Driver Quality Cars

21k Miles! 1964 Ford Fairlane 500

With the success of the Falcon in the early 1960s, Ford determined there was now a void in their line-up for a car that was bigger than the Falcon but smaller than the Galaxie. So, a mid-size automobile was… more»

Sean Connery’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 For Auction

Some cars appear in movies and are entirely forgettable, while others remain permanently linked to that role. Such is the case with the 1964 Aston Martin DB5, which was the transport of choice for James Bond in the movie… more»

Former Police Car: 1955 Chevrolet 150 Handyman

The full-size Chevrolets were redesigned in 1955 and their three year-run would turn out some now iconic vehicles. Three versions of a 2-door station wagon were offered: the top-of-the-line Nomad with its own body, the mid-range 210, and the… more»

Tri-Power Tiger: 1965 Pontiac GTO

Gran Turismo Omologato is an Italian phrase that basically means a factory-built race car. The “GTO” nameplate wasn’t unique to Pontiac, but it may be the most recognized usage. The Pontiac GTO was introduced in 1964 and is considered… more»

46k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon

The introduction of the Fiesta in 1978 negatively impacted sales of the Ford Pinto, but 188,899 buyers chose to park one in their driveway. That proved to be the least successful for the Pinto to that point, but the… more»

Nailhead V8: 1964 Buick Wildcat

From 1963 to 1970, the Wildcat was Buick’s performance-oriented full-size car. Its name was derived from a series of concept cars on display in the 1950s. The Wildcat was retired going into 1971 as the focus shifted from muscle… more»

Original Paint: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

Both Ford and Chevrolet rolled out restyled automobiles in 1955 as the competition between the two companies was greater than ever. The Fairlane was the top-line Ford, a counterpoint to Chevy’s Bel Air. And the Fairlane Victoria and Crown… more»

Street Legal Model T Racer

The term “street legal” can be defined depending on your local jurisdiction. In some places, this 1923 Model T Ford Track Roadster can be driven anywhere any other car can go. In other places, it will still require modifications… more»

Record Sales Year: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro

Despite that the car was in its 10th year of the current configuration and that the price of gas was at record highs, 1979 was a banner year for the Chevy Camaro. The cars were little changed and 92%… more»

360 V8? 1964 Chrysler 300

From 1955 through 1965, Chrysler offered the “Letter Series” 300 automobiles, which were built for performance and to be stylish, both at the same time. Chrysler further capitalized on the latter by introducing the “Sport Series” of the 300… more»

Light Blue Beauty: 1962 Mercedes 190 SL

The first thing that caught my attention when I spied this Mercedes-Benz is its color. Sure, a car can be finished in a veritable rainbow of hues, I have just never seen a 190 SL decked out in such… more»

Hole-y Blazes: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4

In the 1960s, International Harvester, Ford, and Jeep were competing fiercely for the customer’s wallet in the Sports Utility space. Chevrolet, watching the larger Bronco and Scout take market share from the smaller Jeep, decided to enter the space… more»

Excess or Success? 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special

In the 1950s the American public was under the spell of the space race. To indulge this obsession, auto designers saturated cars with jet turbine shapes -repeated in fronts, interiors, and rears. Customers also sought luxury in a way… more»

Numbers-Matching 390/4-Speed! 1968 Ford Torino GT

When the Ford Torino was introduced in 1968, its original concept was to be an upscale version of the company’s already successful Fairlane, and consumers seemed to like that idea as over 170,000 of these cars found homes during… more»

Final year: 1973 Triumph GT6 MkIII

Its lines are hard to resist. Originally penned by the well-known Italian designer, Giovanni Michelotti, the last iteration of the GT6 debuted in late 1970 with a host of aerodynamic tweaks including recessed door handles, smoother front clip, and… more»

Genuine Cross-Ram Included: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The First Generation Camaro Z28 was not a car that shone on the dragstrip but was more at home on the open road. The company designed the Z28 as its weapon of choice for the cut-throat Trans Am series,… more»

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