Driver Quality Cars

Tidy Driver: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sometimes you will look at a classic car and realize that there’s a lot to absorb about that vehicle. Take this 1966 Corvette Coupe as a case in point. The owner is candid about it not wearing its original… more»

318/4-Speed: 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T Super Pack

It is always a vexing question. How far can a classic car deviate from its original form before it is no longer classed as a genuine survivor? That is the question raised by this 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T. It… more»

Dual-Quad 400: 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe

Broadly speaking, classic car enthusiasts tend to fall into two categories. Some believe that a desirable classic should remain as the maker intended, with no upgrades or modifications. Others have no issues with these changes, especially if they unleash… more»

Road Ready: 1976 Ford LTD Custom 500 Station Wagon

If the badges that adorn the front of this 1976 Ford LTD Custom 500 Station Wagon are any indication, its owners have ventured far and wide across our big blue marble. You can be sure that some of those… more»

1 of 19? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible

Dodge was the last major U.S. manufacturer to field a “pony car,” but that doesn’t mean they weren’t busy hustling muscle cars. The late 1960s kept them occupied with hot versions of the Charger, Coronet, and Super Bee. The… more»

401/4-Speed: 1973 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition

Ah, 1973. Fashion trends for that year included bell-bottom jeans, tie-dyed t-shirts, earth shoes, and gypsy dresses. AMC decided to cash in on the world of fashion by introducing the Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition. Available during both the 1972… more»

True Blue Survivor: 1982 Toyota Pickup

Toyota Motor Corporation first introduced North America to their pickup trucks in 1964, with the stateside launch of the Toyota Stout. Featuring a 1.9L 3R engine, a ladder frame chassis with independent coil spring front suspension, and leaf spring… more»

455 CID Powered: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would stand out at any car show or cruise. There are 2 days remaining in the auction and the car is currently bid to $9,900. The reserve has not been met. We appreciate Larry… more»

Solid Survivor: 1965 Rambler Classic 770

American Motors’ Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were all-new for 1963 and were considered good enough to win Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award that year. 24 months later, the same basic car got a heavy facelift yet continued… more»

All The Comforts: 1986 Newell Motorhome

UPDATE – This Newell is surprisingly still for sale considering its fantastic condition! I admit to really wanting a motor home to tow my racing car to events and this one fills the bill (but my racing budget is… more»

Carport Find: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Nova (aka Chevy II) was one of Chevy’s most popular cars in the 1960s and 1970s. 1973 models would give the nameplate its second-highest production year-to-date since its launch a dozen years earlier. The SS (or Super Sport)… more»

No Reserve Runner: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

The 1970s Dart Swinger was the hardtop version of Dodge’s popular compact car. It wasn’t quite as sporty as the Demon (later called Dart Sport) which was offered as a fastback. But quite attractive compared to cars like the… more»

Sporty Swede: 1969 Saab Sonett V4

1970-74 Saab Sonett IIIs come up quite frequently here on Barn Finds; I’ve written about three of them myself. Its predecessor, the 1967-69 Sonett V4, is not quite as common, with only 1610 produced over that three-year period. After… more»

80k Mile 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

By 1971, the writing was clearly on the wall for the First Generation Mustang. The company managed to sell an impressive 149,678 cars in that model year, but this figure was well short of the dizzying heights of only… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible

When you consider the production totals for 1968, the Chevelle SS 396 Convertible rates as a relatively rare beast. A mere 2,286 examples rolled off the Chevrolet line for that model year out of an SS 396 production total… more»

54k Mile: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

This 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is located in Round Rock, Texas just north of Austin on I-35. The Cosworth Vega is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for the last two weeks. The seller has the car listed… more»

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