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Long Ownership: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L79

The 1968 Corvette was the first year of the C3, introduced as “All Different, All Over”, which was an irony. The earlier C2 was very expensive to develop, and in light of higher gas prices and stiff insurance premiums… more»

Affordable 1981 Chevrolet Corvette L81

By 1981, Chevrolet (and the buying public) knew that time was running out for the venerable C3 Corvette. A model that had served the company with distinction since 1968 received only minor updates in its final two years. These… more»

Original 4-Speed RS/SS! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

This! That’s right, this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS is an excellent survivor example, it’s my favorite version of Chevy’s iconic first-gen pony car, and it’s green. Expensive at $45K? Considering what it is, and its condition, it’s not a… more»

Hideaway Peepers! 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate

The Kingswood would be the top-of-the-line full-size Chevrolet wagon on two occasions. From 1959 and 1960 it was based on the Impala and again in 1969 through 1972 as part of either the Impala or Caprice lineups. With the… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

The first generation C1 Corvette series was introduced in 1953 and ran through 1962. Made of fiberglass to keep production costs down, early cars shared an in-line six-cylinder with every other Chevy model, but there the resemblance ended. With… more»

Vintage Overlander: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

We’ve featured quite a few Chevrolet Blazer Chalets over the years here on Barn Finds. They seem to be coming out of the woodwork recently in varying conditions. Back in the ’70s, Chevy touted the Chalet as a “4-Wheel-Drive Cabin… more»

Restore Or Restomod? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro arrived in 1967 as Chevrolet’s response to the immensely popular Ford Mustang. Sharing its basic design with the Pontiac Firebird, the Camaro would quickly rise to second place in sales for the next several years (it would… more»

396 Big-Block V8: 1968 Chevrolet C20

Here’s an “Action Line” (’67-’72) Chevrolet pickup truck that was built with some action under its hood. It’s a non-runner for now but this ’68 edition may still have some potential residing in its old bones. It’s also a… more»

15 Years In The Barn: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

An enthusiast can begin a classic restoration project only to find they have bitten off more than they can chew. They could decide to chew harder, although some will elect to bundle up their pride and joy and despatch… more»

Cheap V8-Powered 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours

From its introduction in 1962 to its retirement in 1979 as a rear-wheel-drive compact, the Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s biggest sellers. The fourth generation debuted in 1975 and the magic was still there as the 1977 model… more»

Desirable No Reserve Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

There can be many reasons why one classic can represent a better restoration prospect than others. These can include the candidate’s complete nature, the availability of required parts, or the car’s inherent desirability. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air ticks… more»

396 V8 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport

The popular Impala Super Sport was in its third year as a series of its own in 1966. More than 119,000 of them were delivered that year, but that was way off the pace of 181,000 in 1965. So… more»

Cool Custom: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 4X4

Up for grabs here is sort of an unusual pairing, but it’s a pretty cool offering and overall the builder seems to have hit the mark.  This is what happens when you combine the chassis from a Chevrolet K15… more»

Immaculate Square Body: 1977 Chevrolet C/K 4WD

For the younger readers among us, this is another reminder that we older folks had a much more awesome childhood than you did.  This time, we will rub your noses in the fact that we had absolutely awesome TV… more»

Original 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Practicality can never be underestimated when assessing whether a classic car can fulfill a potential owner’s ongoing needs. If the enthusiast has a growing family, a vehicle that comfortably seats five people could be an ideal choice. When it… more»

Success Story: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

It feels great when we find a good home for a classic via our BF Auctions, but the best feeling is when we hear from a happy seller and an even happier buyer! Well, that’s the case with this… more»

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