Driver Quality Cars

53k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo hit an all-time high in 1976, with more than 350,000 finding homes for this one-year model alone.  With the popularity of the MC during the bicentennial era, it’s surprising how few I remember… more»

Affordable Cruiser: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

While the later years of the B-Body wagons flared up during the pandemic pricing surge, some normalcy has settled in on the earlier models that didn’t leave the factory with the powerful LT1 engine. Those examples have stayed pretty… more»

Tiptronic Deal? 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

The Porsche 993 is arguably one of the most sought-after versions of the classic 911. This has to do with a few reasons, some subjective and some not, but all valid. This was the last gasp of the classic… more»

Survivor! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The 1950s brought a renaissance of style to American automobiles. Design departments began to shed the look of the 1940s to adopt influences from cultural trends – most particularly aviation. Harley Earl surfed these trends with alacrity, introducing a… more»

Almost Real? 1980 Lamborghini Countach

After writing up a Diablo kit car the other day, I found this Countach copy and now it’s the one I want! The seller claims it’s an exact copy dimensionally of the real deal. It sure looks good in… more»

Factory 455? 1969 Buick Riviera

When we first got word of this 1969 Buick Riviera from Barn Finds reader Randy J., he was impressed enough to say to consider it gone when he gets there, and I can certainly understand his optimism.  Personal luxury… more»

Bronze Beauty: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Special Landau

One look at this bronze beauty and you can see why that for ten consecutive years, Ford’s personal luxury automobile was still “Uniquely Thunderbird” as they advertised. There were competitors in 1965, primarily Buick’s beautiful Riviera, and some think… more»

Unique Camper Van: 1976 Dodge B200 “Merry Miler”

The seller of this 1976 Dodge B200 van with a “Merry Miler” camper van conversion has a built-in sales pitch that they use to great effect: “Uncle Rico’s Van.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with the quirky… more»

1 Of 1,150: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Pace Car

The Monte Carlo was in constant production between 1970 through 1988 as a rear-wheel-drive personal luxury coupe in the Chevrolet lineup, and after taking a seven year break, returned in 1995 with the car now pulling from the front. … more»

Modern Classic? 2006 Chevrolet SSR

If you are in the market for a modern pickup with classic good looks and a little muscle, what do you pick? The options are limited but may I suggest this Chevy SSR? It looks like it was built… more»

Success Story: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

We recently auctioned this 1958 Chevrolet Impala, but unfortunately, it didn’t reach the seller’s reserve. However, shortly after the auction ended, reader Darrell V reached out to say that he was interested in the car and wanted to make… more»

Well-Optioned Wide Track: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

While the Grand Prix was introduced as the sporty full-size Pontiac with bucket seats in 1962, many collectors feel that it really hit its stride in 1963, when Pontiac’s designers under studio chief Jack Humbert released a clean-sided stunner… more»

Ending Today: 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6

Bidding ends today on what looks like a clean 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 that benefits from what appears to be a ton of recent maintenance. This is one of those cars  that remains attainable for mere mortals and may… more»

Solid Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

For a low-budget muscle car, the Plymouth Road Runner was a game-changer when it was introduced as a 1968 model, offering plenty of bang for your buck plus a 383 big block as the standard engine.  Of course, there… more»

Water Cooled Convertible: 1993 Porsche 968

The Porsche 968 is often overlooked as a modern-era sports car you can buy for reasonable money. It’s the swan song for the classic 944, the water-cooled four-cylinder that has lived in the shadows of the 911 since birth…. more»

1957 Ford Skyliner Conversion: A Unique Edsel Retractable

With it being Halloween season, how appropriate it is to feature a Frankenstein “creation” of sorts that’s straight out of a mad scientist’s garage/laboratory in Edselvania. When introduced for the 1958 model year, Edsel didn’t offer a retractable hardtop,… more»

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