I will freely admit I do not expect to inherit an interesting car from anywhere within my family tree, and that’s OK (though I am vying for my mother’s completely original and borderline pristine 1997 Honda CR-V – don’t… more»
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Apr 25, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Post-War Patina! 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
The 3100 series was the half-ton mainstay of Chevy pickups from 1947-57. It was part of the Advance Design Series and the company’s first new trucks in the rebuilding that began after World War II. This 1950 edition looks… more»
Apr 24, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Schoolteacher Project: 1953 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet restyled its automobiles in 1953, taking on a more “modern” appearance with new features like a one-piece windshield. It was also the same year that Dinah Shore began crooning “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” to help promote… more»
Apr 24, 2022 • Stories • 50 Comments
Barn Find Inheritance: Corvair Yenko Stinger
Don Yenko was an American racecar driver and car dealer who became famous for creating the Yenko Camaro S/C 427 and other high-performance cars. His earliest effort in that arena was the Yenko Stinger which saw as few as… more»
Apr 24, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pro Touring Rat! 1955 Chevrolet Convertible
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible combines several build styles into an awesome performance package. From the rat rod/patina body to the pro-touring chassis to the resto-mod interior, this car looks like a blast to drive! It can be… more»
Apr 23, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While the C1 and C2 Corvette may not achieve immediate recognition on foreign shores, the C3 Corvette faces no such challenge. Along with the First Generation Mustang, the C3 has one of the most iconic silhouettes in the automotive… more»
Apr 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stunning Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
It is the eternal question: Is there any such thing as automotive perfection? If you asked one hundred different enthusiasts, you would get the same number of varied answers. Some may argue that this 1970 Chevelle Malibu isn’t perfect,… more»
Apr 23, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Parked in ’76: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
One of the most satisfying tasks an owner can face when dealing with a genuine barn find is washing away decades of accumulated dust to reveal what hides beneath. The seller purchased this 1965 Corvette Convertible about fourteen months… more»
Apr 22, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Two-Owner Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Was there a better way to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” than in a 1955 Bel Air? Apparently, 800,000 buyers thought not did because that’s how many rolled off the assembly line in the first of what would… more»
Apr 22, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Buried Alive! 1976 Chevrolet LUV
Just as Ford had partnered with Mazda for an imported compact truck – the Courier – in the 1970s, Chevrolet executed a similar move with Isuzu, creating the LUV for the U.S. market (and others). An acronym for “light… more»
Apr 22, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unfinished Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1966 Corvette Convertible wouldn’t suit a buyer contemplating a faithful restoration in its current guise. However, it represents a stalled project that has generated plenty of interest. This is no surprise because C2 Corvettes remain one of the… more»
Apr 21, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Highly Original: 1937 Chevrolet Master Business Coupe
A business coupe is one of those bygone auto designs, like two-door station wagons, that are unlikely to ever make a comeback. A curious find these days, those unfamiliar with the concept probably wonder what the lack of a… more»
Apr 21, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
LS-Swapped Short Bed: 1987 Chevrolet C-10
Picking up an unfinished project is a potentially risky proposition, but there are some platforms where the rewards greatly outweigh the risks. This 1987 Chevrolet C10 pickup is a desirable short-bed driver that has been upgraded with a 5.3L… more»
Apr 21, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Real Deal Roller? 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
Chevrolet’s new mid-size car, the Chevelle, debuted in 1964. With it came the utility coupe El Camino which was based on the Chevelle’s 2-door station wagon platform. So, it was natural that when the Chevelle would add a performance… more»
Apr 20, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Owner 1980 Chevrolet Luv
The Chevrolet Luv pickup certainly has its fans, as its compact dimensions and humble powerplant made it a sensible choice for drivers who needed the convenience of a pickup and the efficiency of an economy car. The Luv shown… more»
Apr 20, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Collectors Edition! 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Survivor
As a Barn Finds reader myself, one of the things I consistently notice is how many low mileage, well cared for and affordably priced examples of the Chevrolet Corvette seem to cross the block, especially the C3 cars and… more»
