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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»

32k Miles! 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Mailbu

1972 was the end of the line for the second generation Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, with the Colonnade-style bodies taking their place for ’73, a popular style that lasted until the downsized fourth generation Malibu was introduced for the ’78… more»

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Project

This 1972 Malibu purports to be a real-deal Super Sport. But there’s a lot of the key SS stuff missing, including the 402 (aka 396) V8, 4-speed transmission, and raised hood. The body is not without issues, as the… more»

30k Mile Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle in 1964 as an intermediate to their compact Nova and the full-size Impala. Coincidentally, the cars had dimensions similar to the Chevies sold just a few years earlier (1956-57 Tri Fives). The second generation of… more»

Red Hot Roller! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

Pop the hood on this shiny red Chevy and you’ll get a good view of a snowy driveway in Antioch, Illinois. The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 comes with no engine or transmission, but the seller references a build… more»

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