Driver Quality Cars

Daily Driver? 1954 Plymouth Belvedere

Here’s one you don’t see often anymore, a 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. The seller tells us that it’s very original but it has had some updates that detract from the originality statement. Regardless, the improvements constitute a lot of the… more»

BF Exclusive: 1971 Ford F-250 Sport Custom 4×4

Farm fresh and full of nostalgia, this semi-refurbished 1971 Ford F250 Custom Sport 4×4 runs and drives “great,” according to the seller. The Marsing, Idaho classic seeks a new owner here on Barn Finds, where $28,000 puts a clean… more»

Twin-Stick Tranny: 1964 Rambler American 440

The Rambler American (1958 through 1969) is an American Motors compact car that had its roots in the Nash Rambler of the mid-1950s. After the merger of Nash and Hudson to form AMC, it gave the company a means… more»

Well Documented: 1948 DeSoto DeLuxe

Barn finder T.J. is at it again, this time with the discovery of this 1948 DeSoto DeLuxe coupe. And this may be the first listing that I’ve encountered where there are more images of documentation than there are of… more»

Not Your Typical Moab 4×4: 1971 Ford F100

When someone mentions “Moab” and “4×4” in the same sentence, your first thought is probably “Jeep” or “Bronco” or something along those lines. Well, in this case, it is a 1971 Ford F100! These 5th generation Ford pickups have… more»

Long Hood Survivor: 1971 Porsche 911T

I recently had the chance to talk to an owner of a ’72 Porsche 911 while on a plane, and he shared with me the pictures of his absolutely gorgeous long-hood survivor. The incredible thing was that despite paying… more»

Driver Quality: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle Split-Window

Some cars will be recognized as future classics the moment the first example appears on the showroom floor. Others need to work hard to earn their stripes, and the 1952 Volkswagen Beetle falls into the latter category. It seemed… more»

Four Wheeled Q Ship: 1968 Ford Custom

If you believe that all’s fair in love and war, then you probably wouldn’t object to a little subterfuge on the high seas or at the stoplight.  Often in battle, the sight of a warship can make a lesser,… more»

JDM Executive Sedan: 1997 Toyota Aristo

Here’s my big question with cars like this: has the allure of owning a genuine Japanese-market vehicle begun to subside? It seems like more and more casual flippers are getting into the business of bringing over some slightly-warmed over… more»

V8 With Overdrive! 1958 Studebaker Transtar

In the 1950s and 1960s, Studebaker had a smaller presence in the truck market than its major competitors. From 1956 through 1963 (skipping 1959), Studebaker sold ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton pickups under the Transtar nameplate through 1958. The roots… more»

1 of 160: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350

By all accounts, the 1970 model year was the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. The insurance companies had wised up to these factory-built race cars and the Feds were about to bear down on air pollution created by… more»

400 V8: 1972 Pontiac GTO

The GTO (aka “Gas, Tires & Oil”) is considered the pioneer of the muscle car movement of the 1960s. A lot of worthy adversaries would come and go, yet the GTO sold more than a half million copies in… more»

Best In World? 1959 Auto Union 1000 Coupe

In 1932, Auto Union was formed from … well, the union of four companies: DKW, Audi, Horch, and Wanderer. These four companies were symbolized by a badge with four interlocking rings (in a line, so as to not be… more»

Showroom Condition: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville

I have previously raised the subject of automotive perfection and questioned whether such a thing exists. This 1964 Pontiac Bonneville tests that theory, with its owner describing it as being in showroom condition. It undeniably presents beautifully, but the… more»

Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1974 model year was a significant one for Chevrolet’s iconic Corvette. It marked the final year buyers could order their C3 with a big-block under the hood, with 3,494 ticking that box on the Order Form. The 454… more»

Workhorse Restomod: 1970 GMC Value-Van

The GMC Value-Van and its Chevrolet counterpart, the Step-Van, were multi-stop trucks/vans made by General Motors between 1940 and 1999. In the case of this 1970 example, it looks like a square box on wheels, which would enable it… more»

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