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Glass Half Empty or Half Full? 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

It is common to categorize people as having either a “glass half empty” or a “glass half full” mentality.  If you read the comments on some of the cars we feature, it is apparent that some people only see… more»

T-Tops and 396 Power: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Almost everywhere you look, this 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has gotten some custom touches, including the outside, inside, and especially in the performance department.  I’m pretty confident the seller is correct when he says this Chevy is a head-turner,… more»

One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala

General Motors celebrated its 50th year in the car business in 1958. Each division introduced a special model and – in Chevrolet’s case it was the Impala. Things began with a Bel Air front clip, but from there back… more»

Road Trek 4×4 Conversion: 1994 Chevrolet G20 Van

The aftermarket is incredibly diverse and vast. There’s no shortage to the number of companies that specialize in executing one vision or another that the factory didn’t see as being a worthwhile use of time. One avenue many owners… more»

Blank Slate: 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery 1500

The seller says this 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery is wearing satin paint; it isn’t just gray primer. I may have chosen another color just so I didn’t have to explain that every time I was at a gas station… more»

BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95

The added jalousie windows on the two side doors are a nice touch for this otherwise mostly-windowless 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan. The base Corvair “95” vans (named for the 95-inch wheelbase) were cargo vans, and a step up… more»

350-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

We’ve been fortunate to see a few promising project candidates recently cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro falls comfortably within that category. There is a way to go before it becomes a sparkling classic,… more»

Rebuilt 283: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

One of the challenges facing some enthusiasts is locating a project candidate where most of the work is within their skill set. Not everyone possesses finely honed welding ability, meaning that major rust repairs are not an option. Therefore,… more»

Real Deal Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

The demand for muscle cars was waning in the early 1970s, thanks to rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for low emissions. Nova Super Sports from 1968 to 1972 are popular for cloning, though by ’72 only a 350… more»

Barn Find? 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

The vagaries of buying a car sight unseen are bound to rouse a heated online debate among car folk. As on many things, I fall somewhere in between; for example, if I were spending new house money on a… more»

Wandering Roller: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad

The original Chevrolet Nomad from the “Tri-Five” years of 1955-57 are considered iconic today – and can command big bucks. That configuration was as a 2-door “Sport Wagon” which had a unique body from the windshield back. But the… more»

Three-On-The-Tree: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

The Chevrolet Impala got a significant redesign to start its third generation of production in 1961, including a new body style and a switch to the popular General Motors B-Body platform.  While it’s always nice to run across vintage… more»

Rebuilt Powertrain: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

American manufacturers were playing for keeps during the glory days of the Trans Am Series. Adopting the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy resulted in cars like the Mustang Boss 302 and the Camaro Z28. This Camaro rolled… more»

4-Speed Fun: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

Chevrolet’s first compact car, the Corvair, was unlike anything else Detroit was building in the 1960s. It had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine along the lines of the German Volkswagen Beetle, though bigger and more comfortable. The seller’s car is… more»

BF Exclusive: 1978 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! Classic Pickups always represent excellent project candidates. Enthusiasts can choose between a faithful restoration or a custom approach from mild to wild. That makes this 1978 Chevrolet C20 worth a… more»

51k-Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Colonnade styling was still going strong at GM in the mid-seventies, with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo being one of those cars which featured distinctive lines and a beautiful outside appearance all the way around.  By 1976, the second-generation days… more»

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