By 1959, Americans were already looking back to their pioneer roots and to more simple, homespun ways, as we discover in this original commercial for the plain-Jane Chevrolet Biscayne. Continue reading
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Chevy’s Baby Riviera: The 1964 Super Nova
One of the most handsome Chevrolet show cars of the 1960s never made it to production in its original form, but it was influential all the same. Here’s a quick look at the 1964 Super Nova. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the Revolutionary 1955 Chevrolet V8
This great old GM promotional film from the legendary Jam Handy introduces an all-new Chevrolet feature for 1955: the sensational 265 cubic-inch Turbo-Fire V8. Get the “confidential” info here. Continue reading
Mid-Engine Corvette Prototypes: A Brief History
Mid-engine prototypes—and rumors and speculation about them—are a major part of Corvette lore. Here we take a quick look back at a few memorable examples. Continue reading
California Dreaming: The 1965 Chevrolet Surfer I
For the 1965 show car season, Chevrolet created this memorable ensemble: a custom El Camino roadster pulling a Gaylord ski boat, with each one sporting a muscular 396 big-block V8. Here’s the story. Continue reading
Inside the Chevy 409 V8
The 409 V8 may be a dead end in the Chevrolet high-performance story, but it’s a fascinating one, and more than worthy of a closer look. Here’s the lowdown on a nearly forgotten engine. Continue reading
Video: 1957 Chevy Trucks on the Alcan Highway
The automakers don’t perform wonderful stunts like this anymore, but we sure wish they did. Here, Chevrolet ran a fleet of six 1957 Chevy trucks across the old Alcan Highway and produced a four-minute film about it. Watch this. Continue reading