Chevrolet

Drivable Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

One reason you still see a lot of “Tri-Five” 1955-57 Chevrolets around is because nearly five million of them were produced. The Bel Air was the top trim level and nearly 42,000 of them built in 1956 were convertibles… more»

SS 396 Pickup: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino

The El Camino was Chevrolet’s version of a “gentleman’s pickup” or “coupe utility.” It was produced between 1959/1960 and again from 1964 to 1987. The latter run was based on the mid-size Chevelle, and the El Camino was designed… more»

Highly Optioned: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The first owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette wanted the best of both worlds, ordering a car with serious performance and a range of options to improve comfort. It isn’t 100% original, but is ideal for someone seeking a… more»

Reserve Met: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

If there were ever an award within the classic scene for longevity, the 1957 Chevrolet Be Air would be a worthy recipient. The ’57, particularly in Sport Coupe form, has been a firm favorite for decades, and excellent examples… more»

Parked in 2016: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette

The C4-era of the Chevrolet Corvette remains one of the best enthusiast car values out there, and I suspect it will remain that way for the foreseeable future. The model hasn’t seen a dramatic price increase over the last… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

This 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS ticks many of the more desirable boxes enthusiasts prefer when searching for a classic. It is a rock-solid car that presents beautifully. It features some desirable factory options, and its interior provides plenty of… more»

No Reserve Project: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Three days from now, you could be the owner of a 1987 Chevy Camaro Z28, currently up for bid here on ebay and going for under $2,000. In fact, it’s at $1600, with thirty bids having been registered. Why… more»

Sport Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

A list of Chevrolet’s sales disappointments of the 1950s would have to include the Nomad. It was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” based on the Chevy Bel Air and derived from a 1954 Corvette concept car. Fewer than 23,000 were… more»

Hot Rod Candidate? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Chevrolet Bel Air is a textbook example of auto design evolution. From its awkward beginnings in 1950, plagued by leftover ’40s styling, to the prominent ponton fenders of 1952, the glamorous greenhouse of the ’55, and the batwing… more»

Genuine Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible

We’ve all seen instances where a seller will describe their classic as a survivor, but further investigation reveals it is restored or loaded with aftermarket parts. This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS is an exception because its current owner has… more»

Rare 454 V8! 1970 Chevrolet Caprice LS5

The Caprice joined the Chevrolet lineup in 1965 as a luxury version of the popular Impala. Sales of the Caprice would continue to grow each year and an estimated 92,000 were built and sold in the 1970 model year…. more»

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible Project

The Chevelle Malibu was a popular car for Chevrolet in 1970. More than 300,000 of them alone were sold as Sport Coupes and a large percentage of them were ordered as Super Sports. But a lesser number were convertibles,… more»

1 Owner SUV: 1991 Chevrolet Suburban V2500

There are some key words that buyers and collectors of classic cars and trucks love to hear: one owner and California-since-new. This 1991 Chevrolet Suburban captures both of these key details with long-term West Coast ownership and just one… more»

Driver With the Right Options: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Have you ever ordered a sandwich from a real deli?  The kind of deli we are referring to is one with a checklist where you mark what type of bread, meat, cheese, condiments, and toppings you want to make… more»

Stored for 35 Years! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Some owners demonstrate greater restraint than I will ever possess. I can’t imagine owning a classic like this 1965 Corvette Convertible and leaving it in storage for over thirty-five years. That is its story, although the dry environment has… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Z28 was a performance option on the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro. It was Chevy’s way of competing in Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am Series (racing) which limited engine displacement to 302 cubic inches. The Z28 Camaro had… more»

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