Given the growing demand for small-imported cars, U.S. automakers began making compact automobiles in the late 1950s. Most of these vehicles were smaller versions of what they were already building. Chevrolet, however, went a different route at first with… more»
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Nov 23, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
It’s a question worth pondering. The muscle car era brought the buying public cars with mind-bending performance. The manufacturer usually wrapped them in a package that loudly and proudly let everyone know that they should not treat the vehicle… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original 454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
We’ve seen a few nice C3 Corvettes in recent times here at Barn Finds, but this 1970 example will undoubtedly tick most of the right boxes for genuine enthusiasts. It is a tidy and solid survivor that features its… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
The Big Kahuna! Chevrolet LS6 454 Engine
Chevrolet has done a pretty good job over the years of making desirable powertrain components available via its Chevrolet Performance Parts operation. Some of the products offered are pretty close to what was originally available, while other components are… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Project or Parts? 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Super Sport first appeared on the Chevy Impala in 1961 and again when the Chevelle debuted in 1964. As the muscle car movement picked up steam in the mid-1960s, Chevrolet stepped up and made the Chevelle SS 396… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Single Year Model: 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman
The Chevy Yeoman was a one-year model station wagon based on the low-end Delray passenger car series. Available in two and four-door body styles, the Yeoman was the lowest-priced wagon Chevrolet offered. This non-running edition is said to be… more»
Nov 21, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1972 Corvette Convertible is living proof that you can have your cake and eat it, too. The owner has performed numerous upgrades that would place its performance head-and-shoulder above what most buyers received in 1972. However, all of… more»
Nov 21, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Post War Survivor: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special
Chevrolet’s first new cars after World War II came in 1949 after the 1946-48 models had been warmed over pre-war editions. The manufacturer used some rather generic names to separate models and trim levels in those days, such as… more»
Nov 20, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Beautiful Bubbletop! 1960 Chevrolet Impala
The 1959-61 Impala Sport Coupes are often referred to as “bubbletops” due to their expansive use of glass, but the term didn’t really get coined until the 1962 Bel Air Sport Coupe came along. This 1960 Impala has been… more»
Nov 20, 2021 • Stories • 28 Comments
LS6 Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
One of the most sought-after muscle cars from the genre’s heyday is the 1970 Chevelle SS 454. But not just any 454, the LS6 edition which produced nearly one horsepower per cubic inch (450). This is the story of… more»
Nov 20, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Original V8 Shortbed: 1955 Chevrolet 3100
Late 1955 was an important time for Chevrolet as it introduced ints new Task Force truck range. Not only did this new model offer more modern styling than its predecessor, but it brought a V8 to the table for… more»
Nov 19, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Stalled Project? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Drop-Top
Chevrolet execs didn’t see the Ford Mustang as a serious threat when it first hit the market, but they soon realized they had erred when sales of the new “pony car” went through the roof. So, a crash program… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
V8/3-Speed: 1960 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Following in the vein of this 1950 Pontiac Sedan Delivery is this 1960 Chevrolet example. We have covered this vintage SD on Barn Finds before – with approximately 5,300 produced, they’re not exactly rare. But, they’re still an interesting… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Ex-Factory Racer: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 3×2
We’ve seen owners over the years here at Barn Finds that have made some bold claims about their classic, but the one for this 1968 Corvette comes with verifying evidence. The owner claims that the vehicle is a former… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Seventies Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Suburban
Like many of my generation, I have fond memories of the Chevy Suburban. The natural choice for everything from camping trips to the morning school run, it was the workhorse of the suburbs, the SUV that checked things off… more»
Nov 17, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Drop-Top Project: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
From its introduction in 1958, the Impala would grow in popularity year after year. It would quickly dominate full-size Chevy production and more than 832,000 of them were built in 1963 alone. This convertible from that model year will… more»
