Most people think the Mustang was the first “pony car,” hence the market segment would later be named after it. But the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford to the punch by 17 days in April 1964. The Barracuda would… more»
Pony Cars
Mar 14, 2022 • Stories • 5 Comments
Buried At Least 15 Years: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run between 1970-81. They were attractive, popular cars that could be ordered anywhere from mild to wild (but less of the latter as the 1970s wore on). This 1979… more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Factory T-Top: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
If you wanted a 1986 Mustang GT that provided a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience but craved better security and weather protection than that offered by a traditional convertible, Ford listed a T-Top option. Production totals are hard to establish, but… more»
Mar 13, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
455 HO: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
The 1972 model year nearly marked the demise of Pontiac’s iconic Firebird range. General Motors considered pulling the pin on its F-Body offerings, including the Firebird and the Camaro, thanks to industrial action. Thankfully, both models received a stay… more»
Mar 12, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fuel-Injected 350 V8: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
The Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z (aka IROC Z28) was a performance variant of the third-generation pony car. Offered between 1985-90, the IROC-Z was named after the International Race of Champions and initially offered as an option package on the Z28…. more»
Mar 11, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Desert Find: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors joined the “pony car” race in 1967 with its Javelin (and the AMX, but that was more of a GT-style muscle car). The Javelin would soldier on across two generations before AMC retired the car in 1974… more»
Mar 10, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1986 Ford Mustang Convertible
Sometimes a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, which is a genuine mystery machine. Such is the case with this 1986 Mustang Convertible. The seller repeatedly indicates that it is an LX, but it carries… more»
Mar 9, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two For One: 1975 and 1978 Pontiac Firebirds
Pat L. found an interesting combo of cars that are for sale in South Lake Tahoe, California. One car is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird and the other is a 1975 Pontiac Firebird. The cars were listed for sale 3… more»
Mar 9, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Serious Muscle: 1972 Dodge Challenger 408 6-Pack!
Don’t let the fender stickers or air cleaner markings fool you. This is not a Dodge Challenger T/A which came with a 340 V8 and triple 2-barrel carburetors. This car is something of a hybrid as it has a… more»
Mar 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare Green Go: 1971 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last U.S. automaker to get into the “pony car” market space, more than five years after Ford’s Mustang is credited with starting the craze. That entry, the Challenger, would be built for five model years and… more»
Mar 8, 2022 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Worth Saving? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
There are times in life when we can feel that we’ve bitten off more than we can chew. That leaves us to face a choice. Do we chew harder or turn around and walk away? That is the question… more»
Mar 6, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Venezuelan-Built: 1968 Ford Mustang Project
It’s not uncommon to run across a first-generation Ford Mustang buried and forgotten inside a garage or barn. But it’s rare when the seller says it was built in Venezuela and the door tag seems to confirm that. This… more»
Mar 6, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
It can’t be a mere coincidence. Here we are emerging from the depths of winter with warmer weather beckoning when suddenly, the number of stunning convertibles appearing on our desks here at Barn Finds climbs rapidly. This 1988 Mustang… more»
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Moulin Rouge 1 of 255: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new for 1970, sharing its new E-body with the Dodge Challenger. Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” colors were in high style and appealed to those who wanted to make a fashion statement with their rides. This roller has… more»
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
18k Documented Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you look at a car when it’s new and find it fails to excite you, but after a few years, you’ve grown to genuinely like it? That probably sums up… more»
Mar 4, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
383 Stroker V8! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro debuted in the middle of the 1970 model year. Unlike its predecessors that were somewhat rushed into production to compete against the popular new Ford Mustang, these autos were all-new. The renewed… more»
