Whipping the drivetrain of a classic project build into shape can be an expensive undertaking. Parts and labor can consume mega-dollars, and if the owner’s budget is limited, it can mean that other aspects can be delayed until the… more»
Chevrolet
Sep 19, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Corn Crib Find: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, the mid-size Chevelle was a big seller for Chevrolet, and 1971 was no exception. The upper-level Malibu outsold the rest of the series and the Sport Coupe alone accounted for more than a third… more»
Sep 19, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stalled Stingray: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
I’m guessing more Barn Finds readers have been there than not. You spot a car you like, one you really like, and envision how great the finished product is going to be. It needs restoration, but you buy it… more»
Sep 18, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Airplane Hangar Find! 1960 Chevrolet Impala
When Chevrolet’s car line was redesigned for 1959, the Impala became the premium series. For its 1958 debut, the Impala was the top trim version of the Bel Air and only available as a hardtop or convertible. Fins were… more»
Sep 18, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
While it might not have quite the cachet of a genuine SS, this 1966 Impala could hold its head high in that company. It is an original survivor that is remarkably solid. The fact that its engine bay houses… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Bargain Bowtie? 1985 Chevrolet Citation II
The Citation, introduced in 1980, was Chevrolet’s first front-wheel-drive automobile. It was the successor to the Nova and was slotted between the Monza and Malibu. The car would be subject to several recalls during its six-year run. This ’85… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Genuine Fuelie! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
When Chevrolet slotted a V8 under the hood of the C1 Corvette, many people believed that it was that moment that transformed the vehicle into a genuine sports car. They upped the ante in 1957 by adding fuel injection… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Rare Rally 1.6 4-Speed? 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
After a rocky history with the Vega, Chevrolet was looking for its replacement by the mid-1970s. The result was the Chevette, a simple, no-frills subcompact car that would see more than seven million variants built around the world between… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
When Chevrolet shoehorned a big-block V8 under the hood of the Chevelle in 1965, they created one of the world’s great muscle cars. When they upped the ante with the 454 in 1970, that only served to reinforce this… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
At General Motors, the 1977 model year would be the only time that an intermediate model was larger in every dimension than a full-size model. Within Chevrolet, that meant the Monte Carlo was bigger than the B-body Impala/Caprice/Impala which… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
New Lift Kit, Wheels, Tires: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
The Chevy Blazer K5 was a full-size sport utility vehicle (before the term was commonly used) built between 1969-94. It was the smallest full-size SUV within the GM C/K family of trucks. The K5 designation disappeared after 1973, although… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve Barn Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Whether traversing Route 66, the A1A, or the PCH, it’s hard to imagine a more iconic steed than a classic Corvette. This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette in Miami, Florida almost certainly took a turn on Florida’s Atlantic coastal A1A before… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1959 Chevrolet Impala Barn Find
The Impala was introduced in 1958 as the top trim edition of the Bel Air. The car became its own series in 1959 when the full-size Chevies were redesigned after a single year. The ’59-60 versions were the boldest… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Introduced in 1964, the Chevelle became a popular mid-size car for the Bowtie Brigade at General Motors. The Super Sport or SS was a part of the mix from the beginning, but the SS 396 became its own series… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Worn But Running: 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline
While maybe not as stylish as its Bel Air two-door hardtop stablemate, the 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline DeLuxe two-door sedan was an attractive departure from prevailing designs of the day. And those designs included Chevrolet’s own ’51 Styline two-door coupe… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Quadruple Geo Metro Barn Find?!!
When you think of collector cars, all sorts of iconic names come to mind. Like the 1965-66 Ford Mustang. Or the 1955-57 Chevy Nomad. And this list goes on and on. But the one brand that doesn’t make anyone’s… more»
