Driver Quality Cars

43K Actual Miles? 1975 Mercury Comet

Don’t let the listing title fool you, this is a 1975 Mercury Comet – not a Ford Maverick. And therein lies some of Mercury’s late-life marketing dilemma – more on that to follow. This tip came to us from… more»

Honest 1963 Plymouth Valiant is Ready to Go

As the serial owner of several second-generation (1963-1966) A-body Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiants—bought running for as little as $50—I can attest to the sterling integrity of the breed, especially when powered, as this one is, by the trusty… more»

39k-Mile Drop-Top: 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was the company’s largest and most luxurious product, competing alongside the Buick Electra 225, Pontiac Bonneville, and (to a lesser extent) the Cadillac deVille. Built from 1952 to 1996, it was one of GM’s… more»

38k Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird?

Just from the lead photo, some of our readers with extensive T-Bird knowledge and a keen eye may have already spotted a blunder made by the seller of this Ford Thunderbird.  The seventh-generation cars had a relatively short run,… more»

No Reserve: 1989 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado

It’s easy to forget that while Chevy unveiled the “GMT400” trucks in 1988, the Blazer persevered on the classic Squarebody platform until its more rounded replacement appeared for 1992. The grille was updated for 1989 to give it an… more»

Dustbuster On Wheels: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport

The 1990s Pontiac Trans Sport was the General Motors’ division’s first minivan, using a front-wheel-drive platform shared with the Chevrolet Lumina APV and the Oldsmobile Silhouette. They all had the physical profile of a “Dustbuster” mini-vacuum.  This survivor from… more»

71k-Mile 1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer

The base price of the 2025 Jeep Gladiator is $39,995. That’s a lot of money for a base-model anything, but there’s hope yet; you can pick up this 1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer for a mere $8,200. It’s not only… more»

Rare First-Year Project? 1956 Plymouth Fury

The Fury was born in 1956 as an upscale version of the Plymouth Belvedere and would be something of an exclusive sort of car for its first three years. Like the Chevy Impala, the Fury would become a series… more»

Strong Runner: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet owns a Hot Rod shop, and his initial vision was to turn this one into a low rider and paint it black.  However, this Bel Air has taken a back seat to some… more»

Pair of 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari’s

One of the most iconic vehicles of the 1950s was the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad. Built between 1955 and 1957, the Nomad was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” that didn’t catch on sales-wise at the time. Often forgotten is that… more»

Super SUV: 1993 GMC Typhoon

There was a time when the GMC Typhoon was so outrageous, so class-busting in its novelty, that there was nothing else like it. There were no legions of high-performance SUVs, trucks with room for 5 and their gear that… more»

39k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is a three-owner classic. With a known history, its low odometer reading should be verifiable. The seller has recently splashed some cash to improve its presentation and the operation of some features, but it… more»

End of the Line: 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

When you see a car that is near the end of its production run, you sometimes notice a detail or two that suggests it was one of the last ones made. I can’t put my finger on why this… more»

Throwback Styling: 1976 Stutz Blackhawk

Who remembers the Stutz Blackhawk, one of those “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” cars from the 1970s? Built in Italy, the styling of these opulent automobiles was over the top, which was the intended result. They were low-production… more»

McLaren Replica: 1980 Manta Mirage

The seller refers to this car as a McLaren in his description, and while you first scoff at that comparison, he’s not that far off. The Manta Mirage, as it is rightfully called, is one of the more compelling… more»

BF Auction: 1973 Dodge W100 Power Wagon

UPDATE – The seller has added videos of this Power Wagon, which can viewed below. UPDATE – The seller finally had an opportunity to take pictures of the truck on a nice clear day. The color and paint look… more»

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