Driver Quality Cars

BF Auction: 1981 Ford Bronco 4×4 Free Wheeling

Purchasing a classic that recently emerged from hibernation is sometimes a gamble, but that isn’t the case with this 1981 Ford Bronco 4×4 Free Wheeling. The current owner worked through a meticulous revival process that will allow the winning… more»

Rebuilt Grocery Getter: 1974 Ford Pinto

The Pinto was Ford’s first entry into the subcompact car market which was dominated by the imports going into the 1970s. The Pinto was in production from 1971 to 1980 and would spawn the Mercury Bobcat along the way…. more»

U.S.-Built Drop-Top: 1985 Renault Alliance

American Motors was never flush with cash, but times were particularly tight in the late 1970s and early 1980s. AMC wasn’t “big enough” to be saved like Chrysler, who was the beneficiary of a mega loan by the U.S…. more»

Factory Tri Power: 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Chevrolet Impala got a redesign on the B-Body platform for its third generation beginning in 1961, and for the first time, a Super Sport option became available, corporately known as the RPO-240 package.  Unfortunately, it’s one of those… more»

California Driver: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2000

Vintage Alfa Romeos have a loyal following among car enthusiasts. Many of the 1960s and 70s-era models represented the generations that brought the bulk of their acolytes into the fold, but I would wager the model most recognized as… more»

502 BBC Powered: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am

If you are a purist, don’t stop reading just yet. This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am is the real deal, according to the seller but it is powered by a big block 502 cubic inch GM crate engine. It is… more»

Museum Quality? 1984 Dodge Rampage

Smaller pickup trucks grew to be popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Dodge created the Rampage in 1982 to compete with the VW Rabbit Sportruck and Subaru BRAT in the subcompact space. It was a unibody pickup that was… more»

Original Paint: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

I’ll come right out and say it: I think that the quirky Corvair Greenbrier is the best-looking small van ever built. Sure, the Econoline and A100 are also offbeat, fun-looking little haulers, but the two-tone paint on this Chevy… more»

Super Muscle Car: 1970 Plymouth Superbird

The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird really don’t need much of an introduction regarding their importance in Mopar racing history, as most NASCAR fans my age or older remember when Buddy Baker broke the… more»

Good Buy? 1974 Dodge Challenger 360

The “pony car” market got off to a rousing start in 1964 with the popular Ford Mustang. Chevrolet and others would come along in 1967-68 and Dodge got into the market in 1970. But the market soon began to… more»

Affordable Mopar? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Dodge introduced the Challenger in 1970, the last of the automakers to join the “pony car” movement. It was initially successful at nearly 77,000 units in the first year, though that was a fraction of what the market leader… more»

Big Block 1967 Chevrolet Caprice in Royal Plum

With a regal shine on mostly original Royal Plum paint, this 1967 Chevrolet Caprice in Saint Joseph, Missouri seeks a new caretaker. The well-appointed Chevy comes with a paltry 58,000 miles on the odometer and documentation dating to the… more»

Sportbak Custom: 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a major shift in interest in 1980s and 1990s-era vehicles, most commonly seen at shows like Hagerty’s “Radwood” celebrations. The movement has cast a spotlight on cars and trucks that were simply… more»

High-End Driver: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback

There is no doubt that cars wearing the Shelby badge are among the most desirable of the First Generation Mustang range. That is true of this 1969 Shelby GT350, which makes a bold first impression. We see a few… more»

One Owner Project: 1969 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible

Sitting in this garage is a classic that could be an excellent project candidate for the right person. It is a one-owner 1968 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible that appears to be largely unmolested. It runs and drives, providing the… more»

Swedish Hot Rod: V8-Equipped 1968 Volvo 122S

This 1968 Volvo 122S is a tidy classic that can be considered a genuine sleeper. These cars offered respectable performance off the showroom floor, but the V8 under this Volvo’s hood almost doubles the power available to the driver…. more»

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