Chrysler had high hopes for its “pony cars” in 1970. They gave the Plymouth Barracuda a new platform and a companion competitor, the new Dodge Challenger. Muscle cars were still in demand, which helped the revitalized Barracuda achieve a… more»
Pony Cars
Apr 13, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
I love the enthusiasm of some classic car owners. While they may not perform a hard sell, they give you reasons to justify purchasing their pride and joy. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible. The seller state that life… more»
Apr 13, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
44k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
With a genuine 44,000 miles showing on its odometer, this 1978 Camaro Z28 is a car loaded with contradictions. A previous owner completed some mechanical upgrades to extract better performance, and you might think these would destroy its claim… more»
Apr 12, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Find Z! 1972 Datsun 240Z
Dusty, somewhat rusty, and virtually untouched since 2003, this 1972 Datsun 240Z in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a new owner right here at Barnfinds Classifieds. A well-crafted and detailed description reads like an honest reckoning of the car’s good and… more»
Apr 12, 2022 • For Sale • 84 Comments
It’ll Buff Out! 1968 Ford Mustang 390 S-Code
This! Yes, this is for sale. It’s supposed to be a 1968 Ford Mustang S-Code fastback (think Steve McQueen in Bullit) but it’s hard to discern much from what looks like a lump destined for a Nucor steel mill…. more»
Apr 12, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
455 V8 with 5-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
This Firebird left the factory with a 400 cubic inch V8 and an automatic transmission. But that may not have been potent enough and the drivetrain now consists of a 455 with a Borg-Warner 5-speed manual, neither period correct…. more»
Apr 12, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
There are times when enthusiasts searching for a 1960s pony car project will begin to believe that they will face significant rust repairs as part of their build. This 1967 Camaro RS isn’t 100% rust-free, but its needs will… more»
Apr 11, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Surprisingly Solid: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Rusty 1960s pony cars are one of the most common categories we see at Barn Finds, and many require deep commitment if the buyer is to return their project car to its former glory. That makes this 1969 Camaro… more»
Apr 11, 2022 • Auctions • 11 Comments
Stored 17 Years: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
The Pontiac Firebird was in its second year of production in 1968, having joined the Chevy Camaro to do battle with Ford and its sales phenom, the Mustang. As such, physical changes were minimal between 1967 and 1968, such… more»
Uncertain Seller: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Finding a classic car confusing is not a new thing, which appears to be the case with the seller and their First Generation Ford Mustang. They list the vehicle as a 1964 model, but there’s plenty of evidence to… more»
Apr 10, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 1? 1999 Pontiac Firebird SLP Firehawk
Always the performance opportunist, Pontiac developed the Firehawk in 1991 as an option on the Firebird Formula. These would be low production, specially equipped pony cars that were available through the 2002 model year, coinciding with the end of… more»
Apr 10, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Two Owner Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
By traditional standards, the 1967 model year would have been considered a success for the Mustang. However, Ford was addicted to the record sales achieved during 1966, and 1967 marked a drop of around 22%. Keen to arrest this… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Top Down Rarity! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The year 1980 was pretty good for the Pontiac Firebird, there were about 107K built, and the ever-popular Trans Am was almost half of that total with about 50K copies. One thing that did not happen that year, however,… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
9k Mile Garage Find: 1980s Ford Mustang GT
The third generation of the venerable Ford Mustang was built between 1979 and 1993. And a restyle took place in 1987 that helps zero in on what the seller is offering for sale because he won’t tell us the… more»
Apr 7, 2022 • Auctions • 12 Comments
Buried Alive! 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
With all sorts of competition joining the pony car field beginning in 1967, Ford treated its hugely popular Mustang to a mild restyle. The changes would accommodate larger engines under the hood and sales would approach a half-million units,… more»
Apr 7, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
302 HO V8: 1983 Mercury Capri RS
Question: When is a Ford Mustang not a Mustang? Answer: When it’s a Mercury Capri. From 1979-86, the Capri shared the Mustang’s Fox-body platform and was nearly identical in appearance except for the front fascia and a few other… more»
