Driver Quality Cars

Mopar Power: 1937 Plymouth P4 Rat-Rod

In the pantheon of pre-war cars, Plymouth is frequently left out of the hot-rod mix as Ford and Chevrolet take up most of the room in that arena. A lot has to do with sheer production numbers but it’s… more»

1 of 83! Chrysler-Powered 1964 Bristol 408

And now, for something completely different, the Bristol 408! This handsome blue 1964 Bristol 408 in Raleigh, North Carolina is mostly restored, running and driving, and needs a new owner to complete the process. A (possibly original) Chrysler A… more»

1-of-1: 1995 McLaren F1

Automotive records are made to be broken, although some, it would seem, may live forever. Gordon Murray conceived the McLaren F1 to be the best and fastest Supercar ever created, and while faster production cars have since emerged, the… more»

Post-War Survivor: 1949 DeSoto Custom

During its tenure at Chrysler Corp., the DeSoto was sandwiched between Dodge and Chrysler in terms of styling and amenities. 1949 would reflect the first new design since World War II, but they were detailed in getting to market… more»

6.6 Liter Survivor: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

The seller of this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is asking $19,750 for this car including the original 15×7 snowflake wheels. The Trans Am is located in Grandview, Texas and is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace. The Trans… more»

1954 Glöckler-Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 Coupe

Forgive yourself if you couldn’t identify this 1954 Glöckler-Porsche 356 Carrera 1500. There’s only one in the world, and the Porsche-backed racer began life as a 1954 Porsche 356 chassis sent to the dealership of Frankfurt, Germany’s Walter Glöckler… more»

Final Model Year: 1962 Triumph TR3B

The Triumph TR3 was a British sports car built between 1955-62. It was an evolution of the company’s  TR2 and had more power and better braking capabilities. The “TR3B” is an unofficial name given to the final year of… more»

Bubble Top 389 V8: 1959 Pontiac Catalina

The Catalina was a Pontiac staple for more than 30 years, but 1959 would be the first year it would be a series of its own. GM styling was interesting during the 1959-60 model years, with their “bubble top”… more»

Hot Rod Survivor: 1983 AMC Spirit

This 1983 AMC Spirit is unusual simply for existing, as it’s one of the AMC models we don’t see much of anymore and it has clearly been preserved. But it’s oh-so-much more than that, as the exterior appearance may… more»

Highly Optioned: 1970 Dodge Charger 500 SE

When you stop to consider this 1970 Dodge Charger 500 Special Edition, you can’t help but think that the original owner was trying to achieve the perfect combination of performance and comfort. They sat down and ticked many excellent… more»

302 V8 4-Speed: 1964 Ford Falcon Wagon

Ford’s successful Falcon compact would get a facelift for 1964 while it was also providing the foundation for the upcoming Mustang. Those styling changes provided for more sharply defined fenders and corners. Production would be down slightly and may… more»

Six-Cylinder Survivor: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

We’re used to seeing some excellent 1st Generation Pontiac Firebirds here at Barn Finds, but most of those cars feature a V8 under the hood. That makes this 1968 model worth more than a passing glance because not only… more»

1 of 110: 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona R2

Even though Studebaker’s finances were growing thin by the 1960s, they still developed some great cars before ceasing operations in 1966. The Avanti and the Gran Turismo are two examples. Add to this list would be the supercharged Lark… more»

Not bad for 106! 1916 Dodge Brothers Touring Convertible

It’s impossible to see an early Dodge Brothers car without picturing the punishing “Oil Field Dodge” promotional film in which a hard top version endures a punishing day in the life of an early automobile. The vintage movie gives… more»

Rare 273/4-Speed! 1967 Dodge Dart GT

Too bad this 1967 Dart GT is on the other side of the country, it’s one that I would like to see up close and personal! As I stated in this 1968 Dart write-up about a month ago, the… more»

Refinement On Wheels: 1976 Jaguar XJ6

Dating all the way back to 1968, the Jaguar XJ remained a full-size staple of Jaguar’s line-up through 2019. And of that specific model, the XJ6 variant (1968-1992) was one of “The Art of Performance’s” most popular offerings. Today’s… more»

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