hen Chevrolet introduced its 1932 models, they were called “The Great American Value”. Their road worthiness and durability are as impressive today as it was back when the cars were new. Early 1930s Chevrolets used both a descriptive name and alpha-numeric model identification. The 1932 cars were identified as Confederate or Series BA. However, Chevrolet’s … Read more
Author: DAN HODGDON Photos: LUCAS PRIAMO Source: Chevrolet —- Scotty Hooper always knew he’d own a Corvette one day, even as a young man in Alabama. “I was working at a service station watching my buddies driving down the highway in Corvettes, and I had to work, so when I got to be 60 years … Read more
Finale Speed, a premier custom car manufacturer and restorer fueled by innovation, has unveiled its latest creation, “Viral.” The production-ready 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is the world’s first exposed-weave carbon-fiber ’69 Camaro, merging classic lines with modern materials, drivetrain, chassis and suspension. Viral makes its debut at the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, January 21-29 at Westworld. … Read more
This truck is a 1/2 ton Special Panel Delivery truck. The appearance was completely new for 1933 with car type radiator grille, fenders and headlights. The “Blue Flame” six engine was more powerful. These models had standard chrome headlamps and radiator shells, chromed bumpers and bright rear view mirror. The interior load space was 72” … Read more
Author: DAN HODGDON Photos: LUCAS PRIAMO Source: Chevrolet —— In the Arizona desert lies a truck named after a state 1,800 miles to the east. Sam Goldsmith lived in Atlanta for more than 35 years, so it seemed only fitting he named his 1949 Chevrolet 3100 after the Peach State – even though he now … Read more
Author: DAN HODGDON Photos: LUCAS PRIAMO Source: Chevrolet ————— From a distance, Lance Fisher’s Okra-painted 1971 K5 Blazer looks like a pristinely restored version of the classic Chevrolet SUV. However, a closer inspection reveals a variety of modern upgrades. A pop of the hood holds another surprise: a Gen V LT engine powers the vehicle. … Read more
Author: DAN HODGDON Photos: LUCAS PRIAMO Source: Chevrolet —- When Scott Sheridan retired, the concept of Pro Touring restomod builds was beginning to come into vogue. The idea of an older vehicle with modern drivability was an appealing notion, and today, Sheridan describes his 1964 Corvette convertible as “basically an old car on top of … Read more
Source: Chevrolet PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO Chris Shallcross, a devoted autocross enthusiast, found his passion for the sport at the 2012 Goodguys Summit Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. Accompanied by his father, Tom, Chris embarked on a journey from Delaware to Ohio, where he encountered the vibrant atmosphere of the massive car show. At that time, Chris … Read more
Source: Chevrolet WORDS: DAN HODGDON PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO Builder Luis Urzua of Autoclinic Restomod had two things in his possession when Rafa Montanez came to him saying he wanted a vehicle that would stand out: a 1962 Chevrolet Suburban and an idea. “I started thinking and said, ‘You know, I have this panel truck and … Read more
Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet has returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, the 2024 E-Ray. “In 1953, the enthusiastic reaction to the Chevrolet Corvette concept kicked off seven decades of passion, performance and American ingenuity,” … Read more