Exploring Pony Automobiles

There’s a certain elegance about the 60s and the 70s era. The style, cars, movies, everything had a sense of enigma about it. Pony cars, as the name suggests, is a sports coupe, which is a relatively compact muscle car with excellent engine performance. 1964 saw the rise of Ford Mustangs and hence the birth of pony cars. What you probably don’t know is that, the Ford Mustang was not the first pony car. Two weeks before the release of the Mustang, the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market. However, its entire focus on the design and versatility and lack of focus on the engine was the main reason for its rejection by public.

This era saw a lot of competitors in this segment. Chevy Camaro was one of the toughest competitors of the Mustang. The competition got even tougher when Chrysler Valiant came into the picture at a lower cost bracket to capture the market. Even American Motors entered the market in 1976 with the introduction of the Javelin.  This decade saw a lot of manufacturers entering and leaving this automobile segment. Though the sales of Pony cars were considerably good, the year 1969 saw a considerable dip in growth of sales, from 13% to 9%.

The sales of the Mustang again rose in the 80s with its improved engines and enhanced design. In fact, series like the ‘Knight Rider’ and ‘the Rockford files’ played a major part in its revival. At a later stage, the Ford Mustang went through some major changes. If you are a fan of these pony cars, don’t give it a miss. These are once in a lifetime cars with sporty looks, strong and sturdy build, and come with a good engine. If you don’t have the budget to buy a new Ford Mustang, you can always opt for a used or a salvaged one. With its enviable style and power packed engine, this car is sure to thrill you.Visit online auctions and get yourself an old school power automobile.