
When a classic is as desirable and potentially valuable as this 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible, the seller should provide as much information as possible to entice buyers to look closer. That hasn’t been the case with this listing,… more»
Oct 2, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE
Dodge was the last major brand to enter the “pony car” field that Ford is credited with starting in 1964. (Plymouth was there 17 days ahead of Ford, but sales of the Barracuda paled by comparison). The Challenger was… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1-of-204: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
By my reckoning, I have written nearly 6,000 articles during my time at Barn Finds, but some cars stuck in my memory better than others. That is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A. The moment I saw… more»
Sep 30, 2022 • For Sale • 78 Comments
Too Far Gone? 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Decades of involvement in the classic scene have often left me pondering whether any car reaches a point of no return. When does an owner look at a project and decide that returning it to its former glory is… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Only Family Z28: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Camaro platform was aging by 1978, so Chevrolet gave the cars a facelift that resulted in a sales increase of 24%. And that’s in addition to the success that was happening over at Pontiac with the Trans… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Desert Barn Find: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry into the “pony car” arena in 1968. Like most AMC products, it trailed Ford, GM, and Chrysler in sales, although in 1972 AMC did build more Javelins than Plymouth with the Barracuda or… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Solid Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
If you’re like me, you have compiled a long list of classics you’d park in your garage if money and space were no object. One of mine would be an early First Generation Mustang Fastback because I believe they… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low-Mileage Z28 Survivor
TJ does it again, this time finding us an ad here on craigslist for a pristine 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. This one’s not particularly a muscle car, but rather a V8-equipped cruiser that’s low-miles and on only its second… more»
Sep 26, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Numbers Matching: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
The Burt Reynolds movie Smokey and the Bandit debuted in May 1977 (the same month as Star Wars). One of two things happened that summer: either the hot black Pontiac Trans Am helped sell movie tickets (and popcorn) or… more»
Sep 26, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Real Deal Roller? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The Super Sport was one of two hot Camaro’s during the car’s early years (the other being the Z28). Standard equipment was a 350 cubic inch V8 that produced 300 hp. From the badging, this 1969 Camaro looks like… more»
Sep 26, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1973 model year saw Pontiac introduce two new colors to the iconic Trans Am’s palette. One was a shade called Brewster Green, which originally graced the panels of our feature car. It runs and drives but needs a… more»
Sep 25, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Unfinished Restomod: 1966 Ford Mustang
Taking on a project build where you will sink thousands of dollars and hours into getting the candidate’s body rust-free can prove too daunting for some. That’s what makes this 1966 Mustang so tempting. The seller has completed the… more»
