Driver Quality Cars

440 Compact Muscle! 1969 Dodge Dart Custom

I’ve been a fan of E-Bodies and B-Bodies since I was old enough to dream out loud, but it took me quite a bit longer to realize that the Dodge Dart just got better and better in terms of… more»

318s Rule! 1972 Dodge Charger

A few days ago we covered this first-gen 1967 Dodge Charger. Today, we’re going to skip over the always mega-popular second-gen (’68-’70) and take a gander at a 1972 third-gen example. This sharp-looking Dodge, located in Big Bend, Wisconsin,… more»

Last-Year Model: 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Final Edition

It is inevitable. Time, changing tastes, and technological advances will eventually catch up with every vehicle model, leaving yesterday’s “must-have” as today’s also-ran. Such was the case with the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, with the last one rolling off the… more»

BF Auction: 1991 Dodge Power Ram 250

Dodge introduced the Cummins diesel engine to its D250 Pickup range in 1989, and this motor produced enough power and torque to satisfy most buyers. However, the owner of this 1991 model craved more of everything, with the resultant… more»

Short Wheelbase Cabriolet: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280GE

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class – or G-Wagen – has long been associated with excess in a few different categories. In most cases, it is a four-door, full-size SUV with a ridiculous amount of horsepower thanks to modifications by AMG, and… more»

20 Years In Storage: 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible

You’re looking at Oldsmobile’s most prestigious offering in 1954: the Ninety-Eight Starfire convertible of which only about 6,800 were produced. I’d like to know how many are around today. The seller is very scant with details and the history… more»

2.0 Tilex Transplant! 1968 BMW 1600

Most of the time when I think of the concept of a sleeper car, it’s usually some 60s base-model American vehicle with the original paint that someone has stuffed a more powerful motor in, you know, kind of like… more»

Preservation Class: 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Coupé

On December 16th, Bonhams will run its Bond Street Sale in London, featuring two very low-mileage Lamborghinis, a Miura and a Countach. In ownership since 1995, and with only 14,500 miles on the clock, here is the 1969 Lamborghini… more»

Two Owner Example: 1983 Porsche 911 SC

When it comes to Porsche 911s, it can sometimes seem like a feast or famine situation. In one regard, these air-cooled classics have become so sought after that they rarely stick around long when one appears for sale; on… more»

Fully Documented: 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Super Camaro

The names of some individuals are inextricably linked with a particular brand of high-performance classic. Mention the name Carroll Shelby and thoughts turn to desirable Mustangs. Chevrolet had its own hero in the form of Don Yenko. A former… more»

Family Hauler: 1979 Jeep Cherokee

In my part of the country, car show entries of classic SUVs seem to be growing. I often see Broncos, Blazers/Jimmies, and even the occasional Scout. But if you want to stand out in the classic SUV crowd, a… more»

Longer, Wider, Heavier: 1971 Ford Mustang

In 1971, the Mustang received new sheet metal but was still operating off the same platform since 1965. The cars got longer, wider, lower – and heavier than before, a trend in those days. And sales volumes continued to… more»

450 Horsepower! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396

Some owners will strive to extract the maximum performance from a classic car, creating a beast that commands respect on the highest level. Such is the case with this 1966 Impala SS. The most potent version of the 396… more»

Daily Driver Unicorn: 1998 Acura Integra Type R

While we all typically seek out the best example of a collector car that money can buy, there’s a certain level of attraction to a specialty vehicle that has been driven like any other commuter. The Acura Type R… more»

Coupe Utility Project: 1982 Dodge Rampage

To compete in the growing sub-compact pickup truck market (aka coupe utility), Dodge introduced the Charger-based Rampage in 1982. They were built for three years alongside a Plymouth variant (which was only offered in 1983). They didn’t sell as… more»

27k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado

Oldsmobile broke new ground with its original Toronado, producing the first American front-wheel-drive model since the demise of Cord in 1937. Working on the theory that you don’t fix something if it isn’t broken, they continued the drivetrain combination… more»

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