When the seller located this 1969 Pontiac Firebird, its nose was all that would have been visible from the carport it had occupied for many years. A close inspection confirmed it was a rock-solid Arizona survivor begging to return… more»
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British Fastback: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT
At first glance, the Sunbeam Alpine GT bears more than a passing resemblance to the Plymouth Barracuda of 1964-66. But that may just be coincidental, as this car was built by the Rootes Group in the UK and sold… more»
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Cobra Clone: 1978 Ford Mustang II
After setting a sales record in 1966, demand for the Ford Mustang declined every year thereafter through 1973. That drop was attributed to a flood of competition arriving between 1967 and 1970, and the weight and size gain of… more»
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Running Project: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
We see plenty of First Generation Mustangs crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and it is easy to understand why. Ford produced these cars in extraordinary numbers, and they remain as popular and desirable now as they were when… more»
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What’s Under the Tarp? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
When driving unfamiliar roads, do you find yourself looking around for interesting cars in and around homes? Maybe a glance into a sideyard reveals an old car rotting in the sun. Or is there something car-shaped under a tarp… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
Many motoring journalists initially believed that pony cars would be a passing fad that would disappear from the automotive radar as quickly as they appeared. History shows that those individuals got their predictions catastrophically wrong, with the sector enjoying… more»
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One Year Only: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible 7-Up Edition
Almost every manufacturer in automotive history has released at least one special edition vehicle. The practice typically celebrates a milestone for the brand or a particular badge, although occasionally, there are more left-field reasons. Such is the case with… more»
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Modified Indy Pace Car: 1979 Ford Mustang
A lot of people complain about the engine options for the new Fox body Mustang when it was introduced in 1979. This car is represented as one of few Festival Edition Indy Pace Cars offered to the public in… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Project
Some enthusiasts aren’t keen on the idea of inheriting another person’s unfinished project build. There will always be questions about what substandard work might be lurking below the surface, biding its time before springing an unwelcome and nasty surprise…. more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition
Some vehicle manufacturers will find any excuse to release a special edition of one of their models, and some reasons are dubious. However, some milestones deserve recognition. Pontiac faced that situation in 1979 as its iconic Trans Am celebrated… more»
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Rust Repaired: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Project
Sometimes, a company can produce an item in such vast quantities that its relative worth as a future collectible becomes questionable. However, Ford built 607,568 examples of its First Generation Mustang in 1966, and they remain as desirable as… more»
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Yard Find: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Some classics lead a sheltered existence safely tucked away in a warm and dry garage, only emerging when Mother Nature is on her best behavior. Cars like this 1968 Camaro sit at the opposite end of the spectrum. It… more»
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Take Your Pick: 1978 Dodge Challenger or 1990 Jeep Cherokee
What do a 1978 Dodge Challenger and a 1990 Jeep Cherokee have in common? Well, they both had Chrysler’s footprint on them. At one time, Chrysler owned as much as 20% of Mitsubishi Motors who built the 1978-83 Challenger,… more»
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Another COPO! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1969 COPO Camaros aren’t exactly thick on the ground, with 1,015 examples of the 9561 variant produced during that model year. Therefore, it is a rare privilege to see two of those cars cross our desks at Barn Finds… more»
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Two V8 Engines! 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Both Chevrolet and Pontiac fielded entries in the new “pony car” sector in 1967. The goal was to dethrone the “king”, Ford’s Mustang, but sales of the Camaro and Firebird combined were still less than that of the FOMOCO… more»
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1 of 35 Hemi Orange: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340
The Challenger was Dodge’s entry into the previously lucrative “pony car” market. But they were the last manufacturer to get there (in 1970) and demand for muscle cars (and related) began to drop just about the time the Challenger… more»
