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The Pontiac Firebird stands out as one of the most iconic pony cars of all time. Pontiac introduced the Firebird in 1967, and kept it around all the way until the new millennium in 2002. The Firebird earned a reputation as one of the most potent pony cars around, and it led the way for…
For nearly 60 years, the Ford Mustang has staked its claim as America’s favorite pony car. Ford first introduced the Mustang in 1964, as a sporty new two-door coupe meant to attract the youth, and it has stayed immensely popular ever since. From the beginning, Ford made performance a priority in the Mustang, which is…
Introduced in 1960, the Mercury Comet was one of the most consistent performers of the Ford lineup for many years until its demise in 1977. From 1964–1971, Mercury produced the high performance version of the Comet, which they branded the Mercury Cyclone. The Cyclone got larger V8 engines and increased performance, and was a very…
From the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s, the Mercury Cougar was one of the top pony car options on the American market. Essentially a luxury version of the Ford Mustang, the Cougar was a top performer for Mercury and a solid ride. Its original run lasted from 1967–1997, before Ford briefly retired it for one model…
It might be hard to imagine today, but for many years, Oldsmobile was one of the most important subsidiaries in the General Motors lineup. GM slotted Oldsmobile between the standard Pontiac and luxury Buick brands, and they dominated the car market for much of the 20th century. Their demise in 2004 notwithstanding, Oldsmobile was a…
When the Oldsmobile Toronado was released in 1966, it represented a dramatic push toward new and innovative ideas for one of America’s oldest brands. By the 1990s, the Toronado was still kicking, but its ethos had shifted so enormously that it came to represent a failing brand whose heyday lay firmly in the past. With…
Looking back today, the Plymouth Barracuda was one of the ultimate pony cars of the 1960s and 1970s. While the first generation was relatively forgettable, the second and third generations got the Chrysler big-block V8s, and they could seriously turn heads. The 426 HEMI and 440 Super Commando powered Barracudas straddled the line of pony…
From 1970–1976, the Plymouth Duster was a mini muscle car that offered decent performance at bottom-level prices. Plymouth created the Duster to be a performance version of the economy Valiant, and it came with both six and eight cylinder engines. Residing on the Chrysler A-body, the Duster shared a body style with the Plymouth Barracuda…
From 1967–1971, the Plymouth GTX was one of the top muscle cars available in all of America. Featuring only big-block V8 engines with sleek but subtle styling at an affordable price, the GTX stands out as a true icon of the muscle era. The GTX was the first performance vehicle that Plymouth offered, and they…
Originally introduced in 1968, the Plymouth RoadRunner defined the era of muscle. With big-block V8s, basic interiors, and heavily customizable options, the RoadRunner gave you incredible performance and value at affordable prices. The original RoadRunner only lasted until 1975, after which it became an option package for the Plymouth Volaré from 1976–1980. Still, the 1968–1971…
Only available for one year in 1970, the Plymouth Superbird is as rare as it is majestic. Plymouth built less than 2,000 Superbirds total, most of them to fulfill NASCAR’s homologation requirements at the time. Modeled on their Chrysler brethren’s 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, the 1970 Superbird is one of the most iconic muscle cars…
Named for the island off the coast of Southern California, for many years the Pontiac Catalina was the jack-of-all-trades for General Motors. It excelled as one of the earliest and most potent muscle cars, yet it could also be had with a low horsepower economy engine. In addition, Pontiac also created the Catalina convertible for…
