While the MGB roadster hogged the limelight, the pretty Pininfarina-designed GT was the workaholic of the family. Introduced four years after the roadster, the GT was originally designed at Abingdon to satisfy customers who wanted a less noisy, more… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Is it just me, or do you see more 1972 Impala Custom Coupes than you do 1972 Impala Sport Coupes (such as this one)? Production numbers are only broken down into six-cylinders, eight-cylinders, and convertibles, so we may never… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Patina Pickup: 1950 Chevrolet 3100
I have always found older Pickups cool because they represent an excellent base for a custom build. Such has been the fate of this 1950 Chevrolet 3100. The seller preserved its aged exterior that tells the story of the… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac released its Firebird for the 1967 model year as its entry into the pony car market. However, it is vehicles like this first-year example that will give classic muscle cars a run for their money. The 400ci V8… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Pair of 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28s
Substantial changes came for the Chevrolet Camaro in 1970 when the popular “pony car” received a complete redesign. And, in the process, the SCCA Trans Am-approved Z/28 got a substantial change, too, under the hood. Instead of an exclusive… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Not A Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 150
As the late vaudevillian/actor Jimmy Durante used to say, “I got a million of ’em.” What’s that you ask? Well, 1957 Chevrolets of course. We could call this website “1957 Chevy Finds”, we’ve reviewed so many over the years… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
9600 Miles? 1980 MGB Limited Edition
Surprisingly, there are several low-mileage 1980 Limited Edition MGBs for sale online right now (most of them at consignment dealers); however, if its advertisement is correct, this might be the only one with under 10,000 miles. MG wanted to… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
4-Speed Conversion: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
In 1961, Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport as a pure muscle car option on the full-size Impala. Only a few hundred were built before Chevy had the bright idea to make the car more about style than power. So,… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One of Forty-Two: 1988 Alpina E28 B7 Turbo/1 Katalysator
Before we launch into a description of this very special Alpina, let’s dispense with a prevailing controversy around why and how this car is listed on eBay and the seller himself, prompted by questions about the BMW M3 EVO… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One Owner: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is a one-owner classic featuring its original engine and transmission. The owner recently treated it to fresh paint, but there is scope for the buyer to perform some minor tasks that will lift its… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
One-Family-Owned 1964 Chrysler New Yorker
I’ve always felt that 1964 was the last year in orbit for Chrysler styling, as it finally came down to earth with the squared off and formal 1965 models. The full-size models of 1963 and ’64 hid their bulk… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Royal Knight Edition: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino arrived in 1959 to compete against Ford’s Ranchero (both were station wagon-based pickups). After a break from 1961 through 1963, the El Camino returned as a variant of the new mid-size Chevelle and was in… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1 of 911! 1961 DeSoto 2-Door Hardtop
I’ve been attending car shows for fifty years and I’ve yet to see a 1961 DeSoto up close and personal. Have you? Only 3,034 were made (911 2-Door Hardtops, 2,123 4-Door Hardtops) before the Chrysler Corporation pulled the plug… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare W31: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
In the 1960s (and later), the Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was Oldsmobile’s mid-size performance car, based on the Cutlass. And for certain years you could also order the Hurst/Olds edition. But you could also add some spice to a… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: 1976 MGB Roadster
The MGB doesn’t have the highest top speed or go from zero to sixty incredibly fast, but it’s about as pure a sports car experience as you can get. It’s simple, attractive, durable, and, most importantly, fun! There’s a… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger
Long-time Barn Finds Reader Douge M (aka 914Shifter) has asked us to auction his 1978 Dodge Ramcharger. He sent over such a detailed description of the truck that we decided to post his text in the auction, so you get… more»
