Silverado vs Ram 1500: The 2026 Showdown
Specs, towing, real-world reliability, and ride quality compared side by side. Which full-size truck actually wins in 2026 — and which one Crystal would put in her driveway?
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2026: Celebrating America’s 250th — and 115 Years of Chevrolet
From the 1911 Little Series C to the 2026 Silverado EV — Chevy has been part of America’s story since the beginning. This year, we celebrate both.
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April 2026
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Green Machine
Built by Marcus T. — Austin, TX — 4-year frame-off restomod
Engine
454 Big Block V8
Power
525 WHP
Transmission
Tremec T-56 6-Speed
Suspension
Detroit Speed QUADRALink
Brakes
Wilwood 6-Piston
Wheels
18″ Forgeline GA3
Paint
Fathom Green Pearl
Build Time
4 Years
“This car started as a shell my grandfather had sitting in his field outside Waco for 30 years. We stripped everything back to bare metal, rebuilt the chassis, and kept the big block because some things you just don’t mess with. Every mile feels like 1970.”Read the Full Build
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From hand-painted 1910s illustrations to the muscle-era full-page spreads — browse the full gallery of Chevrolet’s most iconic print ads and the stories behind them.
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115 Years of Chevrolet History
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Before social media. Before TV. Chevrolet sold America a dream through print — hand-lettered headlines, oil paintings of open roads, and promises of freedom that still resonate today. We’ve collected the best of them.
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