Chevrolet

Stored 40 Years: 1967 Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible

Here’s an honest Barn Find if ever I saw one. The claim the owner makes is simple: someone bought it in the 1970s, put it up until he could get around to it for restoration, and never saw that… more»

Preserved Patina: 1937 Chevrolet Half Ton Pickup

In 1937 the world was shaking off the Great Depression. The Art Deco movement was in full swing, with round, organic shapes dominating industrial design. It was time for a new look for Chevrolet trucks. The 1937 Chevrolet truck… more»

One Prior Owner: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo was a newcomer to the personal luxury car scene in the 1970s. It was part Chevy Chevelle and part Pontiac Grand Prix. When GM redesigned its mid-size cars in 1973, the Monte Carlo was included, and… more»

Solid Driver: 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer CST

Choosing a worthy candidate for restoration can prove challenging, and there are many factors for buyers to consider. If the new owner doesn’t possess highly-developed welding skills, one with minimal rust will generally be a priority. That makes this… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

If you ever doubted the desirability of chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes, you need to look no further than the bidding history on this 1969 model. It looks tired and requires total restoration. However, its auction has attracted twenty-two bids with… more»

Unrestored Rarity: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

I am starting to think the Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet camper is the truck-based equivalent to the ASC McLaren convertible. Despite very limited production numbers, they are seemingly always available in project form. This particular truck is a worthy… more»

Non-Running Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The C3 (third generation) Corvette rolled around in 1968, patterned after the Mako Shark concept car. It was a popular move with sales increasing by an additional 10,000 units in its second year, 1969, though the car was mostly… more»

427 V8 Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice

Ford rattled Chevy’s cage in 1965 when they introduced the LTD, a Galaxie 500 with luxury trappings. The Bow-Tie Brigade quickly responded mid-year with a gussied-up Impala called the Caprice. It was so popular that GM quickly spun it… more»

Numbers-Matching 327! 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

The year was 1966, and after over a decade of research, the results were in.  Automobiles were found to be the main culprit of California’s smog problem, and it was in ’66 that the Golden State established the first… more»

1 of 5 Made: 1984 Chevy S10 Conversion Van

An overlooked arena of 1980s vehicles is the wild conversion van market. From plumber’s vans converted into mobile palaces to humble Toyota pickups transformed into mini motorhomes, this was a booming market for aftermarket companies just a few decades… more»

A Trio of Chevrolet El Camino’s!

Chevy introduced the El Camino in 1959 to compete against the Ford Ranchero. Both vehicles were station wagon-based “gentlemen’s pickups.” The El Camino was retired briefly after just two years only to return in 1964 as a variant of… more»

Rare Options: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro continues to rise a wave of increasing popularity, owing much of its popularity to the burgeoning “rad”-era movement. And while plenty of automatic-transmission coupes are coming to the surface, the manual transmission third-generation model is… more»

Pole Barn Find: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

What is it about pole barns? They’re like the third-likeliest spot to find a forgotten car, right after the proverbial barn or garage. This 1984 Chevrolet Corvette belonged to a friend of the seller, and when he passed away,… more»

Budget A-Body? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle

It can be said that “A rising tide lifts all boats”. Well, I’m not trying to sound like a motivational poster but I do posit the suggestion from time to time that over-the-top muscle car values inordinately drive up… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

By 1960, most American car companies were getting into the compact car game. Chevrolet decided to go down the path less traveled with its Corvair. Not only was the engine in the rear, but it was also air-cooled, much… more»

Drive It Home: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1967 model year marked the end of the line for the C2 Corvette, with the radically restyled C3 waiting in the wings to hit the showroom floor for 1968. Sales volumes may have been down compared to the… more»

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