Driver Quality Cars

Olds 403 Powered: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

The Pontiac Can-Am was already a rare beast when it was introduced, with just 1,377 cars made. That number gets even smaller when you break it down in terms of which engine it was optioned with. The two choices… more»

327 And Overdrive! 1965 Chevrolet El Camino

I have been jonesing for a Chevrolet El Camino for a long time. The problem always seems to be the mix of equipment, geography, vintage, or price. So while I have time to endlessly cogitate upon the matter, let’s,… more»

Drives Like New! 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate

I think that it would be safe to say that most of our Barn Finds readers will have a wish list of classics they would park in their garage if space and money were no objects. I have, and… more»

1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II With Original Hardtop

It’s weird to me that a country so famous for having gloomy, rainy weather would have such a high saturation of incredible roofless cars. England has brought to the world Jaguar, MG, Morgan, Land Rover, Triumph, Sunbeam, Lotus, Aston-Martin,… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau

To the winner goes the spoils. That is the philosophy behind this 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau. It has many positive attributes, including immaculate presentation, a known ownership history with the same family since Day One, and a giant of… more»

Genuine Sleeper: 1966 Plymouth Fury III Station Wagon

There are times in our lives where we must be prepared to accept compromise. This can come in many forms, and even the world of classic car ownership is not immune from this. An enthusiast may long to park… more»

Subtle Engine Swap! 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88

“Put an LS in it“! Is a frequent refrain when asking an open-ended question regarding an old Chevy with hot-rod aspirations. It’s a thing and has been a thing for some number of years now and it continues to… more»

Original 396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Have you ever looked at a particular example of a desirable classic car and wondered to yourself if it is as good as it gets? I know that I have, and I’m doing it again now as I survey… more»

Solid Project: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special Club Coupe

While it is often said that racing improves the breed, sometimes on-track success doesn’t translate to sales on the showroom floor. Such was the case with the Hudson Hornet. Despite dominating stock car racing in the first few years… more»

Poor Man’s Cobra: 302-Powered 1973 Triumph Stag

The auction for this very cool modified 1973 Triumph Stag ends Tuesday evening, and at the moment bidding is under $3,000 with the reserve unmet. It’s a bit of a shocker, as this looks like a fun project that… more»

46k Original Miles: 1951 Kaiser Special 2-Door

Kaisers are not common cars. Produced for only about a decade, there just aren’t that many around. Probably one of the better-known examples is the Kaiser Darrin, but Kaiser (also Kaiser-Frazer) produced a handful of attractive models over its… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z

There’s always a risk involved when an owner applies a custom paint scheme to a classic car. If they get the combination right, it serves to accentuate the beauty of that car. Get it wrong, and the results can… more»

No Reserve: 1991 Ford Mustang GT

When it comes to the world of classic cars, some people subscribe to the belief the “fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Others believe that “he who hesitates is lost,” and I’m not sure which of those… more»

24k Original Miles: 1970 Triumph GT6+

The GT6+ was an important vehicle for Triumph. It took the original GT6 concept that had generally found favor in export markets and blessed it with rear suspension upgrades that tamed the wayward nature of those original cars. This… more»

Captive Import 4×4: 1983 Dodge Ram 50

When we see the re-badged Mitsubishi pickup that was known as the Dodge Ram 50 here in the states, it’s oftentimes the two-wheel drive, a long bed-style variety that is a great little hauler for the potting soil and… more»

Original V8: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Townsman Station Wagon

With the values of classic station wagons growing at an alarming rate, the day will come where the more desirable examples could climb out of the reach of most enthusiasts. They will face two choices. The first will be… more»

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