Chevrolet

Barn Find 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Project

For many, 1971 was the last year for the true muscle car. Rising insurance costs and increasing emphasis on lower emissions were starting to take their toll. The Super Sport was no longer a series of its own, but… more»

Stored 43 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevelle was in its third year of production in 1966 and received a noticeable restyle of sheet metal using the car’s original frame. As a result, the automobile now had smoother contours and curved side windows (something that… more»

1961 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed Project

In the Fall of 1960, a new television show premiered called Route 66. It was about two guys on a mission to “discover themselves” and they did that by touring the country in a spanking new Chevy Corvette. One… more»

Solid Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 3600 Stepside

It wasn’t that many years ago when an older pickup might expect to see out its useful life as an unloved workhorse on a farm. A significant mechanical problem or the onset of old age would see it eventually… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS

The 1969 model year marked the last for production of the First Generation Chevrolet Camaro and also signaled that the Z/28 derivative had cemented its place in motoring folklore. After modest initial sales, 20,302 buyers saw the benefit in… more»

Tri-Five Sleeper: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the most popular of the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. This ’57 edition has only had three owners, comes with an interesting story, and has been treated to a newer engine and… more»

Corvette 327 Powered 1964 Chevrolet El Camino!

Realizing the success that Ford was experiencing from their Ranchero coupe utility offering, Chevrolet introduced the new El Camino in 1959 as a competitor, although the Ranchero got a 2-year head start.  The El Camino was embraced by the… more»

El Camino Conversion! 1975 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact car market in the early 1970s. While it was innovative in many ways, the car got a bad rap for its troublesome engine and premature rusting. Sedans, hatchbacks, and even… more»

67k Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1974 model year was a dismal one for the U.S. auto industry given the growing impact of the OPEC oil embargo on thirsty car sales. Yet, the Chevy Corvette bucked that trend and saw an increase in production… more»

Orange Crush! 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1977 model year would be a banner one for Chevrolet in that the Corvette reached a new sales record. Nearly 50,000 copies of the popular sports car were built, a number that would only be bested two times… more»

Running Project! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

When the Chevrolet Camaro was introduced as a 1967 model, Trans Am racing was in its heyday, and adding the Z28 option got the buyer a race-worthy performance package right from the factory.  The first-generation Z28 came with an… more»

Super Sport Sedan! 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

After Chevrolet introduced the Impala in 1958, it didn’t take long for the company to follow up with a new performance package, the SS (or “Super Sport”).  Though the Super Sport package eventually made it to other models, the… more»

1LE 6-Speed: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is an affordable collectible at the moment, with even limited-edition models with the right upgrades remaining within reach of most collectors This 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is an SS model with the desirable 1LE performance suspension… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Except for the Nomad sport wagon, perhaps the most desirable Tri-Five Chevrolet is the Bel Air convertible. This 1955 edition saw a production of more than 42,000 copies, yet how often do you see one on the road today?… more»

Just Out of Storage: 1957 Chevrolet 210

This 1957 Chevrolet was cast aside about 15 years ago. That’s when it was last running, and we don’t know if it went into retirement due to mechanical issues or just a lack of interest. But its last owner… more»

Tidy Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

With warm weather fast approaching, the lure of time behind the wheel of a classic convertible with the wind in your hair may be impossible to resist. If so, that begs the question of which classic you might choose…. more»

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