Chevrolet

Field Find Project: 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood

For 1958-60, the Brookwood was Chevy’s entry-level station wagon. They were available as 2-door models which would also serve as the basis for the new El Camino “gentlemen’s” pickup. This 1960 edition has been sitting out in a field… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

The second-generation Corvette (also known as C2) ran between 1963-67 and brought with it the Sting Ray surname. A 300hp 327 cubic inch V8 would be the standard engine for 1966 which we assume is under the hood of… more»

Rock Crusher Restoration: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro debuted in 1970 and would enjoy an incredible 12-year run. The Z28 would morph from its SCCA roots to come with a Corvette-based LT1 350 V8 that produced a neck-breaking 360 hp… more»

31k Mile Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro

Despite that the U.S. auto industry was hit again with rising gas prices, 1979 turned out to be a great year for the Chevy Camaro. The automobile saw record sales at more than 282,000 copies. Physical changes would be… more»

Too Many Doors? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

In its eighth year as Chevy’s popular mid-size car, the Chevelle got single-beam headlights for the first time in 1971 (like they did with the Monte Carlo the year before). Besides that – and the taillights/back bumper – the… more»

Stored 35 Years! 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

While the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette only differed in details from the introductory 1953 model, Chevy made several efforts to make the car more desirable to consumers, including reducing the list price from $3,498 to $2,774. There was a catch,… more»

Parked 19 Years: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Introduced in 1970, the Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s personal luxury entry through 1988 (and again from 1995-07). The fourth-generation would enjoy an eight-year run and be the last built using rear-wheel-drive (1981-88). The seller’s car has been in… more»

Sitting For Years: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

WYSIWYG.  What You See Is What You Get.  That might be the best way to describe this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette, as there is not a whole lot of specific information or details given about this car or its history. … more»

348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop

Occasionally, a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and I can’t help but think we’ve seen it before. That is the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala. A spot of detective work confirmed that it… more»

Chicken Coop: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice

This is likely a one-of-a-kind vehicle. A 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, which may have previously been in police service, with a large chicken head and feathers added for promotional purposes. The car is said to be in good running order… more»

Stored 33 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The first-generation Chevrolet Corvette had a good and long run, having lasted ten model years from 1953 through 1962.  Chevrolet changed the body up a bit for the ’56 model, making some modifications to the front and taking away… more»

Stunning Custom: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air “Golden Anniversary”

When a manufacturer refers to a car as a “Golden Anniversary Edition,” it would be fair to expect that the car in question was built to celebrate fifty years of production for that company. That isn’t the case with… more»

No Reserve: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Short Box

It is wonderful to see some great old original pickups continue to emerge from barns and sheds across the country. This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Short Box is a perfect example. It is unmolested and is a surprisingly solid classic…. more»

Rolling Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

In line with the industry movement toward mid-size muscle cars, Chevy promoted the Chevelle SS396 to series status in 1966. Two versions of the big-block motor would be offered, depending on how much oomph you wanted. This ’67 SS… more»

62k Original Miles: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS remains a staple of the muscle car scene. It’s a model that offers stunning looks and scintillating performance. Good examples will always command plenty of attention in the market, and our feature car is… more»

Nevada Baked Project: 1963 Corvette

Coming to us courtesy of reader Rex M. is this sun-baked 1963 Corvette convertible located in Mesquite, Nevada. The seller is asking $20,000 for this early second-generation Corvette and has advertised it here on craigslist. Let’s look a little… more»

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