Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport on the Impala in 1961 as a performance model. The following year, the car became more of an image package available with any Chevy engine (and sales exploded). But official copies of the SS… more»
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Same Owner 58 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Following Ford’s lead with the LTD in 1965, Chevrolet added the Caprice as a gussied-up Impala later the same year. It was a popular decision, and the Caprice became its own series in 1966. The Caprice was like an… more»
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Air-Cooled Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet’s first compact car was the 1960 Corvair. Following the lead of the Volkswagen Beetle, it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine (but with six cylinders instead of four). A flood, a competitor would follow, but they all went the… more»
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Older Restoration: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
Launched in 1959-60, the full-size Chevy El Camino “Ute” (utility coupe) then took three years off. When it returned in 1964, it became a mid-size based on the new Chevelle intermediate. It held that position through its retirement in… more»
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L72 425 hp Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation of America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, was in its fourth year in 1966. And the biggest development that year was the debut of the 427 cubic inch big-block V8, available with a horsepower rating of… more»
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Crate LT1 V8: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1971 Chevy Corvette saw few changes over the 1970 model. The engines had been detuned a tad to run on lower octane fuel, so the standard 350 cubic inch V8 was down 20 horsepower, for example. This 1971… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
No Reserve. Those two words are virtually guaranteed to draw attention in any classic auction. However, when the car in question is also exceptionally desirable, the auction action is sure to be intense. Such is the case with this… more»
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454 V8 Bruiser: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro had a long run: 12 years (1970 to 1981). Changes were generally few from year to year, yet the Camaro was able to almost tie the Ford Mustang in pony car sales… more»
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Super Clean: 1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
This “rust-free” 1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4 has had one repaint in its original “Frost White” color, reportedly due to a known issue with GM white paint. That must have been a thing for car companies in this era…. more»
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SS Tribute With Upgrades: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The 3rd generation of the Chevy Nova (1968-72) is popular with cloners. The seller admits this 1971 edition is one such car boasting a 4-barrel 350 cubic inch V8, which would have been appropriate at the time. It has… more»
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Dual Quads! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
In terms of performance, 1971 is often considered the last hurrah of the C3 era of the Chevrolet Corvette, as it was the final year the mighty LS6 remained on the engine roster. The seller doesn’t indicate which powerplant… more»
427/435 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Big-block C3 Corvettes have always held strong appeal, and this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has the kind of drivetrain combination that immediately gets attention. Located in Parker, Colorado, this project is said to retain its original 427/435-horsepower V8 and… more»
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Tucked Away 57 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1957 Chevy Bel Air has been up on jackstands in the seller’s garage for 57 years. That’s since 1969, according to my math. With an empty gas tank and an oil-soaked engine, this car apparently hasn’t moved since… more»
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Small Screen Star? 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
We’re no strangers to cars with celebrity histories at Barn Finds, although some withstand close scrutiny better than others. Take this 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. The plate alone tells the story, with the seller stating that the car was used… more»
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Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Reading the listing for this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible suggests that the word “compromise” may not form part of the seller’s vocabulary. They purchased the car twenty-seven years ago, following a fourteen-year search to locate a Red-on-Red C3. They… more»
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20K Mile 6-Speed Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
Is there a point at which a car that normally sells for safely under $20,000 has the most ideal combination of features possible that it pushes past the normal value boundaries? That’s the question I often have when looking… more»
