Driver Quality Cars

Rust-Free Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury

We all can rattle off our favorite model years for just about any given car model, but sometimes the water gets a bit cloudy. For example, I’ve always liked the ’65 Fury (a Sport or III hardtop would be… more»

57k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Catalina

The Catalina was introduced in 1950 as a Pontiac 2-door hardtop trim option. Nine years later, it reached series status across multiple body styles, becoming the GM division’s entry-level full-size product. Riding on GM’s B-body platform, the 1965-70 generation… more»

17k Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Corvair

As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I’ve long endured Ralph Nader jokes at gas stations, in parking lots, in my nightmares…but the reality is that Ralph Nader is most likely responsible for the car you see here,… more»

One Owner Formula S: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

By now, just about every auto enthusiast knows that the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford Mustang to the pony car market by a matter of just a few days near the mid-sixties, but it’s still fun to think about… more»

Q-Code 428! 1966 Mercury S55

Mercury highlighted its “S” (Special) models as the choice for performance-minded buyers, and this 1966 Mercury S55 in Standish, Maine doesn’t disappoint, packing a four-barrel 428 under its shiny dark-green hood. The listing here on Facebook Marketplace claims the… more»

BF Classified: 1974 MGB Roadster

The only constant is change, yet I can take comfort (?) in my consistency of behavior: cars have always been absurdly high on my list of priorities (which is why “car storage” is a not insignificant part of my… more»

BF Auction: 1967 Mercury Cougar

Anyone with an honorary B.A. in Automotive History knows who Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell are, but far fewer are likely to be familiar with Gene Bordinat, Ford’s Vice President of Styling during those giddy years of the 1960s… more»

Does Everything Well: 1973 Alfa-Romeo 2000 GTV

If I had to choose one vintage car that could do it all – take me to track day, behave itself on a tour, accommodate me comfortably, and collect admiring looks along the way – I’d choose an Alfa… more»

Cheap Exotic: 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10

We’ve seen a few different peaks and valleys in the collector car market over the last few years, and it’s getting harder and harder to predict where the next great sports car value is going to come from. As… more»

Superfly Special: 1980 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe

Cadillac took a sharp turn into bold styling and front-wheel-drive architecture with the Seville, and if that wasn’t enough, custom coachbuilders like Crendor took things even further. This 1980 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe, a rare two-door conversion based on… more»

Fun To Drive: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

So I may get hate mail for this but I think the C3 Corvette is the best looking model of the Chevrolet Corvette. This 4 speed 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is striking in yellow and, of course, when you see… more»

Worthy of Collecting? 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE

It may surprise you to learn that two of the cleaner Pontiac Sunbirds convertibles on eBay at the moment are selling for $6,000 and $9,000, respectively, at the moment. There’s also a third project-grade example with a starting bid… more»

33k Mile‭ ‬1993‭ ‬Ford Mustang LX Coupe

‭Ford finally wrapped up production of its third-generation Mustang at the end of the 1993 run, but not before selling more than 2.5 million examples over the 14 years the Fox body was in production.  My first brand-new automobile… more»

BF Auction: 1977 GMC Sierra C15

The classic truck market is unique! While we all love a classic vehicle, trucks have the added benefit of being more functional. There’s nothing stopping you from running to the store in your vintage Mustang or Tri-Five Chevy, but… more»

Greenwood Body Kit: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette

Some cars, when modified, remind you just how good the original styling was. While we tend to love preserved, stock cars around here, this 1989 Chevrolet Corvette with the Greenwood (or, Greenwood-style) body kit looks like a muscle car… more»

Obsessive Compulsive Documentation: 1963 Corvette Convertible

Corvette owners are branded with a plethora of stereotypes.  While the one about owners embracing the standard uniform of jean shorts and white New Balance sneakers is approaching legendary status, other stereotypes are more serious.  Perhaps the most prevalent… more»

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