Driver Quality Cars

A Real 427/435? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Considering that the C2 Corvette of 1963 to 1967 is generally considered to be the most desirable, it’s a little hard to imagine that people were eagerly anticipating its replacement. Once the Mako Shark II concept was unveiled in… more»

T-Tops And A V8: 1979 Dodge Magnum XE

The Magnum was the last car built on the B-body platform. B-bodies are a piece of history and ooze late ’60s cool. The cars were sold as either the luxury-oriented XE or the performance version GT. They came with… more»

Real Deal Royal Bobcat: 1964 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac surprised itself in 1964 by selling 32,450 GTOs in its first outing (when the expectation was 5,000). Some of the rarest are the Royal Bobcats built by Royal Pontiac, a dealer in Royal Oak, Michigan. It was a… more»

Running Project: 1963 Studebaker Cruiser

Studebaker was largely known for building and selling “sensible” automobiles in the 1950s and 1960s, though a few shining stars appeared throughout. Like the 1962-64 Gran Turismo and the 1963-64 Avanti. The Lark debuted in 1959 as a compact… more»

Cold War Tough: 1953 Dodge M37 Pickup

For most Americans, the Cold War was something they had read about in history books.  However, for those who lived through this turbulent and fretful period, the idea of war with the Soviet Union was always one incident away… more»

Original 396 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet introduced its Fourth Gen Impala in ’65 and continued production for 5 years. The cars underwent a facelift and some design shifts, all resulting in a very appealing platform. This 1966 Chevrolet Impala is a luxury classic with… more»

Historical Kemp- 1940 Mercury Kustomized by George Barris!

If there were a Mount Rushmore for car customizers, George Barris should be one of the busts immortalized in granite. After running a successful car customizing business during the hot rod and custom heydays, George parlayed his skills into… more»

1 of 1 Road Runner Clone: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

The Plymouth Road Runner was in its third year in 1970. Though still popular, sales were off in anticipation of a redesign in 1971. Companion to the Road Runner was the Satellite, more of a family car with a… more»

54k-Mile 1951 Lincoln Lido

I apologize if I’ve introduced an earworm by presenting this 1951 Lincoln Lido. Even today, almost 50 years after its release, “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs will get stuck in your head if you let it. But why Lido? From… more»

Stunning 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S W31

Enthusiasts seeking a spotless and desirable classic acknowledge that they will almost inevitably have to pay a premium to park the car of their dreams in their garage. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S W31…. more»

Built in Brazil: 1977 Bianco S

After WWII left wide swaths of Europe in tatters, a certain young man despaired of finding opportunity in his homeland of Italy. He decamped for Brazil. His name was Ottorino Bianco and he was only in his twenties. A… more»

Older Restoration: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere

This 1959 Plymouth Belvedere underwent a restoration approximately thirty years ago. The seller feels it deserves a repeat performance, although its respectable presentation and lack of significant rust means that the work could proceed at the buyer’s leisure. It… more»

Mostly Restored Wedge: 1986 TVR 280i

The TVR 280i, also known as the Tasmin, is not an uncommon sight around these parts despite being a limited-production model that is reserved for a select group of enthusiast owners. The wedge-shaped profile and Cologne-V6 power make it… more»

Frame-Off Restoration: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville

Hiding in this garage is a classic that is ideal for someone who simply wants to slip behind the wheel and drive off into the sunset. It is a 1964 Pontiac Bonneville, and what sets it apart is that… more»

Dale Earnhardt Movie Car: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 24 years since NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt died on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. With seven championships and 76 wins at the circuit’s top level, Dale had scores of… more»

Parked 40 Years: 1960 Buick Invicta Hardtop

Buick fell on some tough times after their astounding success of the early-to-mid 1950s; by 1960, when this Invicta Hardtop was built, they ranked ninth in sales in the United States, the lowest they’d been since 1905. It wasn’t… more»

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