Driver Quality Cars

Retro Cool: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 320 Custom

The retro phase in automotive design gathered strength in the 1990s following the introduction of the PT Cruiser and Prowler. Our feature car continues that theme, combining old-world charm with modern engineering. The Karmann Ghia panels gracing this classic… more»

Running Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

The Dodge Challenger was the last entry in the “pony car” market credited to the popular Ford Mustang (though the Plymouth Barracuda arrived 17 days earlier). It was in production for five years (1970 to 1974), sharing its new… more»

No Reserve: 1974 Ford F-250 4×4

It’s true, variety is the spice of life. Let’s say you visited your Ford dealer to buy a new pickup in 1974. The order form would greet you with no fewer than five shades of green, by my count…. more»

Nicest One Left? 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its Vega subcompact from 1971 to 1977. But only about 3,500 of them will likely ever be considered collectible. That small group is the high-performance Cosworth Vega produced only in 1975… more»

Owned 20 Years: 1967 Dodge Charger

Grafting a fastback onto its popular mid-sized B-Body Coronet, Dodge hoped to lure sporty buyers with a new-for’66 two-door called Charger. Shoppers finding the sister division Plymouth’s A-body Barracuda too diminutive might slide into a roomier Charger with its… more»

8k-Mile Survivor: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T

In the 1980s, Buick produced several turbo-charged versions of its mid-size Regal sport coupe. The most well-known was the Grand National, built in 1982 and again from 1984 to 1987. One of the rarest was the Turbo-T, offered only… more»

Many Upgrades: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

While some classics are spotlessly original, others can feature so many upgrades it is almost impossible to know where to start when assessing their relative worth. This 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider falls into the second category, and the… more»

Future Classic Coupe: 1996 Lincoln MK VIII

One of the things America has always been good at is building big-body luxury coupes. We started in the 1960s and 70s and kept right at it through energy crisis and come-to-Jesus moments with regards to fuel efficiency. However,… more»

1-of-300: 1980 Saab 96 GL Jubileum

Launched in 1960, the Saab 96 enjoyed a far longer production life than even the most optimistic company managers could have anticipated. The last cars rolled off the line in 1980, and Saab marked the occasion by producing the… more»

Super Clean TJ: 1998 Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler is undoubtedly an American classic, but its desirability has changed a bit as it has become more of an everyday SUV than a weekend-warrior rock crawler. With that in mind, it’s not surprising to see more… more»

1 of 1800 -1941 Graham Hollywood

Automaker Graham acquired the rights to the advanced and gorgeous Cord design with hopes to save its business. That didn’t work out, and this 1941 Graham Hollywood represents one of 1400 to 1800 built before that effort folded, according… more»

Matching Numbers 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

I’m going to dispense with the “Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409…” folderol and look at this 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop objectively and judge it on its merits and/or detractions. It shows pretty well and is properly equipped— I’d… more»

No Reserve K5: 1989 Chevrolet Blazer

It’s nice to see an honest truck every now and again, one that isn’t perfect but still presents well. This 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer has been mildly restored with a driver-quality paint job but it looks good from where… more»

Needs TLC: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Looks can sometimes be deceiving. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am looks like a Special Edition Y84 optioned Trans Am. However, the ad doesn’t claim that it is a Special Edition. There are also some details and clues that it… more»

13k Mile 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition

I was twelve when the seventh generation of the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1977, and so into cars that it interfered with my ability to focus on schoolwork, a challenge I’m guessing many of our readers also faced… more»

Drop Top 5.0: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

The early Fox body Ford Mustangs with their quad headlights – affectionately known as “four eyes” – are somewhat underappreciated in today’s market. While most enthusiasts clearly prefers the newer models, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with skewing towards the… more»

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