“Sleeper”: a car you’d never know could take your pink slip, until it happens. That’s what you’ve got here–grandma simple on the outside, fairly nasty engine underhood. It was built by someone who passed away right after completing the… more»
Driver Quality Cars
Rust-Free Classic: 1976 Datsun 280Z
UPDATE – The seller has just lowered his asking price to $16,500! So be sure to take another look at this beautiful Datsun. Datsun’s Z-Car range is one of the most iconic selections of production cars to emerge from… more»
Pacific NW Find: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
Last week, we covered a very clean, low-mileage, first-year downsized 1977 Chevrolet Impala sedan. Today, we have a station wagon version to review. It’s actually a Caprice, but as stated in the Impala post, the difference between the two… more»
Good Running Project: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
There were few visible differences between the 1970 and 1971 Chevy Corvettes except the latter were starting to feel the early changes to improve engine emissions. This ’71 has both hard and soft-tops as the convertible edition, with a… more»
First Generation Chevelle Malibu With 82K Miles!
Originally paying homage to the coast of California, the Malibu name began as a trim level on the Chevrolet Chevelle in 1964. There are technically nine generations of the Malibu, and it remains as the only sedan currently being… more»
Rare 6-Cylinder/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
Whenever someone mentions a sporting First Generation Pontiac Firebird, most minds turn instantly to those with a V8 under the hood. However, the company was savvy enough to offer potential buyers an alternative if they couldn’t justify an eight…. more»
390-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie Convertible
After weekend cruising duties for 20 years, this 1963 Ford Galaxie in Ocoee Florida needs nothing beyond a new name on the title to continue the easy life. The fully gone-through Sunshine State rag top promises to absorb car… more»
Misunderstood Mid-Size? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Looking to thwart the growing presence of European sporty cars like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Pontiac came out with the Grand Am in 1973. It was something of a cross between the Grand Prix and the Trans Am in both… more»
25k Original Miles: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Like many people, I view any classic with an ultra-low mileage claim with some suspicion. That is especially true with five-digit odometers because it is easy for owners to be less than 100% honest. However, I don’t believe that’s… more»
Something Worth Saving: 1974 Dodge Club Cab Pickup
1974 was a pretty eventful year. The Miami Dolphins won Super Bowl VIII, Evel Knievel attempted to jump Snake River Canyon, and Richard Nixon was waist-deep in the Watergate scandal. Meanwhile, in Detroit, Dodge was punching out pickup trucks. … more»
Rust-Free Survivor: 1978 Jeep Wagoneer
Let’s face it. SUVs can be prone to some of the worst rust problems you will find in the classic world. Many see snow and salt while mud and other nasties hide inside fender wells and other isolated areas,… more»
33k Mile Survivor: 1973 Ford Maverick
The Maverick would be the successor to the aging Ford Falcon in 1970, although – like the Mustang – it also had its roots in the company’s first compact. The automobile would sell nearly as well as the original… more»
High-Boy Hot Rod: 1931 Ford Model A
Even though the last Ford Model A rolled off of the assembly line 91 years ago, they are still found with amazing regularity. And the fact that almost 5 million saw the light of day over its four-year production… more»
















