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A manufacturer of cars and trucks.  The largest brand of General Motors.  The name Chevrolet is often shortened to "Chevy."

Vehicle names used by Chevrolet currently and throughout history include:  150, 210, 3100, 3200, Aerovette, Apache, Astro, Avalanche, Aveo, Beat, Bel Air, Beretta, Biscayne, Blazer, C10, C20, C30, C613, C1500, C2500, C3500, C4500, C5500, Camaro, Cameo, Caprice, Caprice Classic, Caprice Estate, Captiva, Cavalier, Celebrity, Chevelle, Chevette, ChevyVan, Cheyenne, Citation, Classic, Cobalt, Colorado, Corsica, Corvair, Corvette, Cruze, Chevrolet Del Ray, Deluxe, El Camino, Equinox, Express, G10, G20, G30, HHR, Impala, K1500, K2500, K/5 Blazer, K10, K20, KE10, Kingswood, KS10, Lacetti, Lumina, Lumina APV, M613, Mako Shark, Malibu, Master, Metro, Monte Carlo, Nomad, Nova, Optra, P10, P20, P30, Parkwood, Prizm, S-10, SE662, Sequel, Silverado, Sonic, Spark, Spectrum, Sportvan, Sprint, SS, SSR, Styleline, Stylemaster, Suburban, Tahoe, Titan, Townsman, Tracker, TrailBlazer, Traverse, Uplander, Venture, and Volt.  Although it was not Chevrolet's model designation, Chevrolet manufactured the T17E1 Medium Armored Car for the United States military.

Dealerships include:  AJ Foyt Chevrolet (Houston, Texas), City Chevrolet (Charlotte, North Carolina), Classic Chevrolet/Hummer, Emich Chevrolet (Chicago, Illinois and Lakewood, Colorado), Fagan Chevrolet Cadillac (Janesville, Wisconsin), Ferrell-Hicks Chevrolet, Gary Lang Auto Group (McHenry, Illinois), Hackensack Chevrolet (New Jersey), Howell Chevrolet (Glendale, California), JK Chevrolet (Port Neches, Texas), McGuire Chevrolet Cadillac, Morisson Chevrolet (Ellsworth, Maine), Nelson Chevrolet, and Reichert Chevrolet Buick (Crystal Lake, Illinois), and Reichert Chevrolet Buick Pontiac (Woodstock, Illinois).

The "57 Chevy"

The '57 Chevy is an American automotive icon and cultural symbol of the 1950's life in the United States.  There were three models of cars with almost the same bodies produced by Chevrolet in 1957:  the base model 150, mid-level 210, and the Bel Air.  All cars are visually similar, and are technically 1957 Chevrolets, but the car most often referred to as the "57 Chevy" is the Chevrolet Bel Air.

Musical References

Dinah Shore appeared an a Chevrolet commercial singing the jingle, "See the U.S.A. in your Chevrolet."  A new version of the jingle and commercial were created for 2012 using the cast of the popular television show Glee and aired during the Super Bowl.

In 1962 The Beach Boys released a song titled 409 about the "409 cubic inch W-series V8 engine popular with 'hot rodders' of the time." (409more information in the song description on the Audio page).

An unknown model of Chevrolet was mentioned in the Don McLean song American Pie with the line, "drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry," repeated multiple times in the song.

Another unknown model of Chevrolet was mentioned in the Alabama song Song of the South that chronicles a family's struggles ending with, "Papa got a job with the TVA, he bought a washing machine, and then a Chevrolet."

A Chevrolet truck was mentioned in the Trisha Yearwood song She's in Love with the Boy in the line, "over yonder, comin' up the road in a beat-up Chevy truck, her boyfriend Tommy is layin' on the horn, splashin' through the mud and the muck."

Video

DateTitleDescription and Producer/Author (Duration)
1927Two Pay DaysSilent training film, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (27:25)
1933Triumph of AmericaSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (20:37)
1934Facts on FrictionSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:29)
1935Chevrolet Leader NewsNewsreels, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (Volume 1 - #1:  8:08 - #2:  6:15)
1935Down the Gasoline TrailSponsored educational film, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (7:55)
1935Safe RoadsSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (7:37)
1935Safest Place, ThePromotional film, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (6:23)
1935Sky BillboardsSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (7:32)
1935WrecklessComedy, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (17:20)
1936Chevrolet Leader NewsNewsreels, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (Volume 2, #1:  8:26)
1936Coach for Cinderella, ACartoon advertisement, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:22)
1936FormationsSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:42)
1936How You See ItSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (7:55)
1936Leader News, TheNewsreels, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (Volume 2 - #2:  8:14 - #3:  9:07 - #4:  8:59)
1936Master HandsFactory tour sponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (27:29)
1936StreamlinesSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (6:47)
1936When You KnowSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:31)
1937Around the CornerSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:29)
1937Conquering RoadsSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:48)
1937Free AirSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:38)
1937From Dawn to SunsetSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (24:56)
1937Helping You SellSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:04)
1937Just a SparkSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:02)
1937Leader News, TheNewsreels, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (Volume 3 - #1:  9:12 - #2:  8:05 - #3:  8:27 - #4:  6:17)
1937Other Fellow, TheDriving safety film, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:14)
1937Ride for Cinderella, ACartoon advertisement, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (10:50)
1938All In OneSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (10:41)
1938Leader News, TheNewsreels, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (Volume 4 - #1:  7:29 - #2:  9:29)
1938Knights on the HighwaySafety film - trucks, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:55)
1938Over the WavesSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:19)
1938Peg-Leg PedroCartoon advertisement, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:17)
1938Tough FriendsSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (10:35)
1939Here's LookingSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:33)
1939Leader News, TheNewsreels, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (Volume 5 - #1:  8:19 - #3:  8:32)
1939Princess and the Pauper, TheCartoon advertisement, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:52)
1939Trip, TheAdvertisement, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (0:48)
1940Caught MappingSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:51)
1940Girl on the Magazine CoverSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:48)
1940Hired!Sales training film, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (18:12)
1940Something for NothingSponsored educational film, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:47)
1940This Nation's PowerSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:27)
late 1940'sRoads to RomanceSponsored travelogue, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (10:21)
1950Chevrolet Advertising Rings the BellSales film, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (11:33)
1950Way You Want It, ThePromotional film, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (8:00)
1951O'Mara's Chain MiracleSponsored fictional story, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (11:06)
1951Roads to RomanceSponsored travelogue, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (V.2 12:06, V.3 12:07)
1952Great New Star, AAdvertisement, Chevrolet (12:05)
1952Key to Our HorizonsSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (10:47)
1954Compilation:  1955 Chevrolet AdvertisementsAdvertisements, Chevrolet (8:47)
1954How to Go PlacesSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (10:40)
1954Tomorrow's DriversSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (10:58)
1955Achievement U.S.A.Sponsored documentary, GM Photographic (10:15)
~1950'sChevrolet Sales Convention MusicalEvent presentation, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (15:15)
1956Thrill Drivers' ChoiceSponsored documentary, The Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet (9:17)

The Trip

The following video is an advertisement for the 1940 Chevrolet.  Courtesy of the Prelinger Archive.

Download The Trip in Cinepack AVI format  2,814KB

Sales Convention Musical

The following film is a recording of a musical from a Chevrolet sales convention, produced in the mid 1950's.  Courtesy of the Prelinger Archive.

Duration:  15:15

Download Chevrolet Sales Convention Musical in Cinepack AVI format - 45.8MB

1955 Advertisements

The following video is a collection of Chevrolet's 1955 advertisements.  Courtesy of the Prelinger Archive.

Download 1955 Chevrolet Advertisements in Cinepack AVI format  26.3MB
Download 1955 Chevrolet Advertisements in MPEG2 format - 232MB
Download 1955 Chevrolet Advertisements in MPEG4 512KB format - ;35.6MB
Download 1955 Chevrolet Advertisements in MPEG4 Hi-Res format - 97.8MB
Download 1955 Chevrolet Advertisements in OGG Video format - 35.6MB
Download 1955 Chevrolet Advertisements in RealPlayer 64KB format - 36.7MB
Download 1955 Chevrolet Advertisements in RealPlayer 256KB format - 87.5MB


Photographs

The following images are either unclassifiable as a single model of Chevrolet or haven't yet been identified.  If you have more information about any of these images that helps classify them into a specific model of Chevrolet, please e-mail admin@carsandracingstuff.com

Chevrolet Four-Ninety Touring "Four-Ninety" Touring
Hand Book of Automobiles, 1919 Edition
View Chevrolet "Four-Ninety" Touring page of Hand Book of Automobiles, 1919 Edition - 478KB
Chevrolet Four-Ninety Sedan "Four-Ninety" Sedan
Hand Book of Automobiles, 1919 Edition
View Chevrolet "Four-Ninety" Sedan page of Hand Book of Automobiles, 1919 Edition - 620KB
Chevrolet Touring F-B Touring F-B
Hand Book of Automobiles, 1919 Edition
View Chevrolet Touring F-B page of Hand Book of Automobiles, 1919 Edition - 404KB
1947 Chevrolet 1947
Photo courtesy www.cepolina.com
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1951 Chevrolet Custom Model Car Custom 1951
Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden

2008 Summer NNL

August 3, 2008
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1951 Chevrolet Custom Model Car Custom 1951
Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden

2008 Summer NNL

August 3, 2008
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1951 Chevrolet Custom Model Car Custom 1951
Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden

2008 Summer NNL

August 3, 2008
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Custom 1952 Chevrolet Custom 1952
Photo ©2007 Bill Crittenden
Chopped top, 1972 Buick 455ci V8 with Edelbrock intake
Richmond, Illinois Cruise Night:  June 29, 2007
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Custom 1952 Chevrolet Custom 1952
Photo ©2007 Bill Crittenden
Chopped top, 1972 Buick 455ci V8 with Edelbrock intake
Richmond, Illinois Cruise Night:  June 29, 2007
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Chevrolet Bennett 1950's Gas Pump 1950's Era Bennett Gas Pump
Original, Restored
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
for $1,800 at the Mecum 2012 Fall Premier Auction
View photo of Chevrolet Bennett 1950's Gas Pump - 1.7MB
Chevrolet Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010
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Chevrolet Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010
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Chevrolet Drawing Premier Model Kit Box
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1955 Chevrolet Custom Modified 1955
Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden
2008 Lakemoor Dollars For Scholars Car Show
September 7, 2008
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1955 Chevrolet Custom Modified 1955
Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden
2008 Lakemoor Dollars For Scholars Car Show
September 7, 2008
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1955 Chevrolet Custom Modified 1955
Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden
2008 Lakemoor Dollars For Scholars Car Show
September 7, 2008
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1955 Chevrolet Custom Modified 1955
Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden
2008 Lakemoor Dollars For Scholars Car Show
September 7, 2008
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1957 Chevrolet Model 1957
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
2010 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Model Car Show
November 21, 2010
View photo of 1957 Chevrolet Model, 2,536KB
1957 Chevrolet Model 1957
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
2010 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Model Car Show
November 21, 2010
View photo of 1957 Chevrolet Model, 3,267KB
1957 Chevrolet Model 1957
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
2010 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals Model Car Show
November 21, 2010
View photo of 1957 Chevrolet Model, 2,556KB
1957 Chevrolet Street Machine Model 1957 Street Machine
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
2012 Classic Plastic
View photo of 1957 Chevrolet Street Machine Model - 2.0MB
1957 Chevrolet Street Machine Model 1957 Street Machine
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
2012 Classic Plastic
View photo of 1957 Chevrolet Street Machine Model - 2.1MB
Chevrolet Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010
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Chevrolet Station Wagon Modified Station Wagon
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010
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Chevrolet Station Wagon Modified Station Wagon
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
Green Street Cruise Night:  June 7, 2010
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Photo ©2007 John Walczak
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Custom 1962 Chevrolet Custom 1962
Don's Special Delivery
Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
The Cars Time Forgot Car Show
July 5, 2009
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Custom 1962 Chevrolet Custom 1962
Don's Special Delivery
Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
The Cars Time Forgot Car Show
July 5, 2009
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Custom 1962 Chevrolet Custom 1962
Don's Special Delivery
Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
The Cars Time Forgot Car Show
July 5, 2009
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Custom 1962 Chevrolet Custom 1962
Don's Special Delivery
Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
The Cars Time Forgot Car Show
July 5, 2009
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Custom 1962 Chevrolet Custom 1962
Don's Special Delivery
Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
The Cars Time Forgot Car Show
July 5, 2009
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Custom 1962 Chevrolet Custom 1962
Don's Special Delivery
Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
The Cars Time Forgot Car Show
July 5, 2009
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Custom Chevrolet SS Wagon Custom
Photo ©2007 Bill Crittenden
Buss Ford Car Show
September 9, 2007
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Custom Chevrolet SS Wagon Custom
Photo ©2007 Bill Crittenden
Buss Ford Car Show
September 9, 2007
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Custom Chevrolet SS Wagon Custom
Photo ©2007 Bill Crittenden
Buss Ford Car Show
September 9, 2007
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Custom Chevrolet SS Wagon Custom
Photo ©2007 Bill Crittenden
Buss Ford Car Show
September 9, 2007
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CARS in Miniature Chevrolets Chevrolets
Photo ©2007 Bill Crittenden
As shown at the January 2007 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
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Chevrolet 427 Engine 427 Engine
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
2010 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals
November 21, 2010
View photo of a Chevrolet 427 Engine, 2,649KB


Recalls

Model YearsIssuing AgencyRecall #Reason
1965-1966NHTSA76V160000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
1967NHTSA66V030000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1967NHTSA66V020002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1967NHTSA66V011002STEERING:LINKAGES
1968NHTSA68V085000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Model Kits and Die Cast

TypeBrandItem #SeriesNameScaleNotes
Die Cast Model KitHubley4869Metal Kit1932 Chevrolet Coupe
Die CastHot WheelsJ6166-0918A2007 New ModelsCustom '53 ChevySmallmetallic purple & flat white w/clear hood coupe
Model KitRevell7139'54 Chevy Panel1:25Panel Wagon
Model KitMonogram2211'55 Chevy Street Machine1:24
Model KitTestors5201QuickBuilder!CheZoom by Boyd1:24'57 Chevrolet
Die CastHot WheelsM6942-0919A2008 All Stars'62 ChevySmallwhite w/blue stripe


Article Index

DateArticleSource
March 8, 2006New Chevy Racing Campaign During Daytona 500Aurel Radulescu
June 30, 2006Should Poland Be Looking Forward To More Chevrolets?Terry Brown
March 24, 2007Two Chevy Concepts at the New York Auto ShowAnthony Fontanelle
April 9, 2007GM Has Big Plans For ChevroletAnthony Fontanelle
May 15, 2007Safety Before, During, and After for Chevy VehiclesAnthony Fontanelle
November 15, 2007General Motors To Make Chevy GreenAnthony Fontanelle
February 1, 2008Getting To Know Chevy's Futuristic VehiclesAnthony Fontanelle
March 13, 2009Chevrolet's Voyage to the TopRonnie Tanner
October 18, 2012A New Vision for General MotorsBill Crittenden






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