Driver Quality Cars

Old School Hot-Rod: 1946 Ford Flathead Coupe

Having covered many post-war Ford coupes in the past, I can clearly state that this example is probably the nicest yet to surface. It’s old-school all the way and a tribute to how hot rodding was many years ago…. more»

Showroom Condition? 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Z28, initially the “Camaro Special Performance Package” with a 5.0-liter V8, was created as a way for the new Camaro to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans-Am series. Mark Donahue’s Penske-prepared Camaro won 10 of… more»

Greatest Barn Find Ever: The World’s Largest Collection of British Automobiles

Many of us know the pain of having to make room for a new project by getting rid of an old one. It’s hard to part with a car, especially one in which you’ve invested time and effort; a… more»

Retired Firefighter: 1978 International Cargostar

The Cargostar was a forward control, cab-over-engine medium-duty series of fire prevention equipment built from 1970-86. They were especially maneuverable for their size and the 1950B model, like the seller’s unit, was used to broadcast a wide range of… more»

Two Owner 1972 BMW 2002 Tii with Factory Sunroof

The BMW -02 series began life powered by a 1.6-liter inline-four cylinder engine. It was a two-door coupe based on the contemporary Neue Klasse sports sedan platform, earning it the designation “1600-2,” with the “-2” standing for “two-door.” Later… more»

409/4-Speed: 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS Bubble Top

1961 was the first year of the 3rd-generation Impala. Introduced in 1958 and undergoing major revisions each of the following few years, this example is quite a bit different from those made just a few years before. This car… more»

Gold Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

The Y88 Gold Special Edition Trans Am was painted in Code 50 Solar Gold paint and had dark brown pinstriping on the exterior. Other Trans Ams were painted Solar Gold so to verify you have a true Y88 car,… more»

Zombie Hunter? 1964 Chevrolet 4X4 V8 Van

OK, all of you “The Walking Dead” fans, here’s your chance to buy some zombie insurance. You never know, the next apocalypse could be right around the corner and you wouldn’t want to be caught unprepared. Just like this… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback

Rust-free 1st Generation Mustang project cars remain in high demand, and this 1966 example ticks many of the boxes that would capture the attention of Ford enthusiasts. It is a genuine GT, its overall condition is very acceptable, it… more»

Rare 302/4-Speed: 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura Coupe

When people consider Ford’s Fox-Body platform, it seems only natural for their attention to turn to the Mustang. However, the Fairmont offered another alternative that is worth considering. This 1979 Fairmont Futura Coupe looks like a beauty, and it… more»

30 Years Owned 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod

This was not Henry Ford’s first Model A. His initial naming system was alphabetical in nature, with cars going all the way up to the venerable Model T that made Ford Ford. The Model A, designed as a new… more»

Storage Lot Find: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra

We need not go into the sins of the Ford Mustang II, but instead, let’s focus on what makes this 1978 King Cobra a winner worth reviving. With a 302 V8 under the hood paired to a four-speed manual,… more»

Restomod Beauty: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird

I’m not much one for $40,000 anything but I’ll make an exception for this 198o Pontiac Trans Am. And dare I say, it’s worth every penny? 1980 was the year Smokey and the Bandit had to use nitrous oxide… more»

No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Sometimes it can be difficult to determine whether a classic vehicle is truly popular, while at other times, it can be glaringly obvious. It seems that the latter is true with this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup because it has… more»

Rare 1955 Hillman Minx Californian

Hillman has a long and storied history-making “midsize” economical cars for the Australian, North American, and European markets. I put “midsize” in quotation marks because by modern standards these would be decidedly compact. The Minx Californian is a coupe version… more»

Genuine Patina! 1965 Buick Skyroof Sportwagon

The station wagons keep rollin’ at Barn Finds and today’s discovery is a cool Buick Custom Sportwagon, from 1965, with the desirable “Skyroof” option. This was the first year for the tinted roof panels that provide some sunlight for… more»

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