Chevrolet

Cheap Wheels: 1976 Chevrolet Nova Concours

The Chevy II/Nova was a long-running compact in the Chevrolet line-up (1962 through 1979). It was a “conventional” rear-wheel-drive vehicle with a water-cooled engine in the front (unlike the Chevy Corvair). The car was redesigned for the final time… more»

Dual Quad Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

With sales numbers for the C1 on the rise, Chevrolet took the don’t fix it if it’s not broken approach for the 1960 Corvette, as there weren’t many changes made from the previous year.  For the first time, America’s… more»

Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS

UPDATE 05/24/2024: Some classics are genuine mystery machines, which appears to be true with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pace Car Replica. We saw this classic last month, and its previous eBay listing indicates it sold for $25,100. That… more»

Original Paint: 24k Mile 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

We are no strangers to low-mileage claims for classic cars at Barn Finds, and these must often be taken at face value. However, the stories of some cars make the claim plausible, even without documentary evidence. Such is the… more»

Tidy Driver: 1979 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

Sitting in this garage is an American classic that is a turnkey proposition for its new owner. This 1979 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe might not be the most desirable car on the planet, but it is an unmolested classic… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

In its early years, the Chevrolet Corvette had trouble developing a following. It wasn’t until a V8 engine became available that things began to change. Between 1953 and 1955, they only built 4,640 copies with a 6-cylinder engine and… more»

Price Dropped: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE 05/24/2024: There are times when it seems obvious a seller is motivated to move their classic to a new home ASAP. Such is the case with this 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. Only a few days have passed since this… more»

Hot-Rod, or Stay Stock? 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe

In the race back to civilian production after WWII, carmakers leaned heavily on pre-war designs. Buyers were demanding new vehicles as fast as manufacturers could push them out the factory doors, leaving no time for innovation. Aside from grilles,… more»

Needs Finishing: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS

Some enthusiasts avoid buying unfinished project cars because the existing work quality is unknown. However, this 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS shows promise. The seller hasn’t disguised any shortcomings, and their listing is quite candid. They include some original documentation,… more»

Bits and Pieces: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Chevrolet and Pontiac rolled out their versions of a new “Sport Wagon” in 1955. In the Chevy camp, it was called the Nomad, while at Pontiac it was the Safari. They shared the basic body shell, but the front… more»

Not Driving This One Home: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes we get the rare treat of an ad with a smidgen of social commentary snuck in.  We all know that some buyers are just flat unrealistic or have stars in their eyes to the point that the obvious… more»

Split Window Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Within Corvette circles, the most coveted ride may be the 1963 “Split Window” coupe. It was a one-year approach that appealed to Bill Mitchell, GM’s head of design, but not to racing enthusiasts. After what may have been some… more»

Forest Green Survivor: 1952 Chevrolet 3100

Coming second to the pickup party after Ford, at least of the big three American pickup makers, Chevy proved that it was a force to be reckoned with. By the time WWII involved the U.S., the Chevy pickup outsold… more»

Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible

Just recently coming out of long-term storage, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible has several possibilities for the future owner, including transforming the Chevy into another SS clone.  Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but this one still seems… more»

427/4-Speed: Stunning 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Don’t be fooled by the photo because this 1969 Corvette Convertible is a pretty special car. It has been a labor of love by the seller to transform a tired classic into a vehicle that will draw crowds and… more»

Custom Front: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project

“America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, was treated to its third design in 1968. Inspired by the Mak Shark concept car, the C3 Corvette would remain in production through 1982. And across other generations, it’s still going strong today…. more»

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