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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»

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»

Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle

UPDATE – We had someone submit an accidental bid on this Chevelle that caused some confusion and since it is a no-reserve auction, we’ve decided the best thing would be to restart the auction. Please take another look and… more»

Olds 455 Power! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s. And it was so much in demand that Chevrolet made it a series of its own from 1966 to 1968 (before and after that,… more»

Factory 454! 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS

In its very early days, the Chevrolet El Camino was originally based on the Impala and was introduced as a 1959 model as Chevy’s answer to the Ford Ranchero, which had arrived on the market two years prior.  But… more»

Mostly Original: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

General Motors introduced a range of mid-size cars across divisions except for Cadillac in 1964. The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s entry into the field and the most popular model would become the Malibu Sport Coupe. This 1970 edition is in… more»

Faded Green Grocery-Getter: 1970 Chevy Malibu Concours Wagon

A 1970 Chevy station wagon (finished in Green Mist Metallic) would’ve looked perfectly at home on The Brady Bunch, in the parking lot of a local hardware or grocery store, or in the middle-class suburban neighborhood I lived in… more»

Big Block Grocery-Getter: 1970 Chevelle Wagon

In the 1990s, before the days of on-demand and YouTube, the primary automotive information resource was magazines. Then came TNN, The Nashville Network. Based in Tennesee, they hosted several automotive-related shows on Saturday mornings. Horsepower TV, Popular Hot Rodding,… more»

Desert Rescue: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

1972 was a year for some lasts when it came to the Chevrolet Chevelle, with big changes in store for the following year, including a new Colonnade body style which was originally scheduled for ’72 but got pushed back… more»

Original Paint: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Malibu Sport Coupe was the most popular version of the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle. Yet, in 1972, a mere 2% of production involved anything other than a V8 engine. In the case of the seller’s car, it has its… more»

Bruce Springsteen Owned! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

We’ve featured a few cars in the past on Barn Finds with celebrity ties, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about how much that aspect in itself adds to the value of the… more»

Tree Damaged: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

There are many reasons why a classic car can spend years in hibernation, and Mother Nature can take a toll on the unwary. This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is a prime example. It sat since 1978 following damage… more»

20k Mile Barn Find? 1972 Chevrolet Malibu

General Motors’ A-body intermediates were in their last outing of a five-year production cycle in 1972. So, the cars were little changed over the prior year in anticipation of big developments coming with the new Colonnade bodies in 1973…. more»

Real Deal: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The 1970 Chevelle SS 396 is one of the more often cloned muscle cars because the VIN does not give it away as being real or fake. The SS 396 was a series of its own from 1966 through… more»

Perfect Paint? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe

Although it isn’t a genuine muscle car, this 1969 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe makes the right impression courtesy of its spotless presentation and a healthy small-block under the hood. The vehicle has some minor flaws, but the photos and… more»

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