When independent front suspension was introduced, it was a huge development for the American auto industry. Okay, why? This 1935 Chevrolet film explains the issue perfectly. Continue reading
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Chevrolet Introduces the El Camino, 1959
When Chevrolet introduced the 1959 El Camino, the bow-tie brand launched a successful product run that would continue for nearly 30 years. Continue reading
Surf’s Up! The 1967 Camaro Waikiki Show Car
As far as we know, Chevrolet’s 1967 Waikiki show car never actually made it to Hawaii. Continue reading
Chevy’s Triple-Jointed Rock Crawler: The 1964 Sidewinder
General Motors has produced some far-out prototypes over the years, but few as wild as this one: the triple-jointed 1964 Chevrolet Sidewinder. Continue reading
Video: Building a Chevy R07 NASCAR V8 For The Street — 955 HP!
Here’s a rare look inside the Chevrolet NASCAR V8—in this case, one modified to make 955 hp in a street car. Continue reading
Chevy’s First V8: Inside the 1917-19 Model D
Most enthusiasts know that Chevrolet first produced a V8 back in 1917, but there’s quite a bit more to know about this unusual engine. Continue reading
Bargain-Basement Bow-Ties: A History of the 1958-1975 Chevy Biscayne
There’s a lot to be said for clean and simple. Let’s take a quick look back at the Biscayne, the unadorned base model of the Chevrolet full-sized line. Continue reading