Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. [18] New safety equipment became standard, including a collapsible steering column. 378,618. Use of WBD name, Large wraparound taillamps went into a new rear end with standard backup lights. Step on the gas, and a scoop opened "to shoot an extra breath of cool air into the engine air intake.like second wind to a distance runner." randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" Rear windows on coupes no longer opened. The Bresler was based on the Doble steam engine.[23]. with a 402-4 engine (U). Along with improving the performance, this version of the SS arrived with front and rear seatbelts, a 160mph speedometer, padded dash and AM/FM radio. 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]. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . The 375-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V8 was dropped from the options list until late in the model year and returned with 612 being sold. Sixth character indicates the year of production, 1 is for 1971. Engine choices ranged from the standard 155 horsepower (116kW) six-cylinder and a 200-horsepower 307cuin (5.0L) V8 as well as one of two 350cuin (5.7L) V8s and a pair of 402cuin (6.6L) engines. Considered a limited edition model by NASCAR, the Laguna S-3 was ineligible for competition following the 1977 season. Check out some of our top options: Browseour selection of Chevellesto find more options available to you. (1) The total production according to the The L79 engine option was available in any 1965 Chevelle for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained Taillight lenses were larger and more vertical, flowing into the quarter panels. coupe and convertible with no known breakdown of engine CDs, Coins, Gifts, In Canada, the base series retained its 300 Deluxe name, with appropriate badging on each front fender just behind the front wheel well. 1971 ] | [ Complete timeline of CHEVROLET Chevelle models and generations, with photos, specs reference and production years. In Canada, sporty Chevelles continued to wear "Malibu SS" badges for the 1966 and early 1967 model years. The following production numbers or sales volume data are available for Chevrolet Chevelle-Malibu 2nd generation: model year 1973 - Chevrolet (USA) Chevelle, total - 328533 units model year 1974 - Chevrolet (USA) Laguna, total, all V-8 - 21902 units model year 1974 - Chevrolet (USA) Malibu, total - 91612 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. He finished last in the Daytona 500, but assumed command of the points chase in August. the F body Camaro, and the X body Nova. New dual round taillights were integral with the back bumper. style is the last two numbers. //Random iframe content- Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) First production year: 1969 Engines: Gasoline Body style: . var ie=document.all&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 396 cid engines. Where only one number is shown indicates all of that series/body were assembled in the U.S. Canadian production numbers are unknown. Options included a tachometer, mag-style wheel covers, and sintered-metallic brakes, four-way power seats, a tissue dispenser, and cruise control.[17]. While it was available as a sedan, station wagon, and convertible, the coupe version was the one that stole the hearts and blew minds with its SS version. The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile that was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 model years. Approximately 75 Z-16s are presently accounted for. 1968 ] | [ Yenko used the Central Office Production Order system, which normally filled special-equipment fleet orders, to create a special COPO 9562 that included the L72 427cuin (7.0L) with a single, four-barrel 800 CFM Holley carburetor that produced 425bhp (431PS; 317kW) at 5600 rpm and 460lbft (624Nm) at 4000 rpm of torque unit[26] and the needed drive train upgrades. The 300 Deluxe 2-door sedan was canceled and replaced by the base Chevelle Sport Coupe, a 2-door pillarless hardtop. [30] "You can make our tough one even tougher," the brochure explained, by adding Cowl Induction to either the SS 396 or the SS 454. See more ChevelleCD Chevy-related products here , See more about Chevrolet/Camaro/Monte Carlo/Nova/HHR/SSR/Acadian/Beaumont registries This was called a control office production order. two numbers (13), the third number indicates base The fastback appearance was a revival of a streamlining bodystyle on all GM products from 1942 until 1950, as demonstrated on the Chevrolet Fleetline. 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. year are not known. The "Super Sport" versions were produced through the 1973 model year and Lagunas from 1973 through to 1976.[1]. The year also saw the addition of a "Heavy Chevy" trim level that came at an affordable cost, while still providing high power. 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 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. The 454cuin (7.4L) LS5 V8 was rated at 360hp (270kW). The Chevelle was the basis for the Beaumont, a retrimmed model sold only in Canada by Pontiac dealers through 1969. station wagon, or pickup. 2,673 13427/13437 300 Deluxe coupes/sport coupes were produced for sale Canadian production numbers are unknown. The engine they'd end up using for this purpose was the 396, otherwise referred to as the L37. A small "Chevelle" nameplate was located in the lower-left corner of the grille. Base engines were the 250cuin (4.1L) straight-six engine and the 350 V8. units assumed to be for Canada consumption. With the numerous styles and models of the first-generation Chevy Chevelle, there was a lot to love. The Concours Estate Wagon was one of four distinct Chevelle wagon models. Hardened engine valve seats and hydraulic camshafts made these engines reliable and allowed them to accept the increasingly popular unleaded regular gasoline. 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). With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. The L78 engine was available in the 1965 Corvette only. Engines ranged from the standard 250 six and 350/2-barrel V8 to options of 400 and 454-cubic-inch size, the last with a 235-horsepower rating. Canadian built - For example: 45837050001 decodes this way: 4 / 58 / 37 / 0 / 50001. The SS 396 Chevelle included a 350 horsepower (260kW) Turbo-Jet 396 V8, special suspension, "power dome" hood, black-accented grille, resilient rear-bumper insert, and wide-oval tires on sport wheels. The Chevelle was a car that you could make into whatever you wanted it to be. Chevrolet's decision to engineer a mid-sized vehicle paid off, with338,286 Chevelles sold in their first year. Chevy II/Nova. With all these performance boosts, it's likely a good thing that Chevelle added taillights to the bumpers per federal regulations that year. totals 522,761 and does not match figures above. This move was somewhat controversial with the buying public as hardtops had been a staple of American cars for over 20 years. It is suspected the reason is Chevrolet did 1969 Chevelle SS396 L78 M22 4:10 Tuxedo Black. It was the top-line Chevelle series that year positioned above the Malibu. 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. iframeobj.src=randomcontent[Math.floor(Math.random()*randomcontent.length)] Lower displayed performance was evident because GM required all performance numbers to be reported as net engine ratings. The 454 was available with GM's THM-400 automatic or Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. Yarborough beat Richard Petty by 195 points. The LS5 454cuin (7.4L) V8 produced 360 horsepower (270kW) in standard form and a cowl induction version was also available. type. //No need to edit after here Second and third numbers indicate the series, 58 is for a Malibu Super Sport w/ 8 cylinder. 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. series. on this website. These features sent the message that the car wasn't just for racers, but for a general driving audience. This website is the sole property of WBD. Beaumont/Canso sport coupe and convertible and the 1966/1968 RPO L89 aluminum head options and are included in the overall He departed in late September 1972 to start a brief period as vice president of General Motors's Car and Truck Group. [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). of what series was ordered with any specific quantity of to help you locate a car you owned 20-30 years ago. This was largely due to a crackdown on gas-guzzling vehicles. The manual-shift feature of the Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission was featured. 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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. function random_iframe(){ Chevelle. RPO Z25 SS equipment option included one of these 402 cid engines, but was still marketed as a 396. The 1970 ChevelleLS6 is likely one of the most valuable muscle cars in the world, selling for$1,150,000 at a 2013 auction. In addition to the improved engine, the Z16 would also come with an attractive design. [6] Ford released the mid-sized Fairlane in 1962, to which Chevrolet responded with the 1964 Chevelle based on a new A platform design. The most powerful Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6. Estate Wagons and the Laguna Type S-3 were gone. 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. strikes). Malibu options included an Exterior Decor group, tinted glass, and full wheel covers. vs. body style. 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. "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. Camaro. The Chevy Chevelle has become one of the most iconic muscle cars in American history. randomcontent[2]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random03.htm" 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). They also had simulated hood scoops, red-stripe tires, and bright trim moldings. The number of L78 service engines for the 1969 model "It's not overpowering but it's enough - and so comfortable that the editor bought the car." were sold and 12 were service engines. The truth is that no one really knows. series, 2 numbers indicate the body style within the series and Only 23 1965 Acadian Beaumonts/Cansos were The SS option was dropped at the end of the model year. Lagunas shared their round-gauge instrument panel with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and could be ordered with a four-spoke sport steering wheel as well as swivel front bucket seats and a center console. [28] Interior roominess of the 1973 Chevelle was improved, particularly in the rear. Early-production 1974 Classic coupes required the vinyl roof option; apparently[according to whom?] 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). ChevyWorld.net was created as This website is the sole property of WBD. Item specifics. Powertrain options included the 175-horsepower 350-cubic-inch V8 and 240-horsepower 402-cubic-inch (still known as a 396), as well as a 454 that produced 270 horsepower (200kW) under the net rating system. iframeobj.src=randomcontent[Math.floor(Math.random()*randomcontent.length)] The 115-inchwheelbase on the Chevelle took inspiration from the very popular 1955-1957 Chevys, using the same wheelbase size as the older Chevys. These economy-focused models included a simulated floor carpet made of vinyl-coated rubber color-matched to four available interior colors. The style number on a Fisher Body trim tag does not have the 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. 1970 model year are not known as the Tonawanda engine plant RPO L78 Production Figures for the 325hp 396 cid SS396 engine. The Chevelle line came to a somewhat anticlimactic end in 1977 with the release of the 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu series of cars. RPO L79 Production Figures for the The base Deluxe series was dropped for 1974, making the Malibu the base model. RPO L79 Production Figures for the 294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. Other options included power windows and door locks. The 1974 model featured new chrome grilles made of die-cast steel, and single rectangular tail lights replaced the dual round items on all coupes and sedans. engine for a given series (odd numbers are L6, even numbers are series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp 396 cid engines. randomcontent[2]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random03.htm" 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. The six-cylinder version ran $90 less. The Laguna Type S-3 was delayed until January 1975. [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. The SS package for the Chevelle would quickly become a favorite of those looking for a high-performance muscle car. "The Laguna is the type of car you want to own for fast, comfortable transportation in quiet luxury. 1970 Chevelle 300 series LS3 400 BB coupe, special order Monaco Orange. The LS6's oomph came from its 11.25:1 compression ratio, rectangle-port heads with 2.19-inch intake valves, and a mechanical cam . V8. Front disc brakes were available on all models, and a new dual master cylinder brake system incorporated a warning light. The L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle was unique to 1965, and differed from the L78 396 offered by the Corvette that same year, and the Chevelle SS396 the following year. 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. 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. This website is designed and maintained A single-exhaust version of the 402 cid engine existed in 1970 with 330 gross hp and in 1972 with 210 net hp. For 1975, Front and rear changes included a vertical grid-patterned grille and new bright trim around the headlights. Clearances for spring travel were also revised; the coil springs at each wheel were computer-selected to match the individual car's weight. 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). GM records show the count (9,486) from sales records and 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). Fewer SS396-optioned 300 Deluxe coupes and sport coupes were built than their Malibu counterparts and they are solid gold for collectors. 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. [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. For example, the SS396 came with a 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet V8 engine that had 325 horsepower, with the possibility to upgrade to 350 or 375 horsepower engines for an extra charge. 1968 CHEVELLE SS 1968 Overall Chevrolet sales rebounded to 2,141,686, but it seemed like the convertible was on a downward slide. Although Tailfins. The unusually thin windshield pillars also contributed to much better visibility. may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. Interiors were sourced and shared with select Buick, Oldsmobile, or Pontiac A body patterns - during the middle of the 1968 model year, some Chevrolet A-bodies (including the El Camino) ended up with interior door panels shared with the Buick or Oldsmobile A bodies (Special, Skylark) where supply and demand issues forced a substitution, and during the April 1968 production month in the wake of the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. there were some work stoppages (e.g. 2,155. The L79 engine option was available in the 1965/1966 Acadian The car adopted a long-hood/short-deck profile with a high rear-quarter "kick-up". Speedometers were newly calibrated in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour. Malibu Classics had a luxurious cloth/vinyl split-bench front seat, color-keyed steering wheel, and woodgrain-accented instrument panel. 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Individual Plant [ 1964] | [ 1965] | . here . The first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. 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. [4] The domestic Big Three automakers (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) were responding to the success of American Motors' compact Rambler American and Classic models that made AMC the leading maker of small cars for several years and increasing Rambler on the 1961 domestic sales charts to third-place behind Chevrolet and Ford. last letter notes specific engine. 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. Station wagons were the entry-level Nomad, the Chevelle-level Greenbrier, the Malibu-level Concours, and an upscale Concours Estate. Chevrolet honored California beach resorts once again by naming the top Chevelle series Laguna with the Malibu taking the middle spot while the base series was called simply Deluxe. } 9,612 units of 13637 Malibu sport coupes were produced for sale The prototype Z-16 Chevelle was built at the Baltimore plant. The third-generation Chevelle was an extensively used body style in NASCAR competition from 1973 through 1977. 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. 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. . Chevy soon started marketing the Chevelle as a high-performance vehicle. Corvette. The first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. This Chevrolet website is not designed He held off a late rally by Cale Yarborough to win by only 67.15 points. 1969 El Camino 1969 Chevelle SS 396 Wagon tag. Malibu series interiors included cloth and vinyl or all vinyl seat trim and deep-twist carpeting. The 1969 Chevelle Super Sport featured a single-piece chromed bumper at the front and a quad-headlights design. Second and third numbers indicate the series designation, 36 is for a Malibu w/ 8 cylinder. The 1977 Chevelles featured new grilles. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com 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. 1965 through 1968 Chevrolet L79 Production Numbers . 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). The 1968 Chevelle received an all-new distinctly sculpted body with tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. In Mexico, the base version of the new-for-1978 Malibu used the Chevelle name through 1981. 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. Year: 1969 . An "Econominder" gauge package was optional. The L79 engine option was available in any 1965 Chevelle series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, station wagon, or pickup. First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. The L78 engine was introduced late in the 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. Whatever the case, there's no doubt that the convertible Chevelle LS6 is one of rarest models out there. The L78 engine was introduced late in the WBD shall not be held liable See more ChevelleCD Chevy-related products here , See more about Chevrolet/Camaro/Monte Carlo/Nova/HHR/SSR/Acadian/Beaumont registries the U.S. according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 769 of those were If you find an error, please use the contact form on my "[31], Motor Trend - 1973 Buyers Guide said: "Chevrolet is fielding an all-new intermediate Chevelle series at a time when competitive lines from Ford and Chrysler are one or more years oldwhen you look at what the stylists have done with what we used to call the pillar coupe, you might want to rush out and buy some stock in General Motors. 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