Feature Image: 1972 Chevy Nova SS 350. Restored Third Generation (1968–1972) 2-door Chevrolet Nova SS (Super Sport) coupe styled as a classic American muscle car. Its sloping, continuous roofline that glides smoothly down toward the rear deck lid is the definition of a semi-fastback body style. It also features a bold chrome front bumper and the distinctive “SS” performance badging centered on the blacked-out grille. The electric metallic blue paint finish paired with a clean white vinyl roof top, complemented by classic chrome trim accents along the grille, bumpers, and windows.
The hood is propped open to showcase a detailed, clean engine bay featuring a 350 cubic-inch (5.7L) small-block V8 engine. The engine setup includes an aftermarket chrome open-element air cleaner, upgraded performance components, and a custom polished radiator shroud. A “350” numerical emblem is also visible on the front fender just above the marker light.
The vehicle sits on classic five-spoke mag-style wheels wrapped in wide performance tires and displays a vintage Illinois license plate on the front bumper. Author’s photograph. July 2022. 5.53mb DSC_6546. From Chevy II to Nova: An American Compact Classic (1962-1979; 1985-1988). – CORRIDORS│An Educational Website in the Arts and History. Featuring My Photography and Videos.
Chevrolet Impala: Six Decades of American Design (1958–1985; 1994–1996; 2000–2020).
FEATURE IMAGE: 1959 Chevrolet Impala 2-door hardtop (Second Generation, 1959-1960) cruising on a sunny day. The car showcases a compelling blend of original mid-century Chevrolet styling and modern custom-car culture. While its high-gloss black bodywork and extensive chrome trim remain faithful to the factory design, the Impala has been updated with large chrome 5-spoke mag…
My Street Photography. Ford Galaxie (1959-1974).
Feature Image: The 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 features a distinctive full-width grille with vertically stacked dual headlights. Available in various body styles, including hardtops and convertibles, the model was part of an all-new design for full-size Fords, highlighting crisp lines and engines that included V8 options such as the 352 cubic inch “Thunderbird Special.” Author’s photograph.…
My Street Photography. GENERAL MOTORS: CHEVROLET BISCAYNE (1958-1975).
Feature Image: 1959 Chevy Biscayne, 7.89 mb, author’s photograph, May 2018. In the 1950’s, American cars were noted for their V-8 engines, chrome, and tailfins of one kind or another. The late 1950’s was also marked by a recession which began in 1957 and continued into 1958 that led to a drop in car production…
My Street Photography. GENERAL MOTORS: CHEVROLET CAPRICE (1965-1996).
Feature Image: 1982 Chevy Caprice Classic. June 2018. Author’s photograph. 92% 7.79 mb. Chevrolet had a golden year in 1965. Sales had not been that stellar since 1955. What a difference one model year makes. In 1966 Chevrolet took a beating from Ford mainly from Ford’s new sporty Mustang for which Chevy had no direct competition…
Ford Falcon: America’s Compact Car, 1960-1970.
FEATURE image: 1964 Ford Futura Falcon. Author’s photograph. June 2018. 4.54 mb DSC_0136 (1). The Ford Falcon (1960-1970) was one of the defining compact automobiles of postwar America, a practical and affordable car that reflected changing consumer tastes, suburban growth, and the increasing importance of personal mobility. These surviving Falcons become more than vintage vehicles; they…
My Street Photography. CHRYSLER: PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER (1968-1980).
FEATURE image: August 2025. 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. 87% 7.54 mb DSC_4556 (1). Since the Great Depression years Chrysler Plymouth was the number three budget brand car in America following Ford and Chevrolet. By the1960’s that number three position had been held by General Motors’ Pontiac though Chrysler Plymouth reached that third position on occasion.…
My Street Photography. GENERAL MOTORS: CHEVROLET CORVETTE (1953-).
Feature Image: 1962 Corvette. Advertising in 1962 included the tag line: New power. New profile for America’s sports car! May 2023. 4.20mb DSC_2074 (1). Author’s photograph. While in 1962 Chevrolet was focused on its competition with Ford Motor Company in compact cars (Chevy Corvair; Chevy II), there was a big change in 1962 under the…
My Street Photography. GENERAL MOTORS: BUICK GS455 (1970-1972).
Feature Image: May 2023. 1971 Buick (Gran Sport)GS455 Convertible 7.72 mb 73% Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick? 1971’s advertising tag line for this GM American automobile maker. The GS 455 was an option to the base GS during the 1971 and 1972 model years. The GM A-body platform was the base for many…
My Street Photography. GENERAL MOTORS: CHEVROLET CAMARO (1967-2002; 2010-2014).
Feature Image: 1979-1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Details in post). May 2023. 7.72 mb 66%. Author’s photograph. Interior packages included cloth and custom cloth, and vinyl and custom vinyl. In 1980 the five interior colors included oyster, black, blue, carmine and tan. In 1981 the five interior colors changed to silver, black, blue, camel and red.…
My Street Photography: CARS & TRUCKS II. FORD. MERCURY. PONTIAC. CADILLAC. OLDS. BUICK. Japanese. British.
FEATURE Image: For the FORD MUSTANG in 1966 the only changes in its second model year was a new front grille, redesigned side emblems and a few trim modifications. FORD Victoria FORD F-100 F-150 F-250 F-350 FORD Expedition FORD Escape Ford Galaxie (1959-1974). The ad tag line for the Galaxie in 1960 was: ”Meet the…
From Chevy II to Nova: An American Compact Classic (1962-1979; 1985-1988).
Feature Image: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS. The third-generation Chevrolet Nova body style peaked in 1972 as a quintessential semi-fastback muscle coupe, representing a dramatic evolution from its humble 1960s economy-car origins and foreshadowing a total shift toward boxier, downsized front-wheel-drive designs by 1982.The Nova initially launched in 1962 as the “Chevy II,” a strictly utilitarian,…
My Street Photography. GENERAL MOTORS: CHEVROLET DELUXE (1941-1952) and CHEVROLET 210 (1953–1957).
Feature Image: The buyers for the Chevrolet Deluxe (’41–’52) (left) and the Chevrolet 210 (’53–’57) (right) were cut from the same cloth — folks chasing that sweet spot of affordable style without stepping into full‑blown luxury. The 210 picked up right where the Styleline DeLuxe left off, sliding into Chevy’s mid‑range slot between the bare‑bones…
My Street Photography: CARS & TRUCKS I. CORD. CHEVROLET. DODGE. PLYMOUTH. CHRYSLER. JEEP. Italian. German.
FEATURE IMAGE: 1940 Plymouth Deluxe Sedan. 201 CI, 3-Speed. May 2018. 2.35 mb Author’s photograph. CORD CHEVROLET Coupe CHEVROLET Corvair CHEVROLET Monte Carlo CHEVROLET PICK UP TRUCKS. PLYMOUTH Deluxe Coupe CHRYSLER LeBaron View Post CHRYSLER Newport Royal DODGE Pick Up DODGE Ram Van DODGE Ram 1500 DODGE Charger DODGE Challenger JEEP ITALIAN GERMAN
