Driver Quality Cars

One Owner! 1976 Chevrolet Vega GT

Although more than two million Chevy Vega’s were built in the 1970s, you rarely see them today, except for the occasional Cosworth. They got a bad rap early on for production flaws which meant that many of them quickly… more»

Super Clean FJ60: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser

I recently became a member of the Land Cruiser club, purchasing a 1997 Lexus LX450 which is the gussied-up version of the classic FJ80. I can already admit to being a huge fan of this model, as it’s buttery… more»

383 V8 Transplant: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Some consider the 1967-69 Camaro to be a hastily prepared response to the highly successful Ford Mustang. Things would change with the 1970 edition which would be an all-new car from the ground up. It debuted mid-year as there… more»

Big Engine-Small Package: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS396

Some would subscribe to the theory that if enough is just right, then too much is perfect! Take Chevrolet’s compact Chevy II/Nova. In the mid-sixties, it developed some real hair with high-powered small-block engines. In’68, an all-new platform, shared… more»

1 Of 10 Remaining? 1959 Chrysler Windsor Convertible

How many examples of any particular vehicle are still with us is usually a loosely calculated estimate, but the seller of this 1959 Chrysler Windsor Convertible has done a reasonably credible job of consulting with other owners of these… more»

With or Without Reefer: 1999 Dodge Ram Van

The Dodge B Series (aka Ram) was a range of full-size vans produced by Chrysler from 1970 to 2003.  In 1994, the front end was redesigned to resemble the all-new Dodge Ram pickups, with a refresh in 1998 that… more»

GT350H Wannabe: 1966 Ford Mustang K-Code Fastback

Is taking a fine and rust-free true K-code Mustang Fastback and cloning a Shelby out of it an act of upgrading, or is it a downgrade of what could have been a lovely original car? That’s the question the… more»

Stalled Project: 1965 Volkswagen Bus

Now that VW has announced the new EV bus, there is a lot of attention yet again on the classic VW bus from the 1950s and 60s. A lot of people are bemoaning that the originality has gone and… more»

It’s A Hemi! 1954 Dodge Royal

The Royal was a nameplate used by Dodge between 1954 and 1959. In its first year, it was the top-of-the-line product positioned above the mid-level Coronet and entry-level Meadowbrook. Only one engine choice was offered, a 241 cubic inch… more»

7K Miles and Supercharged: 1998 Dodge Dakota 4×4

Fellow Barn Finds writer Scotty G. alerted me to the fact that there was a fairly epic Dodge Dakota up for grabs on eBay. Why, you might ask? Well, because I recently bought my first-ever domestic pickup with the… more»

Luxury for Less: 1951 Lincoln Sport Sedan

Lincoln was always a name associated with luxury. But in the immediate post-war era, the division knew it had to make a move to regain market share from its formidable competitor, Cadillac. Next to the deep swoop of Cadillac’s… more»

Ready For Track Day: 1967 Lotus Elan

For a marque that is considered a limited volume producer, Lotus cars grace the web pages of Barn Finds with decided regularity. Today’s find, a ’67 Elan, has already made the transition to race car status, specifically in the… more»

Barchetta Business: Be Your Own Boss

For 30 years, Darryl Fling and his company, D&B Enterprises, have been building bespoke exotic cars in Sequim, Washington. His Barchetta 3500 pays homage to the vintage Maserati racers of yesteryear, offering the same care and attention to detail… more»

40k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The First and Second Generation Chevrolet Chevelle remain strong performers in the classic market, even if they don’t wear an SS badge. That is especially true if the car in question is a low-mileage and unmolested survivor. That is… more»

Blown Big-Block! 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

During decades of involvement in the classic scene, I don’t remember hearing an owner saying, “I wish my vehicle had less power.” Many crave something extra under their right foot, and the owner of this 1971 K5 Blazer made… more»

Solid Survivor: 1988 Toyota SR5 Xtracab 4×4 Pickup

During the 1970s, vehicle manufacturers began to recognize that an untapped buyer market was ripe for the taking. Some potential buyers craved the practicality and ruggedness of a pickup but were unwilling to forego the creature comforts brought by… more»

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