Driver Quality Cars

Classic Daily Driver? 1970 Volvo 1800E

If there is such a thing as “sensibly” entering the collector car market, doing so with a Volvo 1800 may be the way to do it. This 1970 1800E example was sent in by a Barn Finds reader who… more»

Clean Driver: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

One of the potential downsides of owning a pristine classic car is that there will always be an underlying fear that it could be chipped or damaged whenever it is taken out for a drive. That is where cars… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Dodge Charger 440

Sometimes a classic car will appear that leaves you struggling for words. This 1966 Dodge Charger is just such a car. Not only does it present beautifully, but it has the muscle to back those striking good looks. The… more»

Factory Finished: 1983 Blakely Bernardi

Buying a kit car can be something of a lucky dip. Some of these vehicles are sadly lacking in the quality department, but the Blakely Bernardi was one of the better examples available on the market at the time…. more»

Basic Transportation? 1971 AMC Javelin

Am I looking in the wrong places or do you agree that nearly all Javelins for sale are of the SST or AMX variety or at least have a V8? I don’t know where all of the base 6-cylinder… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

Writing for Barn Finds is a real privilege, and it is even more rewarding when a car like this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 appears on my desk. This Camaro is a car that is in jaw-dropping condition and is… more»

LS Swap: 1972 Pontiac Ventura II

If you like the Chevrolet Nova, but are into cars a little less mainstream, you’re in luck, because GM offered the X-Body from some of their other manufacturers, including Pontiac. This 1972 Pontiac Ventura II was sent in by… more»

Rare 4-Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Suburban

At first, this looks like another decent Chevrolet Suburban, certainly a respectable driver but nothing that necessarily makes you stop in your tracks. But here’s what sets it apart: it has a four-speed manual, a feature I can’t recall… more»

Turn-Key Classic: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427

Hiding in this workshop is a 1968 Corvette that has only covered around 500 miles since it underwent a comprehensive restoration. It might not be completely original, but it is a classic that would hold its head high in… more»

Sharp Survivor: 1960 Ford Galaxie Club Sedan

When one thinks of a Ford Galaxie, the ever-present two-door hardtop model comes to mind. The two-door hardtop was a go-to body style in the ’60s, not only for Ford but for Chevrolet’s Impala and Plymouth’s Fury as well…. more»

Four-Door Mustang: 1985 Ford LTD 5.0 LX

This 5.0L V8-equipped 1985 Ford LTD sedan is one of my favorite factory sleepers, as it doesn’t get much sleepier than an LTD sedan. Ford made these in exceedingly limited quantities for a mainstream model, and it’s one of… more»

Fuel Injected 5-Speed: 1987 Maserati Biturbo SI

There’s a fair amount of hate still out there for the Maserati Biturbo, but I’ve also seen a renewed appreciation for the notoriously unreliable entry-level motor from the mind of Alejandro De Tomaso. Nostalgia is a powerful drug, yes… more»

Droptop Fun: 1971 Triumph TR6

This red British roadster is located in Salem, Oregon at an asking price of $12,500. You can see a number of upclose pictures here on Barn Finds Classifieds. The seller states that the car has 165,000 miles on it… more»

Careful Lady Owner: 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

When you see a Rolls Royce or Bentley sedan from this generation of either of the iconic brands, it’s hard to not stop and wonder who the owners were given the models’ ties to excessive wealth. Of course, you… more»

Aircooled Camper: 1980 Volkswagen Westfalia

Earlier this week, I wrote about a project Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, which is one of the most fabled vehicles of its type. It’s successor, the Volkswagen Vanagon (T3), offers many of the same qualities in a slightly more… more»

1981 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500 Pace Car

With three days remaining, this 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona Pace Car is for sale here on eBay. With bidding exceeding $17,000, the reserve has not been met. Pontiac built 2,000 of these Pace car replicas and they were… more»

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