Chevrolet

Drop-Top Custom: 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne/Impala

Chevrolet redesigned its cars for the second year in a row in 1959 after seeing the success Chrysler was having with its “Forward Look”-winged wonders of 1957. The Impala became a series of its own in ’59 after being… more»

BF Auction: 1941 Chevrolet Fire Pumper

There would be millions of people in the world who harbored childhood dreams of becoming a firefighter, but fate decreed that wouldn’t happen. The passion doesn’t die in the hearts of many, and they look longingly every time a… more»

Fresh Outta the Barn: 1946 Chevrolet Pickup

Chevrolet introduced its AK pickup in 1941 as an update to the ’39-’40 Master series, produced it for a couple of years, then turned to supporting the war effort. In 1945, civilian production resumed, but with painted trim rather… more»

Original Owner: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe

PRA4SNW found this bone stock 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe residing in Barrington, Illinois. The listing was prepared by the nephew or niece of the original owner of the Camaro who has had this car since college. It is… more»

454-Equipped! 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Some classics are more than just a pretty face, which is undoubtedly true with this 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. Its fresh paint helps it make a positive impression, but the mechanical upgrades set it apart from mere mortals. You… more»

Ran When Parked: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

From its introduction in 1964, the mid-size Chevelle would quickly become one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. Especially the Malibu Sport Coupe, which accounted for 60% of production in 1969, the year the seller’s car was built. This is a… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

I possess an unashamed soft spot for vehicles like the Chevrolet El Camino and Ford Ranchero. My daily driver is an Aussie Falcon ute, and I can vouch for how practical these vehicles are. They offer the load-carrying capacity… more»

350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1972 model year was significant for Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette because it marked the first where most buyers specified an automatic transmission. It was also the last where the car featured chrome bumpers at either end, marking the end… more»

Jerry Lee Lewis’ 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Given the Chevy Corvette’s success today, it’s hard to fathom that the sports car struggled early on and barely survived its first three years (1953-55). It wasn’t until the GM automobile gained a V8 engine and a manual transmission… more»

Barn Find Ute: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino

For much of its life, the Chevy El Camino was a utility coupe (aka “Ute”) derivative of the mid-size Chevelle. After a brief full-size run in 1959-60, the El Camino returned in 1964 and remained through the end of… more»

Pair of 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 Coupes

In 1966, the popular Impala Super Sport was in its third year as a series of its own. Sales were down 18 to 20% over the prior year, but 1965 was a record sales year that would never be… more»

35k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Choosing to part with a classic car can be difficult, but every owner must face it at some point. That is the case with this 1987 Camaro IROC-Z and its eighty-seven-year-old owner. The time has come for him to… more»

Cheap Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

Finding an affordable C3 Corvette project candidate can be challenging, but they are out there if a potential buyer exercises patience. If you have been hunting, you may have struck gold with this 1974 example. It has sat in… more»

Solid Driving Project: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Choosing the path to pursue with a project build can be difficult as an owner balances thoughts of originality with personalization. Those choices face this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu’s new owner, but their project will commence from a rock-solid… more»

Original Paint! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

We’ve featured quite a few tri-fives here on Barn Finds over the years, everything from complete project cars to trailer-queen restorations, but one condition that seems to be at least somewhat elusive is the well-preserved near survivor-status cars on… more»

Power Top Project: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Sitting in this garage is a classic that suffered a sad fate. It is a 1957 Corvette that was a victim of a fender bender in the 1960s. It was disassembled for repairs that never eventuated and now needs… more»

Barn Finds