The seller identifies this car as a Malibu SS 454. But in 1969, it was called the Chevelle SS (based on the upscale Malibu) and the 396 cubic inch V8 was the top engine. The new 454 powerplant didn’t… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Not a Fleetwood: 1958 Cadillac Series 62
It is easy for a seller to portray a car as something it isn’t, and many enthusiasts have been caught flat-footed by what they later discover to be a Tribute or clone of a desirable classic. However, that isn’t… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac GT-37
If the pages of Barn Finds are an accurate guide, Pontiac’s GT-37 is a rare beast. This is only the fourth example we have featured in over a decade, and it is undoubtedly the best. This car’s appeal is… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low-Mile V12! 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600
Somewhere the owner of a recently-purchased used Mercedes-Benz stands in front of the mirror, practicing. “It’s a V12… I’ve got the V12. Of course, I had to have the V12, darling.” This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600 may not be the… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
California Clean: 1968 Triumph GT6 Mark I
I’ve always had a thing for Triumphs, although I’ve never been lucky enough (yet) to own one. But I have a story with one, literally. Toward the end of my undergraduate experience, I was taking a creative writing class,… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Recent Overhaul: 1988 BMW M5
BMW’s M-Series range of classics has typically become more desirable with each passing year. While vehicles like the M1 and the E30-based M3 were conceived initially as competition vehicles, cars like this 1988 BMW M5 focused firmly on the… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Writing for Barn Finds, I’m given the opportunity to learn more about cars and trucks that have heretofore blended into the background of my life, and one of them is pictured above. The Jeep is comparatively newer than the collectible… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1985 Buick Grand National With 1,190hp!
Buick broke new ground in the 1980s when it released its Grand National range. It turned its back on the concept of powering a muscle car with a V8, adopting a turbocharged V6 offering impressive performance. These cars are… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Al Bundy Special: 1975 Plymouth Duster
The Duster was the sporty version of the Plymouth Valiant in the 1970s. It enjoyed a seven-year run before being replaced by the Volare (which turned out to be a lesser product in terms of quality). The Duster got… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
B-body Daily Driver: 1967 Dodge Coronet 440
The Coronet was Dodge’s mid-size car beginning in 1965, riding on the B-body platform. Four levels of trim were available to buyers in 1967: the Deluxe, 440, 500, and R/T. The seller offers the middle ground 440 model which… more»
Dec 21, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
A Star Is Born: 1966 Rambler Classic 770
During its time in the American Motors line-up (1961 to 1966), the Rambler Classic was considered the manufacturer’s mid-size car. It was positioned above the compact American and below the Ambassador (at least in terms of trim). The 1966… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cheap Droptop: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If you’ve been looking for an affordable convertible and like the styling of the fourth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, this 1991 model seems reasonably priced at $5,250. Keep in mind this one’s not quite perfect, and the future owner will have… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Nice Cruiser: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Although some enthusiasts aren’t fans of big-block V8s, it is undeniable that they typically generate enough power and torque to guarantee an effortless driving experience. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which is the… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original 421: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Ventura
When a classic tips the scales at over 4,000 lbs, it requires something special under the hood to deliver respectable performance. This 1966 Pontiac Catalina Ventura ticks that box, courtesy of its 421ci V8. The car presents superbly, and… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport
When Virgil Exner showed up at Chrysler in 1950, he was a refugee from Studebaker’s design department after a crescendo of dissension with Raymond Loewy. He was immediately put to work, and managed to ascend to management’s top tier,… more»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
A Little Beast: 2002 Cadillac DeVille 6-Door
If you are a fan of automotive history, then perhaps one of the most fascinating rabbit holes to dive down is that of presidential limousines. From President Taft’s purchase of two Pierce-Arrows, a Baker electric car, and a White… more»
