Driver Quality Cars

Misunderstood Mid-Size? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

Looking to thwart the growing presence of European sporty cars like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Pontiac came out with the Grand Am in 1973. It was something of a cross between the Grand Prix and the Trans Am in both… more»

25k Original Miles: 1978 Datsun 280Z

Like many people, I view any classic with an ultra-low mileage claim with some suspicion. That is especially true with five-digit odometers because it is easy for owners to be less than 100% honest. However, I don’t believe that’s… more»

Something Worth Saving: 1974 Dodge Club Cab Pickup

1974 was a pretty eventful year.  The Miami Dolphins won Super Bowl VIII, Evel Knievel attempted to jump Snake River Canyon, and Richard Nixon was waist-deep in the Watergate scandal.  Meanwhile, in Detroit, Dodge was punching out pickup trucks. … more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1978 Jeep Wagoneer

Let’s face it. SUVs can be prone to some of the worst rust problems you will find in the classic world. Many see snow and salt while mud and other nasties hide inside fender wells and other isolated areas,… more»

33k Mile Survivor: 1973 Ford Maverick

The Maverick would be the successor to the aging Ford Falcon in 1970, although – like the Mustang – it also had its roots in the company’s first compact. The automobile would sell nearly as well as the original… more»

High-Boy Hot Rod: 1931 Ford Model A

Even though the last Ford Model A rolled off of the assembly line 91 years ago, they are still found with amazing regularity. And the fact that almost 5 million saw the light of day over its four-year production… more»

426 Hemi Powered: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

With all the hoopla surrounding the introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1964, it was overlooked that Plymouth, too, introduced the same kind of car – 17 days earlier. Just as the Mustang was derived from the Falcon, the… more»

1990 Ferrari F40 With 2,736 Genuine Miles!

Variety is the spice of life, and that philosophy is reflected in the classic world. Some enthusiasts set their hearts on a genuine muscle car, while others are drawn as if by magic to Kei cars. I class my… more»

Japanese Hummer: 2000 Toyota BXD10 Mega Cruiser

Some classics have you struggling for a description, which is the case with this 2000 Toyota BXD10 Mega Cruiser. It is the largest off-roader produced by Toyota and rivals the legendary Hummer H1 with almost every dimension. This vehicle… more»

Compact Muscle Project: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS

Dodge offered three muscle cars in the late 1960s, two of which are well known and a third lesser so. In the mid-size arena, there was the Charger R/T and the Coronet R/T, while in the compact sector Dodge… more»

Rare 318/3-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

While 1970 Plymouth Barracuda production amounted to 48,867 vehicles, only 125 were the Convertible variant featuring the 318ci V8 coupled to a three-speed manual transmission. Our feature Barracuda is one of those cars and is a solid driver that… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some enthusiasts hesitate when confronted with the prospect of taking on another person’s unfinished project, and their feelings are understandable. However, when the vehicle in question is this 1970 Mustang Mach 1, there should be no such qualms. The… more»

76k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classics appear on the market with so many positive attributes it is impossible to determine their greatest strength. That is the case with this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller is only the car’s second owner. It has recently… more»

No Reserve Roadster: 1949 Dodge Wayfarer

This 1949 Dodge Wayfarer had me at first glance! It’s a great-looking car that’s in excellent condition. Many domestic models from the post-war years tried to shake off their pre-war designs but the new styles still ended up being… more»

1 Of 392: 1969 Dodge Charger 500

When it came to racing in the late ’60s, the 1969 Charger 500 didn’t do as well as Dodge had hoped on the NASCAR circuit.  But when it comes to production numbers for street versions of the Mopar aerodynamic… more»

Road Warrior: 1988 Toyota Motorhome

The compact Toyota pickup-based motorhome has an amazing amount of staying power despite being being a fairly antiquated piece of machinery by this point. They must have an effect on their owners, because the people that own them remain… more»

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