Rear seat legroom was up 3.5in (89mm) in sedans. The L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle an informational outlet only. In Mexico, the base version of the new-for-1978 Malibu used the Chevelle name through 1981. date. Chevelle wagons measured 10 inches (250mm) shorter than full-size wagons and weighed about half a ton less, but sold much slower. 2,155. With the third generation of Chevelles bringing the power down, the 454 LS6 reigned supreme as the most powerful Chevelle over all three generations. The LS6 454 option, which was originally announced as a regular production option on the Chevelle SS for 1971, was dropped early in the model year and no official records indicate that any 1971 Chevelles were assembled with the LS6 engine. Estate Wagons and the Laguna Type S-3 were gone. 787 Malibu convertibles were built for sale in Canada; 26 of these were Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. engines on Deluxe and Malibu. } [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. "The cleanly styled Laguna has a lot to recommend it. (1) The total production according to the Inside, the vinyl bucket-seat interior featured a floor console for models equipped with the optional Muncie aluminum four-speed manual or Powerglide two-speed automatic instead of the standard three-speed manual. here does include 15,356 units built in Canada for import. Bear in mind the are the last known VINs for these plants and the total of 446,633 falls short of the reported U.S. production total of 447,364 U.S.-built Chevelles by 731 units. Optional was a four-barrel carbureted version of the 350 V8 rated at 275 gross (200 net with dual exhaust and 175 net with single exhaust) horsepower. The Heavy Chevy (RPO YF3) was only available with the base Chevelle sport coupe (13437) and was primarily a dress-up option and even it was limited to options available on the standard Chevelle sport coupe; vinyl carpeting, front bench seat, no center console shift, etc. There are no known breakdowns The vehicle would borrow the Chevelle convertible's box-style frame, while also incorporating the power brake system and imposing rear axle of the Impala. The SS was now a trim option limited to the mid-level Malibu series. Standard equipment included a console, a vinyl roof, opera-type vertical rear quarter windows which could be covered with optional horizontal ribs; bodyside striping, Laguna S-3 badging, rally wheels, a 4-spoke steering wheel, firmer springs and shock absorbers, a front anti-roll bar, and HR70x15 radial tires on rally wheels. SS emblems, often placed in the center of the car's front grill. * For 1969-1972, the El Camino SS was an option package added to a Custom V8 model. The base model was now simply called Chevelle in lieu of the former base 300 Deluxe, and was only available as a Sport Coupe or four-door sedan. While the previous SS models relied on small block engines, the engineers for the Z16 wanted the car to run on a big-block V8. Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. Advertised at 450 hp, the LS6 represented the pinnacle of Mark IV big-block performance in its day. year are not known. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. 18 L89 optioned L78 engines. engine option for any Chevrolet. with tailored fabrics with metallic thread accents. The majority of the styling remained for the 1972 Chevelle, but included a new grille and new parking lights mounted on the leading edges of the fenders. (Nickey, Berger, Scuncio, etc. "Enough is plenty, that's how we feel about the 350 Laguna. var dom=document.getElementById&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 the new SS396 series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp The Chevelle served as a bridge between Chevrolet's Impala and Chevy II/Nova, as the Impala was Chevrolet's large car and the Chevy II/Nova was their compact offering. In order for a 1970 Chevelle SS to be appropriately deemed Numbers Matching, it must meet all of the following requirements: the casting number of the engine block must be correct for the car. Considered a limited edition model by NASCAR, the Laguna S-3 was ineligible for competition following the 1977 season. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. Body styles included coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons. Those That meant not just a convertible, sport coupe, or pickup, but even the pillared coupe and sport coupe in the 300 Deluxe series (except the base 300 Deluxe El Camino pickup). These economy-focused models included a simulated floor carpet made of vinyl-coated rubber color-matched to four available interior colors. 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Individual Plant [ 1964] | [ 1965] | . coupe and 573867 convertible with no known breakdown of Second and third numbers indicate the series designation, 36 is for a Malibu w/ 8 cylinder. Plans to release the updated A-body lineup was scheduled for the 1972 model year but a strike that occurred at some GM assembly plants delayed the release for a full model year, eventually extending the lifecycle of the 1968-era generation; the redesigned A-bodies were designed in a studio where it had more of a European influence - at the time of development John Z. DeLorean was the chairman at the Chevrolet division where he delayed some product releases and extending the lifecycle of some of its products; the redesigned A-bodies had some styling cues lifted from the concurrent second-generation F-bodies - the front suspension was integrated into the A-body redesign with output from respective GM divisions (each division had its own sheet metal design). 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. inserts were used to cover part of the big rear quarter window. He finished last in the Daytona 500, but assumed command of the points chase in August. The Super Sport (SS396 sport coupe, convertible, and El Camino pickup) became a series on its own. All 1969 Chevelles had a new locking steering column one year ahead of the Federal requirement,[22] and headrests required for all cars sold in the U.S. after January 1, 1969. Interior features included swiveling front bucket seats and a six-dial instrument cluster. Year: 1969 . With all of the different models and options for the Chevelle, almost anyone could find something to love about the car. Three V8 engines were available: a new 305cuin (5.0L) engine rated at 140hp (104kW), a 350cuin (5.7L) engine providing 165hp (123kW), and a 400cuin (6.6L) engine with 175hp (130kW). Parsons took the points lead with a third-place finish at Talladega Speedway in early May and never gave up the lead. may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. Malibu grilles changed little. . . All other engines on the SS roster were unchanged from 1971. is true for the 1967 model year and for the 1968 model year Team Chevelle Gold #50. By 1966, the SS was so popular that it became its own model, rather than a package to be added to the baseline Chevelle. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com These features sent the message that the car wasn't just for racers, but for a general driving audience. About seven percent of all Malibus had a six-cylinder engine, while about 86,000 came with the SS 396 option. var iframeobj=document.getElementById? 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. and engine type (L6 vs. V8) are the 2nd and 3rd numbers and body While all 1967 Chevelle models rode a 115-inch (2,900mm) wheelbase, the 1968 coupes and convertibles now rode a 112-inch (2,800mm) wheelbase. This was largely due to a crackdown on gas-guzzling vehicles. In 1971 the single exhaust version of the 402 cid engine produced 206 net hp, but only appeared in the full-size Chevrolet brochure. [citation needed]. In Canada, sporty Chevelles continued to wear "Malibu SS" badges for the 1966 and early 1967 model years. Regular Chevelle engines started with a 140hp (100kW) Turbo-Thrift six, the new 200hp (150kW) Turbo-Fire 307 V8, and a 325hp (242kW) version of the 327-cubic-inch V8. series. The station wagon, available in 6- or 9-passenger seating, featured a new counterbalanced liftgate which allowed for easier entry and loading up to 85 cubic feet.[27]. ), The most extensive redesign in its 10-year history marked the 1973 Chevelle. The most powerful Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6. Chevelle Malibu SS396 (Z16) 2 Door Sport Coupe 2 Door Convertible Production Numbers by Series: Chevelle 300, 2-door sedan: Six Cylinder: 11,528 Eight Cylinder: 2,004 Total: 13,532 Chevelle 300, 2-door wagon, 2 seats: Six Cylinder: 1,015 Eight Cylinder: 653 Total: 1,668 Chevelle 300, 4-door sedan: Six Cylinder: 14,924 Eight Cylinder: 3,060 In four-door sedan form, too, the Malibu Classics outsold base models by a substantial margin. This was now called a coupe (or pillar coupe) while the 2-door hardtop remained a sport coupe. 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. 50 of these cars were built. 1969 ] | [ here . 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. Besides Chevy wanting to create a mid-size option for customers not interested in a compact or large car, they also produced the Chevrolet to provide some competition tothe Ford Fairlane, which was one of the most popular mid-size models available to consumers. Motorious. SS396s produced from this point on shared the same VIN prefix with the Malibu sport coupe (136), with the exception of the 300 Deluxe-based SS396s using (134), where the original build sheet and/or Protect-O-Plate (which is an aluminum tag included with the original sales invoice from Chevrolet dealers) can ID a genuine SS (especially for a numbers matching original which is unaltered); however, the VIN number alone cannot ID a genuine SS as in previous years. coupe and convertible with no known breakdown of engine The Chevelle was the basis for the Beaumont, a retrimmed model sold only in Canada by Pontiac dealers through 1969. The L78 engine was available in the 1965 Corvette only. Yarborough won nine races in 30 starts in his #11 Chevelle and finished 386 points ahead of runner-up Richard Petty. It again featured quarter window louvers and a sloped, body-color urethane front end. Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate The two-door sports coupe and convertible models enticed drivers looking for a powerful muscle car. 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. Another structural improvement was side-impact guard beams in the doors, as required by new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. For the American rock duo, see, 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport Coupe, 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe (with Malibu SS hubcaps), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Hardtop Coupe. [30] was not available in the 13680 Malibu series El Camino. please note the exact page by its address A limited 201 Malibu SS 396 'Z-16' big-block-equipped cars were also eventually produced starting in late 1965, with most being built between mid-March and mid-April. Chevelles continued in 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trims. owner. The 300 Deluxe 2-door sedan was canceled and replaced by the base Chevelle Sport Coupe, a 2-door pillarless hardtop. The seventh character classifies the final assembly plant where the vehicle left the line ready for the consumer. The first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. The Quantity number shown in parenthesis are the optional The G-body Monte Carlo, introduced in 1970, also used a platform that was based heavily on the Chevelle platform, although it was lengthened ahead of the firewall. Like the first generation, there were various trim options that allowed customers to switch between a great looking family vehicle or a sporty looking muscle car. Produced at the Oshawa, Ontario production facility, only 867 SS 396 models were produced during 1967. Headroom was up slightly and shoulder room gains were by 1.6 inches (41mm). The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower. function random_iframe(){ in the bullets below are for the VIN and not the Fisher Body trim 1966 Chevy II/Nova - Acadian Beaumont/Canso. Such a public database would be a gross invasion of privacy. New round instrument pods replaced the former linear layout. Chevelles were also assembled and sold in Canada. in your browser's window when reporting it. The same The LS6 produced a claimed 450 gross HP in solid-lifter, high-compression guise. year but the horsepower rating was reduced from 350hp to See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . October 21, 1973: American 500-Benny Parsons pits for repairs after an early crash. The car has a very tight feeling, a by-product of the heavily ribbed underbody and double paneled roof. Surprisingly, the Chevelle also released a few four-door sedan models, as well as releasing two or four-door station wagon models. RPO L89 aluminum head options and are included in the overall or Framingham in 1969. Neither functional hood lock pins nor hood and deck stripes were standard with either SS option, but were part of the optional ZL2 cowl induction hood option. if (ie||dom) The name "chevelle" has been speculated as influenced by gazelle and Chevrolet combined, as a smaller sedan to the Impala.[9]. In standard form, Chevelles had a 250cuin (4.1L) six-cylinder engine or a 145hp (108kW), 305 V8. on this website. 325hp 396 cid SS396 engine. Base versions again included a four-model wagon series. RPO L78 Production Figures for the Three colors[which?] the El Camino was included in the SS396 series so the L78 The Chevelle saw styling updates for each of its first four years of production. To my knowledge "[citation needed], Motor Trend said: "The Grand Am and the Laguna are large "small" cars. The 1966 SS would keep the 396 engine, however, giving buyers the option to get horsepower levels between 325 and 375. The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile that was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 model years. These Chevelles were available with the same equipment as non-SS Malibu models in the U.S. and did not get the domed hood or the blackout front and rear treatment. Chevy II/Nova/Acadian Beaumont. 10,828 units of 13637 Malibu sport coupes were produced for sale in Inside, the Malibu Classic interiors had notchback bench seats[clarification needed] upholstered in cloth or vinyl, carpeted door panels, and simulated woodgrain instrument panel trim. station wagon, or pickup. series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, After Ford introduced the fifth generation of the Fairlane in 1966, GM prepared a proper answer: it was the Chevelle. Design, Sixth character indicates the year of production, 1 is for 1971. In 1970, sheet metal revisions gave the bodies a more coke bottle styling, and interiors were also redesigned. an informational outlet only. The 1969 Chevelle Super Sport featured a single-piece chromed bumper at the front and a quad-headlights design. It was the top-line Chevelle series that year positioned above the Malibu. 47142. This body style featured a semi-fastback roofline, frameless door glass, and fixed, styled "B" pillars, structurally strong enough to contribute to occupant safety of a roll-over type accident. along with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment option in both 1969 Parsons and his Chevelle hold on to win the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National championship. strikes). The 1968 Chevelle received an all-new distinctly sculpted body with tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. in Canada; 36 of these were optioned with the L35 396 cid engine. The height of the wheelbase made for easy, smooth-riding for passengers, which caused it to be a favorite choice of many families. In 1964, a 327 engine that produced up to 300 horsepower overtook the original 220 horsepower engine. The Oshawa, WBD shall not be held liable If you have any questions,contact us today, and our knowledgeable staff will be happy to speak with you. The Super Sport option included a 325-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V8 beneath a double-domed hood, along with a black-out grille displaying an SS emblem and a black rear panel. The 1977 Chevelles featured new grilles. Government-mandated side marker lighting was incorporated, with early 1968 SS 396 light bezels seen with the SS 396 nomenclature - at some point in the later production cycle the engine callout had a 396 also shared with the Chevy II Nova SS (the side marker bezels, also sourced from the Chevy II Nova in 307, 327, and 396 displacements) had the engine displacement except for the six-cylinder models). Out of this large number only 323 cars with a 427 V-8 were produced. The Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style (3) n/a indicates the series/model was not available with that engine 118,051. [5] The innovative Chevrolet Corvair and the Chevy II, which was designed to compete with Ford's Falcon, were losing ground. 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. there is no known database of a car's VIN and its past/current Upscale versions were Malibus including the convertible models. The 1972 Chevelle SS had a top engine rated at 270 nethp (201kW) conforming with GM's decree that all engines were to be rated at their net engine ratings. var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' Canadian production numbers are unknown. [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 first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. were replaced with the RPO L72 427 cid engine. randomcontent[2]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random03.htm" not want a 350hp 327 engine competing with the new SS396 var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' The Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 with series/style numbers 13817 and 13867. Malibu SS also came with a four-gauge cluster in place of engine warning lights, and a dash-mounted tachometer was optional. Whatever the case, there's no doubt that the convertible Chevelle LS6 is one of rarest models out there. GM mandated all divisions design their engines to run on lower-octane regular, low-lead, or unleaded gasoline. $292.70. A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. Only 23 1965 Acadian Beaumonts/Cansos were A small "Chevelle" nameplate was located in the lower-left corner of the grille. . Both 350 V8 engines, as well as the dual exhaust 402 cid V8 engine, were available without the SS option; only the LS5 454 V8 required the SS option. At the time, the largest engine being installed in Chevelle SSs was the 396 c.i.d. Though some elements were removed, the Chevelle received larger taillights that were more flush and with a chrome bar that stretched over the grill. The SS 396 series lasted from 1966 through 1968 before being relegated to an option package in 1969. var dom=document.getElementById&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 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. CDs, Coins, Gifts, Production was expanded to the GM Arlington Assembly plant in Arlington, Texas (where the Chevelle was assembled with its corporate siblings in this case the Oldsmobile Cutlass). With hot competition from other muscle cars, the Chevelle would add a 327ci small-block Chevy engine that offered a much stronger 300 horsepower. CDs, Coins, Gifts, Early-production 1974 Classic coupes required the vinyl roof option; apparently[according to whom?] Black-accented Super Sports had F70x14 red-stripe tires and a standard 325-horsepower 396-cubic-inch Turbo-Jet V8 engine with the special twin-domed hood; 350 and 375-horsepower 396 engines were optional. Two Laguna station wagons were introduced, including a Laguna Estate. At that point, big-block engines had already been discontinued, and the performance from the last Chevelle Malibus was nothing to write home about. not from actual production numbers that got to the public. "It's not overpowering but it's enough - and so comfortable that the editor bought the car." This move reduced horsepower ratings on the big-block engines to 300 for the 402 cubic-inch V8 but the LS5 454 option got an "advertised" five-horsepower increase to 365. Floor coverings were color-keyed in vinyl-coated rubber. The style number on a Fisher Body trim tag does not have the 1970 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series / Body The first number shown in the produced column is domestic production, the second number is import production, and the third number is the total production. 59,074. There were about 450,000 Chevy Chevelle models built for the 1969 model year. This RPO code required any optional engine and transmission available in the Chevelle lineup. and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. Although Tailfins. 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