Aerodynamics is the black art of motorsport, with teams in categories like Formula 1 spending millions of dollars to squeeze every millisecond out of their machinery. Virtually every racing category follows the same process to some extent, including NASCAR…. more»
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Malaise Era Coupe: 1980 Chevrolet Monza
Chevrolet dusted off the Monza nameplate in 1975 (it had been a model of the Corvair in the 1960s) and applied it to a new compact. The new Monza, which was produced through 1980, was a mechanical derivative of… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
By 1962, just about every major U.S. automaker had a compact car to sell. Chevrolet was the most prolific with not one but two for buyers to choose from. The first was the Corvair which was different than the… more»
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One-Owner 1972 Chevrolet K10 Short Bed 4×4
We’ve recently seen a few promising classic Pickups at Barn Finds, and this 1972 Chevrolet K10 Short Box is no exception. It presents as an honest survivor that could be enjoyed immediately. However, some potential buyers may find the… more»
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Vintage Race Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Junior Johnson is frequently cited as the fellow who said that if you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a large one. Big-time racing has always been a money thing. Thanks to the power of… more»
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Hugger Orange 1970 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4X4
Yes, it’s pretty cool I must admit! A second-year, 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4X4, decked out in Hugger Orange, a hue more appropriate for a Camaro, makes quite a visual statement. This example has undergone some mechanical improvements so… more»
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The Rising Cost of Split Windows: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Deciding to do a frame-off restoration of a vintage Corvette is a very expensive proposition. This is even more expensive when you farm the work out or drop the whole car off on the doorstep of a professional restorer. … more»
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1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS With Only 8k Miles!
The end of the line is one way to describe this fourth-gen 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Super Sport (SS). Oh, it continued on in later years but the rear-wheel drive version was gone for good. This edition of the… more»
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Driver Quality: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
One of the most iconic muscle cars of the 1960s forward was the Chevy Chevelle SS 396. But after 1968, the Super Sport was an option rather than a distinctive series. That means without specific documentation it’s hard to… more»
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Bargain Buy? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
“Buy a Corvette and you buy a piece of tomorrow” read the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette brochure. Although not literal, that philosophical waxing from 53 years ago almost feels prophetic — in this case, anyway — as this example has… more»
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Highly Original! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Boasting original drivetrain, carpet, seat covers, original date-coded glass, carburetor, original paint and more, this Corvette may not be all original, but it’s a running, driving survivor. Some new parts have kept this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette coupe on the… more»
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Le Mans History! 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
When a company founded by a Swiss American with a French name builds a sports car named for a French fast attack ship, it seems inevitable that such a car should race in France. As it happens, this 1960… more»
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37k Mile Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Impala
One of the best-selling cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevrolet Impala. For most of that time, it was sandwiched between the Bel Air and the Caprice in the model line-up. Fourth-generation Impalas were on the assembly… more»
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No Reserve 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible
Tackling a classic restoration with a genuine pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is always tempting, and that seems to be what this 1970 Corvette Convertible offers. It has sat for years but is a solid,… more»
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Barn-Stored 33 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1956, Chevrolet added a new body style to the 210 and Bel Air series, the 4-door Hardtop Sport Sedan (no door frames). It would go on to account for sales of more than 290,000 cars in the last… more»
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Real Survivor! 1955 Chevrolet 210
A few regular readers may have noticed that I use the term survivor sparingly, as there are just not that many cars with decades of age that really fall into the true meaning of that category. And this designation… more»
