At the annual gathering of the Classic Chevy Club, Stockers and modifieds are equally welcome. Two-door post models have always been popular with hot rodders. '57 Bel Air sport coupes like this cherry ...
When the '55 Chevy debuted in the fall of 1954 with its new 265 cubic-inch V-8, buyers loved the car, but some were skeptical about the new engine. Stablemate to the new powerplant was Chevy's tried ...
Al Accipiter is no traditionalist. He’s far from it. In many ways he might be called an abstract artist when looking at his ’55 Chevrolet. Sure, you can tell it’s a classic upon first glance, but that ...
The old gasser-style drag racers of the ‘50s and ‘60s were built specifically for straight-line speed, and as a result of all those purpose-driven modifications, the gasser style and aesthetic has ...
Ever wonder why baby boomers seem to never get bored of this one handful of Chevrolets built between 1955 and 1957? Banal as it might seem to modern senses, the much-beloved Chevy Tri-Fives (Nomads, ...
Two North Dakota men’s cross country journey in a '55 Chevy Gasser draws attention from hot rod magazines, an automotive museum and a legendary custom car builder. James SanGrait and Brad Kuntz stand ...
JAMESTOWN — Richard Romano bought his 1955 Chevy truck in 1996 and just got it going last year. And there is still some work to be done, notably restoring the interior.“It’s been a long time,” Romano ...
Q: I feel the only vehicle less thought of nowadays more than a station wagon is a van! Well, I found a 1969 GMC Window Van about five years ago and mostly restored it. But I got tired of it and ...
One driver had a wild ride at the recent Colorado Street Outlaws event at the Pikes Peak International Speedway. We talked to Brian Lohnes of the excellent BangShift.com for some background and ...
Q: Greg, you did a column awhile ago on the “Two Lane Blacktop” ’55 Chevy and that it was the same one they used in “American Graffiti.” Can you give me that info again and even more if you have it?