Driver Quality Cars

Italian Flair: 1984 Replica/Kit Car

Replica and kit cars can vary widely in execution, but every so often you come across one that manages to capture the spirit of the original while offering its own unique personality. That’s the case with this 1984 Pontiac… more»

96% Restored! 1960 Rambler American

Whoa! This is a lowly 1960 Rambler American DeLuxe? Talk about a fabulous restoration, this is one sharp-looking car and hardly what I expected when I first saw this tip, courtesy of Curvette, on our tip line. I’d wager… more»

Desert Flower – 1972 Datsun 240Z

Datsun made a big splash with it’s nimble and sporty 240Z. A sort-of Mustang in miniature, the Japanese pony car filled its elongated snout with a silky-smooth straight six, and the styling pays homage to glorious Italian GT cars…. more»

Revived Pole Barn Find: 1965 Chevrolet Bel Air

The best-selling American-made automobile of the 1960s was not the Ford Mustang (though it was close). That honor goes to Chevrolet’s line of 1965 full-size cars, which added up to a record 1.4 million Biscaynes, Bel Airs, Impalas, and… more»

Highly Optioned: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo SE

Some buyers will walk into a dealership with a strict budget in mind, driving away in a car that meets their basic needs. Others will throw caution to the wind, wielding their pen on the Order Form with gay… more»

Low Miles, Two Owners! 1989 Porsche 944 S2 Coupe

Unlike the 924, which began as a VW project and utilized a humble Audi engine, the 944’s roots were exotic. The car was designed around a race motor derived from the aluminum V8 Porsche designed for its 928. The… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina

In the classic world, some survivor-grade vehicles are so stunning that they almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina. That a vehicle of this vintage could survive in such remarkable shape speaks of… more»

Eye-Catching Paint & Trim: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

“Subtle” is not a word that could be used to describe this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Its exterior paint shade is guaranteed to catch the eye, an impression that is heightened by its interior. However, it is about… more»

Tidy Driver: 1971 Datsun 510 Station Wagon

The 510 is rated by many as one of the best cars that Datsun ever produced. An unassuming vehicle, the Sedan, in both two and four-door form, tasted considerable motorsport success. The Station Wagon variant may not have enjoyed… more»

Affordable V8 Survivor: 1988 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

If you are shopping for a classic Convertible that combines affordability with V8 power, this 1988 Ford Mustang LX deserves more than a passing glance. It is an extremely tidy vehicle that has managed to remain unmolested and in… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1976 Toyota Corolla

The fuel crisis of the early 1970s saw many potential buyers turn their focus to small cars that were cheap to both buy and run. Japanese manufacturers had developed the production of such vehicles into an art form, providing… more»

31k Original Miles: 1972 Ford Mustang Grande

Survivor-grade classics will sometimes pose a dilemma for potential buyers. It revolves around the most appropriate path moving forward. Those who subscribe to the “only original once” philosophy will argue that if the vehicle is structurally sound, preservation is… more»

4-Speed Equipped: 1963 Mercury Comet S-22

Continuing on with that space age theme (yesterday’s 1963 Mercury Meteor), today’s find, courtesy of Curvette, is a 1963 Mercury Comet convertible outfitted in “sporty” S-22 trim. The seller claims this one is stock and original, and it surely… more»

SS Restomod: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The third-generation Chevrolet Nova is a popular car to be cloned as a Super Sport. Sometimes it takes factory paperwork to tell the real-deal muscle cars from the tributes. From the description provided, this appears to be a 1972… more»

Survivor-Quality V8: 1972 Mercury Comet

Much like the first Mercury Comet was an offshoot of the compact Ford Falcon, so was the latter Comet to the Ford Maverick. The Maverick enjoyed Mustang-like popularity in 1969-70, so the Comet would quickly follow in 1971. And… more»

Luxurious Land Yacht: 1976 Chrysler New Yorker

While some auto manufacturers were focusing on and beginning to produce smaller, more fuel-efficient autos in the mid-seventies, Chrysler introduced an all-new and completely redesigned New Yorker in 1974.  Unfortunately, the timing for a vehicle with such mass couldn’t… more»

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