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chevrolet Archive
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Vintage Snapshots: The Chevrolet Spartan
Posted on December 16, 2020 | 35 CommentsThis picture, found at the Facebook group Missouri’s Historic Highways, was taken in December 1961. It shows a snowplow and a motorgrader captured in the state capital in a location […] -
Curbside Classic: 1994-96 Chevrolet Beretta Z26 – Cool, But Not Cool Enough
Posted on November 27, 2020 | 50 CommentsThe 1987 Chevrolet Beretta was a big deal. It marked a return to a 2-door compact Chevrolet that was something more than just a sedan afterthought. It also saw Chevrolet […] -
Curbside Classic: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair 500 – Double or Nothing!
Posted on November 26, 2020 | 136 Comments(first posted 11/26/2014) The original generation of the Chevy Corvair certainly never lit the sales charts on fire, at least not by Chevrolet standards. Neither did the Y body compacts […] -
Automotive History: The Chevrolet 5.7L LT5 DOHC V8 – A British Heart for an American Icon
Posted on November 26, 2020 | 24 CommentsSince its introduction in 1953, the Corvette has been the quintessential definition of the American sports car. It truly represents the American take on the sports car genre, with its […] -
Curbside Recycling Update: 1978 Chevrolet Nova – Last Call
Posted on November 24, 2020 | 33 CommentsWe last saw (or first met) our protagonist almost two months ago and I happened to stumble across it (him, her, them?) again the other day. I immediately realized that […] -
Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution
Posted on November 1, 2020 | 16 Comments(first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […] -
Outskirts Outtakes: Family Ties
Posted on September 13, 2020 | 8 CommentsLaramie, Wyoming, September 11, 2020 -
Curbside Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Bel-Air Wagon – Not The Last Of The Mohicians, But Darn Close
Posted on September 12, 2020 | 69 Comments(first posted 9/12/2014) At some point, everything reaches critical mass. When it comes to physical size, American car makers hit theirs in the 1970s. This event is either marked with […] -
Car Lot Classic: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity CL – Nicest Remaining Celebrity In Captivity?
Posted on September 8, 2020 | 122 Comments(first posted 9/8/2014) If you grew up in the ’80s, you will most definitely remember the Chevrolet Celebrity. The General’s most affordable A-body, they were seemingly everywhere, in every flavor: […] -
Curbside Recycling: 2004 Chevrolet Aveo – It’s Red
Posted on July 26, 2020 | 35 CommentsI’m glad I changed the title of the Junkyard Classic series a few months ago as it now doesn’t lock me in to any specific type of vehicle or age […] -
Curbside Recycling: 1981 Chevrolet Citation – How Many Could Still Be Left Out There?
Posted on July 12, 2020 | 81 CommentsI’ve had this one in the can for over a year now and after holding out to try and find a first-year example am finally giving up and giving this […] -
Curbside Classic: 1990 Chevrolet Lumina – Suddenly It’s 1960 (In Reverse)
Posted on July 10, 2020 | 60 CommentsThe 1986 Ford Taurus changed everything when it came to the mainstream American midsize car. It is not a huge exaggeration to call it the Chevy Impala of the 1980’s. […] -
CC TV: 1979 Chevrolet Chevette Dealership Promotional Film – When Chevrolet Still Produced Good Marketing
Posted on July 8, 2020 | 20 CommentsAfter writing up the Junkyard Chevette that we posted a couple of hours ago, I somehow fell deeply down the Chevette rabbit hole and found this video produced by Chevrolet […] -
Curbside Recycling: 1979 Chevrolet Chevette – Who Voted For the Nader/LaDuke Ticket?
Posted on July 8, 2020 | 105 CommentsI know for a fact that I have never driven a Chevette, and I can’t recall even having ever ridden in one either. I have however ridden in the T-car’s […]
![Vintage Snapshots: The Chevrolet Spartan This picture, found at the Facebook group Missouri’s Historic Highways, was taken in December 1961. It shows a snowplow and a motorgrader captured in the state capital in a location […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/spartan-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1994-96 Chevrolet Beretta Z26 – Cool, But Not Cool Enough The 1987 Chevrolet Beretta was a big deal. It marked a return to a 2-door compact Chevrolet that was something more than just a sedan afterthought. It also saw Chevrolet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Beretta-Z26-07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair 500 – Double or Nothing! (first posted 11/26/2014) The original generation of the Chevy Corvair certainly never lit the sales charts on fire, at least not by Chevrolet standards. Neither did the Y body compacts […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1965ChevyCorvair50004.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive History: The Chevrolet 5.7L LT5 DOHC V8 – A British Heart for an American Icon Since its introduction in 1953, the Corvette has been the quintessential definition of the American sports car. It truly represents the American take on the sports car genre, with its […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1990-Chevrolet-Corvette-ZR-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Recycling Update: 1978 Chevrolet Nova – Last Call We last saw (or first met) our protagonist almost two months ago and I happened to stumble across it (him, her, them?) again the other day. I immediately realized that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_7473.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule: 1976 Chrysler Cordoba – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of (first posted 11/12/2014) Have you ever had an amazing dream? A dream that was equal parts awesomeness, fulfillment and a sensation that what you have done was the best thing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a-cord.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution (first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/GS-003-04.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)

![Curbside Classic: 1975 Chevrolet Bel-Air Wagon – Not The Last Of The Mohicians, But Darn Close (first posted 9/12/2014) At some point, everything reaches critical mass. When it comes to physical size, American car makers hit theirs in the 1970s. This event is either marked with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/belair-wagon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Lot Classic: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity CL – Nicest Remaining Celebrity In Captivity? (first posted 9/8/2014) If you grew up in the ’80s, you will most definitely remember the Chevrolet Celebrity. The General’s most affordable A-body, they were seemingly everywhere, in every flavor: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/08-17-2014-019-e1408316544613.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Recycling: 2004 Chevrolet Aveo – It’s Red I’m glad I changed the title of the Junkyard Classic series a few months ago as it now doesn’t lock me in to any specific type of vehicle or age […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_3397.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Recycling: 1981 Chevrolet Citation – How Many Could Still Be Left Out There? I’ve had this one in the can for over a year now and after holding out to try and find a first-year example am finally giving up and giving this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_2306.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1990 Chevrolet Lumina – Suddenly It’s 1960 (In Reverse) The 1986 Ford Taurus changed everything when it came to the mainstream American midsize car. It is not a huge exaggeration to call it the Chevy Impala of the 1980’s. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1990-Chevrolet-Lumina-03-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Recycling: 1979 Chevrolet Chevette – Who Voted For the Nader/LaDuke Ticket? I know for a fact that I have never driven a Chevette, and I can’t recall even having ever ridden in one either. I have however ridden in the T-car’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_2802.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


