Pony Cars

Fresh Paint: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

While it can’t technically be considered a genuine survivor, this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z presents superbly courtesy of its fresh paint. There is little to criticize about its appearance, its interior is exceptionally tidy for its age, and its… more»

T-Top Option: 1979 Pontiac Firebird

First-generation pony cars established their sales success upon the more basic variants. While many enthusiasts focus on high-performance vehicles, it is the more basic cars that allowed people to buy into the lifestyle at an affordable cost. That approach… more»

California Special? 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

Limited or Special Edition models are not a new phenomenon, with Ford releasing an enormous number across the production life of its Mustang. The seller describes this 1993 LX Convertible as a California Special, which isn’t right. It is… more»

Dealer T-Top: 68k Mile 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350

UPDATE 01/17/2025: We’ve seen a few classics hitting the market where the seller doesn’t taste success on their first attempt. This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 is an example of that trend, and the seller has dropped the price… more»

Affordable 51k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe

Although many people focus on the high-performance variants, it was the more humble vehicles within their range that allowed pony cars like the Chevrolet Camaro to sell in numbers justifying the badge’s existence. This 1987 Camaro Sport Coupe is… more»

99% Original: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

We have become old hands at Barn Finds when the subject turns to First Generation Mustangs requiring plenty of work to recapture their iconic good looks. That’s why I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder numskal… more»

Ultimate Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

We live in an age when people are willing to attach the “survivor” tag to any classic, even one that has undergone a faithful restoration. My interpretation of a survivor is a car that is as it left the… more»

Original Paint? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Convertible

The seller claims that this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Convertible has been meticulously preserved, suggesting that its paint is original. If that is accurate, its presentation will draw praise from enthusiasts focused on genuine survivors. The big-block hiding… more»

True Barn Find: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

UPDATE 01/17/2025: It is always fascinating to gauge reader feedback on cars that we feature at Barn Finds. This 1988 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible is a perfect example. We originally saw this classic in November 2024, and some readers believed… more»

Restomod Candidate? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Hoping to catch up to the popular Ford Mustang, Chrysler gave the Plymouth Barracuda an all-new platform, the E-body, in 1970. It would be shared with the Dodge Challenger, a new product that year. Sales would rise by 50%… more»

Drop Top Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

The Pontiac Firebird joined the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967 to do battle with the Ford Mustang as two “pony cars” from General Motors. Except for the famous Trans Am, the Firebird would register fewer sales than the Camaro. The… more»

One-Owner 28k Mile 1985 Pontiac Trans Am

It’s hard for me to fathom that 1985 model autos are four decades old now, and even more difficult to wrap my head around the fact that I’m already at the six-decade mark.  I’m guessing the owner of this… more»

Highland Green Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

Rusty Mustangs are easy to find, but rusty ’68 fastbacks in Highland Green? Not so much. Steve McQueen’s Bullitt car (one of two) sold for 3.74 million dollars in 2020, so as long as people know why a Mustang that… more»

400-Equipped: 1974 Pontiac Firebird

There are countless reasons why a classic might hit the market, but the saddest is undoubtedly when its devoted owner passes away. That is the story behind this 1974 Pontiac Firebird, a car featuring an upgraded V8 under the… more»

Snowbound Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger

This 1970 Dodge Challenger has been looking for someone to save it for at least 18 months. We last saw it in August 2023, but the surroundings and photographs have changed, leading us to believe it has been flipped… more»

7k Mile 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1995 Chevy Corvette was produced with the pressure of all the success of previous Corvettes on its shoulders.  The car’s styling and driveability performed well under the pressure. Corvettes have always been one of America’s favorite sports cars,… more»

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