The Barracuda was Plymouth’s “pony car” and actually beat the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964. But it never enjoyed the same level of success with 1970 being a high-water after a redesign finally gave it… more»
Pony Cars
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Rare 1972 Ford Capri 2000
Ford’s effort to repeat the Mustang’s success in Europe led to the creation of the Capri in 1968. Manufactured by Ford Europe with design input from Ford Britain (MG fans will recognize the Rostyle wheels), the car was imported… more»
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Edelbrock Equipped: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
American performance cars were shadows of their former selves as the 1970s drew to a close. The ponies they once possessed seemed to have dribbled out the exhaust and most transformed fuel into noise. The 1979 Pontiac Trans Am… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
One of the attractions of the First Generation Mustang is that lifting what some would consider lesser examples to greater heights is not difficult. Owners can buy parts off the shelf to unleash significant performance improvements, which has been… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
General Motors arrived late to the pony car party, but that doesn’t mean its Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird weren’t worthy competition for Ford’s Mustang. The two badges stole sales from the Mustang, and buyers could order them with… more»
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Total Rebuild: 1966 Mustang 2+2 (Fastback)
Another day, another Mustang, or so it seems. Here’s one that probably wouldn’t have been dragged out of the barn, except that people are digging ever deeper into their garages to find stuff to sell. This might be the… more»
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24k-Mile Luxurious E-Body! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
With a total redesign for 1970 models, the future seemed bright for the Plymouth Barracuda, and judging by some of the options a buyer could equip their new car with it’s hard to imagine just how soon afterwards doom… more»
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Cheap Wheels? 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
The 1981 model year was the swan song for the second-generation Chevy Camaro. After 12 years in production, the design had run its course (sales were down by more than half in just two years). The Berlinetta was the… more»
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56k-Mile Survivor! 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Even though the Dodge Challenger was sort of a late entry into the popular pony car market, buyers seemed to instantly fall in love with it as just shy of 80,000 managed to find homes during the inaugural model… more»
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301/4-Speed: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac rode the crest of a wave in 1979 with its Firebird models. A sales total of 211,453 cars across all model derivatives represented a new record, and our feature car is 1-of-24,850 Formulas ordered that year. However, the… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Ford management initially hesitated to grant Mercury entry into the pony car market, but giving the project the green light proved wise. The resulting car was the Cougar, which accounted for 40% of total sales for the entire Lincoln-Mercury… more»
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428 Cobra Jet/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford introduced the Mustang Mach 1 in 1969, and buyers could choose from various engines to power their new toy. Those wanting a classic with a touch of Tabasco could select the 428 Cobra Jet V8, and when coupled… more»
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Beautiful 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 58k Original Miles
We always appreciate our readers’ input, whether via article comments or vehicle referrals. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting this 1979 Camaro Z28, and I must agree with the seller’s single-word… more»
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Opera Anyone? 1973 Ford Mustang Fastback
One of the more quirky design features of what are often referred to as the “land yachts” of the 1970s was opera windows. They were a firm favorite of Lincoln stylists, and a rectangular version even made it onto… more»
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1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 With 39K Documented Miles
Modifying a desirable classic always sparks debate, and I expect nothing less from our Barn Finds readers as you assess the profound change made to this 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350. The difference is not immediately apparent, meaning we… more»
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Unusual Color Your Thing? Emberglo 1966 Mustang Convertible
An average-condition 1966 Mustang convertible in a rather odd paint color with a bland interior: that’s the truth about what’s offered here on ebay. The bid at the moment is at a paltry $5655, short, probably way short, of… more»
