The Chevy II was the company’s second compact car of the 1960s, following in the heels of the somewhat unorthodox (for the times) Corvair. It was redesigned in 1966 to resemble the larger automobiles in the Chevrolet staple. This… more»
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Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Tri-Five V8 Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210
The 210 was the mid-range model of full-size car (the only size back then) offered by Chevrolet. It was positioned between the 150 and Bel Air in terms of its trim level and was sometimes referred to as the… more»
Jun 1, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Hidden Headlights! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
In 1967, the hugely popular Ford Mustang finally had competition. Though the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964, Ford almost had the new “pony car” market to itself until the Chevy Camaro came… more»
Jun 1, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Sport Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Why didn’t Chevy sell more than 23,000 Nomads throughout their three-year run in the mid-1950s? It was part of the top-of-the-line Bel Air series, so there were plenty of creature comforts. They sold plenty of other station wagons across… more»
May 31, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Was A 396/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible
On paper, this one would appear like a classic American dream car. A first-year Chevrolet Camaro, 396 with a 4-Speed, a Super Sport model, plus it’s a convertible. But then reality set in, and you come to find out… more»
May 31, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fire-Breathing 509ci V8: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Ordering a new 1972 Corvette with a big-block under the hood provided enough power and performance to satisfy most people. Admittedly, the ‘Vette was slower than it had been two years earlier, but it was still one of the… more»
May 31, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
9k-Mile Pilot Car: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
We’ve featured cars in the past here on Barn Finds that have been near the first or last of a run, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say regarding whether or not merely being… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Same Owner 50 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
In 1969, every major Chevrolet series (except for Corvair and Corvette) had a Super Sport offering: Nova, Camaro, Chevelle, and Impala. That should include the seller’s Camaro which appears to be a real-deal SS 350. It may be unusual… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The original Chevy Nomad might be thought of as an experiment as it was produced in smaller numbers for three years and then discontinued. From the cowl forward, it was a Bel Air; but for the rest of the… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
44k Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To improve the sales of an already popular car, Chevrolet created the Custom Coupe edition of the Impala in 1968. Essentially, they took the formal roof of the Caprice and lent the Impala name to it. It was an… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Surprise Under the Hood: 1982 Chevrolet Malibu
When Chevrolet downsized the mid-size Chevelle in 1978, they dropped the name used since 1964. Instead, the series was now called Malibu, which had been the top-line Chevelle before. The cars were at least 500 lbs. lighter in an… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Street Skinner Package: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
We’ve already heaped plenty of praise on the C4 chassis Corvette ZR-1 (well, I have, at least) but this seemingly well-preserved example is a rare spec I’ve never heard of. The seller describes it was a “Street Skinner” package… more»
May 28, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rare Color? 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The world of the Chevrolet Corvette is full of statistics and solid record-keeping, making it generally pretty easy to determine how many cars from almost any year featured a specific option. However, Chevrolet dropped the ball for several years… more»
May 28, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Due to disappointing sales results, Chevrolet’s Corvette nearly had a short production life. It would have been easy for the company to swallow its pride and retire the badge, but it showed persistence, and the ‘Vette remains one of… more»
May 28, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Flatbed Required: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Hiding in this garage is a 1972 Chevrolet Nova that needs little to return to active service. The winning bidder needs to haul it away on a trailer or flatbed, but returning it to active service should be straightforward,… more»
May 27, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The right classic car can generate intense interest when it hits the market, even in modified form. Such is the case with this 1963 Corvette Convertible. It presents exceptionally well as a driver-grade vehicle, but the changes under the… more»
