Driver Quality Cars

Rare 4-Speed 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Finding an affordable project car that can be driven and enjoyed immediately can be a battle. However, there’s a lot to be said for these cars because they offer their owners the opportunity to enjoy the classic motoring experience… more»

Supercharged 1959 Chevrolet El Camino 4×4?!!

There’s no doubt about it, I like El Caminos, I pour over listings all of the time. That said, I freely admit that I’m not a big fan of the first-gen (’59-’60) or the fourth-gen (’73-’77). The ’59, and… more»

Rust-Free! 1965 International Harvester Travelall

As long-time readers of Barn Finds know, I have a very soft spot for IH Travelalls. A little more unusual than the more common Suburbans and larger than the comparable vintage Fords and Mopars, the Travelall offers unique styling… more»

One Family Owned: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

Regular Barn Finds readers will be aware that I place considerable importance on long-term ownership with classic cars. While there will be exceptions to every rule, most people who have owned the same car for decades will have treated… more»

Ready To Go: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup

1958 saw significant styling changes from the Big Three automakers. Quad headlights were the design option Chevrolet and Ford adopted for most of their cars and trucks. Chevrolet was perhaps the most innovative. Their light-duty pickups were beginning to… more»

Well-Optioned 1964 Chevrolet Corvette 327/4-Speed

It seems that the original owner of this 1964 Corvette Coupe was seeking a car that perfectly combined creature comforts with excellent performance. He achieved this goal, and 57-years later, it is still a car guaranteed to turn heads… more»

283 V8 Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air was the top-of-the-line Chevrolet through most of the 1950s, including the famous “Tri-Five” models that were produced in 1955-57. Those later cars began to shed the boxy look that Detroit automobiles largely had in the years… more»

15,913 Miles! 1976 Ford F-250 Highboy

“The ultimate pickup truck” is how a twenty-something mechanic at Castle Shannon Ford described this generation of Ford F-Series to me sometime in the early ’90s. Of course he had one in the parking lot, a completely restored 1978… more»

Original 350/3-Speed: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

It was a stereotypical way of describing classic cars for years, and it has passed into folk law. We’ve all seen the jokes about cars described as: “One owner, little old lady. Only driven to church on Sundays.” It… more»

No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

With the popularity of Fox-Body Mustangs continuing to grow, clean examples will always grab their share of attention when they are listed for sale. The interest ramps up a notch or two when the car in question is offered… more»

Supercharged V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

For many years, the Studebaker Golden Hawk was a largely forgotten classic. However, it features many of the attributes that should mark it as a long-term future collectible. Consider the fact that this one was built in limited numbers,… more»

Four-Speed Manual! 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon

In the midst of the ’70s, things like a four-speed manual transmission started to disappear from many vehicles including the Chevrolet Malibu, a model that had sported just such an option since the mid-sized Chevelle’s 1964 introduction. Fuel economy… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7

The owner of this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 describes the car as a Mustang in a tuxedo. That seems to be a fair assessment because it offers all of the performance and presence of a classic pony car wrapped… more»

Rare Police Interceptor V8! 1958 Ford Country Squire

The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years (1950-91). At first, it was a true “Woodie” but as that niche was dying off, it quickly became an all-steel-bodied wagon with exterior woodgrain trim instead…. more»

29k Mile 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Save the best for last? That’s how I feel about the 1967 Corvette C2 (’63-’67). I’m sure some may think, “What, you like a ’67 better than the vaunted ’63 split-window”? Yup, I think it’s a cleaner presentation and… more»

65k Survivor: 1979 Ford F-150 Ranger Lariat Supercab

1979 was the final year of the 6th-generation F-series trucks, and this is an especially clean, well-kept example of the top-of-the-line Ranger Lariat. A one-owner truck until just a couple of years ago, this original Ford with 65k original… more»

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