Driver Quality Cars

Retro Before It Was a Thing: 1969 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

For decades, Harley-Davidson has marketed their motorcycles with the company’s history as their selling point.  While the new lines have strayed from that well-worn path a bit, it is nostalgia that plays an oversized role in the company’s offerings. … more»

Ultra Rare: 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

The Bonneville became an integral part of the Pontiac model lineup in 1958, but its introduction as a Convertible derivative of the Star Chief in 1957 left buyers breathless. The company brought every option to the table, including fuel… more»

Highly Optioned: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

As automotive technology evolved, buyers could load more optional extras into their new purchases. From the beginning, when choices were limited to body style and paint color, the world has become the motorist’s oyster. The original owner of this… more»

No Reserve: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Although buyers knew that a new model was waiting in the wings, ready for release the following year, it didn’t prevent the 1962 Corvette from setting a sales record. The sales increase from the previous year was significant, demonstrating… more»

53k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

Chevrolet introduced its Second Generation Chevelle in 1968, and depending on the buyer’s budget, they could order their new car with a drivetrain combination from pretty sedate to genuinely muscular. Some buyers chose to tread the middle ground, which… more»

Blasphemous Shop Truck: 1957 Ford F-100

We have all seen the T-shirts and memes with Henry Ford’s disapproving mug staring down at us with some disapproving line about putting a Chevrolet engine in a Ford.  While Henry passed on long before this became a thing… more»

Right-Hand Drive 1967 Lotus Elan S3 SE Coupe

Lotus cars are coming out of the woodwork these days, as Barn Finds has featured several lately. These British sports cars were mostly fiberglass with mostly useful engines producing almost enough power. From the early Elite to the later… more»

Turbo Terrific: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible

During the 1980s, many vehicle manufacturers became excited by the potential performance increases offered by a turbocharger. Everyone seemed to be jumping on the “hairdryer” bandwagon, and the results were mixed. Chrysler joined the party with its Second Generation… more»

BF Auction: 1983 Volvo 240

Update: The high bidder was not able to complete the transaction so we have relisted this super clean 240! An exceedingly clean example of an otherwise ordinary car is one of the more tantalizing options for project car ownership…. more»

One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Pickup

We’ve seen a few classics at Barn Finds that have been part of the same family since the day they rolled off the showroom floor, and this 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Super is a perfect example. This spotless Pickup… more»

Show Quality: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

The seller describes the condition of this 1968 Corvette as “show quality,” and one look at the supplied photos seems to support that statement. It presents superbly, but the beast hiding under its hood ensures it possesses the performance… more»

Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes? 1929 Nash Cabriolet

In 1985, George Jones released his 45th album, titled “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes.”  The album’s name was also the name of the hit song and video from that record, which asks the listener who is going to replace… more»

Driving Project: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100

When we consider vehicles that consistently perform well in the classic market, muscle and pony cars are the first that spring to mind. However, older pickups continue to hold their own, and many enthusiasts find them satisfying project candidates…. more»

Where’s The Fire? 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

What to make of a Rolls-Royce fire truck like this 1949 Silver Wraith example? I suppose you could ask the fireman when he shows up to do a job if he has any Grey Poupon. This is an unusual… more»

Time to Fly: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Twin Turbo

Back in the 1990s, Mitsubishi Motors stretched car lovers’ imaginations at all four corners. Surely, aside from exotic cars, there was little else in the world that could touch a vehicle like the 1993 3000GT VR-4 for innovation? If… more»

5-Speed Turbo Minivan! 1989 Plymouth Voyager

Here’s a vehicle that was highly sought after for a spell and has seemingly been forgotten about all over again. The famous Turbo Minivan, and not only that, but one with a stick shift. Chrysler was dropping turbos into… more»

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