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Former 427 V8 Car: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

As the C2 Chevy Corvettes continued to evolve (1963-67), the buying public would raise sales numbers a little each year. In 1966, 27,720 Corvettes were sold for the first time, helped in part by a new big-block V8, the… more»

Last Year L-82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Although buyers continued to receive a 350ci V8 under the hood of their new Corvette for the remaining years of C3 production, 1980 marked the last where they could select the optional L82 version. Our feature car is one… more»

Show and Go Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Chevy’s Camaro was the poster child for the gyrations of America’s muscle car fortunes. In the 1960s, when the Camaro first arrived on the scene, its reception was enthusiastic. While it didn’t beat the Mustang’s sales numbers – which… more»

Conoco Tow Truck: 1936 Chevrolet Commercial

Chevrolet and Ford both have produced a wide variety of trucks over the years for both personal and commercial use. This 1936 Chevy appears to be a 1.5-ton stake truck (without the wooden slats). Once in service to a… more»

The Forgotten One? 1970 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet hit a grand slam in the second half of the sixties with their B-body full-size cars (Caprice, Impala, BelAir, and Biscayne trim lines). And the star of the show was the Impala. The fourth-gen Impala spanned the years… more»

Parked For 50 Years! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Converible

I don’t know any enthusiasts who don’t dream of opening the doors of a barn or garage to discover a desirable classic waiting for love. That is the story behind this 1964 Corvette Convertible. Its previous owner drove it… more»

Former Fuelie? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

The second generation (C2) of the Chevy Corvette rolled out in 1963 and would spark a three-year run of production number increases. So, the 1965 model year would be its best year-to-date and would be the first (and only)… more»

No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

We’ve recently seen a few promising potential project cars emerge from hiding and land on our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1972 Corvette Stingray is one such vehicle. It’s unclear how long it hibernated, but it is a… more»

Almost Buried Alive: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette received a long-awaited redesign in 1963, 11 years in the making. A coupe version was available for the first time. It had a split rear window configuration, a one-year-old-only element of the styling that has become… more»

327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79

As someone raised on foreign shores, I can safely say the C3 Corvette is one of the most recognizable vehicles to emerge from an American production line. Sure, the First Generation Mustang might give it a run for its… more»

36k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

While most buyers purchase a classic car by following their heart, others use their heads to decide what vehicles offer a good balance of ownership satisfaction and long-term investment return. That is the question facing potential buyers of this… more»

406 / 6 Speed! 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Spyder

With its drag wheels, cowl hood, and a hopped-up 406 V8 under the hood, this 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Spyder looks ready for the road-going equivalent of a drunken brawl. The Pahrump, Nevada hatchback seeks a new owner here… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Few things are more frustrating than listing a classic for sale, only to be confronted with a non-paying buyer after the hammer falls. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Corvette and may help explain why it… more»

Numbers Match! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

One of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevelle Super Sport, especially the SS 396. But most folks don’t realize that it was only a series of its own for 1966-68, relegated to… more»

Restomod 350 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

This 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe has had just two owners since 1976 and the latter may have treated it to some modern upgrades. Instead of what was likely a 265 or 283 cubic-inch V8 with a 2-speed… more»

Driving Project: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

Buying a classic car only to face months (or years) of hard work before slipping behind the wheel can drive some enthusiasts away from tackling a restoration. However, vehicles like this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice offer an irresistible alternative. This… more»

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