Driver Quality Cars

Affordable Driver: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Most of the cars we cover on Barn Finds need work. It is always a plus when the car is drivable and can be restored and still enjoyed in the meantime. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is said to… more»

Reversible Seats: 1956 Packard Caribbean

UPDATE 11/04/2024: We’re no strangers to owners who try repeatedly to sell their beloved classic, as demonstrated by this 1956 Packard Caribbean. We last saw it in April on Facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $45,000. Wind the… more»

Drive and Restore: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a restoration project with no urgent needs. It allows the owner to enjoy the car immediately while formulating their plan for its restoration. That is the opportunity provided by this 1968 Oldsmobile… more»

No Reserve Barn Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z

Some classics can’t help but generate interest when they hit the market, and such is the case with this 1971 Datsun 240Z. Listed to settle an estate, its overall originality, solid nature, and low odometer reading have combined to… more»

Fresh From Japan! 1994 Nissan President

The President was a full-size, limo-quality vehicle made by Nissan in Japan from 1965 to 2010. The target market was usually well-to-do folks and dignitaries, and production numbers were somewhat low (56,000 units over 45 years). They were never… more»

Bloomington Gold Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

There are few greater honors for Corvette owners than receiving Bloomington Gold Certification. It recognizes their car as the best of the best and was accorded this 1965 Corvette Convertible. Adding to its appeal is its original L76 version… more»

Breezeway Survivor: 1963 Mercury Monterey

The “Breezeway” was a body style employed by Mercury and Lincoln (but not Ford) in the 1950s and 1960s. Ford instead had the retractable hardtop, while the other divisions added a slanted, retractable rear window to some of their… more»

Worth $85,000? 1993 Dodge Ram Cummins 4×4

This 1993 Ram marked the final year before Dodge shook things up with its polarizing big rig-styled 1994 Ram, and this specimen may be one of the finest examples of the swan song of a traditional Ram. This 1993… more»

Garaged Goat: 1969 Pontiac GTO

Although sales were down a bit from the previous model, the Pontiac GTO was still going strong in 1969, with more than 72,000 of them rolling off the assembly line.  Muscle cars were still a hot commodity during this… more»

Low Miles! 1991 Cadillac Allanté

Spurning its own internal design team in favor of Pininfarina, and electing a demonstrably expensive assembly process involving two continents and a jumbo jet, Cadillac launched the Allanté for model year 1987. The two-seat roadster arrived with an underpowered… more»

Old School Stock Car: 1932 Ford Coupe

While the Indianapolis 500 looms large in the minds of enthusiasts when it comes to racing in America, most of what was available to our ancestors was a more low-budget affair.  Bullrings all over the country were filled on… more»

Potent Survivor: 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6

Certain letter and number combinations on badges attached to classic cars inevitably set pulses racing. A GT or Mach 1 badge on a First Generation Mustang is a prime example, while an LT-1 badge gracing a C3 Corvette achieves… more»

Running Project: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Survivor

The Ford Model A was a much-improved car over the Model T that it replaced. Unfortunately, it was introduced a couple of years before the economy fell apart in 1929, holding overall Model A production to under five million… more»

Driver Quality: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350

While some enthusiasts prefer their classics to be pristine and will perform restorations to achieve that goal, others subscribe to the “they’re only original once” school of thought. That makes this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 an interesting proposition…. more»

31k Original Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

The First Generation Dodge Challenger is undeniably desirable, and pristine examples typically command impressive prices. This 1970 Challenger Convertible isn’t perfect, but it could be an excellent project candidate for those wishing to lift its presentation to a higher… more»

True Barn Find: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

There is a fear among some enthusiasts that the supply of genuine barn finds will eventually slow to a trickle before disappearing altogether. If this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z is an accurate indication, those days might be well into… more»

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