For the past 50 years, the Corolla has been one of Toyota’s best-selling cars in the U.S. I had a bare-bones 1977 Corolla and it was a great little automobile. Though it was totally spartan, it got the job… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original 454: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
If everything checks out properly on this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, this one might be a worthy contender for those in the market for an early-seventies C3, as not only does it retain the numbers-matching big block and transmission but… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Camel Trophy Replica: 1985 Land Rover Defender 90
The Land Rover Defender 90 is already one of the most sought-after vintage SUVs, and it doesn’t take much effort to sell a decent one. That being said, if you were going to try to up the curb appeal, giving one… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Six Cylinder Investment: 1970 Porsche 914-6
Porsche’s much-maligned 914 represents one of the most obvious “what if?” scenarios in automotive history. What if the original deal with Volkswagen was honored? What if Porsche found a way to make the six-cylinder variant more distinctive? What if… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
From Good to Great? S38-Powered 1975 BMW 530i
The 5-series BMW is legendary. Introduced in 1972 as the E12 and continuing today in its eighth generation, a few million examples have been sold. Early cars still carve roads and tracks; racking up a few hundred thousand miles… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Of 2453: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
There’s no doubt that at 227 inches in length, the 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is an imposing presence on the road. The XS model adds to that presence with its “bent glass” rear window and power sunroof; only 2,453 were… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
There was a time when a gold-colored anything was very much in style. From gold badges to gold “editions,” automotive manufacturers were not afraid to give a car the bronze treatment. Of course, like most fads, gold went out of style… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Family Hauler: 1950 Plymouth Suburban
While the first steel “station wagon” was built by Chevrolet in 1935, most wagons were still expensive, wood-bodied maintenance nightmares. In the late 1940s – with the post-war economy entering prosperity – Crosley, Willys, and Plymouth introduced all-steel wagons… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Sundance Edition: 1974 Plymouth Satellite
From 1965 to 1974, the Satellite was Plymouth’s premium mid-size automobile. It was based on the B-bodied platform that supported the Belvedere, Coronet, Charger, and other of Chrysler’s intermediate products. From 1971 to the end of the series in… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
23k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
It is often said that a change is as good as a holiday, and that might be the case with this 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. It is an unmolested survivor with an extraordinarily low odometer reading. Its presentation… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
43k Original Miles: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
Update 08/31/2024: It isn’t unusual for a seller to take a second swing at selling their beloved classic when they don’t taste success the first time, and such is the case with this 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. We last saw… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
56k Original Miles: 1969 Mercury Marauder Z-100
Mercury revived the Marauder name in 1969 after a three-year market absence as its contender in the Personal Luxury Car segment. It was big and powerful, and the styling gave the latest offering a sense of presence. Our feature… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Full-Size Survivor: 1964 Chrysler Newport
The Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level product between 1961 and 1981. But there was nothing basic about the car, as it was equipped on par with the Mercurys and Oldsmobiles of the day and had a big-block V8 engine as… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
340-Power and No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
With all the spunk the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda and especially the ‘Cuda had to offer when it was introduced as a 1970 model, some of the magic was dwindling just a couple of short years later, with big blocks… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
R1 Survivor? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
When the Avanti debuted in the Fall of 1962, it was supposed to be the “halo car” that would put Studebaker back on the map. But production delays and a lack of overall sales led to its demise in… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 7,400 Original Miles
We are lucky enough to see some extraordinary classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am could be up there with the best of them. It presents superbly and appears to be unmolested. However,… more»
