Driver Quality Cars

Fun Weekend Cruiser: 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

It’s surprising how many cars past the fifty-year mark are out there with the odometer still on the first trip around, and also understandable that many of these command and get a premium price when they exchange hands.  However,… more»

396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was once a classy but seemingly mild-mannered Convertible. However, a “heart” transplant has transformed it into a fire-breathing beast with power to spare. It runs and drives well, needing a cosmetic restoration to recapture… more»

440 6-Pack 4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Super Bee

With all the buzz the Plymouth Road Runner generated upon its debut in 1968, Dodge’s equivalent, the Super Bee, sometimes got overlooked. A comparable product, sales numbers of the Super Bee paled by comparison, and Dodge moved on after… more»

Sunstorm Yellow: 1974 Pontiac Formula 400

This 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 looks pretty solid but with only 4 pictures in the ad here on Craigslist, it is hard to tell. There are no pictures of the engine compartment or interior. The seller is asking… more»

70K Mile Convertible: 1965 Buick LeSabre

Now this is a Buick! Sure, we still have Buicks today, but most look like porcine wheeled objects on stilts. A proper sedan, hardtop, or convertible? Fuggetaboutit. This claimed 70 K-mile 1965 LeSabre convertible appears to be in excellent… more»

Red Sled: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac produced the most Trans Ams in its history in 1979. Over 117,000 Trans Ams were built and sold including this example that was sent to us by Tony Primo. This Trans Am is located in Royal Palm Beach,… more»

Column Shift: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac was just getting started with the 4th year of the 2nd generation Trans Am in 1973. They expanded the color pallet and introduced the big hood bird in 1973. From 1970-1972, the Trans Am was only available with… more»

BF Exclusive: 1993 Ford Bronco XLT

With an Escape-based Bronco Sport and a retro-themed Bronco out on dealer lots, how long will it be until Ford releases a “big” Bronco based on the F-150? After all, it was a fairly successful model from 1978 to… more»

Nicely Restored 1974 Bricklin SV-1

While top-tier examples aren’t exactly cheap for enthusiasts searching for a cool gull-wing two-seater, the Bricklin SV-1 still remains more affordable than the DeLorean, although it didn’t have the advantage of being featured in one of the top movies… more»

Malaise Era Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada

The Granada debuted in 1975 as a “premium” compact car, slotted by Ford above the more basic Maverick. Its styling was influenced by the European sedans of the day, but mechanically, its unibody roots harkened to the days of… more»

1-of-12: 1967 Dodge Charger Hemi/4-Speed

If push came to shove and I was forced to pick my favorite muscle car, the First Generation Charger would get the nod. Its styling is appealing, its interior lifts it above its competition, and this car’s Hemi/4-speed combination… more»

Stunning Muscle: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

There will probably never be another automotive era like the 1960s. It delivered to an expectant world a range of pony and personal luxury cars, although it would be valid to state that the decade was defined by the… more»

Customized Oddball: 1969 Ford Ranchero

Ford introduced two new products in 1957. One was the Skyliner, a retractable hardtop that turned into a convertible with a flick of a switch. The other was the Ranchero, a pickup based on a wagon platform rather than… more»

Award Winner: 1960 Imperial 4-Door Hardtop

We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via your comments or the leads that you provide to some truly wonderful classics. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J…. more»

10k Original Miles: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340

In the absence of documentary evidence, potential buyers must assess every aspect of a classic to determine whether a claimed ultra-low odometer reading appears plausible. Such is the case with this 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340. The seller claims… more»

Luxury Rat Rod? 1974 Ford LTD Brougham

Ford’s popular full-size luxury car, the LTD, had a banner year in 1973, selling 556,000 copies. Then, along came the OPEC oil embargo, and sales plummeted by nearly half as big gas guzzlers were suddenly out of vogue. The… more»

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