By Eve 
General Motors has revealed the first four restored models from its Chevrolet Vintage program in Brazil, marking a major milestone in the automaker’s century-long history in the country. The initiative, led by GM Brazil’s engineering department, aims to preserve and celebrate Chevrolet’s local heritage by restoring historically significant models that once defined the nation’s roads. Each project is fully backed by GM’s own engineers, ensuring authenticity and technical precision.
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“Chevrolet classics have marked generations and helped shape the history of the Brazilian automotive industry,” said Santiago Chamorro, president of GM South America. “Recovering and transforming these models into truly unique collector’s items, with all the rigor and dedication of our engineering, is a way to honor this legacy and offer something special to classic car enthusiasts.”
The first restored models presented under the Chevrolet Vintage banner include the 1979 Chevy Opala SS Coupe, the 1990 Chevy Monza 500 EF, the 1994 Chevy Omega CD, and the 2004 Chevy S10 Rally. Each represents a distinct era in Brazilian automotive history and was restored according to its original purpose and engineering style.
The Opala SS received a modernized 4.1-liter engine with electronic fuel injection—a restomod-style upgrade blending classic looks with updated performance. The Monza and Omega were returned to factory-original condition, while the S10 Rally—originally built for the Sertões International Rally—was adapted for road use while keeping its off-road spirit intact.
These four vehicles are the first of 10 restorations planned by GM Brazil as part of the ongoing centennial celebration. All ten will be auctioned off, with proceeds partially benefiting social initiatives. The first auction, featuring two of the restored models, is expected to take place later this year, signaling a new chapter in how automakers honor their own heritage.
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Shawn Henry