Talk:Pony car

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Wouldn't the mid-1950s original Ford Thunderbird and the Studebaker Avanti be considered pony cars, even though they predated the Mustang?

I'd say not. Both were too expensive and were pitched at an older, more affluent demographic. I'd call them early forms of the personal luxury car. RivGuySC 22:56, 20 August 2005 (UTC)

I would agree. The success of the Mustang and its imitators was because they were substantially more affordable than the T-Bird and the Avanti -- the Avanti's base price was nearly $2,000 higher than the Mustang, which put it out of reach of many buyers. ArgentLA 10:52, 30 October 2005