Chevrolet

Parked in ’97: 1967Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

There remains a fear among some enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will slow to a trickle before disappearing entirely. If this 1967 Chevelle SS 396 is an accurate indication, that situation is unlikely to occur in… more»

Grandma’s Car: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

As the 1960s wore on, full-size cars started to get bigger, creating a void between themselves and the compacts the manufacturers had recently begun offering. So, an intermediate series of cars would soon debut, including the Chevy Chevelle in… more»

Estate Auction: Bill O’Meara Collection

Estate auctions are a wonderful thing for a car collector, as you not only get the chance to potentially sniff out a deal that only the locals know about, but if the collection is big enough, you get multiple… more»

454 Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t hide the fact that it’s a total project at the moment, as it’s a non-runner with evidence of multiple paint jobs in its past. But it has the right stuff under the hood, as… more»

Primered Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

The 1958 Chevies were nothing like their predecessors. They were longer, wider, lower, and heavier. And would prove to be a one-year-only design as General Motors rapidly tried to play catch-up to the futuristic “Forward Look” products that Chrysler… more»

83k Original Miles: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe

Sitting in this garage is a classic from the 1950s that would suit a buyer seeking a turnkey practical vehicle at an affordable price. It presents beautifully for its age and is sure to turn heads wherever it goes…. more»

1956 Chevrolet Corvette + Optional Eska Pedal Car!

The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its first generation in 1956, but in that model year the car received a new body style with the door handles outside and new cove-type styling down the sides.  A power top was… more»

Original Paint: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

When you consider that Chevrolet sold a record 9,168 examples of the Corvette in 1958, it is staggering to think that the company was poised to ax the program only three years earlier. Initial sales were modest (to be… more»

Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova

When it was shiny and new, this 1971 Chevrolet Nova was a meek and mild vehicle that served as a daily driver for its original elderly owner. A few years ago, the seller purchased the Nova and transformed it… more»

One Owner Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro

How valuable is it to have a car with just one previous owner? Some enthusiasts might say it doesn’t matter, but there are collectors who place a great deal of weight on owning a vehicle that was purchased straight… more»

4×4 Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet LUV

To combat the rising demand for compact pickups like the Mazda-built Ford Courier (as well as Datsun and Toyota imports), Chevy partnered with Isuzu in 1972. The result was the Chevy LUV, which stood for Light Utility Vehicle. The… more»

Rare Heavy Chevy: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

Even though the muscle car market was cooling off in the early 1970s, Chevrolet decided to add a budget-minded performance model to its Chevelle line-up. Called the “Heavy Chevy”, it was akin to what Plymouth did with the Belvedere… more»

Fire Sale L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

There are few more heartbreaking experiences for a classic car owner to face than seeing their pride and joy destroyed due to circumstances beyond their control. I speak from bitter experience, having lost a vehicle that was damaged beyond… more»

Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne

While owning a pristine classic car can be a wonderful experience, slipping behind the wheel of a driver-quality vehicle featuring period-correct upgrades can be equally attractive. That is what is on offer with this 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne. It isn’t… more»

Numbers Matching 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

The 1970 model year was the last one where you could get anything bigger than a 350 cubic inch engine in a Chevy Nova. There were two versions of the 396 V8 offered (aka 402), which produced either 350… more»

One-Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

After three successful years with the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57, the company redesigned its cars in 1958. Longer, wider, and rounder in appearance, they would turn out to be one-year-only designs when GM brass saw the success Chrysler was… more»

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