You Need This: Collector-grade Chevrolet Chevette?

Colin
By Colin Wood
Nov 20, 2024 | Chevrolet, You Need This, Chevrolet Chevette

Photography Courtesy Mecum

While that headline might seem like an oxymoron to some, hear us out for this one.

Showing just 47 miles on the odometer (no, that’s not a typo), this Chevette very well could be one of the cleanest examples on the market.

Also included in the sale? The original window sticker plus a few promotional items from the period.

Find this 1987 Chevrolet Chevette CS Hatchback for auction from Mecum on January 15.

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Comments
Curtis73 (Forum Supporter)
Curtis73 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/20/24 4:58 p.m.

I would instantly hack it up.  Fender flares with some super-turbine/daytona wheels and sticky tires, drop it low, and K-swap it.

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/20/24 5:33 p.m.

In that era, I'd take "K-swap" as meaning the Chrysler 2.2 turbo :) Although you could do better. They actually have some rally heritage.

I am enjoying the fact that it didn't make it to 48 miles before someone had to bodge in a wiring fix - and not well. Also, what's the red thing in the engine bay? An aftermarket fuel filter?

Trent
Trent UltimaDork
11/20/24 5:37 p.m.
Keith Tanner said:

 

I am enjoying the fact that it didn't make it to 48 miles before someone had to bodge in a wiring fix - and not well. Also, what's the red thing in the engine bay? An aftermarket fuel filter?

Worse, a cheap fuel pump

Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter)
Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
11/20/24 5:48 p.m.

Factory mechanical pump probably dried out due ro lack of use. The electric is a bad fix, but easily corrected.  I'd buy it if I were a millionare with space for it.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/20/24 5:49 p.m.

It’s perfect. 

“Wanna see my Vette?”

ShawnG
ShawnG MegaDork
11/20/24 5:52 p.m.

A Shove-it.

Nobody expected anyone to give a damn about the Ford Falcon either but here we are.

Look what the Aussies do to the Holden Gemini.

racerfink
racerfink UberDork
11/20/24 5:53 p.m.

2.0t Ecotec swap

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/20/24 5:55 p.m.

I think my friend’s dad had a Scooter model. It was beige. 

Docwemple
Docwemple Dork
11/20/24 6:34 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I had a friend that would pull that stunt and get gad a Chevette diesel. Worst car I'd even met and I've driven Yugo and Hyundai Ponys. The 80s really did bring some wonderful and some horrendous cars.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/20/24 6:40 p.m.

In reply to Docwemple :

It was a period of transition. Or something like that. 

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