Driver Quality Cars

Four-Speed Equipped: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

If you are a car fan with any kind of collection at all, you have a list. Actually, you have several: the first list is populated by cars you’d own if you had all the space and money in… more»

4-Speed Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The longer I stare at this 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, the more I feel like it’s promising project material, and for a couple of different reasons.  I’m not really talking about a comprehensive restoration here, but this one seems… more»

Engine Swap Candidate? 1955 Studebaker Champion

Those Stubakers keep on rollin’, and today’s discovery, courtesy of T.J., is a 1955 Champion Regal, two-door hardtop. The seller states that he bought it from a seller who purchased it from the widow of the original owner, and… more»

Wild Custom! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Wagon

After a flourishing first generation, Chevrolet introduced a redesigned Camaro for 1970, which featured the same basic body style for the next dozen years.  Plenty of owners took the liberty to add custom touches to their F-Bodies during this… more»

Same Owner 47 Years! 1965 Rambler Marlin

Looking to capitalize on the youth movement of the mid-1960s, American Motors introduced the Rambler Marlin in 1965 based on the mid-size Classic. Styling-wise, it looked like a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda (also a “fishy” name) and… more»

454-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Mention the 1973 Monte Carlo around car fanatics and you’ll get some surprisingly disparate responses. Many find the styling heavy-handed and reeking of the worst of 1970s excess, while others argue that hundreds of thousands of happy buyers couldn’t… more»

One-Year Only Offering: 1979 Buick LeSabre Palm Beach

It’s hard to pinpoint the exact peak of the automotive Malaise era, but the late-seventies usually aren’t considered very memorable times in the car world, at least not in terms of exciting designs, performance, or overall build quality.  However,… more»

Hail To The Chief: 1957 Studebaker President

Here’s one you won’t see every day, a 1957 Studebaker President. Most ’57 Studebakers that we cover here on BF are usually Hawks; a President sedan? Not so much so. It appears to be in mostly original condition and… more»

Rare M491 Look: 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

If there’s one certainty in the Porsche world, it’s that the 911 Turbo models are destined to always be the most desirable. In a trend that’s more predictable than any index fund out there, the turbocharged 911 models have… more»

Former Fire Investigator: 1958 Ford Panel Truck

When it comes to fire department autos, it’s typically those that have to get to the scene of an emergency quickly that come to my mind.  However, once the blaze is extinguished, there’s often more work to be done,… more»

Hot 440/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Cuda

With the exorbitant amounts many owners have been expecting for their E-Body cars over the past few years, here’s a seller that’s finally going in the opposite direction, claiming that prices have actually softened since their peak.  Although the… more»

Finned Pink Survivor: 1957 Chrysler Windsor

The Chrysler Windsor was introduced back in 1939, and after a brief hiatus in the forties remained a full-size offering in the brand’s lineup until 1961, although it continued a bit longer in the Canadian market.  While the car… more»

No Reserve Convertible: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28

The Chevrolet Camaro convertible is a model that is synonymous with many qualities that are undeniably American. For generations, the Camaro has been associated with a powerful image and one that considers the open road and two lanes of… more»

Rust Free Camper: 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon

The allure of a vehicle that combines the utility of a van with the convenience of your family room is still a tantalizing combination for many of us. If you’re a “van person”, you undoubtedly understand things that others… more»

Compare and Contrast: Two MGB GTs

Up next, we have two MGB GTs at opposite ends of the spectrum: one is in need of just about everything, the other has a known history and could go to a casual show tomorrow. The 1970 project car… more»

Supercharged Beauty! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2

I’ve always been a fan of the original Avanti, Studebaker’s short-term “halo” car. And I often wonder how Studebaker’s fate might have changed if they hadn’t stopped building automobiles in South Bend, Indiana. However, if the car had made… more»

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