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Parade Ready: 1953 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible

We all know the story of the ’55-’57 Chevy. We have covered them extensively here on BF and there’s probably not much else that can be said. But what about their ’53-’54 predecessors? They’re really not as newsworthy probably… more»

350 V8 Original: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevrolet joined Ford in 1959 in the new “Ute” market (aka utility coupe). The El Camino and Ranchero were both truck versions of their 2-door station wagons and are sometimes also called “gentlemen’s pickups” because they were less austere…. more»

Rotisserie Restored! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396

It’s given some restorations turn out better than others, but this 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS has received enough attention that the result truly does appear to live up to the seller’s quality claim that it’s basically like a new… more»

Sport Coupe Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Back in the day, a lot of folks were doing the “See the USA in a Chevrolet” thing. One of the best-selling automobiles in 1963 was the Chevy Impala with more than 552,000 of them ordered as a Sport… more»

Rusty Roller: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The 1969 and later Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most often cloned mid-size muscle cars. That’s because it ceased to be a series of its own after 1968, meaning they’re hard to prove without documentation from the… more»

Engine Upgrades: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Originality can be crucial to the potential value of some classics, especially if a new owner views its long-term investment potential. This 1972 Corvette Convertible ticks the right boxes in most areas, although there have been mechanical changes that… more»

North Carolina Barn Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

Sitting in this shed is a classic that has led a sheltered life. This 1961 Corvette had spent its downtime in this spot since 1970. It hibernated for a large part of that time but has been liberated and… more»

350-Equipped: 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Classic Pickups are prime candidates for custom builds. The chassis engineering and a generally cavernous engine bay allow an owner to slot something large and powerful under the hood without compromising structural integrity. A previous owner commenced turning this… more»

Worth Fixing? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

UPDATE 07/07/2023: Understandably, some sellers experience frustration when a potential buyer fails to hand over the cash for a car they purchased at auction. The owner of this 1969 Camaro has recently suffered that experience, and they make their… more»

Eye-Catching Driver: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster

Shiny new cars will generally attract some attention, but they will inevitably fade into the background if parked next to a shiny older car. That would be the case with this 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster because it is undoubtedly eye-catching…. more»

BF Classified: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster

Asking Price: $12,500 Location: Polk City Florida Mileage: 58101 Title Status: Clean Seller’s Description: 1948 Chevy Nice shape inside and out Runs and drives very well Solid front to back including all underbody Mostly original Will need brakes serviced… more»

Sport Wagon Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad “sport wagon” was not a commercial success. Fewer than 23,000 of them were built in three years. And it wasn’t that 2-door station wagons weren’t popular – Chevy sold a whole lot more… more»

348 V8 Tri-Power: 1960 Chevrolet Impala

The 1959-60 era of the full-size Chevies is often thought of as the “bat wing” cars. They were over-styled compared to the 1958s and those built from 1961 forward.  But they were also big sellers and made GM plenty… more»

Reliable Driver: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette was one of a long list of cars that suffered under the tyranny of tighter emission regulations as the 1970s progressed. The owner of this 1974 model acknowledges that, describing it as a reliable sports car. It… more»

409/4-Speed! 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Bubble Top

Power might not be everything, but it is not something that is lacking in the 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air. Its performance would have been impressive when the car rolled off the showroom floor, but the seller has lifted it… more»

Still Smells New! 24k-Mile 1965 Chevrolet Impala

As a writer and an all-round curious guy, I enjoy writing about and reading interesting stories. And when that story involves a 58-year-old low mileage, time capsule automobile, it just “makes my day,” to quote Inspector Harry Callahan. Check… more»

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