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Missouri Barn Find: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

We’re told never to judge a book by its cover, which seems to be true with this 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z. It was a sad sight when it emerged from a hiding place it may have occupied for many… more»

Restoration Interrupted: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It is always sad when an untimely death or serious illness or injury halts a restoration in its tracks.  Situations like this almost always ensure that the money invested is never fully recouped by the seller.  It appears this… more»

Mystery Machine: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Muscle car sales were at their peak in 1969, and yet Chevrolet made an interesting move with their powerhouse, the Chevelle SS 396. Having been a series of its own from 1966 through 1968, it reverted to option status… more»

Air-Cooled Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

For U.S.-built cars at the time, the Chevy Corvair was probably the most unorthodox. Like the VW Beetle it was targeting, the automobile employed a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. It was a popular car (for a time), but interest wound… more»

79K Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

While large, truck-based SUVs have moved upmarket into luxury territory in today’s marketplace, there was a time when they were considered to be a job site-rated truck that pull double duty as a family hauler.  Chevrolet’s “Square Body” Suburbans… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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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