A box Chevy is a subgenre of ‘donk’ cars.
The original donk cars were modified models from the ‘60s and ‘70s, particularly full-size Chevy sedans like the Impala and the Caprice, but the trend followed as models from the next two decades gained “classic” status. With them came new terms to categorize each donk style.
Box Chevys are donk cars from the late ‘70s to the ‘80s
The shape of these cars changed after 1990. New models had their corners rounded off, inspiring the hi-riser community to label them bubble cars. Classic examples of bubble cars are the Buick Roadmasters, Cadillac Fleetwoods, and Chevy Caprices from 1991-1996.
What it takes to build a box Chevy
Donk cars come in all shapes and sizes, but if you want to build something true to the Dirty South roots of the car subculture, you’ll want to find a Chevy Impala or a Caprice. To make it a box Chevy, it needs to be a model from the era mentioned earlier.
The cost of building and owning a box Chevy
Prices for lift kits, rims, and other modifications vary, but whatever choices you make, don’t expect to build a box Chevy for cheap. Wheels alone cost can reach five figures. Some of the big names in the donk car community spend over $100,000 decking out their cars.