History

May
31
2019

A Brief History of the Chevy Blazer

A Brief History of the Chevy Blazer In 1969, Chevrolet set out to blaze the trail with a type of vehicle not many had seen before: an SUV. Aptly named the Blazer, the SUV exploded in popularity...

Mar
7
2018

We Bet You’ll Swoon When You See This Stunning 1955 Bel Air

We Bet You’ll Swoon When You See This Stunning 1955 Bel Air Sometimes we spend our free time surfing eBay for gorgeous restored classic Chevrolets, and when we came across this eBay listing...

Feb
20
2018

You'll Never Guess What This 1970 C10 Used to Be

You'll Never Guess What This 1970 C10 Used to Be Once upon a time, this 1970 Chevy C10 served as a landscaper’s truck in California. Despite its workhorse life, the owner kept it rust...

Dec
19
2017

10 of the Best Vintage GM Truck Ads You'll Ever See

10 of the Best Vintage GM Truck Ads You'll Ever See Feeling nostalgic? Let’s stroll down memory lane with the following 10 brilliant GM truck ads from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! 1. Owners...

Nov
27
2017

The 10 Coolest Vintage Camaro Ads of All Time

The 10 Coolest Vintage Camaro Ads of All Time Chevrolet had a brilliant marketing team when they lifted the curtain on the Camaro in 1967. As a result, the first-and second-generation Camaros...

Oct
10
2017

10 Stunning Photos of a Pristine 1955 Bel Air

10 Stunning Photos of a Pristine 1955 Bel Air You can’t go wrong with a Bel Air. Whether you own a gasser , a restomod, or a restored Bel Air, you have an iconic Chevrolet in your hands....

Sep
24
2017

5 Surprising Things Chevy Built During WWII

5 Surprising Things Chevy Built During WWII Here’s a fun fact: Most of the military vehicles in U.S. history were built and provided by General Motors. Before World War II, the U.S....

Sep
10
2017

5 Stunning Restomod Novas

5 Stunning Restomodded Novas Classic cars got the looks, modern muscle cars pack more power. So how do we get the best of both worlds? Do a restomod, of course! A restomodded car stays true...

Aug
14
2017

Come Celebrate Our 30th Anniversary With Us!

Come Celebrate Our 30th Anniversary With Us! When we opened H&H Classic Parts in 1987, we had no idea we'd grow to be one of the most recognizable names in the restoration parts industry....

Aug
7
2017

The Early Evolution of The Chevy Wagon

The Early Evolution of The Chevy Wagon In today’s SUV and crossover saturated market, wagons are rare. But in American automotive history, the wagon held its own and created a special...

Jul
23
2017

See Our Latest Find: A 1971 Chevy Nova

See Our Latest Find: A 1971 Chevy Nova Attention, all Chevy Nova fans! We found a new Nova for you to ogle. Photo credit: Bring a Trailer member logicalct Featured in an...

Jul
9
2017

Check Out This Show-Worthy Lime Green 1967 El Camino!

Check Out This Show-Worthy Lime Green 1967 El Camino! The El Camino may have died out in 1987 , but it still turns heads on the street today. It’s such a unique model that owning an El...

Apr
24
2017

10 Reasons to Visit Bentonville, AR

10 Reasons to Visit Bentonville, AR Everyone knows that Bentonville is home to Walmart’s headquarters, but the town is actually so much more than that. Image credit: gppande...

Apr
9
2017

5 of the Most Important Classic Chevys

5 of the Most Important Classic Chevys With Chevys prowling our streets for the last 106 years, it’s no surprise that the Chevrolet brand has had a major influence in the automobile...

Mar
27
2017

5 Unbelievably Fast Street Legal Novas

5 Unbelievably Fast Street Legal Novas During its 16-year stint, the Chevy Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most popular models. Originally designed as a compact car, the Nova transitioned...

Mar
13
2017

5 of the Most Awesome Custom Chevy Truck Interiors You’ll Ever See

5 of the Most Awesome Custom Chevy Truck Interiors You’ll Ever See We love seeing mods made to the exterior of a car, but we tend to fall head over heels for a stunning custom interior....

Jan
25
2017

Chevy Stand-Outs Sold Well at Barrett-Jackson's First Auction of the Year

Chevy Stand-Outs Sold Well at Barrett-Jackson's First Auction of the Year Barrett-Jackson always starts the New Year with some classic Chevys on the block, and we always look forward to seeing...

Jan
19
2017

Can You Guess This Chevy By Its Headlights?

Can You Guess This Chevy By Its Headlights? If you walk into an old diner in a sleepy town, you could probably sit down at any table and talk about old Chevys. Before you finish your first cup...

Dec
20
2016

A Brief History of the El Camino

A Brief History of the Chevy El Camino In the history of the automotive world, no car has evoked the existential stoicism of the Chevy El Camino. Is it a truck, or is it a car? We'll try to...

Nov
21
2016

Build Your Own 1968 El Camino SS 396 Paper Model

Build Your Own 1968 El Camino SS 396 Paper Model One of the great all-time automotive questions: Is the El Camino a car, or is it a truck? The world may never know. What we do know is...

Nov
13
2016

11 Classic Chevys Worthy of a Country Song

11 Classic Chevys Worthy of a Country Song There are, quite literally, hundreds of Chevy references in country songs. They're so ingrained in a lyricist's psyche that it's almost required to...

Oct
30
2016

What We're Looking Forward To At This Year's SEMA Show

What We're Looking Forward To At This Year's SEMA Show As anyone who's been to SEMA knows, it's where some of the most important players in the auto industry showcase their latest technology...

Oct
6
2016

How Does the 2017 Camaro 1SS Compare to the First Generation’s SS396?

How Does the 2017 Camaro 1SS Compare to the First Generation’s SS396? To celebrate the Camaro's 50th anniversary, H&H Classic Parts has created a detailed chart, comparing a 1967 SS 396...

Sep
30
2016

11 Nostalgia Inducing Impala Ads

11 Nostalgia Inducing Impala Ads WARNING: This post is extremely sensitive and may invoke feelings of nostalgia due to classic Americana automobile imagery, specifically the Impala. Side...

Sep
23
2016

7 Two Door Wagons That'll Make You Green With Envy

7 Two Door Wagons That'll Make You Green With Envy Maybe the whole "station wagon" thing didn't take to the United States like we'd hoped. Neither did the metric system. However, it's ok to...

Jul
14
2016

10 Classic Chevrolet Emblems We Love

10 Classic Chevrolet Emblems We Love Sporting a distinctive emblem can set your custom classic apart from the rest. Here are a few of our favorite classic Chevy emblems to inspire you. 1. 55...

Jun
30
2016

10 Cool Classic Chevy Wagons

10 Cool Classic Chevy Wagons The words "station wagon" and "cool" might seem out of place in the same sentence, but that doesn't apply to these restored Chevys that make us wish we had a wagon...

Jun
29
2016

5 Custom Chevy Interiors That'll Make You Never Want to Get Out of the Car

5 Custom Chevy Interiors That'll Make You Never Want to Get Out of the Car Do your ears perk up when someone says “wanna go for a ride?” If so, that either means A....

May
29
2016

10 Vintage El Camino Ads

10 Vintage El Camino Ads Like any great civilization, the Chevrolet El Camino left behind some telling artifacts when production shut down in 1987—namely these ads and commercials. Scroll...

Apr
19
2016

10 Chevelle Facts You May Not Know

10 Chevelle Facts You May Not Know The Chevy Chevelle is a vehicle we hold near and dear to our hearts. It’s an iconic muscle car that lead the pack during its time. If you love the...

Apr
6
2016

10 Awesome Bel Air Gassers To Get You Through The Day

10 Awesome Bel Air Gassers To Get You Through The Day A gasser is an iconic and specific type of hot rod born in the late 50s. This modification trend continued through the late 70s. A gasser...

Mar
17
2016

10 Nostalgia Inspiring Tri-Five Ads

10 Nostalgia Inspiring Tri-Five Ads The Chevy Tri-Five run represented one of the greatest eras for the American automobile. To celebrate this awesome time and group of cars, here are some of...

Mar
2
2016

Low and Slow: Slammed Impalas That Own The Road

Low and Slow: Slammed Impalas That Own The Road Classic Chevy Impalas are slick cars. They are the king of style meets performance. Check out these low and slow slammed Impalas to get you...

Feb
2
2016

Impressive Chevys Showed Up at First 2016 Barrett Jackson Auction

Impressive Chevys Showed Up at First 2016 Barrett Jackson Auction The first Barrett-Jackson auction of 2016 attracted some awesome automobiles. Amongst the inventory were some head turning...

Jan
21
2016

Chevy's 5 Best Classic Station Wagons, Ranked

Chevy's 5 Best Classic Station Wagons, Ranked The classic Chevy wagon recently saw a sharp increase in popularity. While it wasn’t something most saw coming a few decades ago, the trend...

Jan
6
2016

Tri-Five Trivia Every Enthusiast Should Know

Tri-Five Trivia Every Enthusiast Should Know If you're reading this, you're probably a loyal classic Chevy fan, and you love the Tri-Five family. This group of automobiles falls into a...

Dec
16
2015

5 Lowered Chevy Trucks We Love

5 Lowered Chevy Trucks We Love Classic Chevys are dominating shows across the country. That's because people are restoring and customizing them to reach new levels. This collection highlights...

Nov
26
2015

Customized Classic Novas to Get You Through the Day

Customized Classic Novas to Get You Through the Day The Chevy Nova is one of the best cars made during the muscle car era; no one in their right mind would argue with that. However, the classic...

Nov
8
2015

Classic Camaro Trivia

Classic Camaro Trivia The Chevy Camaro is one of the most well-recognized and well-loved cars ever made. However, some aspects about the origins of this car are a little mysterious. Here are 10...

Sep
11
2015

Why The Nomad Might be the Coolest Tri Five

Why The Nomad Might be the Coolest Tri Five Initially pitched to the public as a concept based on the Corvette, the Nomad production vehicle was much closer to the Bel Air. As a matter of...

Sep
5
2015

The Craziest Vintage Chevy Truck Commercials

The Craziest Vintage Chevy Truck Commercials Most vintage ads had a dash of strange as the world of advertising was trying to figure out what landed with consumers — and sometimes things...

Aug
11
2015

5 Awesome Modded Chevelles: A Photo Gallery

5 Awesome Modded Chevelles: A Photo Gallery The Chevy Chevelle is the king of the muscle car and one of America’s favorite cars ever made. To this day, the Chevelle continues to be very...

Jul
27
2015

10 Classic Chevys That Make the Case for Flame Paint Jobs

10 Classic Chevys That Make the Case for Flame Paint Jobs Flame paint jobs, or vinyl wraps, are one of those things you either love or hate. We have to admit, when they’re done wrong,...

Jul
3
2015

Top 5 Coolest Chevy Museums to Visit

Top 5 Coolest Chevy Museums to Visit Whether you looking to do something on summer vacation, or planning a fall trip, visiting at least one Chevy museum this year is a must. Since you...

Jun
24
2015

The Coolest Custom Tri Five Interiors

The Coolest Custom Tri Five Interiors The Chevy Tri-Five lineup is host to some of the best looking cars ever made. These sleek automobiles had a distinct look that nothing on the market came...

Jun
15
2015

Our 5 Favorite Nova Burnout Videos

Our 5 Favorite Nova Burnout Videos There are few things more memorizing than a cement-melting, rubber-killing Nova burnout! Here are our favorite Chevy Nova videos. Slow-Mo-Va Burnout...

Jun
8
2015

5 Rare Classic Chevys

5 Rare Classic Chevys Visit any classic car show in the United States and what will you see? As far as Chevy models go, chances are you’ll see some Tri-Fives, Impalas, Camaros, a Corvette...

Jun
3
2015

10 Great Reasons To Restore A Classic Chevy Truck

10 Great Reasons To Restore A Classic Chevy Truck Thinking of buying a classic to restore? Be it for personal use or a vehicle flip, here are 10 smart reasons to restore a classic Chevy Truck....

May
21
2015

Awesome Vintage Nova Ads

Awesome Vintage Nova Ads The Chevy Nova is an amazing classic Chevy. Available from the early 1960s through the late 1980s, the Nova was an important vehicle in the Chevy line up and had some...

May
11
2015

History of the Chevy Truck: Models 1963-1972

History of the Chevy Truck: 1963-1972 In the first part of this series, we covered the history of the classic Chevy truck from 1955 through 1962. It was there where we discussed the transition...

May
6
2015

Awesome Chevelle Drag Racing Videos

Awesome Chevelle Drag Racing Videos Drag racing is one of the most exhilarating sports in the world. Even just as a spectator, it’s hard not to have a racing heart when you see an awesome...

Apr
12
2015

5 Odd Options for Classic Chevys

5 Odd Options for Classic Chevys The evolution of the automobile has required a lot of trial and error over the last few decades. Much of what a car once was has changed considerably, but...

Apr
8
2015

History of the Chevy Truck: Models 1955-1962

History of the Chevy Truck: 1955-1962 The Chevy truck is an iconic automobile and a powerful influencer today. Here’s what went down between the years of 1955 and 1962 in the...

Mar
5
2015

A Brief History of the Chevy Chevelle

A Brief History of the Chevelle Muscle, power, and rumble — you’re thinking about the Chevelle now, aren’t you? That’s because this classic Chevy embodied American...

Feb
9
2015

Classic Chevy Bargains - 5 Beloved Models That Are Still Affordable

Classic Chevy Bargains - 5 Beloved Models That Are Still Affordable If you’ve been paying attention to auctions like Barrett-Jackson, or eBay, you know the value of classic Chevys has...

Jan
26
2015

Five Forgotten Chevy Models From the 70s

Five Forgotten Chevy Models From the 70s When you think of the 1970s on American roads, certain cars come to mind, The Camaro, the Chevelle, the Impala — all Chevys we know and love. What...

Jan
12
2015

Vintage Chevelle Ads From the 1960s: Part II

Vintage Chevelle Ads From the 1960s: Part II Since we had such a good time bringing you some of the coolest, oddest, and most unique ads by GM for the Chevelle in the 60s, it’s time to...

Jan
5
2015

$75 Well Spent! 38 Years Worth of Commuting for Less Than a Hundred Bucks

$75 Well Spent! 38 Years Worth of Commuting for Less Than a Hundred Bucks 38 years ago, a Prinsburg, MN man purchased a 1957 1/2 ton Chevy pickup truck for $75. In need of a truck to get...

Jan
4
2015

Vintage Chevelle Ads From the 1960s: Part I

Vintage Chevelle Ads From the 1960s: Part I Vintage advertisements take us back to a simpler time. A time of sunsets, beaches, ladies with scarves on their heads, and almost humorous...

Dec
28
2014

The Classic Impala Years: 1958-1970

The Classic Impala Years: 1958-1970 Coming out in 1958, the original Impala is as iconic now as it was then. The captivating look of it still manages to turn heads today. The individual...

Dec
26
2014

History of the Chevy Nova

History of the Chevy Nova From its start as an economical small car, to its rise to one of the best known muscle cars of its era, the Chevy Nova has long been a...

Nov
5
2014

Top 7 Chevy Muscle Cars in Hollywood

Top 7 Chevy Muscle Cars in Hollywood Everyone has a favourite type of car, and everyone has a favourite TV show. Every now and again, these two will form a Venn diagram and the resulting...

Sep
29
2014

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air: A Timeless Icon From the Nifty Fifties

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air: a Timeless Icon From the Nifty Fifties Half way through the nifty fifties, the second generation Chevrolet Bel Air, appropriately dubbed the “hot one,”...

Mar
3
2014

1950-1957 Chevrolet Bel Air: The Car Next Door

1950-1957 Chevrolet Bel Air: The Car Next Door The Chevrolet Bel Air model debuted under the brand name in 1950 and was the height of the Chevy lineup. For the following 2-1/2 decades,...

Aug
21
2013

How H&H Got Started

How H&H Got Started H&H was started by Herman, Liz, and Tray Smith in 1987 as a part time business that would go along with their full service automotive center. Herman and Liz have been in the...