Driver Quality Cars

Unrestored Driver: 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster

This 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster is an unrestored driver-quality example that runs and drives and has minimal issues for a car that hasn’t been treated to a Concours-grade restoration. It features the more powerful 1600-series engine and is actively… more»

Never Unwrapped: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With 16 Genuine Miles!

If you’re like me, you harbor a deep desire to have enough money and space to assemble your dream garage. Tastes vary, so no two dream garages will ever be the same. If I were in that fortunate situation,… more»

Original Paint: 1988 Yugo GV

I always consider myself to be a fortunate man. I have had the privilege to drive some pretty desirable classic cars during my life, but there are still a few that remain on my Bucket List. Some of you… more»

1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS With 2,300 Genuine Miles!

While the 1987 Monte Carlo SS doesn’t rate as the rarest car on the planet, it is unusual for us to see two ultra-low mileage examples appear in quick succession on our desks here at Barn Finds. However, that… more»

1962 Austin-Healey 3000 V-8

It wasn’t uncommon during the 1960s and 1970s to shove American V-8s in all kinds of European sports cars, and the “big” Healeys were no exception. This particular one received a “Shelby” V-8 in 1968/69 (more about that later)… more»

Nicest One Left? 1992 Mercury Capri 2+2

Ford Australia conceived and built the Mercury Capri at its manufacturing plant located in Broadmeadows, Victoria. The company’s primary focus was on the car being a major export model, with the United States being its target market. Sadly, it… more»

6,500 Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe

The Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe was designed so that Chevy could better compete in racing and a limited number were also built for street use. This ’87 edition has just 6,500 miles on it, suggesting someone stored it… more»

Stunning Swede: 1988 Saab 900 SPG

Even though Saab hasn’t really been making new cars for a decade (they’ve been bought and resold several times, restructured, and are essentially electric cars made in China, search online for Saab NEVS), in the 1980s and 1990s Saab… more»

Dodge Dilemma: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE

Dodge built the first generation Challengers from 1970 through 1974, and for the debut year, you could get one of five different models (six if you count the West Coast only Western Sport Special, but that one’s another story). … more»

Trans Am Clone?: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

When I first saw this car, I thought it was a barn find for the holy grail of Pontiac Trans Ams. With the rear spoiler and blue interior, I thought it might be one of the 697 Trans Ams… more»

Solid Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger

If I had a buck for every Second Generation Charger that I had seen with horrifying rust issues, I won’t say that I’d be rich, but I’d be a long way from being broke. That’s what makes this 1970… more»

360 Upgrade: 1973 AMC Hornet

The 1973 model year was a landmark one for the AMC Hornet. It marked the moment when the company introduced a Hatchback body style to the range, and it was met with high praise by motoring journalists at the… more»

Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird

The Ford Thunderbirds of 1961-63 are often referred to as “Bullet Birds” due to their styling (much as the 1958-60 T-Birds were called “Square Birds”). Though they were futuristic in their appearance and more exciting than their predecessors, they… more»

302/5-Speed: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

When a classic car experiences growth in popularity, inevitably, values will also begin to climb. That has been the case with the Fox-Body Mustang. They remain affordable at present, but the impressive increases in recent times may see them… more»

No Reserve Rarity: 1973 Ford Bronco Explorer

Verifying the authenticity of some classics can be more complicated than for others, especially if some of the distinctive features that define a specific model appear to be missing. Such is the case with this 1973 Ford Bronco. The… more»

60k Mile Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s full-size cars were redesigned for 1961, losing the tailfins that had dominated the cars’ styling the prior two years. The Impala was once again the top-of-the-line model and a popular choice was the 2-door Sport Coupe, sometimes referred… more»

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