All Chevelles were 13000 series. not want a 350hp 327 engine competing with the new SS396 With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. It was an attractive car and was offered through 1972, but never achieved the high-production figures as the pillared sedan. If you think there is something in error, Two six-cylinder engines and several V8s were offered in every model. last letter notes specific engine. The entry-level Chevelle 300 (131 - 132 VIN prefix) was available as a pillared coupe and/or station wagon (Nomad) while the 300 Deluxe and Nomad Custom (133 or 134 VIN prefix) had a 2-door hardtop added to the lineup (fourth and fifth VIN characters will be 37; with the previous 300 Deluxe the hardtop was available with the Malibu and SS396 but not the base 300/Deluxe in the USA not counting those produced for the Canadian market). and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. The 1966 SS would keep the 396 engine, however, giving buyers the option to get horsepower levels between 325 and 375. All-vinyl bucket seats and a console were optional. Year. station wagon, or pickup. Produced at the Oshawa, Ontario production facility, only 867 SS 396 models were produced during 1967. Item specifics. For 1965, Chevrolet also added the 350-hp 327 V8 as a Regular Production Option (RPO) L79. 1971 ] | [ In 1969 Chevrolet developed a steam powered concept vehicle, designated the SE 124 based on a Chevelle fitted it with a 50hp Bresler steam engine in place of its gasoline engine. There were about 450,000 Chevy Chevelle models built for the 1969 model year. A small "Chevelle" nameplate was located in the lower-left corner of the grille. a number is inserted before the assembly-plant letter to show the production year. For 1971, the SS option could be ordered with any optional V8 and became more of a dress-up option than a performance option. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe Corvette. The six-cylinder version ran $90 less. The sole option beyond that was a 170hp (127kW), four-barrel 350 V8, which came as standard equipment in the Malibu Classic station wagon. This website is designed and maintained So, where did the name Chevelle come from? This 4-door hardtop used the same body as the 1968-71 models, and although it was attractive, it was the least popular body style in the lineup. The Canadian Malibu SS got its "SS" name from the "Sports Option" package under RPO A51 and was primarily a trim option. Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. Front vent windows (hardtop and convertibles only) began to fade away now that Astro Ventilation (first introduced on the 1966 Buick Riviera which was used a year earlier on the Camaro and Caprice) was sending outside air into several Chevelle models. At the center of this bar was a large Chevy bowtie for Malibus, or a large "SS" emblem for the SS models. Upscale versions were Malibus including the convertible models. The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower. Production totals are based on [5] The innovative Chevrolet Corvair and the Chevy II, which was designed to compete with Ford's Falcon, were losing ground. Distinctive rear quarter glass on 2-door coupes and new side windows with styled center pillars were featured on 4-door models. A 1966 Malibu SS factory photo shows wheel covers on the car from the 1965 Impala. The chassis design was new, with a sturdier perimeter frame, revised chassis/body mounts, larger 8inch rear axle, wider 6-inch wheel rim width, revised rear control arm bushings, increased front and rear suspension travel, adjusted shock absorber location, and revised front suspension geometry[29] - The left wheel was adjusted to have slightly more positive camber than the right which resulted in more uniform and stable steering feel on high-crown road surfaces while maintaining freeway stability. The SS 396 sport coupe started at $2,899 - or $236 more than a comparable Malibu with its 307-cubic-inch V8. on this website. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . 1970 Chevelle 300 series LS3 400 BB coupe, special order Monaco Orange. The unusually thin windshield pillars also contributed to much better visibility. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com The car adopted a long-hood/short-deck profile with a high rear-quarter "kick-up". 59,074. The second generation of the Chevelle covered 1968 through 1972 and brought with it a remodeled Chevelle that many thought had a more modern and sleek look to it. 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series / Body. GM's sales reports indicate 9,486 sold. RPO L79 Production Figures for the and 1970 and was only available with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment (3) n/a indicates the series/model was not available with that engine [30] Through the 1970s, California cars often had different powertrains than those marketed in states with less-stringent emissions regulations. Caveats: (1) The total production according to the reported last VIN of each assembly plant totals 375,618 leaving 3,000 units unaccounted for in U.S production: 378,618 - 375,618 (VINS) = 3,000. In 1969 412 L89 optioned L78s were built; 400 option in those two years. Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. To strike a balance between these two models, Chevrolet produced the mid-sized Chevelle. Advertised at 450 hp, the LS6 represented the pinnacle of Mark IV big-block performance in its day. Approximately 75 Z-16s are presently accounted for. The 1970 ChevelleLS6 is likely one of the most valuable muscle cars in the world, selling for$1,150,000 at a 2013 auction. if (ie||dom){ RPO Z25 SS equipment option included one of these 402 cid engines, but was still marketed as a 396. 1968 ] | [ The L78 engine was introduced late in the From 1964 through 1969, GM of Canada sold a modified version of the Chevelle that included a Pontiac-style grille and a LeMans instrument panel, marketed as the Beaumont. Production of the Laguna edged up to 9,100 cars. 18 L89 optioned L78 engines. Chevelle. The car has a very tight feeling, a by-product of the heavily ribbed underbody and double paneled roof. The engine they'd end up using for this purpose was the 396, otherwise referred to as the L37. A power moonroof was an option in 1973-75. with a 402-4 engine (U). The easy riding combined with the 4-door sedan and station wagon models made for a vehicle that was perfect for buyers who had other people to transport. The L89 production numbers are not over and above The LS5 454cuin (7.4L) V8 produced 360 horsepower (270kW) in standard form and a cowl induction version was also available. Options included Superlift air shock absorbers, Strato-ease headrests, and special instrumentation. And what car in '73 can." 41791. Use of WBD name, //Specify IFRAME display attributes [16], 1966 saw a complete restyle of the Chevelle on the previous frame that included smooth contours, a broad new grille, and bumper treatment as well as curved side windows. Where no 'Import' numbers are shown indicates all of that series/model were assembled in the U.S. document.write('') Large wraparound taillamps went into a new rear end with standard backup lights. Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through 1966 Chevy II/Nova - Acadian Beaumont/Canso. 8,479. Strongly in the Laguna's favor is the integrated, body-colored urethane bumper-front end. on this website. document.write('') The Z-16 standard big-block 396 Turbo-Jet V8 (fitted with hydraulic lifters instead of the solid lifters of the same motor used in the Corvette) came only with the Muncie wide-ratio four-speed manual transmission. coupe and 573867 convertible with no known breakdown of This website is the sole property of WBD. In its third and final year, the 1976 Laguna Type S-3 was little changed. 118,051. [citation needed], Five powertrains were available for 1973 Chevelle models; the 250 inline-six and 307 2-barrel V8 both rated at 110hp (82kW) were std. The rear bumper on the Laguna S-3 was chrome-plated rather than painted body color as on the 1973 car. Chevelle. Chevelles sold in California were not available with the 307 V8, but had a 350-cubic-inch engine. Yarborough won nine races along the way to the first of three consecutive titles. The 454 engine option was available for the first half of the model year after which the 400 engine became the top engine. If you love the Chevelles and wish you could get your hands on one, you're in luck. It is suspected the reason is Chevrolet did ChevyWorld.net was created as is true for the 1967 model year and for the 1968 model year The 1977 models were the last to bear the Chevelle name; with the all-new 1978 models, Malibu became the basic name for Chevrolet's midsize cars. One convertible was reportedly specially built for Chevy General Manager Knudsen, but is understood to have been destroyed. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. 1973 models also introduced molded full foam front and rear seat construction, a flow-through power ventilation system, an inside hood release, a larger 22-gallon fuel tank, and "flush and dry" rocker panels introduced first on the redesigned 1971 full-size Chevrolets. Seven transmissions were available: two manual three-speeds, two manual four-speeds, an overdrive three-speed, and two automatics. Flory, p. 356. Though a 375 horsepower (280kW) cowl induction version was available, few were sold in favor of the newly introduced 454 engine during late-1969 timeframe. In 1964, the entire production of the Chevelle line totaled 328,400 automobiles, making it Chevy's second best seller of the year, following the Impala. The year also saw the addition of a "Heavy Chevy" trim level that came at an affordable cost, while still providing high power. A Chevelle SE (special edition) was available and provided front and rear spoilers, turbine II wheels, F60-15 tires, special graphics and decals, quarter window trim, front and rear sway bars, sport suspension, and a deluxe interior. (37), 1965-1971 Chevelle: Chevrolet Division/Series was noted by the first If you find an error, please use the contact form on my Yarborough beat Richard Petty by 195 points. In Canada, sporty Chevelles continued to wear "Malibu SS" badges for the 1966 and early 1967 model years. the new SS396 series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp The 1970 Chevelle came in Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, convertible, four-door sedan, a couple of wagons, and coup utility (the El Camino) body styles. Two Laguna station wagons were introduced, including a Laguna Estate. 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The Chevelle was a car that you could make into whatever you wanted it to be. [19] The SS396 continued as its own series with both sport coupe and convertible body styles. What this means is that the VIN numbers listed is not be 100% complete or simply the published figures are incorrect. In addition to the new roofline, front and rear ends looked markedly different this year as 1973 was the year of the federally mandated 5mph (8.0km/h) front bumper, adding to the car's length. With all these performance boosts, it's likely a good thing that Chevelle added taillights to the bumpers per federal regulations that year. There are likely a variety of factors that went into discontinuing the Chevelle, but a couple of the major reasons were the company's need to focus their brand and cut costs. The 1968 Chevelle received an all-new distinctly sculpted body with tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. Additional new body features were an acoustical double-panel roof, tighter-fitting glass, and flush-style outside door handles. Yarborough won nine races in 30 starts in his #11 Chevelle and finished 386 points ahead of runner-up Richard Petty. In 1971, regulations continued to change the car, with SS models going back to a small-block 350 engine, rather than the large-block engines they had grown accustomed to. ChevyWorld.net Supporters : RPO L79 Production Figures for the Chevelle. With the multiple model options, the Chevelle was an incredibly versatile vehicle. Some mistakes can be made, but 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. Also, the Concours option package (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) from the previous year was continued. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe Find out more about the history of the Chevy Chevelle, along with some of the most popular options that you can still get your hands on today. The Chevelle was introduced by Chevrolet in late 1963. 1970 model year are not known as the Tonawanda engine plant Bulging rear fender lines and a "flying buttress" roofline (tunneled into the "C" pillar) were highlights of the 1966 hardtops, shared with other GM "A" body models. Options for any Chevelle included a 350 4-barrel V8 of 175hp (130kW) and a 454 4-barrel V8 rated at 245hp (183kW). The hardtop, convertible, and sedan received the upgraded sheet metal but the station wagons and El Camino retained the previous year's sheet metal panels (which went on for the next 2 model years). Fewer SS396-optioned 300 Deluxe coupes and sport coupes were built than their Malibu counterparts and they are solid gold for collectors. 294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. Chevy needed a model in between the full-size Impala and the smaller Chevy II. "[citation needed]. GM mandated all divisions design their engines to run on lower-octane regular, low-lead, or unleaded gasoline. [8], Originally conceived as an upsizing of the Chevy II with a unibody platform (similar to the Fairlane and the full-size Chrysler B-platform of the same era) which originated with the XP-726 program, GM's "senior compact" A-platform used a body-on-frame construction using a suspension setup similar to its full-sized automobiles with a four-link rear suspension (the axle has four control arms which are attached to the frame with rear coil springs sandwiched between the axle and spring pocketthis design was used with the B platform vehicles). After a four-year absence, the El Camino was reintroduced as part of the new Chevelle lineup in 1964. Manual transmission cars got GM's "Air Injection Reactor (A.I.R)" smog pump. These are NOT reflected in [6] Built on a 115-inch (2,900mm) wheelbase, the new Chevelle was similar in size, simplicity, and concept to what were classified as the "standard-sized" 19551957 Chevrolet models. Chevy II/Nova. Rear seat legroom was up 3.5in (89mm) in sedans. The SS was now a trim option limited to the mid-level Malibu series. var dom=document.getElementById&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 "[citation needed], Car and Driver said: "Directional stability is so strong on the highway that the Laguna seems locked on some guidance-beam radiated from your destination." He finished last in the Daytona 500, but assumed command of the points chase in August. 787 Malibu convertibles were built for sale in Canada; 26 of these were Malibu Classics, again the top model, switched to a vertical grille pattern and six-section taillights but kept their twin stacked headlights and stand-up hood ornament. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. This was now called a coupe (or pillar coupe) while the 2-door hardtop remained a sport coupe. More massive rear bumpers were also added, in accordance with stricter US Federal standards for 1974 cars. [ 1964 ] | [ These 323 were COPO ordered. A one-year Nomad trim, called the Nomad Custom, was offered. to help you locate a car you owned 20-30 years ago. by Webs by Dale (WBD). Tread width grew an inch front and rear. Body styles included coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons. First introduced at a press conference in Chicago in 1963, the first generation of Chevelles was released in 1964, with model years ranging from 1964 through 1967. Bowties do ot show the L89 aluminum October 21, 1973: American 500-Benny Parsons pits for repairs after an early crash. Lesser Chevelles would get that change later. RPO L78 Production Figures for the It also included GR70-15 radial tires. This configuration was continued through the end of Chevelle production in 1977. "You can make our tough one even tougher," the brochure explained, by adding Cowl Induction to either the SS 396 or the SS 454. 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