The dream of Presidential hopeful Herbert Hoover for Americans in 1928 was “a chicken in every pot”. With slight modification, that’s GM’s mantra from the 1960s and 1970s: “a 350 cubic-inch engine in every driveway”. The engine, in various… more»
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Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Daily-Driver Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
One day I hope to own a pickup truck. And when I do, I’d want a “Daily-Driver Survivor” just like this 1970 Chevy C10 Fleetside. It has genuine and authentic (and unpretentious) written all over it, inside and out…. more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
4-Door Hardtop: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size model sandwiched between the compact Chevy II and the full-size models (Impala, etc.). Over the years, the second generation of the automobile has become one of the most often cloned… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
350-Equipped: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While owning a flawless and original classic is attractive, sometimes, an owner can derive as much pleasure from owning a car with an upgraded drivetrain. That is the case with this 1966 Corvette Convertible because it features a larger… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Turbocharged! 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Corvair may go down as the most unusual automobile to be built by Chevrolet. With its air-cooled, rear-mounted flat-six, the car would see an output of more than 1.8 million units across 10 model years. But a safety… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn-Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Originally, Chevrolet had intended for the 1957 models to be all-new cars, but production delays held them up until 1958. So, the 1957 editions received a healthy facelift instead, including their now-famous tailfins. This ’57 Bel Air 4-door sedan… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Indy Pace Car Replica: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Chevy Camaro was all-new in 1982, replacing the prior generation that had been in production for nearly a dozen years. The new Z28 impressed the folks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway enough to choose it as the pace car… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
10k Mile Survivor? 1980 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
The popular Chevy mid-size car, the Chevelle, was “downsized” in 1978 to help make it more fuel-efficient without losing any passenger capacity. At the same time, the Chevelle name was dropped and replaced by its former top series, the… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Crate V8: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1977, the Second Generation of Chevrolet’s legendary Camaro was in its eighth year of production, and time was catching up with this classic. It still looked attractive, but its performance edge had virtually vanished. Even the Z28 felt… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Missing Motor: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The term “blank canvas” can be more appropriate with some classics than others. It is one that probably suits this 1970 Corvette because although it is claimed to be solid, the loss of its original engine and transmission could… more»
Jun 6, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Picking Up Pieces: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The personal luxury Monte Carlo was one of Chevy’s most successful new car introductions. It was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1970 through 2007, with a hiatus between 1989 and 1994. The fourth generation of 1981-88 Monte… more»
Jun 6, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ontario Orange: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The ’71 edition of the Corvette was almost a carryover from the prior year as GM had been beset by labor issues in 1969 and 1970. So, the focus at the single plant that built the sports cars was… more»
Jun 5, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fake Flame Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet G20 Van
There’s nothing quite like an old “shorty” van, is there? And this 1976 Chevrolet G20 checks every box in terms of the “must-have” features for a vintage van like this, from the flame paint job to the shag carpeting… more»
Jun 5, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
9k Genuine Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary
By 1978, the Chevrolet Corvette was no longer the hard-edged sports car it had been a decade earlier. While many performance enthusiasts lamented the evolution of the C3 Corvette into its new form, the changes brought a different type… more»
Jun 5, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Blue Plate Donation: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
UPDATE 06/05/2022: The story behind this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is unclear since it has hit the market for a second time with the same seller. It was previously listed with No Reserve, and the indications are that it found… more»
Jun 4, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
409 Equipped! 1963 Chevrolet Impala
By the time 1963 came around, the Chevrolet Impala was two years into its third generation, with the car first coming into the marketplace for the ’58 model. The third-gen debuted in 1961, a year which ended up being… more»
