Driver Quality Cars

Incredible $750,000 1957 Dual-Ghia…On Craigslist?

As it happens, I saw the near double of this Dual-Ghia at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance on October 24th. It was in red, but otherwise very similar to this 1957 show restoration that’s for sale in the Dallas, Texas… more»

Champagne Series Sportop: 1966 International Harvester Scout

The owner of this 1966 International Harvester Scout Champagne Series Sportop found the vehicle hidden away in an Arizona barn. It had been sitting since 2002, but he has revived it and returned the Scout to active duty. It… more»

Das Krankenwagen: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 250T Ambulance

Mercedes-Benz has long been known for making hearses, ambulances, and fire apparatuses, in addition to its usual fare of luxury sedans and off-road trucks. However, they typically were not sold stateside so it’s a rare occasion when one of… more»

Garage Find! 1970 Bradley GT

The Bradley GT was a kit car that was available in various levels of completeness, from just a fiberglass body all the to a fully assembled vehicle. It used the VW Beetle for its chassis, suspension, and drivetrain. This… more»

1 Of 150: 1956 Powell Sport Wagon

The Powell Sport Wagon was the brainchild of two brothers named Powell. They planned to use recycled Plymouth parts to build a run of pickups and station wagons (under the same model name) in the mid-1950s. Some consider the… more»

Drive and Restore: 1973 Oldsmobile 442

The 1973 model year marked a change in direction for Oldsmobile’s 442. It was now based upon the new Colonnade body style, and thanks to the upgraded impact regulations that had come into force, it was significantly heavier than… more»

Spotless 1960 Jaguar XK150 Fixed-Head Coupe

The owner of this 1960 Jaguar XK150 Fixed-Head Coupe describes its condition as pristine. When you examine the supplied photos, it is hard to disagree with that assessment. Every aspect of the car presents superbly and is in keeping… more»

22k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino Classic

The 1974 model year was one where the Chevrolet El Camino received some minor external upgrades, but the company added the Classic as its range-topping offering. This didn’t bring any performance upgrades to the table but added more luxurious… more»

Black Plate Driver: 1962 Volvo PV544

It seems that this 1962 Volvo PV544 doesn’t spend its entire life hidden away in the garage. The owner says it comes out every week for a jaunt to a Cars & Coffee, suggesting that this classic is about… more»

Original Flathead: 1953 Ford Ranch Wagon

Station wagons are a hot ticket in the classic market, and this trend shows no signs of changing. Many people buy a newer wagon as an alternative to a van or an SUV, but wagons like this 1953 Ford… more»

Mid-Engined Big Block! 1961 Ford Thames 800 Van

The seller claims this cool, unrestored Ford Thames 800 van gets more attention when it’s out on the road than his shop’s six-figure hot rod builds. That’s entirely believable because this Chevy 454-equipped shagging wagon looks very appealing in… more»

78k Original Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

The 1996 Impala SS offered its occupants the best of both worlds. Driven sedately, it was an accomplished open-road cruiser that offered a relaxed and supremely comfortable motoring experience. However, if the driver gave it a poke with a… more»

1972 Chevrolet Corvette With 17k Original Miles!

This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is a good one. A very good one. The collection of NCRS Top Flight and other trophies that it has under its belt are a testament to its condition and overall originality. An odometer reading… more»

No Reserve: 1996 Geo Tracker

Custom paint will always divide opinion. Some people will love it, while others won’t give it the time of day. The Brown color that graces the panels of this 1996 Geo Tracker is a custom mix that is sure… more»

Western Wasp: 1951 Hudson Hornet

The Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit has roots going all the way back to 1909, and in 1954 they merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form American Motors Corporation.  Although AMC re-introduced the Hornet name in 1970, the first generation… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe

Chevy’s cars were all-new for 1940 and would have a brief run before automobile production in the U.S. was put on hold due to the war effort. The Special Deluxe was the top-of-the-line car with more creature comforts and… more»

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