The third generation of the Ford Mustang would continue its use of borrowing from the corporate parts bin. As a result, it was based on the larger Fox platform that was developed for the 1978 Ford Fairmont and Mercury… more»
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May 18, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
35k Original Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
For the 1980 model year, Pontiac elected to drop its large-capacity V8s from the Trans Am range. That left buyers to choose between two pretty asthmatic motors that were unlikely to set pulses racing. However, the company decided to… more»
May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
454 Big Block! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The Camaro was in its third year of production, having settled into a solid second place behind the pony car leader, Ford’s Mustang. 1969’s Camaro would enjoy a 15-month run on the assembly line as the all-new 1970s were… more»
May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Daily Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
The thought of using a First Generation Mustang as a daily driver sounds pretty attractive, and that is one of the possibilities offered by this 1969 model. Its presentation isn’t perfect, meaning that the occasional chip or mark is… more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
C-Code Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of 1964-66, with more than 1.3 million copies rolling off the assembly lines. The fastback model would debut for the full 1965 model year and see 77,000 units built over 12 months…. more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Upgraded V8: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
By 1980, the classic American pony car may not have been dead, but it had undoubtedly seen better days. Ford had recently introduced its new Fox-Body Mustang, but the sole V8 for that model year was a wheezing and… more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One Owner: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Had it not been for a stint left exposed to the elements, this 1972 Mustang Mach 1 may have remained a rust-free survivor due to spending most of its life undercover. However, it hasn’t deteriorated beyond the point of… more»
May 15, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
There are times in life when compromise becomes essential. Failing to do so can have dire consequences, and such was the case with the 1979 Camaro Z/28. Descended from a hard-edged performance model developed for racing, Chevrolet faced the… more»
May 14, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Neoclassic Ford! 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
A neoclassic automobile is a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s, but not intended to be a full replica. The Zimmer Golden Spirt is one of these vehicles. It was… more»
May 14, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
72k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Edition
It is the month of May, meaning that we are only two weeks away from the annual running of the iconic Indianapolis 500. The television audience for this event is enormous, meaning that the vehicle chosen as the event’s… more»
May 13, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
ASC/McLaren Drop-Top: 1987 Ford Mustang
The Fox-body Ford Mustangs were built between 1979 and 1993, which included the limited-production ASC/McLaren conversions during 1987-90. Only 1,806 of these special convertibles were built over four years, including this low-mileage first-year example. It has won several awards… more»
May 12, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z With 12,975 Genuine Miles!
By 1990 there were clear signs that manufacturers like Chevrolet had recaptured some of their lost youth and that their performance models were worthy of that tag. A case in point is this 1990 Camaro IROC-Z that appears to… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Barn Stash of Early Ford Mustangs!
Between 1964 and 1966, Ford sold more than 1.3 million copies of their sensational new car, the Mustang. It was so successful that the genre that followed became known as “pony cars.” The seller has recruited a friend to… more»
May 9, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Numbers-Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS
The 1969 model year marked the last for production of the First Generation Chevrolet Camaro and also signaled that the Z/28 derivative had cemented its place in motoring folklore. After modest initial sales, 20,302 buyers saw the benefit in… more»
Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
The Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964 and sold like hot cakes for the next several years. At first, only coupes and convertibles were offered, but the fastback joined the lineup when the full… more»
May 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Numbers Matching! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was reborn in 1970, finally shedding its six-year heritage with the Valiant compact. The new E-body platform was exclusive to the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though they shared no sheet metal. Sales increased… more»
