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Rebuilt 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette looks rough around the edges and would undoubtedly respond positively to restoration. It may seem overwhelming, but its freshly rebuilt big-block V8 makes it worth a closer look. It runs and drives, and the seller… more»

42k-Mile Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

One of the most popular cars of the 1970s was the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It was Chevy’s entry into the personal luxury car market and would set a sales record in 1977 at more than 411,000 units. The machines… more»

Patina Pickup: 1965 Chevrolet C-10

There are two days remaining for the auction of this 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside pickup that is said to be all original and highly documented. The truck is located in the dry climate of Tucson, Arizona. After 47 bids,… more»

49k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

There is something undeniably attractive about buying the last of the breed in the classic world. Logic dictates that the manufacturer should have identified and eliminated any design shortcomings and that those cars should be the best of their… more»

One-Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air

When Chevrolet designers were hard at work developing their all-new cars for 1958, they didn’t know the impact Chrysler’s “Forward Look” models of 1957 would have on styling. The Dodges, Plymouths, and Chryslers looked futuristic and sleek, while the… more»

Rebuilt Tin Woodie! 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe

In the 1940s, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka woodie or woody) was popular. And increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, after World War II, the genre began disappearing in favor of a full metal body. The last one… more»

Parked 49 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

The best-selling car of 1965 wasn’t the new Ford Mustang as you might think. It was the Chevrolet Impala (at more than one million copies). But that demand wasn’t sustainable, and sales dropped by more than 20% the following… more»

Two Prior Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The 1970 model year was likely the peak for the American-made mid-size muscle car.  More than 51,000 buyers scooped up copies of the Chevelle SS 396, which now had a 402 cubic inch engine and a 454 CI companion…. more»

No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

When a classic car hits the market with No Reserve, it will garner attention. The interest intensifies when the vehicle is as desirable as this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454. The bidding history of this project candidate demonstrates that… more»

Fire Ravaged: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Few sights are sadder than a classic car that has suffered at the hands of unfortunate circumstances. Such is the case with this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It was once a proud and noble beast, but a fire has… more»

Original 409: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon

This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon could be considered a genuine muscle Wagon. Its exterior and wider wheels give it a menacing appearance, an impression reinforced by the 409ci V8 under the hood. It isn’t perfect, but it should… more»

Carport Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

One of the more popular cars we see here on Barn Finds is a “Tri-Five” Chevrolet. That may be because the original population was so large (nearly five million built). And, within that group, the 1957 Bel Air Sport… more»

Rare Color C4 Drop Top: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette

A lot of finding the perfect collectible car is timing.  If you time it right, you purchase a great example of the car of your choosing when they are still considered used cars.  Then, when the herd begins to… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The iconic Chevelle SS 396 was an option on the Malibu in 1970 (rather than being a separate series as it had been from 1966 to 1968). More than 51,000 copies were built and most had the 350 hp… more»

Done In And Out and Under: 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe

In the wake of trouble wreaked upon Chevrolet by the Corvair, the company was eager to bring forth a back-to-basics compact car. Chevrolet’s Chevy II was introduced in 1962. The boxy little sedan offered just two engines – a… more»

Restoration Required: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L46

If you compiled a list of classic American cars with styling that achieved global recognition, the First Generation Mustang would be an obvious inclusion. Another would undoubtedly be the C3 Corvette. It possesses the right level of aggression to… more»

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