The Chevy Corvair got a new lease on life in 1965 with a new layout, hoping to distance itself from safety concerns coming from crusader Ralph Nader. Gone were the handling problems that caught Ralph’s attention, and sales improved,… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino 350 V8/4-Speed
Update – The seller has reduced their reserve. And they have added a walkaround video. We’ve talked about “box-checkers” here on Barn Finds before, and I’m not talking about the people bagging your groceries at the checkout line. I… more»
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Man Cave Art: Full-Size 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet built more than 1.5 million automobiles in 1957, which included 168,000 Bel Air Sport Coupes. The seller’s “car” used to be one of them, but only the left side remains. From head to toe, the left profile of… more»
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Just Needs Cosmetic Love: 1978 Chevrolet LUV
The Chevy LUV (an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle”) was a small pickup made in Japan by Isuzu. Chevrolet imported it for several years until their own S-10 compact truck was on the market in the early 1980s. The… more»
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Real Woody! 1928 Chevrolet Wagon
Whether I’m shopping for furniture or a new floor, finding functional or decorative items still made of real wood seems to be a rarity nowadays. Even in the heyday of the woodsy-trimmed station wagons from the sixties and seventies,… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway Twin Turbo
When Reeves Callaway set about choosing a model to enhance and offer a high-performance version of, he didn’t take kindly to failure. His goals were all-encompassing, meaning he desired not just a fast car, but one that seemingly didn’t… more»
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5k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Mone Carlo SS
If you missed the chance to own a 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS when they still graced showroom floors, fate may have provided you with a second chance. This Monte Carlo looks striking, and its immaculate condition is the… more»
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Stepside Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet C10 Stepside
It’s hard to beat a working truck, something simple, tough, with a straight-six and a three-on-the-tree manual. The Stepside bed just kicks it up a notch, and seeing the spare tire actually mounted on the side like that is… more»
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Living Large: 1975 Chevrolet Impala
After the 1973 OPEC oil embargo, Detroit had difficulty selling really big cars. That held for the market leader, too, as Chevrolet only built about 250,000 full-size models in 1975, two-thirds being the venerable Impala. The seller has a… more»
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Must Go ASAP: 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
Enthusiasts seeking an affordable candidate for a straightforward restoration could do far worse than consider this 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. The photos confirm it is rock-solid, while the seller states the paint is new. There is scope for someone… more»
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Unfinished Sport Coupe: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
When it came to selling automobiles, Chevrolet was still “top dog” in 1964 at more than 1.5 million full-size models. Of those, about two-thirds were the ever-popular Impala, so the seller’s Sport Coupe project had plenty of company. This… more»
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Driving Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, with some posing greater challenges than others. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is one such vehicle, and it could be one of the most affordable early C3 driving projects currently on the… more»
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Tribute Muscle Car: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The 1970 model year is considered by many to be the pinnacle of muscle car production. After that, rising insurance premiums and fuel prices along with tightening emissions controls greatly impacted demand. The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 was one… more»
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350 V8! 1975 Chevrolet Monza Towne Coupe
Black-out trim and tasteful modifications give this nicely refurbished Chevy some attitude. When was the last time you saw a cruise-ready V8 GM H-Body? This one retains its claimed-original V8 as well, upgraded with some bolt-ons and “too much… more»
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New Floors: 1962 Chevy II Nova Wagon
Those old station wagons keep rollin’, and interest in them shows no sign of abatement. Still, does that include all old wagons? I guess it’s a case-by-case study. Take today’s find, for example, it’s a 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II… more»
BF Success: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe
I recently reached out to the winner of the 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe we auctioned to make sure the car arrived and that he was happy with his purchase, and Joad’s response is pretty incredible. We’ve had lots of… more»
