In motorsport, it is often referred to as the unfair advantage. The term refers to a situation where a manufacturer or constructor discovers a loophole in the regulations that allows them to maximize vehicle performance. Colin Chapman was one… more»
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Just Two Owners! 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was Chevy’s answer to Ford’s LTD. Both cars were introduced in 1965 as upgrades to the Impala and Galaxie 500, respectively. The Caprice would be a part of the downsizing of GMs full-size cars in 1977 and… more»
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Dirt Cheap Car Collection for Sale!
Sometimes, truth in advertising does actually happen, as a seller on craigslist has listed a variety of projects for the dirt-cheap prices they deserve. This seems to be more a case of a personal junkyard that a new owner… more»
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Real Pace Car: 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Chevy Camaro has had the honor of pacing the field at the annual Indianapolis 500 an almost record nine times (the Corvette beats it with double the appearances). Usually, the manufacturer of the pace cars creates several (or… more»
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Whole Collection For Sale!
Billed as “unusual,” I guess “usual” is a relative term. Buicks, AMCs, Mercedes-Benzes, customs…all of these are legitimate classics in their own right, and most seem to be in decent condition. Special thanks to Britt Boughey for letting us… more»
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California Original: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The dream of Presidential hopeful Herbert Hoover for Americans in 1928 was “a chicken in every pot”. With slight modification, that’s GM’s mantra from the 1960s and 1970s: “a 350 cubic-inch engine in every driveway”. The engine, in various… more»
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Daily-Driver Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
One day I hope to own a pickup truck. And when I do, I’d want a “Daily-Driver Survivor” just like this 1970 Chevy C10 Fleetside. It has genuine and authentic (and unpretentious) written all over it, inside and out…. more»
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4-Door Hardtop: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size model sandwiched between the compact Chevy II and the full-size models (Impala, etc.). Over the years, the second generation of the automobile has become one of the most often cloned… more»
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350-Equipped: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While owning a flawless and original classic is attractive, sometimes, an owner can derive as much pleasure from owning a car with an upgraded drivetrain. That is the case with this 1966 Corvette Convertible because it features a larger… more»
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Turbocharged! 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Corvair may go down as the most unusual automobile to be built by Chevrolet. With its air-cooled, rear-mounted flat-six, the car would see an output of more than 1.8 million units across 10 model years. But a safety… more»
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Barn-Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Originally, Chevrolet had intended for the 1957 models to be all-new cars, but production delays held them up until 1958. So, the 1957 editions received a healthy facelift instead, including their now-famous tailfins. This ’57 Bel Air 4-door sedan… more»
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Indy Pace Car Replica: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The Chevy Camaro was all-new in 1982, replacing the prior generation that had been in production for nearly a dozen years. The new Z28 impressed the folks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway enough to choose it as the pace car… more»
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10k Mile Survivor? 1980 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
The popular Chevy mid-size car, the Chevelle, was “downsized” in 1978 to help make it more fuel-efficient without losing any passenger capacity. At the same time, the Chevelle name was dropped and replaced by its former top series, the… more»
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Crate V8: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1977, the Second Generation of Chevrolet’s legendary Camaro was in its eighth year of production, and time was catching up with this classic. It still looked attractive, but its performance edge had virtually vanished. Even the Z28 felt… more»
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Missing Motor: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The term “blank canvas” can be more appropriate with some classics than others. It is one that probably suits this 1970 Corvette because although it is claimed to be solid, the loss of its original engine and transmission could… more»
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Picking Up Pieces: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The personal luxury Monte Carlo was one of Chevy’s most successful new car introductions. It was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1970 through 2007, with a hiatus between 1989 and 1994. The fourth generation of 1981-88 Monte… more»
