Driver Quality Cars

Former Fire Truck: 1988 Nissan Safari

The frenzy around importing JDM vehicles shows no sign of abating, but it does appear that some of the hyper-inflated pricing has died down. This was inevitable as what was once was a very exclusive business opportunity for those… more»

Rust-Free Californian: 56k Mile 1968 Jeepster Commando

If you’re the type of person craving a vintage off-roader but don’t feel motivated to tackle a restoration, this 1968 Jeepster Commando deserves a close look. Recently liberated from a Californian collection where it spent years in a dry… more»

Rare French Classic: 1926 Sandford 3 Wheeler

It’s not every day you come across a car that seems to blur the line between museum artefact and functional vintage treasure. This 1926 Sandford 3-Wheeler, currently for sale on eBay here for $5,300 with the reserve not met… more»

81k Mile 1991 Saab 900 Turbo

In 1991 Saab introduced a naturally aspirated 16-valve version of their previous engine. 900 turbos with this engine are often more sought after due to their more exhilarating driving experience. The later versions of the 16 valve are said… more»

Super Sleeper? 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Oldsmobile had a major hit on their hands when they launched the Cutlass Supreme in 1966. A 2-door hardtop at first, the Supreme would go on to become one of Oldsmobile’s best sellers – and the best seller in… more»

Final Year Survivor: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk

Locating an unmolested, meticulously maintained classic is high on the list of many enthusiasts, and this 2002 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Firehawk ticks those boxes. This final-year example presents extremely well, and while its listing has generated interest, this… more»

38K Mile Time Capsule: 1984 Cadillac Seville

Cadillac was once the “Standard of the World” for luxury transportation.  Then, in the late seventies, a portion of the luxury car market split, with many younger buyers opting for European luxury cars with more aggressive handling.  Cadillac attempted… more»

1 of 86 Foxbody Customs: 1991 Mitsuoka Dore

Have you ever heard of the Mitsuoka Dore? Well, neither did I before now. Turns out it’s something of a kit car based on the Ford Foxbody Mustang but built in Japan rather than California or Florida. It has… more»

For Sale Again: Unusual 1975 Citroen Ami 8

Talk about odd, here’s one for you, a 1975 Citroen Ami station wagon. And if you think you’ve seen it before, you have. My colleague, Scotty Gilbertson covered this car back in 2018 and it has now surfaced for… more»

Time Capsule: 1974 Winnebago Indian

My lovely bride has set few limits when it comes to my vehicular acquisitions, but few is not none. She has made it clear that she will in no world that we occupy allow a ’70s Winnebago to darken… more»

One-Owner 1965 Pontiac 2+2 Convertible

Everyone has “the one that got away,” whether it’s a person or a car. Mine is a Mayfair Maize ’65 Catalina Ventura Sport Coupe with black buckets and a 389. It was the early 2000s and I was in… more»

Rebuilt Nailhead V8: 1965 Buick Riviera

Buick rolled out the Riviera in 1963 as a personal luxury car much like the Ford Thunderbird. It remained a fixture in the GM division’s lineup through the end of the century (oddly except for 1994). The seller’s 1965… more»

90s Custom:1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

As a car enthusiast, nostalgia is a powerful influence when I think about what vehicles are on my bucket list. I don’t have much interest in the new vehicles made after the middle 2000s, and have a great amount… more»

Rare Kit Car: 1969 Behrens Convertible

I thought this car looked familiar. Unless it has a twin, it appeared here on Barn Finds more than three years ago. Either it didn’t sell then or was sold and is on the market again, but its location… more»

The Original Pony Car: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

Most folks credit the Ford Mustang for starting the “pony car” market, with that nickname bestowed in the Mustang’s honor. But the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford in April 1964. Sales of the Mopar… more»

Factory Patriot? 1976 International Scout II

America’s Bicentennial wasn’t just a time to celebrate and reappraise our country’s place in the sociopolitical and historical landscapes; it was also a time to sell a few more cars, trucks, lawnmowers, and bicycles by painting them red, white,… more»

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