Driver Quality Cars

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»

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»

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»

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»

Orange Everywhere! 1978 Ford Pinto Wagon

We’ve been seeing a lot of Ford Pintos lately. Has it become the collector’s car of the year? Or is it just a plain coincidence? I’d go with the latter since out of the three million built more than… more»

Semi-Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top

Few U.S. nameplates have sold more than 600,000 copies in a single model year. And one of those would be the 1966 Ford Mustang. Everyone at the company must have been working overtime to produce 607,568 of them along… more»

1 of 296: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE

Dodge’s Challenger would be the last to join the “pony car” movement of the late 1960s. But it’s probably at the top of the list of collectors who go in for the genre. This example of one of the… more»

One Owner Slant-Six: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger

Hoping to add some pizazz to its somewhat stodgy compact, the Dart, Dodge added the Swinger model in 1969. It was a 2-door hardtop that looked sporty compared to the previous 2-door sedans. It was a red-hot purchase in… more»

402 Big Block Power: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

The owner of this 1971 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe says it’s the big block engine that makes this car so desirable, and while finding a 402 under the hood is a cause worth celebrating, just the overall condition plus… more»

24k-Mile 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk

I hope I’m not alone when I mention that I have a room in my house devoted to cars. If there’s a physical manifestation of the inside of my brain, it’s my car room: Advertisements hang from the walls… more»

Last Day of Production: 1961 DeSoto

Two U.S. automobile brands came to the end of the line in 1960-61. One was the Edsel, Ford’s biggest mistake that shut down early into its third year. The other was DeSoto which had been around since 1928, but… more»

Previous Owner 20 Years: 1968 Plymouth GTX

Plymouth offered two mid-size muscle cars in the late 1960s. One was the budget-minded Road Runner which debuted in 1968. The other was the GTX, a car for those with more money to spend on trim and convenience (it… more»

Recently Revived: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

There is a fear amongst enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will eventually trickle to a halt. If this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is an accurate guide, that day should be many years into the future. The… more»

Factory Paint: 1972 Pontiac LeMans GT

Originality can never be underrated, especially when it revolves around the paint gracing the flanks of a fifty-two-year-old classic. That is the first box ticked by this 1972 Pontiac LeMans GT. The numbers-matching drivetrain and mountain of included documentation… more»

Has a Few Quirks: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO

While build quality has improved tremendously in the past few decades, every once in a while a car with “issues” sneaks out.  As long as a car isn’t a reincarnation of “Christine” we usually put up with a few… more»

For the Vintage Minimalist: 1980 Toyota Tercel

In the 1980s, if the Toyota Corolla was too fancy for you, the Tercel would have been Plan B. It was the company’s first front-wheel drive product and sold well until it disappeared before the Turn of the Century…. more»

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