Driver Quality Cars

1938 Alfa Romeo 2900B Mille Miglia Spider Recreation

Occasionally, you get to view stunning photos of beautiful cars here on Barn Finds. Sometimes the photos of real Barn Finds are as dusty and unclear as the cars they are supposed to be photographing, as you have to… more»

Parking Lot Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

Imagine a street scene in the late 1960s in London – lots of old soot-covered buildings, and lots of new brutalist architecture being built, promising an exciting new concrete future, full of lines, grey concrete, and utopian ideas. Then… more»

Original Paint: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible

When it comes to the classic world, the term “affordable” can prove difficult to define. That is because with wages and incomes varying widely, what one person may consider affordable may prove out of the reach of others. That… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1965 Pontiac GTO

Ah, the “daddy.” Many people believe that the Pontiac GTO is the father of the muscle car, and who am I to argue? There’s no doubt that even in its most conservative form, the 1965 GTO offered stunning performance…. more»

Luxury and Performance: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba

It is sometimes surprising to realize that certain cars and trucks we once saw seemingly everywhere are now considered collectible. This 1979 Chrysler Cardoba is a terrific example of this phenomenon, as it was just another used car with… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

While Mercury marketed the First Generation Cougar as an upmarket alternative to the iconic Ford Mustang, ticking the right boxes on the Order Form brought enough power to satisfy most enthusiasts. That is the case with this 1969 Cougar… more»

Budget A-Body? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle

It can be said that “A rising tide lifts all boats”. Well, I’m not trying to sound like a motivational poster but I do posit the suggestion from time to time that over-the-top muscle car values inordinately drive up… more»

Decals Intact: 1978 Plymouth Road Runner

From reports I’ve read online, this 1978 Plymouth Road Runner is one of just 1,357 built in 1978. While it was not the fire-breather that its forbearer was, it’s still an interesting piece of kit with some upgrades that… more»

Undercover Car: 1970 Ford Custom 500

OK, readers seemed to like this 1968 Ford Custom two-door sedan, featured a few days ago, so let’s review a four-door version today. Our subject is actually a ’70, but it’s pretty similar – an example of the model… more»

Endura Nose: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible

In 1970, Pontiac sandwiched another moniker between the LeMans and the GTO. Called the LeMans Sport, it was more than a regular LeMans but less than a GTO, yet you could equip one closer to Pontiac’s true muscle car…. more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1965 Ford Mustang GT

One of the challenges facing buyers searching for a turnkey First Generation Mustang is finding an unmolested and rust-free candidate. They are out there, but sometimes potential buyers need to wade through a mass of unsuitable vehicles before an… more»

Drive It Home: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1967 model year marked the end of the line for the C2 Corvette, with the radically restyled C3 waiting in the wings to hit the showroom floor for 1968. Sales volumes may have been down compared to the… more»

North Carolina Barn Find: 1986 Dodge Ramcharger

A clean, honest Dodge Ramcharger is a thing of great beauty. This is a classic squarebody model, a genre of trucks that has been hot for some time. You could have ordered one with two-wheel-drive but a 4×4 was… more»

BF Auction: Ravenna Green 1973 Porsche 914

About five years ago, we set out on a quest to find a Porsche 914. We really wanted a 911, but prices were already skyrocketing. After reading about the 914, we realized they offered a lot of that Porsche… more»

Rare 327/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Nova 400

Buyers in the know could order their new 1965 Nova 400 with a tasty drivetrain combination. That is the case with our feature car, which is 1-of-319 featuring the range-topping L74 version of the company’s iconic 327ci V8. The… more»

17k Mile 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham

When Oldsmobile released its first Toronado in 1966, it was a ground-breaking vehicle that made the motoring world sit up and pay attention. It wasn’t the first front-wheel-drive car on the planet, but it was the first American example… more»

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