Chevrolet

427 V8 4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s Impala was still America’s best-selling car in 1967 at more than 575,000 units. It’s likely most were built with a small-block V8 engine, such as the 327.  But estimates are that a few were equipped with a 425… more»

Californian Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Every motoring enthusiast dreams of opening the doors of a garage or barn to discover a desirable classic lurking in the gloom. It seems someone struck gold when they unearthed this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette. It hasn’t seen the light… more»

Stunning Transformation: 1967 Chevrolet Bel Air

It is sometimes difficult to visualize the transformation that is possible if a classic is treated with a healthy dose of TLC. However, this 1967 Chevrolet Bel Air proves what is possible, because it has gone from tired and… more»

1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 2,734 Original Miles!

Early C3 Corvettes equipped with a big-block under the hood are legends. They combine an iconic body with performance that is beyond impressive. Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette enjoyed a lukewarm reception from many motoring journalists because while it retained some… more»

Sunshine Yellow Convertible: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette 4+3

If you could build the perfect C4 Chevrolet Corvette, what would it look like? For me, this is the car I’d configure if you could still walk into the dealership and order one. The color is called “Sunshine Yellow”… more»

Original Farm Find: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS

I am happy to count myself among a small, but vocal contingent of people who feel that General Motors should put the El Camino back in production.  We hear all this incessant whining about how the average American doesn’t… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed

Selecting an appropriate project candidate is often challenging, and it is easy for buyers to feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless choices. Two of the most significant concerns revolve around cost. The first is the initial purchase price, and… more»

Only A Freeze Plug? 1966 Chevrolet Malibu

Ah, the good old freeze plug story was deployed to justify the condition of an engine. What does that mean? If you have to ask, you’re young and good for you. So, after a brief Barn Finds-style intro, I’ll… more»

Bought in High School: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro

Though the design was nine years old, the 1978 Camaro had a great sales year, continuing to outsell the Ford Mustang which was still the downsized subcompact it had been since 1974. The ’78 Camaro was treated to rubber/plastic… more»

Resurrected Parts Car: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

For those of you not around for the glory days of automobile restoration back in the seventies and eighties, securing a parts car to assist in restoring the primary car was a common tactic.  You would simply look for… more»

Matching Numbers Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

When the Corvette was completely redesigned for the 1963 model year, it was a stunning example of just how powerful a company General Motors was at that time.  The styling was something from another planet thanks to General Motors… more»

The Royal Knight: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino

When it comes to naming your vehicle and adding a mural or other graphics to tell its story, the van community has long dominated this arena of automotive artistry. However, it appears a challenger has emerged with this 1980… more»

One Owner 40k Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Impala

In 1972, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” was still a popular way to go. Nearly 600,000 Impalas were built and sold (though not a record), so it was a good year for the nameplate. But only 6,500 or… more»

Vortec Powered: 1939 Chevrolet Patina Pickup

Customs come in all shapes and sizes, and there is typically something out there to suit almost any taste. The seller emphasizes that they don’t view this 1939 Chevrolet ½-ton Pickup as a Rat Rod. However, some readers will… more»

5-Speed Convertible: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24

The Chevrolet Cavalier is one of those cars that gets some level of shade thrown at it for being an economy model, but here’s a tough question: do econoboxes demand more of our respect considering how much abuse they… more»

Real Deal NAPCO: 1957 Chevy 3600 4×4

We take for granted that most every pickup truck sold in the U.S. these days either comes standard with 4WD or has it available as an option. This wasn’t always the case as even stalwarts like GM had to… more»

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