Driver Quality Cars

Nova Camino? 358-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Nova

Beginning life as a 1967 Chevrolet Nova station wagon, this one was transformed into something entirely different, coined a Nova Camino by Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster when he spotted it and sent us the tip.  In addition to… more»

Finned Pink Beauty: 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

When it comes to the tail fin era, the seller of this 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille is absolutely correct that it doesn’t get any more iconic than this!  Raised quarter panels pointing out the back were in their heyday… more»

No Bird Rare Color: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

The era of the second generation Trans Am was coming close to the end of the run. The formidable Pontiac 400 cubic inch engine was gone and the economy minded 301 cubic inch V8 engine was now the standard… more»

V8/5-Speed: 1993 Ford Mustang LX SSP

There is something quite attractive about slipping behind the wheel of a vehicle that has helped the long arm of the law. The cars in question sometimes live hard and fast, but are also meticulously maintained to guarantee reliability…. more»

410hp! No Reserve 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

One criticism leveled against many classics from the late 1970s is that they lack the engine power necessary to guarantee respectable performance. Such would have been the case with this 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. However, the seller has made… more»

1 of 440 Muscle Drop-Tops! 1965 Chrysler 300L

Before the Pontiac GTO created a muscle car stir in 1964, there was the Chrysler Letter Series from nearly a decade earlier. The 300 combined performance with luxury, paving the way for a full-blown muscle car movement in the… more»

67k Mile Luxury Sedan: 1969 Lincoln Continental

With its signature suicide doors, the sixties Lincoln Continental offers a distinct look that’s hard not to notice, or get confused with any other make or model.  Even more of a standout are those that feature the convertible top,… more»

Spectacular Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88

Believe it or not, this Dynamic 88 was the base model in Oldsmobile’s 1960 lineup. Given its spectacular looks, it’s hard to believe that anybody stepped up to a Super 88 or a 98 when you could save money… more»

52k-Mile Convertible: 1962 Rambler American

In the 1950s and 1960s, American Motors was your go-to company for sensibly sized, economical transportation. The American compact led the way for AMC and enabled them to snag fourth place in sales in 1962, the year the seller’s… more»

Complete Restoration and No Reserve! 1965 Datsun 1500 Roadster

Have you ever seen a car so compelling you couldn’t resist putting in a bid or two? Here’s a contender: this nicely renovated 1965 Datsun 1500 roadster is listed on eBay in a no-reserve auction. The bidding has reached… more»

19k One-Owner Miles: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

With more than 21 million copies made across 65 years, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is likely the most built car in the world. Back in the day, they were everywhere, yet you seldom see one… more»

Hausser V7 Turbo! 1987 Volvo 740

In the 1980s, seemingly every European car could be upfitted or customized in some way. Porsche with the slant nose conversions and wide body kits; VWs slammed on BBS wheels; Mercedes-Benz sedans with the full assortment of AMG parts;… more»

Frame-Off Restoration: 1979 Avanti II

Few cars get a shot at a second life – but the Studebaker Avanti is one of them. When Studebaker ceased automobile production in the U.S. midway through the 1964 model year, it seemed the Avanti personal luxury car… more»

Blood Star Movie Car! 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia

It’s arguable whether or not intangible factors, such as past ownership by a celebrity or if an auto has appeared in a film, add any additional value, and always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about… more»

Rally Sport Equipped: 1992 Chevrolet Astro Van

The van market in the United States is one of the more confusing segments to dissect. Obviously, large SUVs are still quite attractive to consumers, but many of them act as if seating for seven is a newfangled invention…. more»

Limited Production Shadow: 1987 Shelby CSX

There’s a little thing called “moments” in the collector car world, and it essentially signifies when a particular make or model is enjoying renewed interest or popularity. The question becomes whether that moment will transform the car’s projections for… more»

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