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Owned for 50 Years! 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Regular readers will know that I believe long-term ownership is a desirable attribute with any car. It usually means the vehicle has been treated respectfully because anything less can leave classics as wheezing wrecks. This 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… more»

Survivor Award Winner: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

There are few accolades more highly prized by Corvette owners than a Bloomington Gold Survivor Award. This 1970 Corvette has that Certificate to confirm its originality, and the only thing this beautiful classic needs is a new home. The… more»

Solid Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Classics from the 1970s remain an affordable alternative for those seeking to dip their toe into the ownership water. This 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 demonstrates this clearly because it is a rock-solid and unmolested survivor that retains most of… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

The seller purchased this 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer from its original owner. It is unclear what plans they had for it, but it seems they may not have come to fruition. The supplied information is pretty sketchy, and the… more»

350/4-Speed: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Pony cars like the Chevrolet Camaro were no longer the outright performance propositions they had once been by the time the 1970s drew to a close. However, they could still offer buyers an enjoyable driving experience with the right… more»

No Reserve SS454! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

Back in late 1970, I attended a downtown auditorium new car show and muscle cars were still very popular, every manufacturer was present showing off their wares. There was a crowd that had converged around a 1971 Chevelle SS454… more»

Unrestored Power Pack: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (1955-57) were a hit, with nice profits for General Motors from the sale of nearly five million units. Noteworthy was the addition of a V8 engine for the first time in ages and – if you… more»

Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»

Stored 26 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

The second-generation Chevy Camaro was delayed by several months in getting to market in 1970. The design was sleeker than before, so you would expect sales to increase, right? But they didn’t. They dropped by 50% from 1969 to… more»

Spirit of America: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

In the early-to-mid-1970s everyone was gearing up to celebrate the U. S. Bicentennial coming in 1976. This included Chevrolet, who cooked up the Nova Spirit of America special edition in 1974. Production numbers were neither large nor small at… more»

383/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

If it weren’t for the rear spoiler and a couple of small “350” badges, there would be little to indicate the potential hidden below this 1969 Camaro’s skin. It is a solid and tidy driver, but its drivetrain specifications… more»

Everything Included: 1979 Chevrolet Dually Dual Cab

Sometimes, wretched excess is just what you need.  In the seventies and eighties, Chevrolet truck buyers could purchase a four-door, long-bed, dual-wheel truck with either a large gasoline or diesel engine in any trim level they liked.  Whether the… more»

Holy Chevrolet! 1996 Caprice Gotham Cruiser Batmobile

Batmobiles are cult objects – subjects of books, film lore, and websites. Fans collect comic books showing the various iterations of Batmobiles, models of Batmobiles, or …. actual Batmobiles. The less well-heeled but truly dedicated build their own Batmobiles…. more»

2K Mile 1LE: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Third-generation Chevrolet Camaros have been making a turn as of late, picking up steam in the collector car marketplace as enthusiasts realize clean examples are hard to find. The Z28 with a 5-speed is a sought-after model these days,… more»

Zoom Zoom V8 – 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT

From my experience, and I have a lot of it in this case, it’s hard to take a Chevrolet Vega seriously. Let’s face it, they were lousy cars. Mostly as a result of the goofy sleeveless aluminum engine, topped… more»

One-Family Owned: 1973 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne

“New style. New kinds of interior luxury.” That’s how Chevrolet advertised its rather groundbreaking third generation of trucks for the 1973 model year. The ad copy claims “its new aerodynamic cab design (with smooth and trim lines) includes a… more»

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