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Unrestored Survivor? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

There’s not a lot I can add to the now-familiar story of the legendary ’57 Chevy. I’d bet a dollar to a donut spin that the design and engineering teams over at the bowtie never imagined in their wildest… more»

No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Handyman

When most people think of 2-door “Tri-Five” Chevrolet station wagons, the Nomad sport wagon usually comes to mind. It was based on the swankier Bel Air trim and came with a unique body from the doors- back. But there… more»

10k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Claiming that any aging classic is in as-new condition is bold and risky. There will invariably be nay-sayers popping out of the woodwork, quick to highlight the smallest flaw or imperfection. That brings us to this 1986 Chevrolet Monte… more»

327 V8 4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala

The two best-selling cars of 1965 had to be the Ford Mustang (559,000 copies) and the Chevy Impala (803,000 units). They appealed to different audiences with the youth market going to the Mustang and the family market going to… more»

Garage Find: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/4-Speed

It’s a good attention-getter when a classic muscle car is said to remain 95 percent as it came from the factory, with the seller believing this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport is as close to a 100-point example as… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevrolet had two “new” products to offer buyers in 1964. The first was the all-new mid-size Chevelle, designed to compete with the Ford Fairlane (which had been resized in 1962). The second was the return of the El Camino… more»

Mostly Original 1968 Chevrolet Sportvan 90 Deluxe

The 21st century needs a huskier dose of the van in its cultural diet. There’s evidence that we’re getting there: “Boogie Vans” from the ’70s have reemerged, the Chevy Astro has a cult following, and I’ve seen diecast 1/64… more»

Corvair Van Project: 1960 Chevrolet Greenbrier

The Chevrolet Corvair had more body styles of the 1960s compacts. Besides the usual assortment of sedans, wagons, and convertibles, the vehicle also came as cargo and passenger vans, and pickups. All of them used the same rear-mounted, air-cooled… more»

Owned 45 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette LT1

If spotless originality is less important to you than slipping behind the wheel of a tidy driver, this 1962 Corvette is worth a close look. It presents well but isn’t perfect. The interior is impressive, and the upgraded small-block… more»

One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Chevrolet Bel Air was overshadowed from within during the 1958 model year. That was when the Impala was born as a special edition and then became the company’s product leader in 1959. The ‘58s are known for being… more»

1973 Chevrolet Caprice Sport Sedan 454 V8

Chevy’s Caprice was the company’s top-of-the-line “luxury” car. Plymouth had the Fury III and even more so, the VIP, and some other non-luxury brands that were known for making affordable vehicles were coming out with luxury models. This 40,000-mile… more»

Restored Frame: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Project

Chevrolet sold over one million Impalas in 1965, a record never bested. The 1967 models were based on the same platform/design as the ‘65s and saw about 650,000 assemblies, which wasn’t too shabby on their merit. The seller has… more»

350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965, an upscale version of the Impala. It would be immediately successful, and the first generation was around through 1970 (the same as the rest of the full-size lineup). The Caprice began as a… more»

7k Mile 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1995 Chevy Corvette was produced with the pressure of all the success of previous Corvettes on its shoulders.  The car’s styling and driveability performed well under the pressure. Corvettes have always been one of America’s favorite sports cars,… more»

Texas Truck: 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside

Said to be originally from Texas and mostly original, at least on the exterior, this 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside short bed is one cool truck. Two concessions to originality are a power brake booster for a nicer braking experience… more»

Light Utility Vehicle: 1978 Chevrolet LUV

The LUV was a captive import built by Isuzu in Japan and sold through Chevrolet dealers in the U.S. from 1972 to 1981. The LUV name was an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle,” it competed against the imported Ford… more»

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