Driver Quality Cars

36k-Mile Garage Find: 1976 Ford Torino

The Torino joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale mid-size Fairlane. Going into the 1970s, the Torino replaced the Fairlane and continued through 1976. The seller has a 1976 Torino, a year before the Ford LTD II… more»

7,200 Miles? 1965 Buick Skylark Sedan

Let’s get the trivia out of the way. The seller of this 1965 Buick Skylark on eBay in Midway, Utah, makes three claims, two of them bold: It was bought new by one of Brigham Young’s grandsons, it has… more»

GM-Powered Project: 1987 Avanti

The Studebaker Avanti was rare in that it was one of the few automobiles to live on in production after the demise of the parent company. The Avanti II (shortened later to Avanti) enjoyed a second life from 1965… more»

42k Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee

About the same time GM was shedding size and pounds from many of their luxury offerings, Lincoln introduced a new full-size entry into their Mark series in 1977, with this one proudly wearing the moniker Mark V.  The auto… more»

Ready To Drive! 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8

Authentic Motorcars of Redmond, Washington, has just reduced the price to $30,000 for its lovely and tastefully updated 1962 Jaguar 3.8-liter Mark II, listed on Craigslist in Redmond, Washington. If you can cough up that much scratch, this is… more»

50K Original Miles: 1993 Ford F250 XL

If you’ve tried to sell anything recently, you likely know the market is a bit soft for anything that isn’t a truly exceptional luxury and/or performance car. This is a bummer if you’re trying to sell something; however, it’s… more»

One Owner! 1981 Toyota Corona Luxury Edition

Toyota had a rough start in the US market. Its first export was the Toyopet Crown, sold out of its Hollywood, California dealership – its sole location. But the underpowered and overpriced sedan was not ideally suited for the… more»

Original 389: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Introduced in 1964, the GTO cemented its place in American folklore in 1965 when sales more than doubled. Enthusiasts couldn’t get enough of Pontiac’s ground-breaking muscle car, spawning an era that is fondly remembered by those of us with… more»

Final Year Big-Block: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette ticks plenty of boxes for purists seeking a survivor-grade classic. The first owner equipped it with a long list of factory options, including a 454ci V8 under the hood. This model year marked the end… more»

Driving Project: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau represents an opportunity that may be irresistible to some enthusiasts. This survivor runs and drives well, making it a turnkey proposition. However, it has a few cosmetic flaws that the buyer could easily address,… more»

Last Pontiac Straight-Eight: 1954 Star Chief Custom Catalina

It was a year of lasts in 1954 at Pontiac Motor Division; it was the last year of the basic 1949-54 bodystyle, although there had been some changes along the way, and it was the last year for Pontiac’s… more»

3-On-The-Tree: 1966 Ford Fairlane Squire

Those old station wagons keep on rollin’, and today’s discovery, courtesy of Zappenduster, is the seldomly encountered Ford Fairlane Squire, a 1966 example to be precise. The full-size Country Squire makes BF front page news pretty often, so this… more»

Bold Luxury Icon: 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

After displaying some of the wildest tail fins in automotive history the previous year, Cadillac toned down the rear portions on the DeVille for 1960, but the shape was still large and opulent enough to let others know that… more»

12k Original Kilometers: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL

Although I wouldn’t recommend train tracks as a location for a photo shoot, they do provide a nice Country setting for this 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL, which is located in the city of Coquitlam in British Columbia, Canada. … more»

4-Speed and Solid: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere

The Plymouth Belvedere doesn’t always receive the same level of hype and fanfare as some of the other Chrysler B-Body models from the sixties, such as the Road Runner or Dodge Charger.  However, the coupes are still desirable and… more»

Cheap Retro Driver: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

I once had a songwriter friend in Nashville who bought Jaguar after Jaguar, each one being a bit more swanky than the last.  It was surprising to spot a new PT Cruiser in his driveway around 2001, so I… more»

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