There is absolutely no shortage of 1969 Ford Mustangs here on BF but not many are the Grande version – a sort of luxury notchback edition, first offered in ’69. Nope, it’s the fastbacks (SportsRoof), often in Mach I… more»
Pony Cars
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Drive As Is: 1968 Pontiac Firebird (No Engine)
The other-other Pony car, third in line after the ubiquitous Mustang and oft-seen Camaro, the 1968 Pontiac Firebird is worth considering if you want something small enough to drive easily and stylish enough to cause you to do a… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Please Be Real: 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350-H
Carroll Shelby’s king-sized Texas personality branded his cars with an in-your-face attitude, always backed up by real performance. Shelby’s skills at deal-making matched his understanding of winning at the track, and his partnership with American rental car giant Hertz… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Restoration Required: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
We see a reasonable number of 1969 Mach 1 Mustangs cross our desks at Barn Finds. This is hardly surprising considering the production total and how desirable they remain. This example requires total restoration, but it appears the pieces… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Good Starting Point: 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback
The Fastback that started it all—that’s what’s sitting on eBay right now awaiting your offer in the form of a 1965 Mustang 2+2. So far, only one person has placed a bid, and that price is $24,900. The auction… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ready To Drive! 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
The wildly popular Ford Mustang got its first styling refresh in 1967. Sales fell 22% but that’s because they finally had some real competition. That came in the form of the Chevy Camaro and the others that would follow…. more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
R-Code 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Project
This multi-colored painted pony might have been someone’s dream, a labor-intensive project to make a 428-powered weapon from a discarded pile of parts. Though still in parts, this 1968 Ford Mustang fastback has enjoyed enough work to help buyers… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
The Other Pony Car: 1974 AMC Javelin
This 1974 AMC Javelin is an extremely promising project candidate. It needs a cosmetic refresh but is a structurally sound classic with only minor exterior rust issues. Most of the required tasks could be tackled in a home workshop,… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn-Bound 20 Years: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
During its 1967-69 first-generation run, the Pontiac Firebird was perhaps the third best-selling “pony car” (behind the Mustang and Camaro). Like its Chevy cousin, the car was little changed going into its second year, losing its vent windows, and… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ready to Restore? 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 arrived in 1969 as Ford was looking to boost sagging Mustang sales. It was all about performance at first, but the emphasis shifted more to style after that. With a fastback body referred to as a… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1978 Ford Mustang II With Only 30k Miles?
1978 was the last chance for new car buyers to drive away in a Mustang II, as big changes for Ford’s pony offering were on the horizon for the following year when the third generation got an all-new body… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 1,020: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Despite its all-new design in 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was still no match for the Ford Mustang in sales. Even though ’70 was Barracuda’s best sales year, the Mustang outsold it by nearly 4 to 1. The Gran Coupe… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The term “blank canvas” is one of the most over-used in the classic world, but it perfectly describes this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. It requires total restoration but is an essentially solid classic missing its original engine and transmission…. more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Black Over Black: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
There’s nothing more striking than a well-kept, vintage car that wears black over black. That describes the seller’s 1969 Pontiac Firebird which looks mighty sweet from any angle. Has it been restored at 69,000 miles? We don’t know, but… more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Running Pony Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
In only its second full year, the hot new Ford Mustang would sell more than 607,000 units in 1966. Everywhere you looked, it seemed like the “pony car” would turn up, like this mostly basic example that was treated… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
Growing up as a car-crazed kid in the seventies, I experienced the good fortune of having an AMC dealership near our home, so my curious eyes got some pretty good exposure to the brand every time we drove by… more»
