Driver Quality Cars

Cheap and Cheerful? 1989 Yugo GVL

The poor old Yugo has been the butt of more cruel jokes than I care to remember. It was imported and marketed in the US with a single aim, and that was to be the cheapest new car sold… more»

24,120 Miles! 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

This 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona has so many good things going for it that it’s hard to decide where to begin! It has been off the road since 1973, had the same owner for almost 40 years, and has… more»

Real Life Transformer: 1970 Citroën HY

Citroën has always had cool and quirky vehicles, and this unibody, front-wheel drive, manual, corrugated steel cargo van with innovative independent suspension is no exception. Those aren’t even the coolest or weirdest aspects of this, either, but more on… more»

Like New: 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed

There are only two days remaining in the auction for this Short Wheel Base 1965 Chevrolet C-10 pickup and the bids have already passed the reserve. The truck is located in Iona, Idaho and can be seen here on… more»

Classic Short Bed: 1972 Dodge D100

Simple, yet effective: that’s seemingly the best way to describe this short-bed 1972 Dodge D100 pickup. These are simple machines, and this one has some great patina that the seller has handily baked in courtesy of spraying some clearcoat… more»

No Reserve Bubbletop: 1961 Pontiac Ventura

Yesterday, in a post about a ’65 Ford Galaxie 500, I speculated about full-size car design in the ’60s and how 1965, in particular, set the direction for new looks that were the way forward for the ’60s. In… more»

Rare Gulfstream Aqua: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Sometimes it is possible to look at a classic car on the internet and wonder what all of the fuss is about. At other times, you can look at the photos and instantly understand why it has generated enormous… more»

Three-Speed Project: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500

There’s no doubt about it, I like old American full-size cars. Even when they were common-place, I enjoyed their presence. Particularly, models from the early-’60s into the early ’70s caught my fancy and they didn’t have to be Pontiac… more»

1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo With 18,678 Original Miles!

It doesn’t matter at what point in history you might be, there will always be a focus on retro items and eras. In the 1970s, people tended to fixate on the 1950s, while in the 1980s, it was all… more»

Rare Classic: 1970 Porsche 911E

The owner of this 1970 Porsche 911E Coupe claims that it is 1-of-1,088 cars built in that model year. I haven’t been able to verify that figure, but I have been able to confirm that it is still a… more»

Price Dropped: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham

When it was launched, the original Oldsmobile Toronado was a groundbreaking American car that captured the attention of both the motoring press and the buying public. The design philosophy remained essentially unchanged throughout the badge’s production life, although the… more»

1-Of-1: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi

It is one thing for an owner to believe that the classic car parked in their garage is unique, but it is another thing altogether when they hold the documentation that proves it as a fact. That is the… more»

Fresh 390: 1971 Ford F100

Custom builds can come in all shapes and styles. Some can be pretty wild, while others can be subtle and tasteful. This 1971 Ford F100 fits into the latter category, and it offers potential buyers a lot for their… more»

All Original? 1974 Pontiac 455 Trans Am

By 1974, the muscle car party was petering out. There are those that would say that 1972 was the end of the line. And then others would counter with still available options like the Pontiac SD 455 Trans Am/Formula… more»

Rare Rally Special: 1993 Mazda 323 GTR 4WD

Think of rally cars in the late eighties and the early nineties and you might think of brands like Lancia, Ford, Subaru, and Mitsubishi. While they took home most of the trophies, many other brands competed for those same… more»

Supercharged Manual: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R-2

The Avanti was Studebaker’s answer to the Ford Thunderbird and intended as a halo car for the ailing independent auto manufacturer. Created under the direction of famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy, fewer than 6000 were made from April 1962… more»

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