When a classic car emerges from long-term storage, it is fair to expect it to need some work before returning to its rightful place on our roads. The scope of that work depends on many factors, including the storage… more»
Pony Cars
Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Estate Find: 1968 Shelby Mustang Cobra GT350
I believe that I possess a well-developed sense of self-control and can demonstrate great restraint when required. However, even I have my limits. If I owned this 1968 Shelby Mustang Cobra GT350 and had treated it to a total… more»
Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
360 V8 Upgrade: 1973 AMC Javelin
AMC jumped into the “pony car” wars in 1968 with the Javelin and its 2-seat companion, the AMX. The car never sold as well as the Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro, but that was the case with most of… more»
Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1 of 2,007: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
One of the hottest Mopar engines in the muscle car era was the 340 small-block. When installed in a lighter automobile like a Barracuda or Challenger, it could be quite potent. And desirable enough to account for nearly 217,000… more»
Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Which Engine? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
UPDATE 06/12/2022: We’ve seen a couple of recent examples where a seller has been brought undone by a non-paying buyer, and this 1965 Mustang Fastback could be another. The previous auction indicates that it sold for $26,400, although the… more»
Jun 11, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Moldy Pony: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
History shows that the First Generation Mustang was the right car at the right time, and few models before or since have generated the passion and sales success enjoyed by the original pony car. Ford repeated their perfect timing… more»
Jun 11, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Dirt Cheap Car Collection for Sale!
Sometimes, truth in advertising does actually happen, as a seller on craigslist has listed a variety of projects for the dirt-cheap prices they deserve. This seems to be more a case of a personal junkyard that a new owner… more»
Jun 11, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Numbers-Matching Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
While the public’s love affair with the First Generation Mustang hadn’t ended by 1968, there was no denying that sales totals had fallen off a cliff. Form a high of 607,568 cars in 1966, the 1968 model year saw… more»
Jun 10, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Gran Coupe Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda got re-invented in 1970, losing its physical heritage with the not-so-exciting Valiant compact. It shared its all-new E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger, but they had no sheet metal in common. The Gran Coupe was added… more»
Jun 10, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Real Pace Car: 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Chevy Camaro has had the honor of pacing the field at the annual Indianapolis 500 an almost record nine times (the Corvette beats it with double the appearances). Usually, the manufacturer of the pace cars creates several (or… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rusty Gold? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang took the market by storm upon its introduction in April 1964. For the next 2 ½ years, car buyers scooped up more than 1.3 million copies, so the assembly plants had to be working double overtime…. more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Indy Pace Car Replica: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Chevy Camaro was all-new in 1982, replacing the prior generation that had been in production for nearly a dozen years. The new Z28 impressed the folks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway enough to choose it as the pace car… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Crate V8: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1977, the Second Generation of Chevrolet’s legendary Camaro was in its eighth year of production, and time was catching up with this classic. It still looked attractive, but its performance edge had virtually vanished. Even the Z28 felt… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop
We see quite a few First Generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, with their condition ranging from the pretty awful through to pristine cars that would knock your sox off. This 1966 Hardtop is a gem because it is an… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
X-Men Edition: 2000 Pontiac Firehawk
From 1991 through 2002, Pontiac joined forces with SLP Engineering to create limited performance editions of their Firebirds. Dubbed the Firehawk, they were initially based on the Formula models, but the Trans-Am was added later. This 2000 edition of… more»
Jun 6, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Texas Horse Barn Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
While almost any First Generation Mustang will attract attention as a restoration project, some show greater potential than others. Part of the desirability is determined by the candidate’s originality, but the specifications and optional extras can help a great… more»
