Driver Quality Cars

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»

One Family Survivor: 1968 Buick Special Deluxe

The Special was part of the Buick line-up from 1938-96, though not always in consecutive years and the same body sizes. From 1964-69, the automobile was wrapped in a mid-size package and was the entry-level car on the way… more»

Solid Little Truck: 1986 Nissan 720

Nissan has long been in the pickup truck business, dating back to 1955. That’s when the predecessor to the 720 series of trucks was introduced and those later models continued in production through 1997 (to be replaced by the… more»

Supercharged V6: 1998 Buick Riviera

Finding an affordable daily driver that comes with a touch of luxury can be a challenging assignment. However, that appears to be what is on offer with this 1998 Buick Riviera. It presents well, and its supercharged V6 engine… more»

Tri Five Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 210

Between 1953 and 1957, the entry-level and mid-range models of the mainstream Chevrolets were called the 150 and 210, respectively. Those designations were simply the production numbers of the cars (1500, 2100) shortened by one digit as part of… more»

Flawless Luxury: 1999 Bentley Arnage

Sometimes we reach a point in life where we become tired of the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life, and we crave an escape that offers unsurpassed luxury. If you have reached that point in an automotive sense, maybe you could… more»

8k Mile Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

The 1972 model year was the most successful for the Chevy Nova in terms of sales (up to then). Nearly 350,000 of them left the factory, an increase of nearly 80% over the previous year, yet the cars looked… more»

Paint Your Wagon? 1967 Volvo 122S Kombi Estate

The eternal question faced by many classic car enthusiasts is whether to treat their pride and joy to a restoration or should it be retained as a survivor. That will be the dilemma facing the person who buys this… more»

283 Dual Quad: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

By the time 1961 rolled around, the Chevrolet Corvette had cemented its spot in the American new car marketplace. This was a badge that had been threatened with extinction only a few short years before, but increasing sales saw… more»

Big-Block Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

While this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is a stunning car, there will be a small group of readers who should find it particularly attractive. If you are seeking a classic car capable of seating six people in comfort but can… more»

Only 14k Miles? 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Chevy Camaro would receive a facelift in 1974 using the second-generation platform that had been introduced in 1970. Much of this was due to the new Federally mandated front and rear impact standards. 1974 would also be the… more»

Commanding Coupe: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE

I love this vintage Mercedes! Especially the two-door hardtop body style such as this 1969 280SE. I also don’t know a whole about them but I’ve never let that stop me before so let’s look at this beautiful coupe,… more»

Originally Moulin Rouge: 1970 Plymouth Cuda

Upon first glance, it would be hard to imagine that this 1970 Plymouth Cuda was ever any other color than what it is now.  But back in the day, in addition to their straightforward color offerings, Plymouth had come… more»

Known History: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1

Sometimes buying a classic car can involve taking a leap of faith, but when you can trace the history of that car from day one, the process can be far less stressful. That is the case with this 1964… more»

Rescued Split-Window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

There can’t be many sadder sights than to see an iconic vehicle like this 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe left in a state like this. The car has been sitting on stands in this garage since 1972, but the current… more»

Original Hemi: 1957 Dodge Coronet D500

The owner of this 1957 Dodge Coronet D500 found it sitting in a field, and he has spent the past three years returning it to a roadworthy state. No aspect of its drivetrain has escaped his attention, and he… more»

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