The car in the image is a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Sport Coupe that was originally sold new through the legendary Nickey Chevrolet franchise in Chicago. It has since received performance upgrades, often referred to as the “Nickey treatment”.
Vehicle Details
- Model Year: 1968
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Chevelle Sport Coupe
- Body Style: Two-door hardtop/sport coupe, featuring the redesigned second-generation fastback roofline
- Exterior Color: Appears to be a light blue metallic (possibly Grotto Blue Metallic or Island Teal) with a black vinyl top
- Engine: Originally could have had various V8 options, but this specific car was modified with performance parts from Nickey Chevrolet and registered in the Nickey Registry. Some of these modified cars have had their engines upgraded to bigger blocks like 454 or 496 cubic inch strokers after their original sale.