Get your motor running: Car show a success, despite wet weather May 8, 2008
Peter DuValoois of Saugerties was at this year's show with his 1946 Chevrolet, and said he was having a great time ... "Last year I came with my 1933 Ford Coupe, and it's a lot of fun because everybody usually gets a kick out of it. I built this 1946 Chevrolet from scratch and it was really a nice project.". (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Classic cars have classic looks to appreciate Apr 23, 2008
MAGGIE FITZROY/StaffAntique and classic car enthusiasts look at colorful automobiles, including a teal 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible. Click Thumbnails to View Last modified 4/22/2008 - 12:45 pm Originally created 042308. (Florida Times-Union)
Warehouse fire comes too close for comfort Apr 19, 2008
2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER LS, Sandstone, Price: $17,488. Chrysler Town ry,3. (The Daily Reflector)
Pearland Police Action Apr 11, 2008
The suspect was driving a white Chevrolet van. Houston Community Newspapers Online 2008. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Tracks in Visalia, Lemoore rev up for season openers Apr 4, 2008
Giant Chevrolet Raceway at Visalia's Plaza Park gets things started tonight with a show featuring Super 600s, Restricted 600s and Junior Sprints ... Racing starts at 6:30 p.m.Giant Chevrolet Raceway's and Lemoore Raceway's openers follow those of fellow South Valley tracks in Hanford and Tulare last weekend. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Restaurant news Mar 20, 2008
2005 Chevrolet Suburban LS, WHITE, Price: $19,995 ... 2008 Chevrolet Colorado, GRAY, Miles: 15,827, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Amazing Cars to Be Sold at No Reserve During Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction Mar 19, 2008
3) and a 1958 Chevrolet Impala (Lot #658) ... Highlighting this years custom lineup is a stunning 1957 Chevrolet convertible (Lot #357), which was built for The Armed Forces Foundation and Super Chevy magazine. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sweet Selling Sedan Feb 17, 2008
A 1969 Ford Falcon, a Chevrolet Chevelle from 1970 and Steve McQueen's 1963 Ferrari 250GTL Berlinetta Lusso are all prime examples of the cars favored by these young, moneyed collectors. Still, a strong market for early Packards and similar classic models persists, with open-top convertibles of the period attracting the most buyers. (Forbes)
CVS store targeted by thieves Feb 14, 2008
Bennett said investigators have received reports that the suspects rode in a green Chevrolet truck at a CVS Pharmacy on Avery Avenue in Morganton and said a witness at the CVS Pharmacy on U.S. 321 near the airport in Hickory provided a similar description of the man and his overcoat. They are not going to stop as long as they get away with it, Caldwell County Sheriff Alan Jones said. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Kelley Earnhardt Elledge offers helping hand Feb 8, 2008
Entering a boardroom at Hendrick Motorsports headquarters in Concord, N.C., Earnhardt motioned for Kelley Earnhardt Elledge to sit next to the chief executive officer of PepsiCo, which sponsors the No. 88 Chevrolet through its Mountain Dew AMP Energy Drink brand. "I was going to let him sit beside her because I thought he should be getting to know the CEO of PepsiCo," Earnhardt Elledge says. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Recording Academy(R) Announces Official Sponsors for 50th Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards Feb 6, 2008
Returning for its fourth consecutive year as the "official vehicle" of the GRAMMY Awards, General Motors will provide a fleet of more than 100 "fuel-friendly" vehicles including both Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and FlexFuel E85 ethanol SUVs to transport GRAMMY nominees and other artists to various GRAMMY Week activities, including the red carpet arrivals for the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Chevrolet will also "electrify" the red carpet with the display of the extended-range electric vehicle Chevy Volt... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* [MOTORING] Once a classic, always a classic Feb 3, 2008
The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Sport Coupe ... One fine winter day 50 years ago, my father pulled into our driveway with a new Chevrolet, a 1958 Bel Air Impala Sport Coupe in Panama Yellow ... But Dad did not buy this car to signal his upward mobility or to be part of some Chevrolet plan to nudge buyers upmarket. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Across the area Jan 25, 2008
A 43-year-old Aiken man died Thursday of what appears to be natural causes in an incident where his 1994 Chevrolet Camaro ran off Dragstrip Road. Joseph Stevens was pronounced dead on the scene, according to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* US car auction brings in big bucks Jan 22, 2008
Three cars sold for more than US$1 million each at the premier US car auctions, with a one-of-a-kind 1963 Chevrolet Corvette from Italy's Pininfarina pulling in US$1. 6 million, the auctioneer said on Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Some real Packer backers Jan 20, 2008
Joe Tamborello / The Journal-Standard Bob and Sally Keene pose with their 1999 Chevrolet Silverado decorated for their favorite team, the Green Bay Packers, outside their home in Freeport. Local Green Bay fans remain staunch and loyal in Bear-land. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
York County house explodes after car crash ruptures gas line Jan 7, 2008
Police said a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling eastbound when it left the road and hit the west side of the home in Windsor Township, breaking the gas line to the house. A fire fueled by leaking gas consumed the remnants of the home for several minutes. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Barrett-Jackson to Offer Motorsports History, Icons and Star Power at 2008 Scottsdale Auction Jan 3, 2008
To pay homage to the No. 3 Chevrolet made famous by Dale Earnhardt Sr., Richard Childress Racing joined forces with Total Performance Inc. to build the 69 Series 3 Camaro ... The alternate engine is a powerhouse SB-2, 603 horsepower unit tuned at the RCR engine shop and used in the No. 3 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet driven by Earnhardt in the 2000 Daytona 500. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Past, Present, Future Cars That Define Sexy Jan 1, 2008
Chevrolet Corvette (1978) With the 25th anniversary of its premier in sports car history, the Chevrolet Corvette was almost completely re-designed for its appearance as the pace car for the 1978 Indy 500 ... Although production of the Indy 500 replica was originally set for 2,500, because of its instant popularity, Chevrolet ended up making over 6,000. (KCRA 3, CA)
Restoration of Chevys gives Shelbyville man more drive Dec 18, 2007
It s pretty unique to have all those old Chevrolets in such good condition ... It takes a lot of time and effort and he has a great love for cars especially Chevrolets, he said ... One of Boarman s favorite cars in the collection is a 1959 red and beige Chevrolet Impala. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Vehicle stolen from car detailing shop Dec 17, 2007
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, GRAY, Miles: 29,410, Price ... 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER, Automatic, 4. (The Daily Reflector)
Santa's special helpers confess: Dec 16, 2007
It's at the community Christmas tree in Roslyn where Santa arrives on a 1936 Chevrolet fire truck escorted by volunteer firefighters. Who knew, in those 24 years or so that Jerry Morris wielded barber shears at the Roslyn Barbershop, that his real calling was as a Santa's helper. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Looking for stocking stuffers? These car models will wow you Dec 16, 2007
Available are dashboards for the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, 1957 Chevy BelAir, and the 1965 Ford Mustang. Each is $59. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Shelby's GT-350 was considered 'a brute of a car' Dec 2, 2007
They wanted a racing program that would enhance the Mustang's performance image and make it a worthy rival to the Chevrolet Corvette. It wasn't long before Carroll Shelby's name came up. (National Post)
Low traffic derails train Nov 24, 2007
Instead of being powered by a smoke-belching steam engine, its power plant was a three-cylinder, turbocharged engine salvaged from a 1987 Chevrolet Sprint. After their ride, visitors could stop by the railroad shop, where they could browse antiques and railroad memorabilia while enjoying hot cider and snacks. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Road leads to new board Nov 21, 2007
2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, White, 3. 4L V6 12V 185hp 210 lb-ft torque, Automati. (The Daily Reflector)
Things to do Nov 17, 2007
2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, Sandstone, 4 ... 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Sport Red, 5 ... 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, White, 5. (The Daily Reflector)
This flea market is as much about the food as the treasures Nov 3, 2007
By KATHLEEN PURVIS The Charlotte Observer. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Flea markets are usually the places you go to hunt for treasures, trophies and junk with a little funk. (The Daily Reflector)
Blasts from the Past Sep 30, 2007
" These include the 1968-70 AMC AMX ("really taking off in the muscle-car market"), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 ("fanatics drool over the possibilities of finding one in dear old Aunt Mildred's collapsing barn") and the 1970-71 Plymouth Barracuda ("'Cudas will remain top-shelf collector cars for as long as Exxon Mobil produces gasoline"). Unfortunately, some of these prized possessions can be priced beyond reason, particularly for fully restored models in like-new condition. For example at... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Junior gets it right Sep 21, 2007
After the formalities -- he'll drive the No. 88 Chevrolet at Hendrick Motorsports next year, with Amp Energy drink and Mountain Dew as the primary sponsor for 20 Cup races and the National Guard for 16 races -- Earnhardt Jr. was asked why he thought his fans seemed to care so passionately about those kinds of details. "I don't really understand that," he said, "and I don't really try. I just try to do my job on the track."Ultimately, that's going to be the only thing that really matters. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Life's Worth of Auto Collecting Put On the Auction Block for ‘Once in a Lifetime Event' Sep 12, 2007
Brandon cited in particular a rare 1930s'-era Cord Brougham, a 1937 Austin Boat Tail, a 1958 Chevrolet Apache fleetside pickup truck that once belonged to country music superstar Hank Williams, Jr. and a 1953 MG Roadster two-door convertible that once belonged to Louise Mandrell, also a country music legend. There is also a 1900's sleigh made by Thomas Doyle. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Rod and Roll this Saturday Aug 15, 2007
In addition to Jim D's Body Shop, which is sponsoring the Best of Show award, corporate sponsors also include: Steinman's Shell, best antique; Flint's Auto Repair, best street rod; Barry's Automotive, best custom car; Sunray Restorations, best 50s/60s classic; John and Curt's Brake and Alignment, best old truck; Beeson Street Bar and Grill, best new truck; Dominion Deals on Wheels, best Chevrolet; Dowagiac Auto Service, best muscle car; Heartland Chrysler, best mopar; Creative Vinyl Signs, best... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Sycamore car show revs up Jul 29, 2007
His 1947 Chevrolet pickup truck sits on the frame of a 1996 Chevy S-10 truck frame. found the truck rolled in a farm yard, Cunnigham said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Man Helps Stranded Motorist, Who Carjacks Him Jul 29, 2007
James Scarabino was driving along New York's Long Island Expressway early Thursday when he stopped to help a motorist stranded on the side of the road near a wrecked 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The motorist came around, pushed Scarabino out of the driver's seat and then drove off in his 1994 Chrysler LHS, police said. (CBS 4, CO)
Road Work Rage Closes Calif. Highway Jul 21, 2007
2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, Sport Red, 4 ... 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Silver, , Automatic, Price: $19,488 ... 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, BEIGE, Miles: 22,653, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Woodbury Effort Is Still Growing Jul 20, 2007
A 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt will be the prize. There will only be a total of 2,000 tickets sold. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
An eclectic collection: Hewitt's Store has candy, charm Jul 7, 2007
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Pewter, 5 ... 2006 Chevrolet Equinox, RED, Miles: 30,209, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Volunteers gear up for regional Little League tourney Jun 21, 2007
Duvall Ford and Duvall Chevrolet, Pontiac have adopted one of the teams and will provide food, lodging and hospitality services to players and coaches. Owner Rob Stockton said he was excited about exposing the community to top-quality baseball. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Plenty riding on Dale Jr.'s partnership with Hendrick Jun 14, 2007
There were many personal reasons Earnhardt had for choosing Hendrick who has been a mentor for the driver "since he was a puppy" over other Chevrolet-based contenders Ginn Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing and Richard Childress Racing ... Leaning against a light blue Chevrolet pickup with Nos. (USA Today -- Sports)
Auto heirlooms on display Jun 14, 2007
Platt, who once owned a 289 Mustang and a Chevrolet Bel Air, said Steigerwald fancied Ford Mustangs. Steigerwald said he also liked Corvettes. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Bonds hits 747th against Toronto Jun 12, 2007
Bud Wolf Chevrolet Offers Great Deals and a Great Buying Experience. Come in and Test Drive the all new 2007 Mazda CX7 or the GMC Acadia Click Here. (Indianapolis Star)
A Fair split: Pop, Latin and reggae acts balance grandstand schedule Jun 7, 2007
CHEVROLET PADDOCK SERIES. Located in the Paddock area near the racetrack. (North County Times)
New businesses invade Old Town Jun 5, 2007
Anyone who has seen or heard commercials for Nike, Ford, Chevrolet, Lincoln and Meijer has probably seen some of this production company's work. Harvest Music + Sound Design writes and produces original music for radio, television advertising, and feature films. (The State News, MI)
Policeman has 'model' hobby May 21, 2007
Canfield currently owns models of every Chevrolet built between 1952 and 1964. I plan to organize them by year eventually, he said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Coke's savior May 20, 2007
A 1939 Chevrolet panel delivery van from Buenos Aires. RICH ADDICKS/Staff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lake area events May 19, 2007
Win a 2007 Chevrolet for a hole-in-one. Cash prizes and a silent auction will be presented at dinner. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Looking Back Apr 26, 2007
U.G. Snider is the owner of a new Chevrolet car, which he purchased about two weeks ago. Emery Rhodes purchased a new Willys 6, two-door sedan of the Buick Garage within the past week. (Kalona News, IA)
Texas track is 'different' Apr 16, 2007
After posting the fastest speed in Friday's combined practice sessions for the Samsung 500, Kyle Busch wrecked his primary No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet just five minutes into the opening 50-minute Nextel Cup Series session Saturday morning at Texas Motor Speedway ... Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive a brown and beige "Desert Camo" paint scheme on his No. 8 Chevrolet in the Coca-Cola 600 May 27 and a red, white and blue car in the Pepsi 400 July 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Payne cool, professional Apr 5, 2007
We drove down here in my pink Chevrolet 1947 coupe that I shared with my sister, he said. Honestly, we were just blown away by the majesty and the beauty. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Egg-hunts are easy find Apr 3, 2007
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, BLACK, Miles: 13,384, Price. DODGE CALIBER SXT 2007. (The Daily Reflector)
Collection features old, metal signs Mar 19, 2007
One of his most prized -- and expensive -- collectibles is a 1978 Chevrolet van. The van is crimson and white, and includes a 1978 Alabama football national championship license plate on the front. (Shoals TimesDaily)
FINELINES: One of the best and most beautiful machines on four wheels Feb 21, 2007
Penned by Chevrolet styling guru Bill Mitchell, who also created the original Buick Riviera, the 1963 Sting Ray made instant antiques out of all previous 1953-'62 Corvettes. The car's knockout good looks featured bulging fenders, split "nerf"-style chrome front and back bumpers and pop-up headlights. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Sunday Drives Feb 18, 2007
" They have also written guides to Southwestern cities and areas and to Canada and are beginning a guide to Mexico City. But they must be sincere about their praise for our state, as they recently purchased an RV site and plan to park themselves at Hilton Head for the winters!The book suggests possible paths for seeing the state one scenic drive, out of 24 suggested routes, at a time. Along the way, the authors provide an abundance of colorful details about what might be seen. This week we trace... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A week in Daytona, a day at the races Feb 17, 2007
N-J/ Rick Stedl and his son Matthew, 6, check out a Chevrolet display in the fan walk area outside turn four at Daytona International Speedway. Friday, Feb. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Retailers getting in gear for NASCAR Feb 15, 2007
"The love of NASCAR has not changed, even though there are several different aspects to this year's race. One big difference is that Toyota is involved in the top-echelon stock-car racing series, vying against Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge cars for the Nextel Cup championship."That's something we think is great," Andrews said. "It really changes everything up. "Alex Torindo of Melbourne said he was looking for a NASCAR lunchbox for his nephew in time for the weekend."You can find racing stuff, but... (Florida Today)
Incredible 'Walking' Elephant and a Treasure Trove of Six Vintage Guitars to Headline Red Baron Sale, February 17-18 Feb 15, 2007
As an example, just a few of the vintage and one-of-a-kind vehicles to be sold at the Feb. 17-18 sale include a Rolls Royce once owned and driven by silent film star Mary Pickford; a 1956 light blue and white Chevrolet Bel-Air convertible, V-8, fully restored; a 1957 red Thunderbird hardtop; a 1949 Willys Overland Jeepster; and a 1936 Rolls Royce retrofitted as a Moxie Cola Horsemobile. To learn more about Red Baron and the upcoming February auction, you may visit the firm online at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A bid to kill the BID: John Lyng leading drive to eliminate Hornell Partners for Growth; others feel it has been effective Feb 13, 2007
Several businesses outside of the business improvement district pay the extra tax in order to become part of HPG. These businesses include ABBOTT Welding Supply Co., Alstom, Carefree Travel, Club 57 restaurant, Designer Events, Elsenheimer Chevrolet, Hornell-Do-It-Best, JRZEEGRL Gifts, WHHO/WKPQ Bilbat Radio, Inc. and Way-to-Grow in Alfred. Lyng said people wanting to open new businesses have told him HPG has turned them away, saying there is no room for new businesses, even though there are... (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
2006 People's Choice Awards Jan 30, 2007
Car DealerBlade Chevrolet 1stFoothills Auto Center 2ndKarMart Chrysler Dodge Volkswagon Tie 3rdRallye Auto Sales - Doyle Guffie Tie 3rd. Greenhouse/NurserySummersun Nursery caping 1stChristianson's Nursery house 2ndThompson s Greenhouse 3rd. (Skagit Business Pulse, WA)
The Franklin Mint Jumps Back into the Coin Business Jan 30, 2007
The Franklin Mint's product lines have included some of the all time, best-selling collectible products including Monopoly - The Collector's Edition, the original Civil War Chess Set and numerous successful licensed programs with Chevrolet, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Ford, General Motors, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, The Smithsonian Institute and Paramount Studios, just to name a few. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fan loyalties divided for this Super Bowl Jan 28, 2007
" But it is also only 70 miles or so from the RCA Dome in downtown Indy.Before the Colts made their move, this was solidly Bears territory. Now? It's hard to say.A short plastic pole attached to Sharon York's gray Chevrolet Malibu holds a single, wind-worn Bears flag. On Friday morning, York headed to a sports collectibles shop in Danville's Village Mall. She planned to spend another $50 or so on flags and other team paraphernalia to dress up the car before game day.While her husband was... (The Morning Star)
Homeless Man Sued for $1M Shocks Ex-Wife Jan 22, 2007
2004 Chevrolet TAHO, SILVER, Miles: 50,779, Price ... CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC 2004. (The Daily Reflector)
Old cars are fetching big prices Jan 20, 2007
While seven-figure prices for classic muscle cars are rare, the Barrett-Jackson auction routinely sees six-figure prices paid for desirable and well-restored Chevrolet Camaros, Shelby Mustangs and Pontiac GTOs. Chevrolet Corvettes from the late 1950s and '60s, while not technically "muscle cars," are also getting big bids at Barrett-Jackson. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Six-figure Caddy plus... Jan 20, 2007
1959 Chevrolet Impala convertible Sold for: $121,000. Description: Totally restored with all correct parts, this Chevy has only 14,000 miles on the odometer with power steering, power brakes and factory air conditioning. (CNN -- Money)
NADAguides.com Brings the Detroit Auto Show to You, Direct From the Convention Floor Jan 12, 2007
The Detroit Auto Show information can be found online at and features over a dozen reviews and pictures of various featured concept cars, including the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, the Chevrolet Volt, the Holden Efijy, the Ford Interceptor, the Ford Airstream, the Chrysler Nassau, the Jeep Trailhawk, the Mercedes Benz Ocean, the Acura Advanced Sports Car, the Jaguar CX-F, the Lincoln MK-R, the Mazda Ryuga, and the Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car. "This year's Detroit Auto Show featured some very... (PR Newswire)
