Pony Cars

Dealer Installed Tri-Power: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

In its factory form, Ford’s legendary K-Code 289ci V8 offered impressive performance. However, dealerships in the 1960s were happy to provide additional services if a buyer could afford them, and this 1965 Mustang GT Convertible has received that type… more»

Rare 318 Project: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

To many car aficionados, the name ‘Cuda brings back memories of small, sporty cars with big engines. Like a 383, 440, and the 426 Hemi. However, by 1973, changing conditions had eliminated all those motors and you could even… more»

1 of 87: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

The Pontiac Firebird was in its third year of production in 1969, having joined with the Chevy Camaro two years earlier to do battle against the Ford Mustang in the “pony car” wars. This ’69 Firebird convertible is one… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Heritage Package

Rarity can be a relative term in the classic car world. That is the case with this 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. While the company produced 8,197 Camaros equipped with the Z03 Heritage Package, only 403 cars were the Z28… more»

Mark Donohue Edition: 1970 AMC Javelin SST

To take advantage of their signing famed racers Roger Penske and Mark Donohue to their Trans-Am program in 1970, AMC built 2,501 versions of a street Javelin as a special edition. The car could come in any color and… more»

Easy Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

There are times when tackling a restoration project that involves cutting and welding can seem intimidating. This is especially true if you don’t possess well-honed skills in that area. Therefore, finding a car that needs little more than a… more»

Parked For 20 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

It seems inevitable that the automotive future will be dominated by hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. That landscape makes vehicles like this 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback so important. Most of our readers have been lucky to have lived through an… more»

Spring Special Edition: 1971 Ford Mustang

Over the years, Ford would come out with special editions of its Mustang pony car, like the High-Country Special, Sports Sprint, California Special, and several others. That included the 1971 Spring Special which added Boss and Mach 1 appearance… more»

Behind the Barn: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Mercury Cougar joined Ford’s Mustang in the new “pony car” segment in 1967, just as General Motors was also getting in on the act. Though it would morph into a personal luxury car later, the Cougar would be… more»

Rare Color Combo: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

I always twitch slightly when an owner makes a rarity claim for their classic car. While some are valid, others are less relevant and more obscure. That brings us to this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. While I’ve had no… more»

49k Original Miles: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition

The subject of rarity is always going to ignite debate amongst enthusiasts. Some will claim that the relative rarity of a particular vehicle will have little impact on its value, while others will see this impact as profound. That… more»

Owned 47 Years! 1965 Ford Mustang GT

This 1965 Mustang fastback checks all the boxes on paper. After its racing career, it’s been stored in dry storage in California for many years and was recently moved to Wentzville, Missouri. The owner of 47 years (!) has… more»

Return to Stock? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Far from the first drag car teasing potential buyers with the idea of being returned to stock, this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in Payson, Illinois poses a more compelling argument than most. Despite its history as a drag racer since… more»

Copart Cuda: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

What da hey? A Mopar collectible that is available at Copart? How’d that happen? Admittedly, our subject car is a 1970 Barracuda, not a performance-oriented ‘Cuda. Still, even a generic ’70 Barracuda still has mojo in the old car… more»

390/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The 1967 model year marked the first significant change for Ford’s iconic First Generation Mustang. While the styling updates appeared largely evolutionary, changes below the skin allowed the company to slot some serious iron under the hood. Previously, buyers… more»

24k Original Miles! 1970 Ford Mustang

When an original survivor has more than five decades under its belt, it would be fair to expect it to exhibit some wear and tear. That isn’t the case with this 1970 Mustang Fastback. It has led a sheltered… more»

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