Chevrolet

350 V8 4-Speed! 1959 Chevrolet Apache

Chevrolet replaced their Advance Design series of trucks in 1955. These would be called the Task Force Series and ran through 1959 (the GMC versions were the Blue-Chip Series). These vehicles would be more evolved than before, such as… more»

4-Speed Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

When the Super Sport was introduced in 1961, it was supposed to be a performance version of the Chevy Impala, which it was. But only 453 copies rolled off the assembly line. In 1962, Chevy’s strategy changed, and it… more»

396-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Caprice

1965 was a banner year for Chevrolet in overall sales (2,383,504 cars sold, including 1,617,614 full-size models) and, in my opinion, styling. It also marked the first year Chevrolet strayed out of its lane to test the luxury car… more»

Numbers-Matching 454/4-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1970 marked the year Chevrolet increased the Corvette’s big block from 427 cubic inches to a stroked 454 CI, with a 10.25:1 compression ratio and a horsepower rating of 390.  Of the 17,316 Corvettes that rolled off the assembly… more»

41K Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is one of those models that many owners thought would become a collectible later in life. Chevy did its best to fan the flames, adding monikers like “Z34” to the name along with some visual… more»

348 V8 Project: 1960 Chevrolet Impala

For the first time since 1957, the 1960 Chevrolets were not all-new automobiles. Styling-wise, they were quite similar that the ‘59s, but with some of the excesses in body language toned down a bit.  Instead of cat’s eye taillamps… more»

V8/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon

When Chevrolet was developing its Vega model, they toyed with the idea of several different engine choices. Some proceeded as far as the prototype stage, but others were deemed unviable. While it was marketed as a subcompact, one car… more»

Unique Kit Car: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro/Corvair

It’s hard to decide exactly what this automobile is. It was built by a kit car builder out of Massachusetts. It has a 1965 Chevy Corvair chassis and drivetrain. And it looks like a 1970 Chevy Camaro with T-Tops…. more»

Ol’ Yeller: 1957 Chevrolet Barn Find Pickup

Before pickup trucks had features like massaging seats and controls for the brightness and color of your ambient lighting, trucks were necessary tools built to do real work, harder chores than hauling a few bags of mulch or some… more»

Batwing Sport Coupe: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

The 1958 Chevrolets would turn out to be a one-year outing as General Motors scrambled to rework them for 1959. That’s because of the success that Chrysler was having with their 1957-59 futuristic “Forward Look” automobiles. The Impala was… more»

No Reserve: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon

Few things in the automotive world are an iron-clad certainty, but if there were one, I’d be willing to stick out my neck and say that we will never again see manufacturers producing new full-size station wagons. There is… more»

Turbo Barn Find: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder

Update 4/7/22 – This dusty Corvair has popped back up but is now listed here on eBay for $2,250. Thanks go to Larry for the tip! From 2/14/22 – Some cars just epitomize the “barn find” sentiment perfectly, and… more»

“Strato” Bucket Seats! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet went uptown with the addition of the Caprice in 1965 as Chevy challenged Ford’s new luxurious Galaxie 500 LTD. The idea of a plush family car appealed to buyers and the Caprice was promoted to series status in… more»

454/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

While emission regulations may have been biting hard by 1973, buyers could still walk into their Chevrolet dealership and hand over their money for a Corvette that offered respectable performance. That is the choice the original owner of this… more»

Malibu 350 V8 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevrolet’s entry into the newly created mid-size marketplace of the 1960s was the Chevelle. It was born in 1964 and would continue through 1978 after which the Malibu nameplate carried the car forward. But the Malibu was part of… more»

396 Turbo-Jet V8! 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

Ford rolled out the LTD (a luxurious Galaxie 500) in 1965 hyping that the car rode quieter than a Rolls-Royce. Of course, Chevrolet would respond in kind with the Caprice, a gussied-up Impala. The Caprice would go on to… more»

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