Chevrolet needs no introduction. Founded in 1911, Chevrolet became the “people’s car” of the General Motors Company.
The 1960s would be a decade of Chevrolet muscle car dominance. Models like the Impala, Chevrolet Chevelle, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Nova, and Chevrolet Camaro would ultimately define the muscle car category, making use of some of the brand’s most famous engines. The Chevy 302, Chevy 327, and Chevy 350 were all made famous due to their power potential and affordability. Take a look at our extensive Chevrolet archive below.
Impala SS History 1958-1969 Introduction: The Chevrolet Impala is often credited with starting the muscle car era. Born as Chevrolet’s top of the line model, the Impala quickly became the symbol for performance in the early sixties and introduced Chevrolet’s signature “SS” brand of performance. Although it would later be eclipsed by smaller, lighter automobiles,…
There is an unquestionable short list of unique American cars. That list would start with the Corvette and end with the Ford Raptor. Tucked somewhere near the top is the Chevrolet El Camino. The funny thing is that the Chevy El Camino wasn’t an American idea, despite it becoming a cultural icon. In fact, the…
Camaro HistoryFirst Generation1967-1969 Introduction: After two years of watching the Ford Mustang enjoy tremendous success, General Motors finally launched its entry into the pony car segment, the Chevrolet Camaro. Although available with a mediocre six cylinder for volume sales, the Camaro could be equipped with several V8s and a myriad of performance options. Then, of…
1964-1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS History Introduction: The Chevrolet Chevelle SS represented Chevrolet’s entry into the hot midsize muscle car battle. The Chevelle SS was the high performance version of Chevrolet’s Chevelle, and had its own line of engines and performance equipment. At first caught napping with just a 327 V8, the Chevelle SS would soon…
