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Rust Everywhere: Is This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Still Worth the Effort?

The Chevelle production increased significantly in 1969, not only thanks to the SS losing the series status and re-becoming a part of the main lineup. Chevrolet produced over 503K units, up from 464K ...
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Watch a Cruddy 1969 Yenko Chevelle Chassis Become Like New

Editor's note: We have kept an eye on Rick Nelson's Yenko Chevelle since he pulled it out of its garage tomb in 2018 after nearly 50 years of storage ("Yenko Rescue," May 2018;bit.ly/2Og95Ux). We ...
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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Lost the Original Engine in a Barn Fire, Beefier 454 Gone Too

If you’re in the market for a project car and a Chevelle SS is exactly your cup of tea, you probably noticed already there are lots of them out there, some more challenging to restore than others. And ...
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Lost for 47 Years, 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Chevelle Comes Out of Hiding & Is Headed for Restoration

The Beatles are famous for singing, "All You Need Is Love." Yeah, but it doesn't hurt to throw a really rare Chevelle into the mix as well. Just ask Rick Nelson and his fiance, Annie Hartweg. They ...