Chevrolet

Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The iconic Chevelle SS 396 was an option on the Malibu in 1970 (rather than being a separate series as it had been from 1966 to 1968). More than 51,000 copies were built and most had the 350 hp… more»

Done In And Out and Under: 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe

In the wake of trouble wreaked upon Chevrolet by the Corvair, the company was eager to bring forth a back-to-basics compact car. Chevrolet’s Chevy II was introduced in 1962. The boxy little sedan offered just two engines – a… more»

Restoration Required: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L46

If you compiled a list of classic American cars with styling that achieved global recognition, the First Generation Mustang would be an obvious inclusion. Another would undoubtedly be the C3 Corvette. It possesses the right level of aggression to… more»

409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air got a new front-end treatment for the 1963 model and continued to be the mid-range offering in the Chevrolet line-up, with a host of engine options including three varieties of the 409.  This 1963 Bel Air… more»

Finest In Existence? 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS

I confess I find reasons to love almost every car I ever meet, and I’m particularly entranced with well-kept cars – no matter the model. Here’s one that fits the bill, this 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS advertised on… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

There has often been debate about when The Malaise Era ended, and this 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z proves that manufacturers were winning their battle to recapture some of the performance lost to tighter emission regulations. It is an original… more»

Parked 50 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The Corvair was one of two compacts built by Chevrolet in the 1960s. It was less conventional, using an air-cooled engine mounted in the back (like the VW Beetle). This Chevy was produced across two generations through 1969, including… more»

OEM Restoration: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

Performing a faithful restoration of any classic will leave an owner with decisions to make. Often, those choices revolve around what parts to utilize. With some components made from genuine “unobtainium,” reproduction pieces are frequently the only option. However,… more»

Grandma’s Malibu: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

The mid-size Chevy Chevelle had another successful sales year in 1970 with a production of more than 635,000 units (which would include the El Camino and Monte Carlo). Nearly 290,000 would comprise the Malibu Sport Coupe, the most popular… more»

Factory Fuelie? 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find

It’s hard for me to imagine attending a car show, purchasing a classic automobile, driving it home, then never taking it out on the road again.  This goes double for a late-fifties Corvette, but that’s apparently what happened here,… more»

427/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air remains one of the most iconic American classics from that decade and has been a strong market performer for many years. They have always been a target for enthusiasts, with some choosing faithful restoration… more»

1 of 667: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78

With the redesign of 1968, Chevrolet transformed the Nova Super Sport into a performance machine. Most Nova SS models were ordered with a 300 hp 350 cubic V8, with a smaller number equipped with one of two versions of… more»

Special Delivery: 1949 Chevrolet 3800 Panel Truck

Chevrolet’s truck division received its first post-war restyle in 1947; called the Advance Design series, the name captured an eagerness to move on with life after the singular disruption of WWII. While it’s arguable whether the new sheet metal… more»

43k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro

Finding a solid, clean, low-mile pony car with a five-figure price may seem impossible, but this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro offers that opportunity. It has had little use during the past decade, helping to account for its odometer reading of… more»

She’s So Fine 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet had several success stories in the 1960s – and the Super Sport was one of them. With what started as a limited-production muscle car in 1961, sales were up to more than 153,000 copies by 1963. That includes… more»

Desert Sand Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the hottest muscle cars in the genre’s heyday. It was so popular that at one time (1966-68) it was a series of its own rather than an option on Chevy’s mid-size Malibu…. more»

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