This pair
of pony cars will let you drop the kids off at school on a weekday and tear it up at the track on the weekend.
We're undeniably in the golden age
of pony cars.
If you can be judicious with the optioning, though, the 370Z — either in base or NISMO form — remains a compellingly traditional sports car option among a sea
of pony cars and hot hatches.
50, But Challenger is the «personal luxury cruiser»
of pony cars, and a couple people I know bought them for that reason.
A like - new 1969 Mustang Boss 429 built around a fresh body and chassis may soon be just a few hundred thousand dollars away, once Classic Recreations begins turning out tis latest line
of pony cars.
Second, while the big - motor version
of any pony car is a hoot to drive, oftentimes the performance feel and balance of the smaller - engine edition is more fun.
Ramirez is a weird combination
of a pony car and the pleasant - looking but ultra-obscure French sports car, the MVS / Venturi, finished in yellow.
Hot on the heels
of the Pony car's success, DaimlerChrysler has dusted off the Challenger and Chevy has produced a new Camaro, a nameplate that was more recently interred.
With the return
of the pony car has come the return of the muscle car.
The GT model
of the pony car is still raring to run.
The brochure for the newly - revamped, 2018 Ford Mustang was just shared online, thanks to website Mustang6G, laying bare
all of the pony car's new standard and optional goodies.
As the man who ran Yenko Chevrolet of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Yenko oversaw an aftermarket division that gave birth to the Yenko Camaros, considered today as one of the most sought - after Camaros among enthusiasts
of the pony car.
With looks to die for, the latest generation Ford Mustang is supposed to be more of a sports car and less
of a pony car.
However, Ford introduced the sixth - generation Mustang in India last year and now the facelifted version
of the pony car has been unveiled in the USA.
With the basic models well outlined, folks are now curious to learn about more power - packed versions
of the pony car.
AutoGuide «s Mike Accardi was quick to point out the two most obvious ones: the reading of 1964.5 miles on the odometer refers to the first half - model - year of the original Ford Mustang, while the display of 289 miles to empty is a nod to the cubic - inch displacement
of the pony car's original V8.
Positioned to compete against the Mercury Cougar and Pontiac Firebird in the upper end
of the pony car market segment, [7] it was «a rather late response to the wave the Ford Mustang had started over half a decade earlier with its April 1964 introduction.»
The facelifted version
of the pony car has been unveiled in the USA.
He says the next iteration
of the pony car will follow a different road.
Key design features
of pony car include signature shark - bite front fascia and trapezoidal grille, a lower, wider stance with a low roof height.
Alongside the reveal of the 2019 Camaro, Chevrolet also dropped details on a new member
of the pony car's family: the Camaro Turbo 1LE.
Not exact matches
A world - record bid
of $ 66,000 failed to buy a succulent Duesenberg, but champagne - sipping old -
car shoppers at a Pennsylvania auction thawed the recession freeze by
ponying up more than $ 300,000
She had several acres
of land, stables,
ponies, a boat or two lying about and assorted vintage
cars going rusty here and there that belonged to her late husband.
«Millionaires are more likely riding to work in Escalades or Town
Cars than on the No. 6 train, but New York City voters say that's all the more reason they should
pony up funding to make commuting easier for the rest
of us,» said Tim Malloy, assistant director
of the Quinnipiac University Poll.
«Millionaires are more likely riding to work in Escalades or Town
Cars than on the Number 6 train, but New York City voters say that's all the more reason they should
pony up funding to make commuting easier for the rest
of us,» Malloy said.
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While the
car is camouflaged, the light cladding gives us a pretty clear indication
of the new
pony car's design.
Expect the good times to continue to roll over the next year as eager buyers snap up early production
of the all - new
pony car.
The
car is, predictably, called the «Edition 507,» a nod to the fact that it makes 507
ponies and 450 lb - ft
of torque.
I also think the 2013 Mustang's subtle styling changes, especially to the front end, add a touch
of, dare I say it, sophistication to this
pony car.
In fact, it wasn't until the limited production run
of Cobra R models in 2000 did the
pony car exceed the Mach 1's power rating.
The V - 6 is no longer the engine
of trailer - park mulletheads and those hosers who only buy
pony cars for the looks.
For the past forty years, six - cylinder
pony cars have been both embarrassing and practical, weak sisters that made lots
of sense but little in the way
of tire smoke.
I guess it doesn't much matter: the Mustang fans out there who are forever on the hunt for the newest, latest, greatest, most different Mustang variant will love it, and enough
of them will
pony up (pardon the pun) whatever it takes to have one
of these over-the-top
pony cars in their garage to make the exercise worthwhile for Ford to have undertaken.
When the project was first conceived at GM, Mustang was one
of many «cowboy movie» names that were entertained, most
of which have subsequently shown up on
cars and trucks — Bronco, Scout,
Pony, Palomino, and Pinto come to mind — but the now - iconic name didn't really matter.
It feels like 1969 all over again, with Dodge, Ford, and Chevrolet releasing ever - higher horsepower versions
of their «
pony cars.»
Though methinks perhaps it also may be due in part to the drivers / writers lack
of adaptability when driving a fully sorted US
Pony Car capable
of giving an M3 / 4 a good scare on their paved little goat trails not to mention the current crop
of EVO testers lacking all around driving skills as well.
While there were hundreds
of tuned Mustangs are the show, this year we've put together a list
of some
of our favorite modified
pony cars, and maybe one or two we wish stayed factory.
As part
of Ford's mission to bring the Mustang into the racing paddock, Shelby was brought on board to prep the
Pony Car for its competition debut.
It's awesome that the
pony car wars are back because they have elevated two muscle
cars to the level
of true sports
cars.
Of all of the current pony cars, the Camaro is the best modern interpretation of those that hit the avenue last Saturda
Of all
of the current pony cars, the Camaro is the best modern interpretation of those that hit the avenue last Saturda
of the current
pony cars, the Camaro is the best modern interpretation
of those that hit the avenue last Saturda
of those that hit the avenue last Saturday.
Mustang was the first American «
pony car» and the inspiration for a small field
of affordable sporty coupes with long hoods and a wide stance that grew to include the Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, AMC Javelin, Plymouth Barracuda, and Dodge Challenger.
Ford's V -8-powered
pony car remains visceral and brutish enough to please any testosterone - addled teenager but has evolved such that it also meets the more demanding tastes
of the thirty - somethings who can actually afford one.
Even so, the Mustang faithful will be happy to know that America's
pony car is as good
of a deal as ever.
The range will be rounded up by a luxury coupe that will serve as a replacement to the recently discontinued Hyundai Genesis Coupe that was originally marketed as a rear - drive sports
car alternative to
pony cars and the likes
of the Nissan 370Z.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 — Chevy's latest attempt at the Shelby GT500's
pony car throne has captured the attention
of many in the automotive world, including Hagerty.
There's been a lot
of buzz about the 2015 Ford Mustang's new EcoBoost four - cylinder turbo engine, but America's original
pony car still comes with a honkin» V - 8 engine to please traditionalists.
This configuration marked one
of the earliest points where Mercury's coupe began to transition from the Mustang's muscle
car sibling to a plusher
pony.
Jason Cammisa hit the nail on the head with his initial review
of the Genesis coupe: Fans
of domestic
pony cars will not be interested in this new Hyundai, even though it shares so many specs with those Big Three poster children.
The Ford Mustang's styling, pricing, and a pitch - perfect PR blitz (including placement on the covers
of both Time and Newsweek) may have helped bolster its popularity, but had any
of these next three vehicle either gained traction in the marketplace or been built as originally intended, there's a chance Ford's
pony car legend might not be quite as tall a tale as it stands today.