She rebuilt a classic Chevy after the L.A. fires — but still gets asked if it's her dad's work

When the Eaton fire tore through Altadena, a collapsed garage revealed what looked like another total loss: a smoke-damaged 1972 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck. It appeared beyond saving, but Carmen Vera ...
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Superb 1966 Chevy Chevelle Goes on the First Drive After Rebuild, Has Only 11 Miles

This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle L35 SS is elegance on wheels. The model has just undergone a rotisserie restoration with no expense spared and is now going on a first drive. It looks like it really ...
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Barn Find Revival: Our 1974 Chevy Nova Gets a 571-HP Summit 427 Small-Block Chevy Swap

We recently scored a 1974 Chevy Nova barn find for just $1,500—a true time capsule that had been sitting untouched for decades. Now we’re turning this budget score into a street machine and heading to ...
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1967 Chevy C10 - Engine Rebuild

A subscription to Car and Driver at age 10 set the stage for what would be John's career path. A voracious reader of car magazines and lover of all things automotive, he set out to learn as much as he ...
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She rebuilt a classic Chevy after the L.A. fires — but still gets asked if it’s her dad’s work

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Carmen Vera rebuilt a 1972 Chevy C10 destroyed in the Eaton fire — a months-long restoration she showcased at a ...