Driver Quality Cars

Coach Builders Conversion: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC

Another car from The Patina Collective in Florida is up for grabs, and it’s also a C126-chassis model. A few days ago, we profiled a 500SEC widebody here on Barn Finds and highlighted how the seller has amassed a… more»

54k Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT

A single, simple mistake can often have deeper consequences than we could first imagine. Take this 1989 Ford Mustang GT as a perfect example. Its second owner made a minor error when registering the car, entering the odometer as… more»

Original Tires! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, which is undoubtedly the case with the above image of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It is the sign leaning against the front wheel that is key because… more»

Preserved Nite Edition: 1992 Ford F-150

Is there a point in which a special edition that is entirely cosmetic in nature is considered cool enough to be worth more than the standard model? We often poke some fun at cars and trucks that get a… more»

T-Type Spec: 1986 Buick Somerset

These days, with the prevalence of online auctions, it’s not hard to find a digital paper trail for cars that appear for sale on different platforms.  This 1986 Buick Somerset T-Type is likely one of the cleanest examples left… more»

Barn Stored 22 Years: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air

With a redesign in 1961, the styling of Chevrolet’s full-size cars was more mainstream. For example, the “batwings” that characterized the 1959-60 Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala models were gone. This ’61 Chevy is the mid-range Bel Air that… more»

Luxury Drop-Top: 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

It is often said that we can’t have it all, but this 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible demonstrates that we can come pretty close. It offers a luxurious motoring experience with the top raised, but the exhilaration of wind-in-the-hair motoring… more»

Affordable 390: 1967 Ford LTD

Affordability is a key consideration for many enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. There is little point in spending a million dollars if that leaves nothing in the kitty for their build. That’s where cars like this 1967 Ford LTD… more»

Awkward Styling? 1961 Dodge Dart Pioneer

Most remember the Dodge Dart as a popular compact car (from 1963 to 1976). But before that, it was a budget-minded, full-sized product at the beginning of the 1960s. This 1961 edition is a 2-door sedan that appears to… more»

Fun Personified: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster

Nothing compels me to write up a car from the many listings we see at Barn Finds more than a good set of photos. We’re not asking for Ansel Adams here; we just want to see the basics in… more»

Buy It Now Bargain: 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10

Here’s a car that makes me question a lot of vehicle decisions I’ve made in the past few years. A 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10, sporting a color combo other than red over gray, with a few simple issues that… more»

Loads of Patina! 1954 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

Big changes were coming to Chevrolet in 1955, including their first V8 engine in 37 years. So, the 1954 models were little changed after a nice facelift in 1953. Chevrolet built its last wood-bodied station wagon in 1951, so… more»

What’s It Worth? 1969 Dodge Charger

With so many second-generation Dodge Charger offerings in the present day being projects, butchered, rotten, or cloned into something they were never intended to be, it’s refreshing to locate one that still remains similar to how it began life,… more»

Bugeye Donation: 2002 Subaru WRX

A bugeye used to be solely associated with a vintage British roadster, popular with car fanatics and weekend racers alike. Nowadays, with the shifting of generations, bugeye means something wholly different, but equally revered by car enthusiasts: a turbocharged… more»

Luxury Muscle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

This 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS proves that a car doesn’t need to be a million years old to be considered a classic. It offers a perfect blend of looks, luxury, and performance. This gem has been meticulously maintained using… more»

69k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

Vehicles from the 1970s spent decades in the classic wilderness as enthusiasts focused on more potent cars that rolled off production lines in the years before and after The Malaise Era. However, they have grown legs, and tidy examples… more»

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