The Chevy Chevette was the econobox successor to the Vega. Built from 1976 to 1987, nearly 2.8 million copies were assembled based on a global T-platform developed by Opel in Europe. This 1987 edition began life as an ordinary… more»
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Feb 21, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
59K-Mile 1979 Chevrolet Chevette
If you’ve always wanted a four-door Chevette to match your avocado-green refrigerator, here’s your chance! The seller has this 1979 Chevrolet Chevette posted here on craigslist in Vacaville, California and they’re asking $7,800. Here’s the original listing, and thanks… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
34k Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevette was a simple, basic, no-frills subcompact that – in 1976 – replaced the troublesome Vega that Chevy had been marketing since 1971. It would go on to sell nearly three million copies in 12 years, twice the… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
“One of a Kind” Custom 1984 Chevrolet Chevette
Everybody focus front and turn to page 1984 in the Book of Why? Seemingly an answer to a question nobody asked, this 1984 Chevrolet Chevette finds itself narrowed, shortened, and otherwise modified to accommodate a driver only. The insane… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Rare Rally 1.6 4-Speed? 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
After a rocky history with the Vega, Chevrolet was looking for its replacement by the mid-1970s. The result was the Chevette, a simple, no-frills subcompact car that would see more than seven million variants built around the world between… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Ultimate Woodie? 1979 “Oakbug H1”
Occasionally a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds that will leave us scratching our heads. That is the case with this Oakbug H1. We’ve seen some crazy customs, but this car has to rate up… more»
Aug 4, 2021 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Rare Diesel: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette
If you were searching for a new small Chevrolet in 1982, your choices were either the all-new front-wheel-drive Cavalier or the more conventional rear-wheel-drive Chevette, a model that debuted six years earlier. Both cars were based on global platforms,… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Sub-Compact Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevy Chevette was the more conventional successor to the company’s troubled Vega sub-compact. It ran for 12 model years, spanning 1976-87, and would see production reach 2.8 million units in the process. The seller of this 1985 edition… more»
Nov 5, 2020 • For Sale • 65 Comments
Sandpiper Special: 1977 Chevrolet Chevette
“An uninspired dog cart” is how Jean Lindamood Jennings described a Chevette in Car and Driver magazine many years ago. Another pundit at that august publication referred to the oft-maligned sub-compact as a “bleedin’ garden tractor”. No respect. Nevertheless,… more»
Jan 25, 2020 • For Sale • 37 Comments
25k Mile Granny’s Car: 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
This snow-white, low-mile 1980 Chevrolet Chevette has just over 25,000 miles on it and it was a “granny’s car”, according to the seller. They have it listed here on craigslist in Westminster, Maryland and they’re asking $3,000 or best… more»
Oct 1, 2019 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Something Different: 1983 Chevrolet Chevette
Some custom paint jobs can be more interesting than others, and the one applied to this 1983 Chevette, certainly qualifies as interesting…and probably a bit aspirational as well. Normally reserved for a 1969 Dodge Charger, the owner has decided… more»
Sep 23, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stock Or Sleeper: 1979 Chevrolet Chevette
This is an interesting little vehicle. What looks like a very stock 1979 Chevrolet Chevette is not quite exactly what it appears. This car is a sleeper at its finest. It is located in Troy, Kansas. The seller would… more»
Sep 11, 2019 • For Sale • 38 Comments
25k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Chevette CS
Chevettes were built for economy and meant to be driven until the wheels fell off. That’s what happened to most, so imagine our surprise when we stumbled upon this beauty! A Chevette seems like a strange one to stash… more»
Aug 13, 2019 • For Sale • 44 Comments
44k Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Chevette
It’s not hard to find low-mileage Corvettes, but when was the last time you saw a low-mileage Chevette? Heck, when was the last time you even saw a Chevette? That’s because they were meant to be cheap commuter cars,… more»
Jul 9, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Unlikely Survivor: 39K Mile 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
Can there be too many Chevettes? I argue that no, there can not be too many Chevettes, or Yugos, or Gremlins, or any other small and unusual vehicles. Any vehicle that’s this old – and 1980 isn’t even that… more»
Jul 7, 2019 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Fancy Canadian: 1986 Chevrolet Chevette CS
It’s always fun to look at cars like this 1986 Chevrolet Chevette CS to see just how far things have come with automakers. And, to see what people accepted in this era. This example can be found here on… more»
