Chevrolet

Hardtop Garage Find: 1968 Chevrolet Impala

While cars like Ford’s Mustang were making big news in the sales arena, the Chevy Impala was quietly doing the same, building more than one million units in 1965 (a record). The fourth-generation Impala’s (1965-70) continued to put up… more»

Tri-Five Runner! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

“Tri-five.” “Fifty-seven Bel Air.” Those phrases just roll off many enthusiasts’ tongues with all the desire and appreciation these cars deserve. Unfortunately, most of them, especially the two-door versions, are out of reach of us mere mortals. This car,… more»

High 10s! 1971 Chevrolet Nova Drag Racer

Imagine this scenario.  You go to your Chevrolet dealer in 1971 and buy yourself a brand new Nova.  It’s your driver for the next 12 years, but in 1983 an unfortunate mishap happens and you get hit in the… more»

454 Swap: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

It happens occasionally. An owner will be dissatisfied with the performance offered by an original classic. They will choose to upgrade its drivetrain, causing heart palpitations for purists. That has been the fate of this 1967 Chevelle SS 396…. more»

V8 Project: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu

Chevy launched its intermediate car, the Chevelle, in 1964 and the Malibu would be the top trim level. With the redesign and downsizing of the 1978 models, the Chevelle name was retired, and the car became just Malibu through… more»

Rare Pop-Top: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet

I’m steeling myself for the “broken record” comments where I pontificate yet again about just where all of these Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalets are coming from. Here’s yet another one, also in project form, that needs restoration but supposedly… more»

350-Equipped: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Fake patina sets the teeth on edge for many enthusiasts, but there’s something endearing about the real thing. That’s what we find with this 1978 Chevrolet C10. This Pickup has never been a trailer queen, and there’s evidence to… more»

Garage Find! 46K Mile 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier

This isn’t the usual type of exciting, dream-about barn find vehicle that most of us hope to find hiding away in a dusty barn or garage somewhere. But, it is a first-generation 46k-mile 1983 Chevrolet Cavalier with a 5-speed… more»

Nitrous 350 V8: 1973 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy Nova got a serious facelift for 1973-74, but still retained the overall look and style of the 1968-72 editions. The rear windows were enlarged, and the bumpers were bigger, but the resemblance was familiar. In the 2-door… more»

Older Restoration: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet got into the sports car game in 1953 with the Corvette. But it was not the barn burner it would become in later years. Early Corvettes had a 235 cubic-inch “Blue Flame” inline-6 and automatic transmission, so buyers… more»

11k Mile Two-Owner Beauty: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevy’s popular personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo, got its first redesign in 1973 when all General Motors’ mid-size cars got an extreme makeover. GM described the new pillared bodies using frameless doors and windows as “Colonnade” styling. From… more»

V8/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS

UPDATE 02/13/2022: It seems that the owner of this Camaro RS didn’t strike gold with his previous listing because the car has popped back onto the market. It appears that nothing has changed, although he seems more certain of… more»

265 V8 Barn Find: 1956 Chevrolet 210

Who remembers the TV commercials with Dinah Shore crooning, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet”? While that jingle was first used to promote the 1953 Chevies, it may have been better suited to the all-new 1955-57 “Tri Fives” that… more»

Pathfinder 4×4 Conversion: 1987 Chevrolet G20 Van

Factory-authorized 4×4 conversions are one of the cooler segments of vintage vehicles you can get into for reasonable money these days, and it’s a hot segment at the moment given how many folks are getting into “overlanding” and other… more»

Parked in ’78: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Every car has a story, but some are more obvious than others. It seems that this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was once a stunning custom, but it has been parked in this barn since 1978. Time has not been… more»

Widebody Showcar: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

While the C3 Corvette isn’t universally loved, it’s hard to deny how killer they look with a period widebody kit. I get that not everyone is into a car like this, but there’s no denying the work done here… more»

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