Our Choice Of The Top Three Chevys For Drive-In Movies

A lot of things come to mind when thinking of classic Chevys. We’re not just talking about what the cars themselves can do, we’re talking about what we do with them: parades, races, car shows, etc. But there is one iconic past time involving a classic Chevy that stands out, especially for pre-’80s teenagers. Sadly it is yet another one of those pastimes of history that is fading away, and is not much more than a memory — the drive-in movie. There are a lot of people that remember pulling in behind the fence, parking their car, and watching a Hollywood film on projected onto a screen against the stars. The two most important things on that night are the company that is kept in the car, and of course, the car.

1969 Impala Convertible

There are few things that go together better than a drive-in movie and a convertible. Instead of looking through the windshield, you can just look over it. There is nothing like pulling the top back and sitting directly under the stars while watching feature film, or “watching” the feature film while kissing your girlfriend. The only downsides to this mode of viewership are the bugs and a slight chance of rain. But hey, the windows won’t fog up.

1959 Apache Fleetside Truck

Any group larger than two attending a drive-in movie will require more space to be comfortable, and what can give you more space than the bed of a big ole Chevy pickup. All you have to do is toss a mattress, sofa, or set of lawn chairs into the back, and relax in the open-topped living room you just created. Bring a table and some sandwiches for a meal during intermission, or keep it simple with a couple of sodas and some chips. Just remember that there is no heat back there, so bundle up and wear a thick jacket.

1965 Impala Station Wagon

The station wagon offers a unique combination of the extra space provided by the Apache, and an enclosed cab for climate control like the Impala with the top up. It lets the user park facing forward for a movie for two watchers, or park backwards with the hatch open to provide space for a larger group. The flexibility of the station wagon is a bonus when someone is unsure if the conditions would be best for the convertible or for the pickup, but it in no way offers the open sky that the others can provide.

When planning your next trip to the drive-in cinema, consider this list, and consider your options before taking the wrong vehicle and ruining what could have been a memorable evening.