Driver Quality Cars

Future Find: 2023 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Convertible

There was probably no one more excited than I when the Dodge Challenger made its return in 2008, and witnessing the car continue to evolve beyond what was already a fine comeback gave me hope that the auto industry… more»

350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

We always appreciate input from our readers at Barn Finds. Whether it is via article feedback or the willingness to refer classics for us to feature, we simply wouldn’t exist without you. Therefore, I must say a big thank… more»

No Reserve: 1962 Volvo PV544

We’ve seen a recent influx of Volvos crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1962 PV544 is a real beauty. It runs and drives, is free from visible rust, and features a tastefully retrimmed interior. The buyer could… more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Classics with a known ownership history will almost always attract plenty of attention when they hit the market, and this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is no exception. The listing statistics suggest that many people like what they see and are… more»

Karmann Ghia Chassis: 1956 Porsche Speedster Replica

In recent years, my opinion on some replicas has softened quite a bit from the day and age where I scoffed at nearly all of them. The Porsche 356 and 550 replicas have done a particularly good job of… more»

“AdVANtage”: 1978 Ford Econoline 150 Shorty 4WD Conversion

Ford’s clever marketing slogan – AdVANtage Ford! – reminded customers that the Econoline was ready for anything. The company had plenty of practice adapting the van’s format since launching the model in 1961 with a mid-engine layout on a… more»

Affordable Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

The Corvette ZR-1 is still out there – still affordable – and examples like this clean 1990 example remind us yet again you don’t have to look too hard to find a great sports car value. The so-called “King… more»

47k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It is fair to say that the C2 firmly established Chevrolet’s Corvette in the marketplace. It sold in significantly higher numbers than its predecessor, and the company’s focus on an improved driving experience created a more rounded package that… more»

Spotless Interior: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500

While most enthusiasts won’t hesitate to tackle panel or paint repairs, a smaller number harbor the desire to perform an interior retrim. The new owner of this 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 won’t face that decision, because the inside of… more»

Parked in 1993: 1973 Volvo 1800ES

Volvo established its reputation by producing vehicles with robust mechanical components and a strong focus on safety. However, the company let its hair down in 1961 when it released the sporty P1800. Several updates later, the 1800ES hit the… more»

BF Auction: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle

You’ve probably heard of or seen a Porsche-powered VW Beetle. You might have even come across a Subaru-powered Porsche. But how about a Subaru-powered Super Beetle? As great as the air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche engines are, a more modern… more»

1 of 1,343 Produced: Rare 1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible

This is the second nicely restored 1959 Edsel that I’ve written about this month. But this one is special because this top-of-the-line Corsair was both the most expensive Edsel you could buy in ’59 (with a base price of… more»

Original 283 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Chevy II was launched in 1962 as a head-to-head competitor to Ford’s successful compact, the Falcon. Unlike the other Chevrolet compact, the Corvair, there was nothing revolutionary about the car, and it was simply a smaller Chevrolet. The… more»

Needs Reviving: Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Ford introduced a 2-seat car in 1955, the Thunderbird. Unlike the other 2-seater over at Chevrolet (Corvette), the T-Bird was a personal luxury car (even though it was more powerful than the early ‘Vettes). This ’55 Thunderbird is said… more»

Split-Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1963 model year was a big one for the Chevrolet Corvette. The car had finally been redesigned after 10 years on the original platform. The buying public liked what they saw, and sales increased by nearly 50%, thanks… more»

Low Miles? 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

By the 1970s, Alfa Romeo was government-owned and on the march toward a merger with Fiat. Its factories were limping along at roughly half-capacity. Despite this, the Spider Veloce – with origins reaching back to the 1950s – received… more»

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