Driver Quality Cars

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace Car

There are many reasons why an enthusiast may choose to part with a beloved classic, and an overseas relocation has forced the hand of this seller. They have been the custodian of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace… more»

Repainted 30 Years Ago: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Trans Ams draw attention and this Code 75 red 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is no exception. Mitchell G. found it for sale here on eBay. The seller states that it is a two owner car that has 54K original… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan

The 1965 Chevrolet Impala was the best-selling car in America – and by a long shot. It seemed like everyone still wanted to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” So it’s not surprising that sales fell off a bit… more»

Fuel-Injected 1965 Ford Country Sedan

Ford, along with most of the industry, had an incredible year in 1965. With an all-new full-size Ford and the wildly popular Mustang, it had two bona fide hits on its hands. The squared off Ford was advertised for… more»

Hideaway Roof! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

The 1950s was a decade of gimmicks in the automotive industry. A case-in-point is the Ford Skyliner, a “retractable hardtop” whose roof disappeared into the trunk at a flip of a switch. It was in production from 1957 to… more»

Police Interceptor 390 V8! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL

The XL edition of the Ford Galaxie 500 was introduced in 1962, perhaps as a countermeasure to the Chevy Impala SS (Super Sport). Billed as “Extra Lively,” the 500XL came with bucket seats, a console, and a snappier trim… more»

BF Auction: 1941 Cadillac 62 Series Deluxe Coupe

Cadillac debuted the 60 Series as their entry-level model. In 1940, they introduced the 62 Series, a slightly larger and more comfortable car to slot between the 60 and the 70 Series both size and price-wise. It was based… more»

4,300 Original Miles? 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible Summer Edition

It is said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, does that saying count if you are effectively imitating yourself? That is the question posed by this 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. Ford enjoyed limited success two… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1974 Saab Sonett III

While it isn’t as rare as we might sometimes think, finding a fifty-year-old classic that is a one-owner survivor is always a pleasant surprise. Such is the case with this 1974 Saab Sonett III. It has called the same… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1959 DeSoto Fireflite

While some motoring brands disappeared due to financial collapse, others found themselves in the dusty pages of history books as their parent companies retired marques to rationalize their offerings. DeSoto falls into the second category, with the final cars… more»

Reliable Weekly Driver: 1970 Oldsmobile 98

The Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s biggest and most luxurious car for more than 50 years (1949 to 1999). In 1970 alone, it was 225 inches long (124 in the wheelbase alone) and weighed nearly 4,400 pounds. The seller’s… more»

Trades Considered: 1955 Mercury Monterey

We’ve recently been fortunate enough to feature a few genuinely stunning 1950s classics at Barn Finds, and this 1955 Mercury Monterey continues that trend. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Bruce M for spotting a… more»

Slant-Six Survivor? 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

Dodge added the Swinger model to its Dart compact lineup in 1969 hopefully to inject some excitement into a rather ordinary car. The Swinger was only offered as a 2-door hardtop and could eventually be fitted with the potent… more»

Partial Restomod: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air

Throughout most of the 1950s, the Bel Air was Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile. That was until 1958 when the snappy Impala joined the line-up as a glitzy Bel Air. And by 1959, it was a series of its own, relegating… more»

1 of 2,570: 1971 Dodge Polara Brougham

During the 1960s and 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie. A Brougham edition was available for a time which seemed like a bridge between the Polara and Monaco (perhaps like the early… more»

Before Production Stopped: 1942 Lincoln Zephyr Club Coupe

While war clouds were clearly on the horizon in 1941, Americans were still shocked by the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7 of that year.  The idea that we were isolated from hostilities by two great oceans was… more»

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