randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" Speedometers were newly calibrated in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour. Rear seat legroom was up 3.5in (89mm) in sedans. Unlike the 1973 Laguna, the Malibu Classic used the same front end and chrome bumper as the lesser models, and had smaller vertical opera windows and a spring-loaded hood ornament. Year. An aluminum head option (RPO L89) was available in 1969 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. by Webs by Dale (WBD). "The Laguna's urethane nose cap allows the front end to be flat and free of gaps in this day of jutting bumpers; its block-cut fenders are chauvinistically masculine, and no sheet metal is wasted cloaking its tires from viewso the Laguna looks like it could bowl over most of the cars on the road. The car adopted a long-hood/short-deck profile with a high rear-quarter "kick-up". for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained The upscale luxury trim level for 1974 was the new Malibu Classic, offered in sedan, coupe, and station wagon models. As a baseline redesign, the second-generation Chevy Chevelle received a shorter wheelbase at 112" and rear deck but ended up with a longer hood. The L78 engine option was available in any 1966 SS396 and 1970 and was only available with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment RPO L79 Production Figures for the Check out some of our top options: Browseour selection of Chevellesto find more options available to you. Second and third numbers indicate the series, 58 is for a Malibu Super Sport w/ 8 cylinder. L78 engines were built; 18 were sold and 10 were service The third-generation Chevelle was an extensively used body style in NASCAR competition from 1973 through 1977. The base LS5 454 V8 produced 365 gross and 285 net horsepower, but cowl induction was available which produced more power because of the air induction and a louder exhaust system. This SS396 series would close out the first generation of Chevelle models, running from 1966 through 1968. ChevyWorld.net Supporters : RPO L79 Production Figures for the Chevelle. if (ie||dom){ The Chevelle had been on a decline during the third generation, with the big block Chevelles being discontinued and the SS downgraded to a simple appearance package. without express consent from WBD in writing. Two-door hardtop coupes, and convertibles, four-door sedans, and four-door station wagons were offered throughout the entire run. Yarborough won nine races along the way to the first of three consecutive titles. for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained if (ie||dom) Starting in January 1967, the Chevelle SS396 took over and became its own 138xx series, the same as in the U.S. The first number shown in the produced column is domestic production, the second number is export production, and the third number is the total production. [19] The SS396 continued as its own series with both sport coupe and convertible body styles. (37), 1965-1971 Chevelle: Chevrolet Division/Series was noted by the first The 300 Deluxe squads was not a sales success since the market was dominated by rival manufacturer Chrysler Corporation where its B platform (and its full-sized sedans) outsold its competitors. To permit usage of the lower-octane fuels, all engines featured low compression ratios (9:1 and lower; well below the 10.25-11.25:1 range on high-performance engines of 1970 and earlier). } in any series or body style except the SS396 sport coupe, With all of the different models and options for the Chevelle, almost anyone could find something to love about the car. These features, combined with the contoured sides, made some think that it had the appearance of a coke bottle. The L78 engine was available in the 1968 through 1970 Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate would be used. It also included GR70-15 radial tires. Chevelle options included headlight washers, power windows and locks, and a rear defroster. were sold and 12 were service engines. style is the last two numbers. here . All Chevelles were 13000 series. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about the Chevy Chevelle: As collectors' tastes change and are varied, there is not a specific model that is considered the most popular. This move was somewhat controversial with the buying public as hardtops had been a staple of American cars for over 20 years. The "Malibu SS" emblems were carried over from the 1965 Malibu SS series. 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. At the center of this bar was a large Chevy bowtie for Malibus, or a large "SS" emblem for the SS models. The rear bumper on the Laguna S-3 was chrome-plated rather than painted body color as on the 1973 car. These coupe/sport coupe designations would continue into 1969. 50 of these cars were built. 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Individual Plant [ 1964] | [ 1965] | . coupe and 573867 convertible with no known breakdown of engines on order forms and build sheets but these engines The seller didn't enter the vehicle identification number correctly. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Big Block 4 Speed Super Sport at the best online prices at eBay! February 20, 1977: Daytona 500-Cale Yarborough Chevelle pulls away from Benny Parsons Chevelle in the final laps to win in his second Daytona 500. If you find an error, please use the contact form on my The sixth character classifies the year in which the car was produced. Wheelbase dimensions were retained; a 112in (2,800mm) for coupes and 116in (2,900mm) for sedans and station wagons, but bodies were five inches (127mm) longer and an inch wider with a 1-inch (25mm) wider wheel track. At that point, big-block engines had already been discontinued, and the performance from the last Chevelle Malibus was nothing to write home about. The Chevelle was introduced by Chevrolet in late 1963. These Concours options (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) should not be confused with the two Concours station wagons. engines. Chevy II/Nova/Acadian Beaumont. Chevrolet's own production reports by assembly plant. to help you locate a car you owned 20-30 years ago. Canadian production numbers are unknown. Due to concern over proposed Federal rollover standards, convertible and 4-door hardtop models were discontinued, while the 2-door hardtop was replaced by a pillared coupenamed "Colonnade Hardtop". 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. A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. Vent windows were also removed on the cars. The two-door sports coupe and convertible models enticed drivers looking for a powerful muscle car. Produced at the Oshawa, Ontario production facility, only 867 SS 396 models were produced during 1967. This Canadian option could be ordered with any six-cylinder or V8 engine available at the time. After a four-year absence, the El Camino was reintroduced as part of the new Chevelle lineup in 1964. [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). WBD shall not be held liable 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. Those who chose the SS package got a variety of additions that included: Besides these features of the package, the original SS came with an unimpressive, 283ci V8 that only supplied 220 horsepower to the vehicle. The 4 door sedans and wagons turned to a 116-inch (2,900mm) span. In four-door sedan form, too, the Malibu Classics outsold base models by a substantial margin. In Mexico, the base version of the new-for-1978 Malibu used the Chevelle name through 1981. Starting in 1970 the displacement rule was discontinued. 1969 Chevelle SS396 L78 M22 4:10 Tuxedo Black. The Chevelle Laguna in particular was successful allowing Cale Yarborough to win 34 races and earn the first two of three consecutive Grand National championships. * The El Camino is a body style and not a series. The first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. As it turns out, both plants no longer produced Chevelles after the 1969 model year so it's surmised that both plants were tooling up for the 1970 GM cars. Chevy II/Nova. layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD They showed only minor changes for 1969, led by revised front-end styling. It was possible to order an SS station wagon this year - with the option of a 454-cubic-inch V8 engine, but the mix of sport and utilitarian wagon virtues would last only a single season. optioned with the L34 396 cid engine. The L78 engine option was removed from the engine option V8) and the last two numbers indicates the body style within the "What you'll see inside," claimed the sales brochure for the 1967 Chevelle, "will probably bring on a severe compulsion to go driving." "Enough is plenty, that's how we feel about the 350 Laguna. 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. The model year 4 is the first number, the series The Bresler was based on the Doble steam engine.[23]. [6] The Chevelle was the U.S. auto industry's only all-new car for 1964 and was positioned to fill the gap between the small Chevy II and the full-sized Chevrolet models. series, 2 numbers indicate the body style within the series and The name "chevelle" has been speculated as influenced by gazelle and Chevrolet combined, as a smaller sedan to the Impala.[9]. Large wraparound taillamps went into a new rear end with standard backup lights. Clearances for spring travel were also revised; the coil springs at each wheel were computer-selected to match the individual car's weight. 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB convertible. The 454 was available with GM's THM-400 automatic or Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. He finished last in the Daytona 500, but assumed command of the points chase in August. Laguna interiors were pattern cloth and vinyl or optional breathable all-vinyl upholstery, distinctive door trim with map pockets, deep-twist carpeting, woodgrain vinyl accents, and Laguna nameplates. not want a 350hp 327 engine competing with the new SS396 All were two-door hardtops. quantity. 1968 ] | [ Deluxe series interiors featured cloth and vinyl or knit vinyl seat trim. The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America's second-best-selling car. Floor coverings were color-keyed in vinyl-coated rubber. Chevelle. Chevrolet's published figure for the 1967 model year are 403,963 units . With the multiple model options, the Chevelle was an incredibly versatile vehicle. Chevelles were also assembled and sold in Canada. Also new for 1968 was the elimination of the term "sedan" for the 2-door pillar body style. year are not known. "[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." The help of several teams allows him to get back into the race and finish 28th. engines on Deluxe and Malibu. The rear panel of the Z-16 had unique black and chrome trim which framed untrimmed Chevelle 300-style taillights (Malibu and Malibu SS models had bright silver-painted lens trim). Another structural improvement was side-impact guard beams in the doors, as required by new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. "The Laguna is the type of car you want to own for fast, comfortable transportation in quiet luxury. 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. Just 12,772 Chevelles (9,451 in standard trim, and 3,321 SS 396 models), 29,937 full-size models (Impala and SS 427), plus 14,436 Corvettes were built for the year. In 1969 412 L89 optioned L78s were built; 400 Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. 1972 ]. by Webs by Dale (WBD). First production year: 1969 Engines: Gasoline Body style: . The Chevelle was the basis for the Beaumont, a retrimmed model sold only in Canada by Pontiac dealers through 1969. The engines included three 396cuin (6.5L) V8s the standard, rated at 325hp (242kW), an optional 360hp (270kW), and an optional 375hp (280kW) (the mid-horsepower 396 was rated at 360hp (270kW) for 1966 and 350hp (260kW) thereafter). Early-production 1974 Classic coupes required the vinyl roof option; apparently[according to whom?] 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. First number indicates the manufacturer, 1 is for Chevrolet. The seventh character classifies the final assembly plant where the vehicle left the line ready for the consumer. 1972. All Malibus had concealed wipers. The L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' Part of the General Motors (GM) A-body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. Design, $292.70. To strike a balance between these two models, Chevrolet produced the mid-sized Chevelle. With the numerous styles and models of the first-generation Chevy Chevelle, there was a lot to love. RPO L78 Production Figures for the Chevy II/Nova. was replaced with the Z15 SS 454 Equipment option. For 1965, Chevrolet also added the 350-hp 327 V8 as a Regular Production Option (RPO) L79. Since Chevrolet started to refer to their mid-size cars as Malibus in 1978, 1977 was the last year that Chevrolet gave models the Chevelle name. Two Laguna station wagons were introduced, including a Laguna Estate. same meaning as the VIN from Chevrolet, 1964 Chevelle: from the Tonawanda engine plant records that 28 Chevelle The base 454cuin (7.4L) engine was rated at 360bhp (365PS; 268kW), which was also available with cowl induction; and the optional LS6 version equipped with a single 4-barrel 800 CFM Holley carburetor produced 450bhp (456PS; 336kW) at 5600 rpm and 500lbft (678Nm) at 3600 rpm of torque. Design, station wagon, or pickup. Although Tailfins. RPO L78 Production Figures for the In 1964, a 327 engine that produced up to 300 horsepower overtook the original 220 horsepower engine. if (ie||dom){ At the time the ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7 Concours packages had similar equipment as the Caprice. reported last VIN of each assembly plant The fastback appearance was a revival of a streamlining bodystyle on all GM products from 1942 until 1950, as demonstrated on the Chevrolet Fleetline. type. If you find an error, please use the contact form on my 1967 ] | [ A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. Production totals are based on The Chevelle was a car that you could make into whatever you wanted it to be. tailgate, Chevelle 300 Deluxe, 2-door sedan pickup 1970 ] | [ 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. Some mistakes can be made, but With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. The SS equipment option requirements remained the same as those in 1971, any optional V8. The Oshawa, Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through 1972. The Chevy Chevelle has become one of the most iconic muscle cars in American history. engine vs. body style. This Chevrolet website is not designed To give drivers more customizability, Chevrolet made it so that the car came with a Muncie 4-speed transmission. [6] Ford released the mid-sized Fairlane in 1962, to which Chevrolet responded with the 1964 Chevelle based on a new A platform design. 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 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. 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