Driver Quality Cars

Family Heirloom: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Memories are a powerful accessory when it comes to old cars and trucks, as they can compel us to either hold onto a vehicle forever or decide to invest in an otherwise ordinary vehicle. Sometimes, however, it also makes… more»

W-30 455 V8: 1974 Oldsmobile 442

General Motors went all-in on mid-size muscle cars in 1964/65. That included the pioneering Pontiac GTO, Chevy Chevelle SS 396, Buick Gran Sport, and the Oldsmobile 442 (aka 4-4-2). Though cars bearing the 442-brand continued to appear through 1991,… more»

BF Exclusive: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

This 1966 Ford Mustang is offered after two years of hands-on ownership and improvement. The car is said to run and drive, the major mechanical essentials have been addressed, and it presents as an honest, classic that’s ready for… more»

Freshly Restored: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

If you are searching for a restored classic, they don’t come much fresher than this 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible. Only two months have passed since the build ended, leaving no time for faults or issues to accumulate. It is… more»

A Mazda By Another Name: 1989 Ford Probe GT

Porsche tried to replace the air-cooled, rear-engined 911 with the water-cooled, front-engined 928. We all know how that worked out. Likewise, Ford tried to replace the Mustang with the Probe, following the same pattern of total reconfiguration of what… more»

Z-Code 390: 1967 Ford Ranchero GT

Vehicles like this 1967 Ford Ranchero GT offer a fascinating alternative for those seeking classics with muscle car potential. These vehicles are typically lighter than the Sedans or Station Wagons upon which they are based, and as any hardened… more»

Older Restoration? 1959 Edsel Ranger

The Edsel was an expensive experiment that ended up costing Ford Motor Co. hundreds of millions of dollars. And that’s in 1950s valuations. It was a new car line that was quirky at first, but proved that it was… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1976 Ford Bronco

It’s fascinating how some vehicles fail to set the world on fire when new but become an automotive must-have decades later. That is the case with the First Generation Ford Bronco. Spotless examples now command impressive prices, as demonstrated… more»

1986 Buick Grand National With 1,706 Original Miles!

If I were to choose a 1980s classic to park in my garage, the 1986 Buick Grand National would be a hands-down winner. I acknowledge that the ’87 GNX is a more potent package, but there is something about… more»

Simply Stunning: 1964 Pontiac GTO

Some classics are so stunning that they leave you almost breathless. Such is the case with this 1964 Pontiac GTO. From its magnificent paint to the numbers-matching V8 under the hood, there seems to be nothing about this Pontiac… more»

Package Deal: Trio of Chevrolet El Camino “Utes”

The El Camino was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Ranchero. Both initially were station wagon-based pickups that enjoyed long rear-wheel-drive runs. The El Camino was in production in 1959 and 1960, then took a break until 1964, when it… more»

New Tires And Batteries: 1979 International Transtar II COF-4070B

There’s a romance to the world of trucking that the 1970s bestowed upon popular culture (“Convoy,” Smokey and the Bandit, etc.), but the realities of the open road were often (as several of our commenters can attest to) a… more»

Pristine Low-Mileage 1956 Lincoln Premiere Ragtop

Hagerty is listing this incredible-looking 1956 Lincoln Premiere for $80,000 in Coal City, Illinois. It’s in “original unrestored condition, with 20,000 original miles,” and looks the part. Thanks, T.J. Hagerty is in the unique position as a vendor to… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Jeep Cherokee Quadra-Trac

This 1976 Jeep Cherokee is a survivor that the current owner recently revived. The process was comprehensive, ensuring that the Jeep is a turnkey proposition. It features a V8 under the hood and the company’s excellent Quadra-Trac system for… more»

Investment Grade SUV? 1993 Range Rover County

Over the years, organizations like Hagerty track prices for vehicles and make predictions on which ones will stay hot for years to come. The vintage SUV market is one where I seem to notice a lot of “winners”, meaning… more»

Daily Driver 289 V8: 1965 Ford Mustang

Growing up in the 1960s was a great time – at least in terms of the automotive landscape. One of the most exciting debuts of the decade was the 1965 Ford Mustang, which was so successful that they built… more»

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