The seventies were a difficult time for domestic automobile manufacturers. These once giants of industry were constantly hit with challenges such as multiple fuel crises, government regulations, and tough financial times. Many times they zigged when they should have… more»
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Rare COPO 427 V8! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
If you wanted to get a 427 cubic inch V8 in a 1969 Camaro, you had to work with your dealer to custom order one for you. This went through COPO (Central Office Production Order), a special-order system that… more»
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Aluminum 427: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
No signs of barn dust sully this immaculately restored 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, but the animal under the hood contains more than 400 horses. With dealers like Canonsburg, Pennsylvania’s Yenko Chevrolet ordering up COPO (Central Office Production Order) Camaros with… more»
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Survivor 4-Speed: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
Camaro is a name that looms large among American muscle car lovers. Ever since 1967, Chevrolet has battled with fans over what the Camaro should be, or even if it is to be at all. In the early eighties,… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
As a writer, I have always found the 1960s to be the most challenging time when compiling articles for our faithful Barn Finds readers. That is not because it was a decade littered with bad cars. The opposite is… more»
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Nice Upgrades: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu V8
In response to the 1962 shrinking of the Ford Fairlane, Chevrolet fielded a mid-size car for the first time in 1964. Dubbed the Chevelle, the car had similar proportions to the Tri-Five Chevies as full-size automobiles had gone through… more»
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Dry Stored For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
I was recently asked to compile a list. The question was, if I could pick one car from each of the last five decades of the 20th Century to park in my garage, what would those cars be? The… more»
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Incredible Hulk: 1989 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 4WD
When you want a large SUV, the Chevy Suburban will likely be on your list. Marketed since 1934 – first as a station wagon then as an SUV – the Suburban was situated on Chevy’s contemporary truck frame (Advance… more»
BF Exclusive: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project
If someone is considering taking on another person’s unfinished restoration project, choosing one owned by a passionate enthusiast with an intimate knowledge of that particular model is an excellent starting point. That is the opportunity awaiting the person who… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
The SS 396 became a series within the popular mid-size Chevy Chevelle in 1966. That would also apply to the El Camino pickup which was considered part of the Chevelle family. We assume the seller’s 1967 El Camino is… more»
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40k-Mile Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
The Chevrolet Caprice was one of those cars that continued to hang on with full-size wagon availability long after the minivan took the world by storm in 1984, and surprisingly it lasted another five model years after this 1991… more»
BF Classified: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Asking Price: $4,900 Location: White, South Dakota Mileage: 0 Title Status: Clean VIN: 168376S188935 Seller’s Description: Here is a 66 Impala SS that will make a great project as a nice solid car. It has no drivetrain except the… more»
BF Classified: 1949 Chevrolet 3100 1/2T Shortbox 4×4
Asking Price: $9,850 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Mileage: 70000 Title Status: Clean VIN: 5GPD11103 Seller’s Description: SALE IS PENDING! WILL UPDATE! 1949 Chevy 1/2 Ton, Short Box, 5 Window Cab, 4×4 pickup. Now here is an unusual rig…. more»
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Safer At Any Speed? 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet’s first entry in the new compact market in 1960 was the Corvair. But it was unorthodox compared to the growing list of competitors. It had an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear (like the VW Beetle). This 1964… more»
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Parked For 25 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post Project
Our feature car demonstrates how the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades. A previous owner transformed it from a humble family sedan into a cool custom in the 1980s. However, it… more»
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The Best Seventies Car? 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
It seems that almost all of us have our prejudices over seventies cars. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a better car from that decade than a Camaro Z-28. From the gorgeous split bumper early models to the… more»
