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The cars
were the idea of chief engineer of General Motors, Edward Nicholas
Coles and the design genius Harley Earl. Both men pulled out all
the stops to see that the cars being built would excite the American
public. The cars were an instant hit, and production ran over 200,000
units per year during the three peak years. The appearance was only
part of the story. It was what was under the hood that really drew
the public interest. These machines introduced the small block V-8
to America. These engines have since become a fixture on the automotive
landscape. The 265 CID and later the 283 CID offered a level of
performance that had not been present in any car line before their
arrival.
Some 40
years later these cars are still the object of desire for thousands
of people. The Chevy convertibles can command $20,000-$50,000 in
good shape. The sports coupe brings $18,000-$22,000 for a clean
example. Even the humble little sedan two ten model is worth $8,000-$12,000
for a car in fair condition. The 1955-57 Chevys are truly golden
examples of the automotive past. What we have here is a collection
of photographs of stock, modified and race ready cars captured in
shows and museums across the United States. Enjoy a larger image
by simply clicking on the icon to view it or to download it to your
computer.
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