Driver Quality Cars

Island Find: 1968 Plymouth Valiant

Last week, I covered this 1968 Dodge Dart GTS and mentioned that Plymouth’s similar counterpart, the Valiant, was a no-go in the performance department. Nope, that responsibility was bestowed upon the Barracuda, a sporty car with Valiant underpinnings. So,… more»

T-Top T-Bird! 1979 Ford Thunderbird

I miss T-Tops, even with that annoying watery drizzle on rainy days coming into the interior when the doors were opened, yet acting as a reminder of how cool you were on sunny afternoons.  Sometimes called a T-Bar roof,… more»

11k-Mile Time Capsule: 1992 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

The desirability of the Fox era Ford Mustang has been on the rise over the last few years, as evidenced by some of the prices we’ve seen nice examples exchange hands for recently.  Even average cars seem to be… more»

55k Miles: 1981 Ford Granada L

When the Granada was introduced for the 1975 model year, it was marketed as a less-expensive Cadillac, or perhaps a less-expensive Mercedes. Yes, I have seen the print ads, and one of them highlighted a middle-aged urban female who… more»

Factory Original? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Want a Tri-Five Chevy without paying a mint? This tidy six-cylinder 1955 Bel Air sedan is offered here on eBay, with bidding at $11,200, reserve not met. It’s located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harley Earl presided over several styling changes… more»

Competent Compact: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup

Eventually, auto manufacturers will tune in to what customers actually want. The Ford Courier, based on the Mazda “B” pickup, was a response to the resounding popularity of the compact Nissan and Toyota pickups that hit our shores in… more»

1 of 830: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

In the late 1960s, the Plymouth Road Runner was one of the hottest-selling muscle cars. But half a decade later, the car was struggling to survive as rising insurance premiums, emissions controls, and gas prices caused demand to all… more»

Stored But Solid: 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon

1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well.  If you’ve been in… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

Unless it’s already been worked on, whenever an E-Body shows up for sale, there are almost always several positives and negatives to consider regarding whether or not it’s good project material.  These details can vary, depending on the particular… more»

Tons Of Character: 1968 Volvo 122S

A few blocks away from my house, there’s a church that often has a really nice ’90s Volvo sedan parked in the lot, and it makes me think that we don’t see enough Volvos on the road these days…. more»

Ready To Cruise: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was nearing the last of the third-generation run by 1971, not too long before GM unveiled the new Colonnade styling that became so popular later in the seventies.  While I also enjoy the more modern look… more»

Celebrity Owned Survivor: 1971 Ford Thunderbird

We’ve featured several cars on Barn Finds over the years that were once owned by celebrities, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about whether or not that factor bears any importance regarding their… more»

Just Add Paint? 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8

If you’re looking for an early Ford Mustang to drive with some TLC or to restore back to its former glory, could this be the one? We suspect it was a barn find because of the combination of parts… more»

Update: Reduced $10,000! Nicely Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird

UPDATE – I wrote about this ravishing red ’55 Thunderbird back in August, but it’s back again and with the priced dropped $10,000. Nothing has changed in regards to the car’s description or photographs from the August ad. It’s… more»

Still a Bargain: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500

This is one of the most underappreciated cars on the market right now, and we’re all going to be kicking ourselves for not buying one at the current price point. Someday, these will be selling for over $50,000, mark… more»

Black Beauty: 1984 Buick Grand National

There’s a Buick-Cadillac-GMC dealership within walking distance of my house, and while I’m a dyed-in-the-wool fan of 1950s and ’60s Buicks, nothing currently on the lot makes me turn around to take another look, as pleasant as those SUVs… more»

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