1957 Chevy produced until 1967?

[snopes]

We kicked this claim around a bit on the old board, but I wanted to provide an opportunity for collecting more suggestions or information before I create an article about it.

As far as I can tell, the basic idea is exceedingly implausible, and everything about it can be traced to a single source (The People's Almanac).

- snopes

[Nappy Solo]

I think the part about "pirated Chrysler engines, and suspension parts" which would take more engineering, and expense, is what makes me think this is a load. I could have seen people buying existing '57s, and "remanufacturing" them versus building one from the ground up, but not starting in 1958, maybe a few years later. And that method of sheet metal production not only sounds shoddy, but very labor intensive. Maybe hand-beaten panels on a fine limited production sports car, but not the tank-like 57.

[DrRocket]

You can check with any of the numerous Tri 5 Chevy clubs. There are hundreds out there.

Here's the Twin Cities Mn area regional club website. I've been active in the car hobby for over 30 years. I've talked with these folks in person at car shows. Trust me when I tell you these people know their cars and the history behind them to a degree that will amaze you. They'll set the record straight.

We need an automotive type smilie for the message icon list.

[snopes]

Originally Posted by DrRocket

Here's the Twin Cities Mn area regional club website. I've been active in the car hobby for over 30 years. I've talked with these folks in person at car shows. Trust me when I tell you these people know their cars and the history behind them to a degree that will amaze you. They'll set the record straight.

I called and talked to their public relations officer. He laughed and said he'd never heard of such a thing.

- snopes

[Ali Infree]

The Peoples' Almanac was my source for the story too. It really makes no sense at all. If the 100,000 cars made over 10 years is true, where are the workers who put them together?

Ali "at least the legend doesn't involve the Pacer" Infree

[rangerdog]

I heard that Chevrolet sold the mouldings and plans to Turkey who produced them through the 1970s.

[A Cat Named Easter]

Originally Posted by rangerdog

I heard that Chevrolet sold the mouldings and plans to Turkey who produced them through the 1970s.

When I was on Temporary Duty (TDY) in Incirlik, back in '90, I heard the same thing. The Turkish Air Force drove around in practically new '57 Chevy pickups. The story was that they were still being manufactured in Turkey using original mouldings and plans.

When someone asked if they (the trucks) could be bought and shipped back to the states, the answer was: "No, they don't meet safety requirements so they would not be street legal."

[Beachlife!]

Originally Posted by A Cat Named Easter

When I was on Temporary Duty (TDY) in Incirlik, back in '90, I heard the same thing. The Turkish Air Force drove around in practically new '57 Chevy pickups. The story was that they were still being manufactured in Turkey using original mouldings and plans.

When someone asked if they (the trucks) could be bought and shipped back to the states, the answer was: "No, they don't meet safety requirements so they would not be street legal."

Which might explain why some people believe the other story. I know that the Ford Falcon was made in Argentina years after they stopped making it here in the US.