1968 Pony Car Comparison- Motor Trend

[Steve Shauger]

The pony car competition was fierce in the late 60's. Here's a glimpse back into 1968 Motor Trend comparison test. I'm not sure why the top available performance models weren't selected, perhaps they were trying to appeal to a broader buyers' market.

https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/1968-ford-mustang-chevy-camaro-pontiac-firebird-javelin-barracuda-cougar-comparison

[Too Many Projects]

Interesting read, thanks Steve.

[EZ Nova]

AGREED^^^^

Didn't read it ll, lot of info there. Was really surprised with the performance of the AMC. Milage info was nice to see. I can compare that to my showroom stock 1988 GT Mustang convert I had. Off the showroom floor, that GT would run 15.0 got good mileage and could drop the top and drive literally anywhere with the 3.08's.

[Tracker1]

Nice post Steve. Mentions availability of a 427 in the Mustang in '68 but that never happened. I am surprised that the ROYAL license plate frame on that Firebird didn't result in a bit more...ooomph. Wouldn't figure Milt & Wangers would let that one out of the shop unless it was running low 14s :)

[Too Many Projects]

Nice post Steve. Mentions availability of a 427 in the Mustang in '68 but that never happened. I am surprised that the ROYAL license plate frame on that Firebird didn't result in a bit more...ooomph. Wouldn't figure Milt & Wangers would let that one out of the shop unless it was running low 14s :)

A big plus—at least for us—was getting a production-assembly car for our early-in-the-season test schedule. Our normal source couldn't supply a car, and when George Neutill of Royal Pontiac in North Hollywood, California (no association with Royal Pontiac in Royal Oak, Michigan) heard of our dilemma, he invited us over to pick from five he had on his lot.

[msclassiccars]

Very cool read.

Based on the comments by the editors, you would have thought the AMC would have been the most popular car.

Thanks for sharing.

[Too Many Projects]

Very cool read.

Based on the comments by the editors, you would have thought the AMC would have been the most popular car.

Thanks for sharing.


That was what I felt they were expressing too, without actually saying it and offending any of the other vehicles. I remember the stigma of the times about buying a "rambler" product though and being scoffed at because it wasn't something from the big 3...:tongue:
AMC could change their name and product line, but they couldn't "obliterate" 30-40 years of Muggles memories of their predecessor being a stogy, family sedan, automobile...:frown:

[Tracker1]

A big plus—at least for us—was getting a production-assembly car for our early-in-the-season test schedule. Our normal source couldn't supply a car, and when George Neutill of Royal Pontiac in North Hollywood, California (no association with Royal Pontiac in Royal Oak, Michigan) heard of our dilemma, he invited us over to pick from five he had on his lot.

Ahhh missed that. :smile:

[Tracker1]

north hollywood ROYAL

[442w30]

There's a magazine that did a special issue on the 1968 pony cars. I think it was Car Life. Collection currently in boxes but I have it. It's quite a great issue.

[Tracker1]

There's a magazine that did a special issue on the 1968 pony cars. I think it was Car Life. Collection currently in boxes but I have it. It's quite a great issue.

This one?

[Kurt S]

Consumer Reports also tested them. I'll have to dig it out - interesting viewpoint.

[Tracker1]

C/D as well

[442w30]

The one that Tracker1 posted is the one I was talking about.

Notice that it's a dedicated special issue, unlike the other ones

[ANDY M]

North Hollywood is cool, but not the same as Royal Oak MI.
Just ask anyone in Detroit.