Driver Quality Cars

Boat Tail Beauty: 1973 Buick Riviera 65k Miles

The Riviera was born in 1963 as Buick’s new personal luxury car. It competed along with the Pontiac Grand Prix in that growing arena. A redesign came in 1971 and brought a whole new, fresh look to the car… more»

Sport Package Survivor: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix

The sixth-generation Pontiac Grand Prix was once a mainstay on American roads, offering consumers reliable transportation with aggressive looks. You could also order your Grand Prix in a variety of trims and with varying levels of performance, and we’ve… more»

Fresh Off The Farm: 1971 Dodge D200

I like my home state of Michigan, but I long for the peace of mind that comes from using a collector vehicle in a salt-free state. There is no reason, aside from fuel prices and a long commute, why… more»

Fuel Injected? 1969 Chevrolet Caprice

You could make a case for 1969 being Chevrolet’s pinnacle year. Number one in production with almost 2.1 M cars, they had all the bases covered from full-sizers like this 1969 Caprice four-door hardtop (Sport Sedan in Chevy-speak), to… more»

17k-Mile Time Capsule! 1970 Chevrolet Nova

In production from 1962 to 1979, the Chevrolet Nova was likely the best-selling American-made compact car with rear-wheel drive. Most of the ones you find for sale today are Super Sports (or clones) from 1969 to 1972, not “regular”… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Releasing a special edition of a niche model is a high-risk strategy. However, Pontiac rolled the dice in 1969 when it produced “The Judge” version of its iconic GTO. Buyers eagerly embraced The Judge, and it has become one… more»

BF Auction: 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

Although fuel economy and prestige motoring may seem mutually exclusive, they combine perfectly in this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor. Whether on the open road or navigating the hustle and bustle of heavy city traffic, this Mercedes will provide a… more»

429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is more than a pretty face. Lifting the hood reveals its original 429ci Cobra Jet V8, a motor that the company only offered during this model year. It presents extremely well as a… more»

Rare LS6 Big-Block: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

I’ve always believed that the best way to photograph a C3 Corvette is from down low. No angle better accentuates the car’s inherent aggressive lines, and this 1971 example deserves nothing less. Its engine bay houses the LS6 version… more»

Stored for 35 Years: Meyers Manx II

Inspired by DIYers in Southern California who were hacking up VW Beetles to make beach buggies, Bruce Meyers began building his own version – known as Old Red – in 1963. His interpretation employed a monocoque fiberglass body with… more»

26k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The stunning presentation is easily understood once you discover that this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 has a genuine 26,000 miles showing on its odometer. The first owner successfully combined a subtle, classy exterior paint shade with a drivetrain… more»

Low Miles and T-Tops! 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

When the Monte Carlo was introduced as a 1970 model, it was billed as the first personal luxury car offered by Chevrolet, and the timing was excellent, as this segment was becoming more popular in the auto industry.  Although… more»

No Reserve: 49k-Mile, One-Owner 1967 Mercury Cougar

I’ve always been a little envious of those who have the temperament to find a single car they like and drive it forever (What’s it like to not want one of everything?). That was apparently the case with this… more»

Cheap $850 Driver: 1995 Saturn SC1

For the price, this 1995 Saturn SC1 coupe may be one of the best deals out there right now, and the seller says you’ll be driving away with the gas tank 2/3 full!  The Saturn S-series was available in… more»

36K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800 ES

Cars from the 1970s fall outside of my personal range of vehicle eras I tend to collect for no other reason than being a child of the 80s. But if I were to step outside my preferred timelines, the… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

I sometimes wonder whether the automotive industry will once again see the likes of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. There will almost certainly be high-performance models in the future, but will manufacturers ever produce vehicles designed specifically to achieve… more»

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