As the 1980s evolved, vehicle manufacturers extracted improved performance from their beloved V8 engines that had been strangled in the previous decade. However, they were also turning to the art of aerodynamics to complement their engine developments. Nowhere is… more»
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Almost Rust Free? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
“Almost” is such a relative term. Absolutes, such as “none”, are a lot easier to comprehend because these words don’t leave any wiggle room for the mind to have to think about. The seller of this Chevrolet Bel Air… more»
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Originality Abounds: 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood
We feature a lot of 1970 Chevrolets, of all different models on Barn Finds. There’s a lot of station wagon coverage too but 1970 Chevrolet full-size station wagons are another matter entirely. I could find only one other and… more»
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No Reserve: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro LT
If you walked into a Chevrolet showroom in 1975 intent on driving away in a Camaro Z28, the chances are that you would be pretty disappointed. The company discontinued the Z28 option for the 1975 model year, but the… more»
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Former Race Car: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette got off to a rocky start, selling just 300 cars in 1953, its first year. When just 700 units were built in 1955, it looked like the sports car might be doomed. But a restyle in… more»
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Rare 40th Anniversary ZR1: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
There are rare Corvettes, and there are rare Corvettes. While we tend to think that only the earliest cars are the most collectible, there are some outliers from the later years that will always command a fair price. In… more»
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396-Powered 1982 Chevrolet El Camino
Things, automotive-wise, were looking shaky in the ’80s. A lingering recession at the start of the decade, and another oil embargo in ’79 compounded problems already brought about by stringent emission control regs, CAFE standards, and growing Asian competition…. more»
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Only 47k Miles! 1979 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4
The seller of this 1979 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4 pickup says that it’s a one-owner vehicle that was owned by an Air Force officer and with just 47,180 miles on the odometer, it looks like he rarely drove it…. more»
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Project
The Chevy Camaro was in its second year in 1968, the Bow-Tie Brigade’s competitor to the successful Ford Mustang. The car was a big seller, with more than 235,000 copies delivered that year. This ’68 Camaro is said to… more»
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Amazing Unrestored Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While we featured some pretty astonishing cars over the past decade here at Barn Finds, occasionally, one will come along that stands out from the crowd. That is the case with this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. You would… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
As horsepower figures dwindled during the 1970s and 1980s, different manufacturers tried various approaches to extract improved performance from their iconic vehicles. While some pursued the forced-induction path, Chevrolet took a different approach with its Third Generation Camaro. They… more»
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Supercharged Super Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS
The seller calls this 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS one of the quickest and most fun trucks that they’ve ever driven. I don’t doubt that at all when they go on to mention that it has around 485 horsepower! This… more»
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Muscle Wagon: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Concours Estate
Life may force compromises upon us, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. Take this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Concours Estate as an example. It presents superbly and would make a practical family wagon. Usually, owning such a… more»
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Almost Perfect! 1974 Chevrolet Nova V8
The Chevy II/Nova was born in 1962 but wouldn’t have its best sales year until 1974. It benefitted from the consumer shift to smaller cars in the aftermath of the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. This Nova Custom has loads… more»
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37K Mile Survivor: 1984 Chevrolet Suburban
It was a hit in 1984 and still is today. As a matter of fact, Chevrolet’s “Suburban” name dates to 1934, and other than the war years, it has been in continuous production ever since. Today’s find is a… more»
BF Classified: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
Seller’s Description: very nice 63 nova ss. this nova has the all-original interior! very nice paint, no dings or dents. 327 v8, mild cam, Holley 4bbl, coated headers duel exhaust. alum. radiator. 200r 4 speed automatic, b&m shifter, 3.73… more»
