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How to Buy A Tri-5
Shoebox Shopping? Let Us Help
By Drew Hardin Photography: Drew Hardin
There are only a few cars that have achieved icon status among hot rods. The shoebox ’55, ’56 and ’57 Chevys. All are immediately recognizable and enjoy immense popularity.
But when it’s time to buy one of these icons, you’re still buying an old car. You have to know what to look and watch out for. It helps to know which models...
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Project X (2021)
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Project X (2021)
m The $250 Purchase That Became the Most Famous ’57 Chevy of All Time!
Steven Rupp Writer Hot Rod Archives Photographer Aug 16, 2021
Looking back at the history of the1957 Chevy known as Project X, which started in 1965 and has constantly changed over the decades.
Over the years, there have been dozens of long-term "magazine" project cars, but none as long-lived or as famous as the yellow 1957 Chevy known as Project X.
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Cashing in on the TriFiveChevy Phenomenon (2008)
CASHING IN ON THE TRI-5 CHEVROLET PHENOMENON
By: Bob McClurg on February 1st, 2008
Whether you call them Tri-Fives or Shoebox Chevys, the 1955-57 Chevrolets continue to bring in customers. Anyone who can remember the "Fabulous 50s" most likely has a classic Tri-Five (1955-57) Chevrolet story to tell. Perhaps you rode to grammar school in one. Or maybe you were one of the 4.67 million GM loyalists to have purchased either a new Tri-Five Chevrolet or a used Tri-Fi... -
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Born during a transformative period in the American automotive industry, the Nomad was part of Chevrolet's answer to the growing demand for more versatile and stylish vehicles. The Tri5 Nomad featured a two-door station wagon body style, a departure from the conventional four-door designs of its time. This innovative design, combined with a sporty aesthetic and high-performance capabilities, made the Nomad a pioneer in its class.
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1955 Model Year
For several years, General Motors had been considering the development of a V-8 engine for its less expensive car lines, based on its top-of-the-line 1949 Cadillac and Oldsmobile V-8 blocks. The inherent problem was the weight of those engines and the cost to manufacture. Development of a lightweight V-8 would offer a boost in power that... -
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