Driver Quality Cars

Driver-Quality Exotic: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 “Daytona”

In the mid-1960s, over at Pininfarina, Lionardi Fioavanti was sketching a new car. The result emerged in days and met with approval from his boss as well as Enzo Ferrari. The new two-seat grand tourer was a successor to… more»

Rare Rental: 1988 Shelby CSX-T

There are chapters in history that almost always make me nostalgic for the 1980s, with most of them being obvious things like music, fashion, and general attitude of society at the time. However, another meaningful footnote in history at… more»

Murky History?: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

At first glimpse, this 1965 Mustang 2+2 (fastback) looks worth pursuing, depending on where its currently under-reserve bid of $33,400 goes. And truly, any A-code fastback, rare as they are, is going to command a minimum of $40K and… more»

Powered by Mercury! 1986 Tiffany Classic

The Tiffany Classic was one of several 1930s neo-classic automobiles built in the 1980s. Its parent company was Classic Motor Carriages (CMC), which was out of Miami, Florida. Using a contemporary Mercury Cougar’s underpinnings and drivetrain, the body was… more»

Fresh Paint & Decals: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra

In 1978, brown was a popular color. Both the Camaro Z28 and Pontiac Trans Am could be acquired in different hues of brown. Ford offered the Mustang II for the last year and someone stepped up and purchased this… more»

No Reserve: V8-Powered 1966 Dodge A100

I only say this as an envious outsider, but van life might be the best life. Consider the following: 1. A van is easier to customize because it’s a rolling billboard. 2. You can carry people. 3. You can… more»

British V8 Supercar: 1995 TVR Griffith 500

The Griffith nameplate in TVR’s family tree is one of the more instantly recognizable names. It has always featured some combination of light weight and big power, and quickly became known as a slight raucous machine. The earlier generations… more»

Supercharged Driver: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette

Over the years, if you spend enough time as a collector of older vehicles, you eventually have people start calling you to ask if you want something else dropped off in your driveway. This can sometimes result in a… more»

Original Warhorse: 1972 Chevrolet K20

The first of Chevy’s C/K truck series arrived in 1960 as a complete overhaul of GM’s approach to this market. No longer planted on an automobile frame, the new truck received its own purpose-built platform. Designed for easier ingress… more»

Solid T-Top Driver: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

Maybe I’m the odd one out here, but the seller of this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am throws out the idea of swapping the front section to the next design with quad headlights and turning this one into a Bandit… more»

340 6-Pack V8: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

The Challenger T/A (short for Trans Am) was a one-year-only muscle car designed to compete against the Chevy Camaro Z/28 and Ford Mustang Boss 302. The cars differed from those on the track in SCCA racing in that a… more»

One Of 263: 1956 Packard Caribbean Hardtop

Packard fans have always been proud of their marque, for good reason; therefore, some will call the 1956 model the last “true” Packard, spurning the “Packardbakers” of 1957 and ’58 as exercises in badge engineering. If you subscribe to… more»

66K Mile Survivor: 1989 Acura Integra LS

These days, the sport compact car class is a shadow of its former self. The 80s and 90s were truly the halcyon days of import streetfighters, compact cars with small displacements but big hearts, and ready to tackle the… more»

9,800 Mile Drop Top: 1992 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

The third-generation Pontiac Firebird and its sibling the Chevy Camaro are well-established as affordable enthusiast vehicles with some decent upside. They’ve been underappreciated for years, likely a victim of their own success, meaning GM cranked out too many cars… more»

Older Restoration: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury

Chrysler was riding high in 1955, breaking its own historical sales records. Unfortunately, Plymouth’s doddering image kept it lagging the pack. To goose the brand, Plymouth introduced the limited-production Fury in 1956 as a sub-model of the Belvedere. The… more»

Mustang Dry Run: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint

The Sprint was added as an extension of the Ford Falcon Futura in 1963 (mid-season). It was only available as a 2-door hardtop or convertible and brought with it the Falcon’s first V8. To many, the Sprint seemed like… more»

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