Photos/Story: Tony Colombini When Dave first bought this car 20+ years ago, he had some crazy visions for it. The 1970-’72 Chevelles have a particularly tough look – something to make any muscle car enthusiast yearn for. Dave is a…
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Ol’ Faithful – David Kostenbader’s 1970 Chevelle Malibu
Posted in Car Spotlights, Chevy Tagged with: 70 Chevelle, Customer Feature, Customer Spotlight, OPGI Customer
Jimmy Smith’s 1972 Monte Carlo
OPGI customer Jimmy Smith of Weogufka, AL recently sent us a few of photos of his 1972 Monte Carlo. Jimmy is the car’s second owner, having purchased the Monte in 1975. Technically, Jimmy’s car is a Monte Carlo Custom –…
Posted in Car Spotlights, Chevy Tagged with: 1972, 454 engine, car, catalog, Chevrolet, chevy, classic, jimmy console, Monte Carlo, rally wheels, Restoration
Father and Son’s Garage Built 1965 GTO 434
Photos: Tobin Family, Story: Tony Colombini After his 1963 graduation from High School, a ’64 Tempest caught the eye of Pat Tobin. He knew someday he would have one. Four years later he was drafted. Upon leaving the military in…
Gary Hobbs & Mark Shannon’s 1967 GTO
Back in 1967, just before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, Original Parts Group customer Gary Hobbs purchased a 1967 GTO. OPGI wasn’t around just yet, but read on and see where we come into play with this touching…
Posted in Car Spotlights, Pontiac Tagged with: 1960s, 1967, automotive, car, CARS, classic, GTO, pontiac
Cassie Nunes and her ’68 Chevelle
Story: Tony Colombini, Photos: Brokken Images I saw this Chevelle while cruisin’ on Instagram. The pics from Brokken Images caught my eye and my heart as I remembered the ’68 Chevelle I owned before the owner of this particular Chevelle…
Posted in Car Spotlights, Chevy
Dream Giveaway Chevelle
Here ‘ya go Chevelle fans. Here’s your chance to win a completely restored 1970 big-block Chevelle Super Sport! Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI) has teamed up with Dreamgiveaway.com to create a one-of-a-kind contest that will present this immaculate Chevelle as the prize.…
Posted in Buick, Car Spotlights, Chevy, Events & Appearances, Industry News Tagged with: 1970 Chevelle, Dream Giveaway, OPGI, win
Inspirational Interiors
When it comes to restoring a classic GM muscle car, most enthusiasts know that you’re not really finished with the job until your interior looks as good as the exterior does. There aren’t many aspects of car restoration that are more satisfying…
Posted in Buick, Car Spotlights, Chevy, Featured Products, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Tagged with: Carpet, consoles, Dash, door panel, headliner, interiors, OPGI, Seats, upholstery
The Pilot Chevelle Story
Back in November at the most recent SEMA Show, we learned something new about Chevelles. It was at the Show that our staff discovered Dave Harter’s ’70 Chevelle SS and learned of its’ history as a General Motors Pilot Car,…
Posted in Car Spotlights, Chevy, Events & Appearances Tagged with: 1970 Chevelle, 1970 Chevelle SS, 70 Chevelle, Car Spotlight, Chevelle, Chevelle SS, Customer Car Spotlight, GM, Pilot Car, Restoration
OPGI Employee Car Spotlight: 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Convertible
Once again it is time to take a look at another Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI) employee–owned GM classic car seen at OPGI’s Seal Beach, California headquarters. This clean red 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 convertible belongs to OPGI Showroom Representative and…
Posted in Car Spotlights, Oldsmobile
OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1966 Chevelle SS
In response to the ongoing Customer Car Spotlight series on this blog, Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), Customer Mark Bernhardt sent in these great photos and a brief history of his own customer car, a stunning 1966 Chevelle SS. As you can…
