Driver Quality Cars

Mods and Maintenance: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT

The Pontiac Fiero remains one of the best-looking cars to come out of the 1980s and out of GM’s design studios, but it’s still quite affordable for entry-level car enthusiasts. The model shown here benefits from the updated styling… more»

Originally Oak Green: 1976 Porsche 930

“Spin” is an interesting tactic when it comes to selling cars. You can tell a good story because there is one – i.e., the old man and his sports car that he’s owned since new and drove all over… more»

Nicely Modded 1972 Ford Ranchero GT

There’s no denying that Ford’s Ranchero beat the Chevrolet El Camino to market by two years. While both vehicles have a collectible cachet about themselves, the El Camino, as with GM’s other A-body models, is the one with the… more»

Diesel Workhorse: 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ70

For off-road enthusiasts and overlanding fans, the Toyota Land Cruiser HJ70 represents one of the most rugged and capable trucks Toyota ever built. This 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser, listed here on eBay, is a diesel-powered, 5-speed manual 4WD example… more»

1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition

Three decades of consistent production for any model is a cause worth celebrating in the auto community, and Chevrolet did not disappoint when the Camaro had its 30th birthday.  A special package, corporately known as RPO code Z4C, was… more»

1 of 835: 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Sedan

In the 1960s, Cadillac’s largest and most expensive vehicles were the Fleetwood Series 75 Sedan and Limousine. Riding on a 150-inch wheelbase, these cars were intended to transport a crowd of nine passengers in high style. The principal difference… more»

Cool Clean Convertible: 1966 Plymouth Valiant

At first blush, the thought of a 1966 Plymouth Valiant may not get one too excited. Well, check out this exceptionally clean convertible – it’s a looker! And, to add to the fun, it has a V8 engine as… more»

3-on-the-Tree: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

General Motors redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968 (they debuted in 1964). Chevrolet’s popular Chevelle was included, and the changes gave it a nice sales boost. V8-equipped Malibu Sport Coupes alone saw a 27% increase in demand. This beauty… more»

BF Exclusive: V8-Powered 1969 Triumph TR6

How many European sports cars made good use of American small-block V8s from both Ford and Chevrolet? Off the top of my head, I can think of the Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger, Gordon-Keeble, TVR Griffith, Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada, the… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Many fans of the Plymouth Barracuda seem to lean toward the later E-Body examples as their favorite of the bunch, but the earlier A-Body cars are fun offerings as well, especially the first-generation cars with that massive piece of… more»

Twin Turbo Rarity: 1996 Maserati Ghibli

Recently, there seems to be an uptick in gray market Maserati and Alfa Romeo products popping up on my local Marketplace page. This isn’t a particularly scientific observation, but it could be due to dealers or casual flippers with… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Toyota Pickup Extra Cab 5-Speed

UPDATE – The seller has added a video of this truck running. For enthusiasts of classic Japanese trucks, few models are as revered as the Toyota Pickup of the 1980s, renowned worldwide for its exceptional durability and capability. This… more»

V8 Project: 1957 Ford Custom 300

The 1957 model year was a big one for Ford. They were all new that year, the Ranchero pickup and the Skyliner retractable hardtop were new body styles, and Ford beat Chevrolet in the sales game. The latter was… more»

Mostly Restored 1968 Dodge Charger 440

A close look at this 1968 Dodge Charger from the outside reveals a nearly flawless paint job on a very straight body, and one might assume that this beautiful Mopar has already gotten everything it needs to be considered… more»

Lost Storage: 1992 Pontiac Firebird

Storage is a constant battle for many automotive enthusiasts. Perhaps you need space for one or two cars and have to utilize a friend’s unused garage parking space. Or, you might pay through the nose to have a stable… more»

Triple Black Beauty! 1971 Pontiac GTO

From its launch in 1964, the Pontiac GTO was the muscle car leader of the pack. But the bloom was off the rose by the end of the decade, thanks to market saturation and rising insurance premiums. The seller’s… more»

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