Pony Cars

Small Block Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro had a lengthy production run, from 1970 to 81. In the early years, annual changes would usually be few, so the 1973 models looked a lot like the 1972s. This ’73 edition… more»

1968 Chevrolet Camaro 4-Speed Convertible Project

And now for something from the “What in the Sam Hill happened here?” department. What you are looking at is a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible, that’s the easy part, what happened to it is another matter entirely. Normally, a… more»

Original 396: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS is a classic with so many positive points it is difficult to know where to begin. It is a rock-solid vehicle, presents well, and features its original big-block under the hood. If that isn’t… more»

Pre-Auction Sale: Classic Car Collection in Pennsylvania

Over the last few years, we have been flagging a series of craigslist ads from the Bangor, Pennsylvania area with what looks like an entire warehouse full of vintage American cars and trucks. The seller would disperse a few… more»

Stalled Project: 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback

Inheriting another person’s stalled project can be fraught with dangers. Depending on how far work has progressed, it can prove challenging for potential buyers to determine whether any work has been completed to an acceptable standard. That shouldn’t be… more»

Summer Bad Boy: 1981 Camaro Z28

Pictured parked on a dusty driveway, this 1981 Camaro Z28 has been in current ownership about nine years. The current caretaker confesses that it just sits in the garage, and so says that it’s time to move the car… more»

Sign of the Cat!1971 Mercury Cougar

The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 to join Ford’s Mustang in what was becoming the “pony car” wars. But when the second generation was introduced in 1971, Mercury changed directions, preferring to instead target buyers of GM cars like… more»

Too Big to Tackle? 1970 Mustang Mach 1

The Mustang Mach 1 came out in 1969 and continued with small changes for the next model year, when this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 found its way to the streets. Now a body shell, two engines, and an interior… more»

Rare ZL1 427 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Working through the COPO process at Chevrolet (Central Office Production Order), a racing-oriented Chevy dealer ordered 50 specially equipped Camaro’s. Core to these automobiles was a ZL1 light-weight 427 cubic inch V8 that was suitable for drag racing. This… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1969 Ford Mustang

The leader of the “pony car” pack, the Mustang, was in its fifth year in 1969. It got a fresh, new look and some more muscle under the hood, which enabled Ford to deliver 300,000 units for the model… more»

One-Of-A-Kind? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Most first-generation Camaro enthusiasts gravitate to SS or RS models where muscle or style is the name of the game. But this restored example from 1969 is a departure from both and – given its assortment of options –… more»

Surprisingly Solid: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Model T stands as one of the defining cars of the 20th Century. Thanks to sound engineering principles and groundbreaking production practices, it was the first car that brought affordable motoring to the masses. Such was its… more»

54k Original Miles: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

By 1981, sales of Pontiac’s Second Generation Firebird had collapsed dramatically. The figures were largely driven by the knowledge that a completely new model was waiting in the wings, motivating buyers to delay their purchase to ensure they parked… more»

You Can Buy History: 1969 Shelby GT500

Don’t paint it. That’s the most important thing one can say about the fabulously original 1969 Shelby GT500 for sale here on eBay. Sure, if you spend the six figures it will take to secure this car, it’s yours… more»

326 V8 Roller: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

This 1967 Firebird could be an interesting project for several reasons. First, it was the first year the car was offered, staying in production through 2002. Second, it’s the only year you could get the 326 cubic inch V8,… more»

Puzzling History: 1984 Mustang LX 5.0

Hard to believe that a mid-80s Mustang is now nearly a forty-year-old car, but with time, even cars like this 1984 Mustang LX 5.0-liter have become the subject of collector nostalgia and desire. Hence it is that this one… more»

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