Driver Quality Cars

Thunderbolt or Clone? 1964 Ford Fairlane 500

Ford created a mid-size car in 1962 to sandwich between the full-size Galaxie and the compact Falcon. They would give it the Fairlane name which had been a Ford staple since 1955 and would continue through 1970. In 1964,… more»

Lifted Luxury: 1988 Lincoln Town Car

The world of off-road conversions of otherwise standard passenger cars is one that is quite fascinating. When you’re looking at a Lincoln Town Car one day and thinking that it would be better used as a vehicle capable of… more»

1967 Dodge Dart 270 Survivor

Recently, I have been jonesing for a fourth generation Dodge Dart, specifically a ’67 to ’69 version, much like this ’67 Dart example. The simplicity and balance of the design are just perfect in my estimation. And I thought… more»

Once There Were Many: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle

Accounts of people who saw the American buffalo at its height as a species scarcely could come up with the words to describe the sheer numbers of the beasts.  Herds would be wider and longer than observers could see. … more»

Go-Pack Plus Group 19: 1969 AMC AMX

The AMX was a companion to the Javelin “pony car” that American Motors introduced in 1968. The AMX was not an entirely new car, per see, but a Javelin with 12 inches taken out of the wheelbase to create… more»

Potential Food Truck? 1961 Jeep FJ-3

Dressed in orange, this 1961 Willys Jeep FJ-3 may not be recognizable. But if you are of a certain age, and you can picture this Jeep finished in blue and dressed with a white top, you may recall seeing… more»

1 of 3,000: 1976 Triumph TR7 Victory Edition

U.K. car manufacturer British Leyland got the wheels turning on their Triumph TR7 creation back in 1974, and by the time the run was completed in late ’81 well over 100,000 of these wedge-shaped two-seaters had made their way… more»

All the Right Options: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette

While I know we sometimes tire of sellers who go deep into the weeds of how their car’s respective options set it apart from the crowd, there are some models that really do feature an incredible assortment of desirable… more»

Final Year Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen adopted a “steady as she goes” approach with the styling evolution of the Beetle. This philosophy helped the “Herbie” to become the most recognizable vehicle in automotive history. This 1957 Beetle is a case in point, as it… more»

0 to 60 in 4 Seconds! 1994 Dodge Viper

Introduced in 1992, the Viper was a mega-muscle/sports car that would be a part of Dodge’s portfolio until 2017. The 10-cylinder engine was easily rated at 400 hp and these hot rods could do 0-60 in about 4 seconds,… more»

One Owner Malibu: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

Production of the second generation of the Chevy Chevelle was winding down in 1972. They would be replaced the following year with the new Colonnade styling technique that eliminated true hardtops for safety reasons. This ’72 Malibu is a… more»

Falcon Or Fairlane? 1966 Ford Ranchero

The 1966 Ford Ranchero is an odd one. After Ford’s unique UTE moved from a full-size platform to the compact Falcon in 1960, it stayed there through 1965, and then something interesting happened for the ’66 model year. And… more»

Shorty Wagon! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

From 1955 through 1957, Chevy’s Bel Air series offered a 2-door station wagon. But it was the sporty Nomad which failed to catch on with buyers at the time. But you could get the Bel Air as a 4-door… more»

Cool Catalina: 1969 Pontiac Convertible

We cover a lot of mid-sixties full-size Pontiacs, and Impalas, here on BF but I can’t recall a 1969 Pontiac Catalina convertible ever turning up. As for ’69 Pontiacs, the vast majority of our posts are GTOs with Firebirds… more»

4-Speed Factory Fuelie! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

If you’re an avid enthusiast of the Chevrolet Corvette, there’s a good chance the name Mike Vietro is already in your vocabulary, or “Corvette Mike” as he’s better known in the community.  Mike’s love of Corvettes goes back to… more»

Barn Find 1935 Ford Sedan Deluxe

This 1935 Ford Sedan Deluxe is a true barn find that will run and drive (not worthy of the road yet, but it’s a start). It’s listed for sale here on eBay, where the buy-it-now price is $6,950 although… more»

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