In 1949, three years after first establishing South Lamar Automotive in Austin, Texas, Francis Reissig went down the street to Capitol Chevrolet to purchase a new 3100 Series pickup. Whether or not he ...

If you've ever attended a local car show, watched Mecum Auctions on TV, or shopped at any business with a rural Americana theme, chances are you'll see a Chevy 5-window pickup truck parked in the ...

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Garret Donahue, a Southern California native, has been involved in car culture for the majority of his life. From organizing local group drives to attending open track days, Garret dives deep into the ...

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For Americans who wanted a pickup truck model that was reliable, tough, and simply oozing with bravado, there was only one option: Chevrolet's Silverado. But what made these established Chevy trucks ...

Before anyone says, “Hey, Chevy didn’t make any El Caminos until 1959,” Bob Gray’s father, George, was ahead of his time when he created his custom ’49 Chevy. Back in 1953, he came up with the idea of ...

In 1949, three years after first establishing South Lamar Automotive in Austin, Texas, Francis Reissig went down the street to Capitol Chevrolet to purchase a new 3100 Series pickup. Whether or not he ...