--- title: "New USPS Stamps Honor Pony Cars Like the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302" description: "The USPS is issuing five new stamps, commemorating American pony cars, such as the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302." date: "2022-07-17" modified: "2022-07-17" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/new-usps-stamps-honor-pony-cars-like-the-1969-ford-mustang-boss-302" categories: - "Culture" - "News" tags: - "Coupe" - "Ford" - "Mustang" - "sports car" --- # New USPS Stamps Honor Pony Cars Like the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 ![]() I honestly couldn't tell you the last time I used a stamp. Thinking back, I'm not sure I can recall a single instance of actually using a stamp and mailing a letter. By the time I was old enough to send letters and pay bills, email and online bill pay were already established. I can't think of a real reason why I'd need to own stamps. And yet, I now want to go buy some stamps because the United States Postal Service is issuing five new Forever Stamps honoring the American pony car, including the iconic '69 Mustang Boss 302. The new pony car stamps will pay tribute to five American classics—the aforementioned[ Boss 302](), 1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28, 1969 AMC Javelin SST, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and the 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT. The original pony car class started with the 1965 Ford Mustang and soon expanded to cars like the Camaro and Challenger. Typically, pony cars were smaller and more affordable than muscle cars and even often came with smaller six-cylinder engines. However, as time went on, bigger V8s and higher-performance versions became available, such as the aforementioned Boss 302 and Camaro Z/28. By the end of the 1970s, high-performance pony cars became a staple of American car culture. Pony cars were originally aimed at younger customers but quickly became mainstream and many of them are now regarded as American classics. Some of them still exist today, such as the Mustang, Camaro, and [Challenger](). While they aren't quite as small as they once were, nor as affordable, they still stay true to the pony car formula by offering entry-level six-cylinder (and even four-cylinder) versions, as well as the thrilling high-performance models. ![]() *Dodge* Being Forever Stamps, this new pony car postage can be used to mail a one-ounce letter literally forever. It doesn't matter when the stamps were purchased, when they're used, or how much postage costs have gone up since the time of buying them. These pony car Forever Stamps cost 60-cents each and can be used by themselves for all domestic first-class mail, though additional postage will be needed for international mail. The five new pony car stamps will first be seen at *The Great American Stamp Show*, something I didn't know existed up until this very moment, which will be held in partnership with the *American Philatelic Society*. The event will be held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, California and will be free and open to the public. The stamps even have their own hashtag, so you can spread your stamp love on social media: *#PonyCarStamps*. ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()