Driver Quality Cars

21k Mile Survivor: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra

When it comes to vintage autos, it’s important to keep in mind the norms for the period in which they were produced, both in terms of styling and performance.  Regarding the latter, the Ford Mustang King Cobra is a… more»

Fantastic Flame Red 1966 Buick Wildcat Convertible

Barn Finds’ prolific car spotter T.J. has come up with another gem for my Buick-loving heart to covet, this 1-of-2,690 1966 Wildcat Convertible. The seller is presenting it as a one-owner car that was purchased from the original owner’s estate,… more»

17k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom

This front-on shot of this 1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom tells us far more about this classic than you may first realize. Take a close look. Do you see any chips or paint imperfections? You don’t? That’s unsurprising, because this… more»

No Reserve: 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC

While much has been written about demographic shifts affecting the vintage car market – particularly as it relates to muscle cars – the world of classic Ferraris seems less affected. There’s still strong demand for cars like the one… more»

Original 396/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

I’ve always viewed the 1960s as the greatest decade in American automotive history. It gave us pony cars, muscle cars, and personal luxury cars were hitting their stride. However, companies also demonstrated the ability to produce genuine sleepers, such… more»

12k Original Mile: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1982 Chevrolet Corvette presents superbly, which is unsurprising given that it is a sheltered survivor with just 12,000 miles on its odometer. The first owner’s decision to order it in a relatively rare paint shade adds to its… more»

Solid Californian: 1985 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

It might sound strange, but now is the ideal time to buy a classic Convertible to park in your garage. We’re rapidly heading towards winter, which is traditionally a time when prices are at their lowest. That makes this… more»

LWB Survivor: 1994 Range Rover County

We talk often about the settling and adjustments of the vintage car and truck market, and the fluctuations have been significant. Among our observations is that many vehicles that got red-hot have come back down to Earth in recent… more»

44k Miles: 1966 Chrysler New Yorker

Chrysler commercials in the mid-1960s would often tell the prospective buyer to “move up to Chrysler,” because in an era of monthly payments, a few extra dollars a month over a lower-priced car could buy one. Those ads were… more»

26k Miles and T-Tops: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

I may be in the minority, but the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aeroback is one of my favorite eighties cars, simply based on its outward appearance and the design of that wind-cheating rear window.  Performance of the street cars… more»

Estate Find: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport

It was a sad time in automotive history when GM wrapped up uninterrupted production of the Firebird and Camaro in 2002, but a joyous occasion when the Camaro returned as a 2010 model, then lasting for another 15 years… more»

World’s Only Sprint Collection? Chevrolet Sprint Hoard

This is one of the more random collections I’ve ever seen and as someone who digs the occasional oddball, I am absolutely blown away by the owner’s commitment to an obscure model. Located in Hancock, Maine, this listing is… more»

Long Term Owner! 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin

Wait a second, wasn’t I just talking about AMC’s oddities? The Marlin managed to take the popular fastback body style to such an extreme that buyers balked. Also in the category of “trying too hard”, AMC advertised its big… more»

Original 348: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

Fins had reached their automotive zenith by 1959. Manufacturers had literally and figuratively climbed to new heights, but Chevrolet adopted a different approach with its Impala. It equipped its latest offering with fins shaped like arched eyebrows, accentuating the… more»

No Expense Spared: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

Claiming that your classic is the best example on the planet is pretty bold. However, the photos suggest that this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 could rightfully claim that crown. The seller has spared no expense during its restoration, ensuring… more»

Wide Load: 1978 AMC Pacer

American Motors – the only independent manufacturer remaining after Studebaker closed in 1966 – occasionally took a quirky path to distinguish itself from the Big Three. The Marlin was odd, then the Gremlin came along, launched in 1970 to… more»

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