Driver Quality Cars

Fishing Expedition? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Civilizations tend to peak just before they fall.  The muscle car era could be said to have gone through the same meteoric rise and dramatic, abrupt fall as many have in the history books.  For Ford, the Mustang had… more»

2nd Owner Survivor: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500

Here’s one that we rarely cover, a 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop. It’s not that they’re rare, this is one of 57K to pour forth from Dearborn over a half-century ago, they just don’t turn up all that… more»

302 V8 4-Barrel! 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT

The Cyclone began life as the performance variant of the 1964 Mercury Comet. It moved to mid-size status in 1967 and shared the stage with the Montego when that intermediate was introduced in 1968. This Cyclone is said to… more»

Choo Choo Custom: 1986 Chevy El Camino SS

Rocco B found this 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS for sale in Middleburg, Florida. It is listed for sale here on Craigslist for $25,000. The car looks to be in good shape and has 147,000 miles on it since… more»

409 V8 4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Nowadays, the term “409” is thought by many to be a cleaning product. But in the 1960s, it stood for an awesome motor produced by Chevrolet. It even had a Beach Boys song recorded about it, “She’s so fine,… more»

Mint Long Roof: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300TE 4Matic

If you follow Mercedes-Benz cars at all, you know the W124 line is considered one of the high watermarks in the company’s history. With ridiculously stout drivetrains and well-documented track records of deep six-figure odometer readings, it’s a terrific… more»

2,100-Mile Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon

The Chevy Celebrity was a front-wheel drive mid-size car that carried the Bow-Tie brand for most of the 1980s. More than two million of them were built, but when was the last time you saw one? These were likely… more»

Vortech Supercharged 1996 Ford Mustang GT

When the ’96 Mustang GT was released, I remember feeling excited about its new modular 4.6-liter engine, but distinctly underwhelmed that it was no more potent than the outgoing and long-venerated “five-point-oh.” With single overhead cams and the same… more»

Affordable Ariel Atom: MEV Rocket

This great hobby has many fun and unique cars that fly under the radar. Up for sale is one of these cars that I had never heard of. How many of you know about the MEV Rocket? Take a… more»

28k Original Miles: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Is there any automotive experience better than hitting the road behind the wheel of an iconic muscle car? Actually, there is. The experience is heightened when the vehicle is a Convertible, providing a rapid wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. That is… more»

No Reserve: 42k Mile 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

A known ownership history is viewed by many potential buyers as crucial when assessing whether a classic should find its way into their garage. This 1982 Cadillac Sedan de Ville ticks that box, with the seller stating that they… more»

56k Original Miles: 1960 Buick LeSabre Hardtop

It is often said that if something appears too good to be true, it probably is. I don’t believe that to necessarily be true in the classic world, because we have all seen vehicles that have been cared for… more»

1967 Chevrolet Impala 396 4-Speed Convertible!

Here’s an interesting one, it’s a 1967 Chevrolet Impala convertible. Now, we’ve covered many ’67 Impalas over the years – and why not, GM’s entry-level division only assembled 575,000 in ’67. Parse it further and we find about 30,000… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Ford F100 Custom Cab Unibody

Parting with a project build when the finishing line is in sight is never an easy choice, but it is one faced by the owner of this rare unibody 1962 Ford F100 Custom Cab Long Bed. Changed circumstances mean… more»

Safari Build: 1980 Avanti II

This 1980 Avanti II has been given a treatment we don’t often see with vehicles produced by this unusual American company. The Avanti underwent numerous transformations over the years, in both terms of styling and powerplants, but there’s no… more»

Are Porsche Prices Too High? 1969 Porsche 912 Targa

One of the more amazing aspects of the collectible automobile hobby is Porsche prices.  Like those pesky Chinese spy balloons, the going rate for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsches is in the stratosphere.  That leaves many folks who don’t… more»

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