Driver Quality Cars

1969 Mustang Mach I: Perfect to Cruise In

Modesto, California, where this 1969 Mustang Mach I lives, is about 70 miles south of the State capital, Sacramento. It’s farm country, and the home to the Gallo Family Winery, so after you do some tasting and call your… more»

Final Year Model: 1969 Ford Mustang GT

Ford’s decision to introduce the Mach 1 variant to its First Generation Mustang range for 1969 had one unintended consequence. Buyers warmly embraced the Mach 1 but turned their backs on the previously popular GT version. This dramatic shift… more»

Time Capsule: 1985 Toyota Cressida Station Wagon

For some of us, the 1980s seem like very recent history. However, when I look at vehicles like this 1985 Toyota Cressida Station Wagon and realize that it is thirty-seven years old, it makes me wonder where the time… more»

Period Custom: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette was a totally new automobile in 1968, following in the design tracks of the Mako Shark concept car. The third-generation sports car was popular with buyers, who scooped up 10,000 more copies in 1969 than they… more»

1968 Maserati Ghibli Spyder Prototype by Ghia

Piercing the air with the authority and nobility of the trident spear in its grille, this 1968 Maserati Ghibli Spyder began life in the public eye as a prototype at the Turin, Italy car show. An exhaustive restoration returned… more»

One Of 577! 1967 Imperial Convertible

Now, this is a car! It’s big, powerful, and formal – definitely Whammer-jammer material. The seller claims, and Automotive Mileposts agrees, that this 1967 Imperial Crown convertible is one of only 577 produced that year – rare, beautiful, and… more»

1992 Chevrolet Caprice Nomad?

There are quite a few “kits” that can turn your late-model vehicle into a classic such as the one here that transforms your 1990s Thunderbird into a mid-century Shoebox Ford. I’ve never seen a Chevy Caprice Nomad though! This… more»

Space Age ‘Bird: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Coupe

The Ford Thunderbird began its long production run as a competitor to the Corvette in 1955. Now, before everyone jumps on me saying the T-Bird was no sports car: you are sort of right. It was designated a personal… more»

1-of-6: 2004 Ferrari Enzo

The performance car world has always been one of moving targets. A top speed of 150mph was once seen as the preserve of exotic European sports cars, but you can now walk into your local Chevrolet or Ford dealership… more»

Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of this 1963 Thunderbird?

Sometimes, the grass is actually greener on the other side of the fence. That’s apparently the case with this 1963 Ford Thunderbird coupe, in a very literal sense (see the pictures) and in a metaphorical sense, also. We’ll unpack… more»

Bob Hope’s Car? 1961 Lincoln Continental

Lincoln redesigned the Continental in 1961, dropping the over-the-top styling that had defined the 1958-60 editions. They were more conservative in appearance but lacked none of the creature comforts that would also appeal to Cadillac and Imperial people. The… more»

350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1

By 1972, C3 Corvette buyers faced fewer engine options for their new purchase. However, those available still allowed the C3 to be a potent performer. While many focus on the big-block vehicles, others believe the LT1 version of the… more»

Vintage Speedster: 1915 Model T Custom Racer

On December 10, 1915, the millionth Model T rolled off the assembly line at Ford’s River Rouge plant in Detroit. The custom-built Model T offered here on eBay with bidding at just $2,413 at the time of publication, likely… more»

Restore of Preserve? 1955 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Coupe

Many enthusiasts will aspire to own a spotless classic and drive the object of their desire with their heads held high. However, some are undeniably attracted to owning a vehicle that wears its original tag like a badge of… more»

Injected Big-Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454

Chevrolet released the First Generation Monte Carlo in 1970 as its competitor in the “personal luxury car” market. Its target was the Ford Thunderbird, and if the buyer ticked the right boxes on the Order Form, it could show… more»

Blown Small-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

One of the great attractions of classic Chevrolets for performance enthusiasts is the ready availability of parts allowing upgrades from meek and mild to potent and wild. This 1967 Camaro doesn’t push that performance envelope to the limit, but… more»

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