Driver Quality Cars

9-Passenger Green Machine: 1972 Dodge Monaco Wagon

UPDATE – There’s an old expression, “Third time’s a Charm,” that would seem to be appropriate for this clean and very green 1972 Dodge Monaco 9-Passenger Wagon. This is the third time we’ve featured it on Barn Finds in… more»

Stroked 427 Five Speed! 1964 Ford Fairlane

Take a two-door Fairlane post car with original paint, one that covered a mere 16,000 miles in 60 years. Stuff a stroked 427 V8 under the hood, add a five-speed manual transmission, stiffened chassis, and other performance parts, and… more»

1993 Ford Mustang Cobra and Two Other Fox Body Convertibles!

With the desirability of the Fox body Ford Mustangs seeming to be on the rise, now is a good time to own one, especially when it’s a 1993 Cobra with just 41,000 original miles.  However, owning four is much… more»

Original Paint and Graphics: 1980 Jeep J-10 Honcho 4×4

There are certain things that never would have gotten the stamp of approval in any decade other than the ’70s (or the early ’80s, in this case), and one might be the Jeep J-10 “Honcho.” A honcho is the… more»

No Reserve: 454-Equipped 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

If you’re the type of enthusiast who doesn’t mind modified classics and craves something with a mountain of power and torque, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS could be right up your street. It presents extremely well, and the upgraded… more»

BF Auction: 1984 GMC Jimmy Sierra 4×4

SUVs have become one of the strongest segments of the new car market, and it is vehicles like this 1984 GMC K1500 Jimmy Sierra that paved the way for their success. It would be a prime candidate for a… more»

1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With 879 Original Miles!

If I had to pick a classic from the 1990s to park in my garage, a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra would be at the head of the cue. I have always liked the Fox-Bodies, but these classics demonstrated… more»

Fresh Paint: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

While it can’t technically be considered a genuine survivor, this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z presents superbly courtesy of its fresh paint. There is little to criticize about its appearance, its interior is exceptionally tidy for its age, and its… more»

Low-Mile 1987 Honda CRX Si

Before we review this Japanese car, we are going to talk about an Italian car, namely, the Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato. Not familiar with this little gem? Here’s a photo. The resemblance to the CRX should jump off the… more»

Exotic With Familiar Heart: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera

Exotic cars are great. The names alone ring of mystery: Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lotus. Think of casually tossing off one of these as you arrive for a meet-up with friends. “Yeah, I thought I’d give the Maserati some exercise… more»

T-Top Option: 1979 Pontiac Firebird

First-generation pony cars established their sales success upon the more basic variants. While many enthusiasts focus on high-performance vehicles, it is the more basic cars that allowed people to buy into the lifestyle at an affordable cost. That approach… more»

Daily Driver Potential? 1971 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevrolet Nova was still going strong by its 10th model year, 1971. 4-door sedans sold in the minority at just 27% of total production. And if you factored in a 6-cylinder vs. V8 engine, the number was likely… more»

Last of the Real Cadillacs: 1973 Cadillac Coupe deVille

A frequent lament in the Barn Finds universe is that Cadillac lost its way and has never returned to the “Standard of the World” status that the brand enjoyed for decades.  That may or may not be an unreasonable… more»

California Special? 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

Limited or Special Edition models are not a new phenomenon, with Ford releasing an enormous number across the production life of its Mustang. The seller describes this 1993 LX Convertible as a California Special, which isn’t right. It is… more»

Subtle Sleeper: LS-Swapped 1976 Buick Century

Even if this 1976 Buick Century still had the V6 under the hood it was born with, just the beautiful outside appearance would be enough to make it an attention-getter.  Some great news is this one’s not just a… more»

Runs And Drives: 1958 MGA Roadster

If you like cars, it’s hard to avoid an “MGA Phase” in your life. It’s a beautiful car – there’s hardly a line you’d redraw. My phase was in my youth, my early 20s; I’d see MGAs at car… more»

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