The Chevy Camaro had a banner sakes year in 1978, handily beating the Ford (still) Mustang II by 38%. That may have been helped by the addition of new body-colored urethane bumpers front and rear. The seller describes this… more»
Pony Cars
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Super Nice SSP! 1990 Ford Mustang LX
In the early 1980s, law enforcement officials consulted with Ford about building a lightweight police car package that would be nimbler than the big sedans they were using. These would supplement what they had, not replace them. As a… more»
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X-Code 390 V8: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar was FOMOCO’s second entry in the “pony car” market that the Ford Mustang largely gets credited for starting. It came out in 1967, the same year the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird joined the race. The… more»
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Graphics Galore: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II 5.0
With the mid-seventies approaching, automakers were facing all sorts of whammies when it came to offerings having anything to do with high performance. A trio of issues including insurance premiums, rising fuel costs, and higher emission standards were all… more»
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Driver-Grade: 1968 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
The bidding history confirms that people like what they see with this 1968 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback. It is a solid driver-grade classic, but lifting its presentation to a higher level would be a satisfying and straightforward process. The… more»
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75k Original Miles: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Potential buyers will often place a great store in the concept of a classic with a long-term ownership history. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am ticks that box, with its low odometer reading adding to its appeal. It has been… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible “7-Up Edition”
Few manufacturers throughout automotive history have resisted the urge to produce Special Edition vehicles. Many hit the mark perfectly, but some fall below a company’s sales expectations. The 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible Limited Edition, commonly called the “7-Up… more»
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Backyard Find! 1970 Dodge Challenger
Dodge finally joined the “pony car” movement in 1970 at just about the time that interest in those kinds of automobiles was peaking. Sharing a new platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, the Challenger would see a single generation of… more»
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No Ordinary Stang: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
To give it an edge in SCCA competition, Ford built the Mustang Boss 302 in 1969 and 1970. It was designed to conform to series requirements which limited the displacement of engines to 305 cubic inches. The 302 in… more»
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Story Adding Up For You? 1966 Mustang Coupe
How much story do you need? Apparently, the seller of this 1966 Mustang coupe thinks that just describing his car is not enough. So he supplies a “little old lady” tale which describes an original owner who drove the… more»
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Cheap V6 Project: 1974 Ford Mustang II
With sales falling and girth increasing, Ford reinvented the once-popular Mustang pony car in 1974. The Mustang II would now be a subcompact and was 500 lbs. lighter than the year before, just in time to save money at… more»
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Indy 500 Replica: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
General Motors would redesign its two pony cars – the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro – for only the second time in 1982. It would be the third time (out of 8th overall so far) that the latter would… more»
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44k Miles and 3 Owners! 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
General Motors redesigned their two pony cars, the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro, in 1982. In the process, they made them significantly more aerodynamic and some 500 lbs. lighter. So, they were peppier than the 1981 models and used… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
We’ve recently seen a few low-mile classics at Barn Finds, some more desirable than others. This 1990 Camaro IROC-Z will tick the boxes for many, and some will find its unmolested state and range-topping V8 irresistible. The seller claims… more»
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2 for 1: 1970 and 1971 Dodge Challenger Parts
Dodge came to the pony car game later than everyone else in 1970 (five years after the Ford Mustang started such a ruckus). Chrysler had developed a new E-body platform for the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge got to share… more»
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40 Years Out Back: Pair of Vintage Project Cars
For reasons unknown, this 1965 Ford Mustang and 1972 Datsun 240Z were parked in Mom’s backyard in the early 1980s – and left there to the elements. They haven’t run since, and both will need substantial work to perform… more»
