Chevrolet

Nicely Optioned Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

A C3 Corvette Convertible is unlikely to blend into the background under normal circumstances. When its first owner selected Bright Yellow as its paint color, it stands out like a beacon. This 1974 Corvette is a tidy classic featuring… more»

Rolling Drop-Top: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 427

Due to the growing popularity of the 1960s mid-size muscle cars, Chevrolet promoted the Chevelle SS 396 to series status in 1966. The 396 cubic inch V8 was standard and nothing bigger than that was officially installed in 1966… more»

Dad’s Collection: Washington State Project Cars

Ah, yes: the infamous “collection” post on craigslist, wherein a seller posts batch of cars and trucks for sale that may or may not have a few winners in the mix. This listing claims to be written on behalf… more»

Shop Truck: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed

A business can advertise its wares in many ways, but few are better than plastering its logo on the side of an eye-catching classic. That is the opportunity awaiting the new owner of this 1970 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed…. more»

350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

It is always reassuring when a seller encourages potential buyers to reach out to them for additional information and photos of a classic they are selling. Such is the case with this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. The seller doesn’t… more»

Not a ZR1: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette

There have been 8 generations of the Chevrolet Corvette starting in 1953 with the C1 and the C8 is still in production. This 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is located south of Phoenix, Arizona in San Tan Valley. It is listed… more»

Needs Love: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a project candidate that runs and drives. It allows the new owner to immediately indulge in the classic motoring experience, tackling its restoration as time, circumstances, and, more critically, their budget allows…. more»

Limited Edition Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

By 1978, the Corvette was pretty long in the tooth.  With a chassis that was little changed from the 1963 model and a body design that debuted in 1968, the Corvette was steadily updated but slowly became a joke… more»

No Reserve: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project

There’s no fair answer for which year of the C1 generation Corvette is the finest, as many different factors plus accounting for personal tastes would need to be considered.  However, If I had to pick a favorite, the 1958… more»

47k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

We’ve recently seen a few promising Camaros cross our desks at Barn Finds, but it is safe to say that Second Generation examples have been under-represented. This 1980 Z28 goes some way to addressing the shortfall as an original… more»

283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

The term “icon” is probably one of the more overused in the classic world, with some cars unworthy of that accolade. However, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air deserves its place on the list. It has remained a staple of… more»

Refurbished Daily Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Nova

The popular Chevy Nova got its final redesign in 1975 which would carry the car through the balance of the decade. It would be replaced in 1980 by the front-wheel-drive Citation which was not an improvement (in some people’s… more»

Mild Project: 1953 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup

Chevrolet’s Advance-Design concept was launched in 1947 as an update to the pre-war AK series. The new truck was beefier but looked sleek with its horizontal grille slats and headlamps incorporated into the fenders. Chevy emphasized driver comfort, creating… more»

350 Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Undoubtedly, the SS and Z28 versions are the cream of the crop for enthusiasts seeking a First Generation Camaro to park in their garage. However, genuine examples can come at a prohibitively high price, making well-executed tributes a more… more»

Final Year Fuelie: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes, a manufacturer will drop a specific option from its model range because it doesn’t sell in sufficient numbers to justify production. However, there are rare occasions where a new feature will undermine an existing one on price alone,… more»

Would You Daily Drive A 46K Mile Car? 1975 Camaro LT

The second-generation Camaro could be all things from all people.  From a six-cylinder pussycat to a sporty Z28, these cars could be ordered exactly how the customer wanted.  It would be nice to have a vehicle like this 1975… more»

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