Driver Quality Cars

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

If you ventured outside the United States and talked to even the most casual enthusiasts, there are two silhouettes that they would recognize immediately if you showed them a picture. One would be the 1st Generation Mustang, while the… more»

Original K-Code: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

Ford’s 1st Generation Mustang could be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This 1965 GT Fastback is a perfect example of this because while it has a tidy but unassuming appearance, the K-Code V8 under the hood would make it… more»

LS Swap: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Of all the Tri Five Chevies from 1955-57, none are probably more sought after today than the Nomad. Equipped with upscale trim, the original Nomad was a 2-door sport wagon that Chevy marketed as a “halo” model. The nameplate… more»

Compact Fun: 1991 Honda Beat

The Honda Beat is considered a kei car in Japan, which would be the equivalent of a microcar in the U.S. They were the smallest, highway-legal passenger cars built in the Land of the Rising Sun. The Beat, produced… more»

30th Anniversary: 1979 Triumph TR7

Advertised as “the shape of things to come”, the Triumph TR7 is noted for its wedge-shape appearance and followed the TR6 which many consider the last of the volume-produced traditional British roadsters. It was introduced to the U.S. market… more»

1-Of-2: 1979 Pontiac Macho T/A

Various individuals and companies have formed an alliance with a vehicle manufacturer to produce some successful classic cars throughout automotive history. However, far fewer companies undertake the exercise independently and manage to produce something memorable and desirable. One such… more»

Signature Edition: 1976 Porsche 911

These days, the world of 911 ownership is a tricky one: if it’s a tired example or one of the less desirable models, restomodding isn’t out of the question. But given how valuable seemingly every model has become, it’s… more»

52k Original Miles: 1968 Volkswagen Beetle

This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle is a black plate survivor that is in exceptional condition for its age. It is an unmolested classic with 52,000 genuine miles showing on its odometer, and it is ready to be enjoyed by a… more»

400 V8 4-Speed: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

Oldsmobile joined the mid-size muscle car movement in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (later abbreviated to 442). While there are other theories, the 4-4-2 name is said to have been derived from the car’s 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and… more»

Forced Induction: 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

The 400 cubic inch Pontiac V8 was gone but the engineers at PMD were still trying to produce excitement. In the last two years of production for the second generation Trans Am, Pontiac offered a turbocharged V8 based on… more»

81k Original Miles: 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula

While it might not be perfect, this 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula is a rust-free survivor with a genuine 81,000 miles on the clock. Lifting this classic from its current state to its stunning best would not be a difficult… more»

aka Caddy: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup

The Rabbit Pickup was developed by Volkswagen as part of a line of “leisure activity vehicles” known as the VW Caddy in Europe. It was based on the Golf Mk1 and first released in 1979. VW of America wanted… more»

Custom Paint: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

General Motors joined the “pony car” war in 1967 that Ford had started two years earlier. The Chevy Camaro was positioned to compete against the Mustang while the Pontiac Firebird was more upscale like the Mercury Cougar, that was… more»

Would You Pay $12,000? 1974 AMC Hornet

It seems like classic car prices just keep going up. Ten grand is the new five. Inflation isn’t going anywhere though so we all just have to keep saving our pennies while keeping an eye out for a deal…. more»

The Golden Ticket: 1981 Chevrolet G20 Van

With Easter Sunday upon us, it seems slightly cheap to post a vehicle that is dubbed a “shag wagon” by the seller, but perhaps he’s just referring to the acres of shag carpeting inside. The van in question was,… more»

Refurbished Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

The owner of this 1957 Corvette Fuelie decided back in 2009 to treat the car to a comprehensive refurbishment. It is starting to show a few minor flaws, but it still presents exceptionally well. Sadly, he recently passed away…. more»

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