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150 - 1st Gen

1st Gen

This was the first year for both the One-Fifty and Two-Ten. The two model years were essentially the same, except that the business coupe was renamed the Utility Sedan for 1954. The 150 came only with the base engine in 1953. The 150 came with a horn button, rather than the 210 and upscale Bel Air's horn ring. Three engines were used in the 1953–1954 model years, although not all were available at the same time. All One-Fifties in 1953 used a 3-speed Synchromesh manual transmission. Starting in 1954, Powerglide automatic transmission was available on this series.

This was the first year for both the One-Fifty and Two-Ten. The two model years were essentially the same, except that the business coupe…

150 - 2nd Gen

2nd Gen

The 1955 model year marked the introduction of a new chassis, all new streamlined single bow bodywork, and the debut of Chevrolet's Small Block V8. The One-Fifty buyer was free to choose any powertrain option available. The business sedan was renamed the utility sedan in 1955. The 150 was dropped following the 1957 model year and replaced by the Delray.

The 1955 model year marked the introduction of a new chassis, all new streamlined single bow bodywork, and the debut of Chevrolet's Small…

Suburban

The Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size SUV from Chevrolet. It is the longest continuous use automobile nameplate in production, starting in 1934 for the 1935 U.S. model year, and has traditionally been one of General Motors' most profitable vehicles. The 1935 first generation Carryall Suburban was one of the first production all-metal bodied station wagons. Although it continues in production today, it is featured here until model year 1999 (last year of the 8th Generation).

The Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size SUV from Chevrolet. It is the longest continuous use automobile nameplate in production, starting in…

AK Series

The&nbsp;Chevrolet AK Series&nbsp;truck was a light duty&nbsp;truck&nbsp;sold under the&nbsp;Chevrolet&nbsp;brand, with production beginning in 1941 until mid 1947. It used the&nbsp;GM A platform, shared with the&nbsp;Chevrolet Deluxe.&nbsp;The AK series represented an appearance split from previous Chevrolet products where the passenger cars and pickup trucks shared a common appearance.&nbsp;It was replaced with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/advance-design/">Advance-Design</a>&nbsp;series in 1947.&nbsp;

The Chevrolet AK Series truck was a light duty truck sold under the Chevrolet brand, with production beginning in 1941 until mid 1947. It…

Fleetmaster

The Chevrolet Fleetmaster was introduced for the 1946 model year. The Fleetmaster was the top offering from Chevrolet after production resumed after WW2, and was available as a two or four door sedan, coupe, convertible, or station wagon. The Chevrolet Fleetline, which had previously been available as a model, was offered as a variant of the Fleetmaster. All Fleetmaster cars were fitted with a 3.5L inline six engine, with power going to the rear wheels. Production the Fleetmaster would last until 1948, when it was replaced by the Chevrolet Deluxe.

The Chevrolet Fleetmaster was introduced for the 1946 model year. The Fleetmaster was the top offering from Chevrolet after production…

Stylemaster

The Chevrolet Stylemaster was introduced for the 1946 model year. The Stylemaster was Chevrolet&#39;s entry level offering after the end of WW2, and was available as a two or four door sedan, coupe, or sedan delivery. Drive for these cars came from a 3.5L inline six engine coupled to a 3 speed manual transmission sending drive to the rear wheels. The Stylemaster was produced until 1948, when it was replaced by the Chevrolet Special.

The Chevrolet Stylemaster was introduced for the 1946 model year. The Stylemaster was Chevrolet's entry level offering after the end of…

Advance Design

Advance-Design was a pickup truck series by Chevrolet, their first major redesign after WWII. Its GMC counterpart was the GMC New Design. It was billed as a larger, stronger, and sleeker design in comparison to the earlier AK Series. First available on Saturday June 28, 1947, these trucks were sold with various minor changes over the years until March 25, 1955, when the Task Force Series trucks replaced the aging Advance-Design model.

Advance-Design was a pickup truck series by Chevrolet, their first major redesign after WWII. Its GMC counterpart was the GMC New Design.…

Deluxe

The Chevrolet Deluxe was introduced for the 1949 model year. Built on the GM &#39;A&#39; body alongside its lower priced sibling, the Chevrolet Special, the Deluxe was a series of high end sedans, coupes, convertibles, and station wagons that represented Chevrolet&#39;s top offerings at the time. Two main body styles were available: Fleetline, which were sleek two or four door sedans, and Styleline, which were the notchback and estate offerings. The Deluxe was initially fitted with a 3.5L inline six engine, but for 1950-1952, a 3.9L inline six was available as an option. Chevrolet produced the Deluxe until 1952, when it replaced the model with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/210/">Chevrolet 210</a>.

The Chevrolet Deluxe was introduced for the 1949 model year. Built on the GM 'A' body alongside its lower priced sibling, the Chevrolet…

Bel Air

The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 1950–1981 model years. However, collector car interest is generally focused on the periods between between 1950 and 1970.  Initially only the two door hardtops in the Chevrolet model range were designated with the Bel Air name from 1950 to 1952, as distinct from the Styleline and Fleetline models for the remainder of the range. With the 1953 model year the Bel Air name was changed from a designation for a unique body shape to a premium level of trim applied across a number of body styles. The Bel Air continued with various other trim level designations until US production ceased in 1975. Production continued in Canada, for its home market only, through the 1981 model year.

The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 1950–1981 model years. However, collector car interest is generally…

The Chevrolet One-Fifty (or 150) was the economy/fleet model of the Chevrolet car from 1953 to 1957. The One-Fifty was mainly conceived as a fleet model and little effort was spent marketing it to the average car buyer of the day, although sales weren't limited to fleets. It was most popular with police, state governments, small businesses, economy-minded consumers and hot rodders. Chevrolet sold substantially fewer One-Fifties than Two-Tens or the Chevrolet Bel Air in every year of its life.

The Chevrolet One-Fifty (or 150) was the economy/fleet model of the Chevrolet car from 1953 to 1957. The One-Fifty was mainly conceived as…

The Chevrolet Two-Ten, or 210, was the midrange model of the Chevrolet car from 1953 to 1957. Introduced for the 1953 model year, it replaced the Styleline DeLuxe series. It was actually the best-selling Chevrolet model during 1953 and 54, offering a balance of style and luxury appointments unavailable in the base 150 series, but was less costly than the glitzy Bel Air. Two-Tens offered the widest choice of body styles for 1953, including a convertible, Sport Coupe hardtop, two- and four-door sedans, and four-door station wagons.

The Chevrolet Two-Ten, or 210, was the midrange model of the Chevrolet car from 1953 to 1957. Introduced for the 1953 model year, it…

Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette, colloquially known as the Vette or Chevy Corvette, is a historically front engine, rear drive, two-door, two-passenger sports car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet across more than 60 years of production and seven design generations&mdash;with GM confirming in early 2019 an eighth generation Corvette in a rear-mid-engine configuration. With its generations noted sequentially from C1 to C8, the Corvette serves as Chevrolet&#39;s halo vehicle and is widely noted for its performance and distinctive plastic&mdash;either fiberglass or composite&mdash;bodywork.

The Chevrolet Corvette, colloquially known as the Vette or Chevy Corvette, is a historically front engine, rear drive, two-door, two-…

Task Force

The Chevrolet Task Force was Chevrolet&#39;s successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/advance-design/">Advance Design</a> trucks. The Task Force Series ran from late 1955 (second series) through 1959 when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/ck/1st-gen/">1st generation of the C/K series</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;At GMC locations, it was called the Blue Chip Series. The 1955 second series offered standard options and add-ons such as 12-volt electrical systems, the first V8 (265 cubic inches), and Fleetside beds in 1958. The primary variants of the Task Force were&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/task-force/cameo-carrier/">Cameo Carrier</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/task-force/3100/">3100 trucks</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/task-force/3200/">3200 trucks</a>.&nbsp;

The Chevrolet Task Force was Chevrolet's successor to the Advance Design trucks. The Task Force Series ran from late 1955 (second series)…

Nomad

The Chevrolet Nomad was a station wagon model made off and on from 1955 to 1972. The Nomad is best remembered in its two-door Tri-Five form (1955, 1956, and 1957) and was considered a halo model during its three-year production.  GM brass felt that they could sell more models if it were attached to the popular Bel Air model. In fact, following the product debut in 1955, it was not uncommon for the car to be referred to as the Chevy "Bel Air Nomad".  In 1959, the Nomad was transferred from the Bel Air platform to the expanded Impala model range, which had been the top-line Chevrolet two-door hardtop and convertible the previous year; Impala now became a separate model that included four-door cars. Nomad, still at the top was a six-passenger car.  Later, between 1968 and 1972 the names Nomad and Nomad Custom were applied to the lowest-priced Chevelle four-door station wagon model, below the Chevelle Greenbrier, Chevelle Concours, and Chevelle Concours Estate.

The Chevrolet Nomad was a station wagon model made off and on from 1955 to 1972. The Nomad is best remembered in its two-door Tri-Five form…

Biscayne

The Chevrolet Biscayne was a series of full-size cars produced by Chevrolet primarily between 1958 and 1970*. Named after a show car displayed at the 1955 General Motors Motorama, the Biscayne was the least expensive model in the Chevrolet full-size car range (except the 1958-only Chevrolet Delray). The absence of most exterior and fancy interior trimmings remained through the life of the series, as the slightly costlier Chevrolet Bel Air offered more interior and exterior features at a price significantly lower than the top of the line Chevrolet Impala. The Biscayne was named after Biscayne Bay, near Miami, Florida, following a trend by Chevrolet at the time to name cars after coastal cities or beaches such as the Bel Air and the later Chevrolet Malibu. * The Biscayne name survived in Canada through the 1975 model year.

The Chevrolet Biscayne was a series of full-size cars produced by Chevrolet primarily between 1958 and 1970*. Named after a show car…

Impala

The Chevrolet Impala is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985 and 1994 to 1996.  For its debut in 1958, the Impala was distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights. The Chevrolet Caprice was introduced as a top-line Impala Sport Sedan for model year 1965, later becoming a separate series positioned above the Impala in 1966, which, in turn, remained above the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Chevrolet Biscayne. The Impala continued as Chevrolet's most popular full-size model through the mid-1980s. Between 1994–96, the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8–powered version of the Chevrolet Caprice Classic sedan. In 2000, the Impala was reintroduced again as a mainstream front-wheel drive car.

The Chevrolet Impala is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985 and 1994 to 1996. For its debut in 1958, the Impala…

El Camino

Chevrolet El Camino is a coupé utility vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet between 1959–60 and 1964–1987. Unlike a pickup truck, the El Camino was adapted from a two-door station wagon platform that integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body. Introduced in the 1959 model year in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero coupé utility, its first run lasted only two years. Production resumed for the 1964–1977 model years based on the Chevelle platform, and continued for the 1978–1987 model years based on the GM G-body platform.

Chevrolet El Camino is a coupé utility vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet between 1959–60 and 1964–1987. Unlike a pickup truck, the El…

Corvair

The Chevrolet Corvair is a compact car manufactured by Chevrolet for model years 1960–1969 in two generations. It is still the only American-designed, mass-produced passenger car with a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, the Corvair was manufactured and marketed in 2-door coupe, convertible, 4-door sedan, 4-door station wagon, passenger van, commercial van, and pickup truck body styles in its first generation (1960–1964) as well as 2-door coupe, convertible and 4-door sedan in its second (1965–1969).

The Chevrolet Corvair is a compact car manufactured by Chevrolet for model years 1960–1969 in two generations. It is still the only…

The C/K was Chevrolet's full-size pickup truck line from November 1959 until 2002 in the United States.   "C" indicated two-wheel drive and "K" indicated four-wheel drive. The aging C/K light-duty pickup truck was replaced with the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra names in 1999.

The C/K was Chevrolet's full-size pickup truck line from November 1959 until 2002 in the United States. "C" indicated two-wheel drive and…

Chevy II / Nova

Chevy II Nova

The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova was a small automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, and produced in five generations for the 1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years (the latter not included here). Nova was the top model in the Chevy II lineup through 1968. The Chevy II nameplate was dropped, Nova becoming the nameplate for the 1969 through 1979 models. The Nova was replaced by the 1980 Chevrolet Citation.

The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova was a small automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, and produced in five generations for the 1962 through 1979,…

Chevelle

The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile which was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1977 model years. Part of the General Motors (GM) A-Body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. Body styles include coupes, sedans, convertibles and station wagons. Super Sport versions were produced through the 1973 model year, and Lagunas from 1973 through 1976. After a four-year absence, the El Camino was reintroduced as part of the new Chevelle lineup in 1964. The Chevelle also provided the platform for the Monte Carlo introduced in 1970. The Malibu, the top of the line model through 1972, completely replaced the Chevelle nameplate for the redesigned, downsized 1978 model year.

The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile which was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1977 model…

Malibu

The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983*. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the Chevrolet Chevelle, becoming its own model line in 1978. Named after coastal community of Malibu, California, the Malibu was marketed primarily in North America. *GM revived the Malibu nameplate as a front-wheel-drive car in 1997.

The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983*. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the…

Caprice

The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-sized automobile produced by Chevrolet in North America during the first three generations between 1965 to 1990*. It was the most popular American car in the sixties and early seventies, which, during its lifetime, included the Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala. Introduced in mid-1965 as a luxury trim package for the Impala four-door hardtop, Chevrolet offered a full line of Caprice models for the 1966 and subsequent model years, including a "formal hardtop" coupe and an Estate station wagon. The 1971 to 1976 models are the largest Chevrolets ever built.  *Additional generations continued in production from 1991 onwards, but they are not contemplated here.

The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-sized automobile produced by Chevrolet in North America during the first three generations between 1965 to…

Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro is a mid-size American automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car. It went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang. Four distinct generations of the Camaro were developed before production ended in 2002. The nameplate was revived on a concept car that evolved into the fifth-generation Camaro; production started on March 16, 2009.

The Chevrolet Camaro is a mid-size American automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a…

K5 Blazer

The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a full-size sport-utility vehicle that was built by General Motors between 1969 and 1994. GM&#39;s smallest full-size SUV, it is part of the Chevrolet C/K truck family.&nbsp;It was available over three distinct generations:&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/k5-blazer/1st-gen/">first generation</a>&nbsp;K5 Blazer was made from 1969 to 1972. The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/k5-blazer/2nd-gen/">second generation</a>, the longest running,&nbsp;was from 1973 to 1991. For the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/k5-blazer/3rd-gen/">third generation</a>, from 1992 to 1994,&nbsp;GM would drop the K5 designation and simply call it Blazer.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Blazer was replaced for 1995 by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/tahoe/">Chevrolet Tahoe</a>.

The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a full-size sport-utility vehicle that was built by General Motors between 1969 and 1994. GM's smallest full-…

Monte Carlo

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a two-door coupe initially manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1970 to 1988.* Chevrolet marketed the Monte Carlo as a personal luxury car. The first four generations of the Monte Carlo (1970&ndash;1972, 1973&ndash;1977, 1978&ndash;1980, and 1981&ndash;1988) were of a rear-wheel-drive, V8-powered (a V6 engine from 1978) coupe design, using body-on-frame construction. The SS model was reintroduced from mid-1983 to 1988 with a 305 cu in (5.0 L) V8. * The Monte Carlo was re-introduced in later model years, but they are not contemplated here.

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a two-door coupe initially manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1970 to 1988.* Chevrolet marketed the…

S-10 Blazer

S10 Blazer

Chevrolet introduced the S-10 Blazer in 1982.  The S-series Blazer and Jimmy did not feature removable hardtops like their full-size counterparts and were only offered in a two-door bodystyle. In the United States, retail sales of two-door Blazer models ended in 2004; all other models were sold until April 20, 2005.

Chevrolet introduced the S-10 Blazer in 1982. The S-series Blazer and Jimmy did not feature removable hardtops like their full-size…

Tahoe

An evolution of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/chevrolet/k5-blazer/">Chevrolet K5 Blazer</a>, the&nbsp;Chevrolet Tahoe&nbsp;is a full-size SUV from&nbsp;General Motors. Chevrolet&nbsp;and&nbsp;GMC&nbsp;sold two different-sized SUVs under their&nbsp;Blazer/Jimmy&nbsp;model names through the early 1990s. This situation changed when GMC rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the Yukon in 1991.&nbsp;Chevrolet&nbsp;waited until 1994 to rebadge the redesigned mid-size&nbsp;S-10 Blazer&nbsp;as the&nbsp;Blazer, renaming the full-size Blazer as the Tahoe. The name Tahoe refers to the rugged and scenic area surrounding&nbsp;Lake Tahoe&nbsp;in the western United States.

An evolution of the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, the Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV from General Motors. Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-…

The Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster) is a retractable hardtop convertible pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet between 2003 and 2006. The 2003 and 2004 model years used General Motors' 5.3 L 300 hp Vortec 5300 V8. Performance was 7.7 seconds for 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) with a 15.9 s/86.4 mph quarter mile run. The 2005 SSR used the 390 hp (291 kW) LS2 V8 also found in the C6 Corvette, Trailblazer SS, and Pontiac GTO, and also offered a manual transmission option, the six-speed Tremec, for the first time. For the 2006 model year, the LS2 engine featured minor modifications that boosted its output to 395 hp (automatic transmission) and 400 hp (manual), respectively. Performance improved dramatically with the LS2, the 6-speed manual version had an advertised 0-60 mph time of 5.29 seconds.

The Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster) is a retractable hardtop convertible pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet between 2003 and 2006.…

Chevrolet 150(1953 to 1957)

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