Chevrolet

Sport Coupe Hardtop: 1957 Chevrolet 210

1957 was the final year for the Chevrolet 210 series, which was first marketed in ’53 as a mid-level offering placed between the bare-bones 150 and the more upscale Bel Air.  During the 1955 mid-season, Chevy reintroduced the Sport… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Tribute

With the value of genuine examples of classic muscle cars climbing beyond the reach of mere mortals, many enthusiasts are turning to tributes as a viable alternative. This is understandable because a well-executed vehicle offers a similar ownership experience… more»

Solid Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classics are designed to provide outright performance, while others offer unparalleled luxury. This 1972 Corvette delivers the best of both worlds. It is not the most potent example available during that model year, but the drivetrain and desirable… more»

Original 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

The seventies were a difficult time for domestic automobile manufacturers.  These once giants of industry were constantly hit with challenges such as multiple fuel crises, government regulations, and tough financial times.  Many times they zigged when they should have… more»

Rare COPO 427 V8! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

If you wanted to get a 427 cubic inch V8 in a 1969 Camaro, you had to work with your dealer to custom order one for you. This went through COPO (Central Office Production Order), a special-order system that… more»

350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

As a writer, I have always found the 1960s to be the most challenging time when compiling articles for our faithful Barn Finds readers. That is not because it was a decade littered with bad cars. The opposite is… more»

Nice Upgrades: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu V8

In response to the 1962 shrinking of the Ford Fairlane, Chevrolet fielded a mid-size car for the first time in 1964. Dubbed the Chevelle, the car had similar proportions to the Tri-Five Chevies as full-size automobiles had gone through… more»

Dry Stored For 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

I was recently asked to compile a list. The question was, if I could pick one car from each of the last five decades of the 20th Century to park in my garage, what would those cars be? The… more»

Incredible Hulk: 1989 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 4WD

When you want a large SUV, the Chevy Suburban will likely be on your list. Marketed since 1934 – first as a station wagon then as an SUV –  the Suburban was situated on Chevy’s contemporary truck frame (Advance… more»

BF Exclusive: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project

If someone is considering taking on another person’s unfinished restoration project, choosing one owned by a passionate enthusiast with an intimate knowledge of that particular model is an excellent starting point. That is the opportunity awaiting the person who… more»

Muscle Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

The SS 396 became a series within the popular mid-size Chevy Chevelle in 1966. That would also apply to the El Camino pickup which was considered part of the Chevelle family. We assume the seller’s 1967 El Camino is… more»

40k-Mile Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon

The Chevrolet Caprice was one of those cars that continued to hang on with full-size wagon availability long after the minivan took the world by storm in 1984, and surprisingly it lasted another five model years after this 1991… more»

Safer At Any Speed? 1964 Chevrolet Corvair

Chevrolet’s first entry in the new compact market in 1960 was the Corvair. But it was unorthodox compared to the growing list of competitors. It had an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear (like the VW Beetle). This 1964… more»

Parked For 25 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post Project

Our feature car demonstrates how the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades. A previous owner transformed it from a humble family sedan into a cool custom in the 1980s. However, it… more»

Two-Door Conversion: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Project

You must sometimes look at the finer details to appreciate the thinking involved in a project build. Take this 1961 Chevrolet Impala as a perfect example. The seller is well on the path to completing what appears to be… more»

Garage Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project

Here’s a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette that’s said to have been off the road and inside a garage for a very long time, and I’m wondering if what seems like a not-too-serious hit on the driver’s side fender is all… more»

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