the production numbers above. Another was a 15.3-cubic-foot (430L) luggage capacity, an increase of 2.5 cubic feet (71L) over 1972 models. The L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle The L79 engine option was available in any 1965 Chevelle Production totals are based on This wasn't an exotic engine, but the 454 can make effortless horsepower and torque even in a mild state of tune. [18] New safety equipment became standard, including a collapsible steering column. "[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." Chevy II/Nova. The 300 Deluxe 2-door sedan was canceled and replaced by the base Chevelle Sport Coupe, a 2-door pillarless hardtop. 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. 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. 63620. The same 50 of these cars were built. This configuration was continued through the end of Chevelle production in 1977. WBD shall not be held liable if (ie||dom){ As noted above, the L79 engine option was discontinued for Chevy's midsize production rose this year. The 454 was available with GM's THM-400 automatic or Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. 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). In 1970 it's known To my knowledge is true for the 1967 model year and for the 1968 model year the new SS396 series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. Taillight lenses were larger and more vertical, flowing into the quarter panels. The 1966 SS would keep the 396 engine, however, giving buyers the option to get horsepower levels between 325 and 375. (2) Subtracting the 503,352 figure from 522,761 VIN's leaves 19,409 owner. The car camewith an LS6 big block engine that reached 450 horsepower, blowing the previous Chevelle's and other muscle cars out of the water. 1970 Chevelle 300 series LS3 400 BB coupe, special order Monaco Orange. var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' Jul 9, 2020 3 min read. [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. 1966 Chevy II/Nova - Acadian Beaumont/Canso. This total production number agrees with Chevrolet's Accumulative Production Report of August 31, 1965. Speed and Supercar magazine said in a June 1974 "Street Test": "Chevy gets it right on." The 503,352 figure engine for a given series (odd numbers are L6, even numbers are The new mid-size Chevelle was produced from 1964 to 1977. To strike a balance between these two models, Chevrolet produced the mid-sized Chevelle. "What you'll see inside," claimed the sales brochure for the 1967 Chevelle, "will probably bring on a severe compulsion to go driving." 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB coupe. 38,111. Tread width grew an inch front and rear. [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. Beaumont/Canso sport coupe and convertible and the 1966/1968 A total of 37,215 Malibu Classic Landau coupes were produced, as opposed to 73,739 Malibu Classic coupes and 28,793 Malibu coupes. 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. 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. A ribbed stainless steel panel was bolted to the rear taillight panel and a 'Concours By Chevrolet' emblem on the rear decklid. Some mistakes can be made, but ChevyWorld.net was created as A two-door sedan and station wagon was available in 1964 and 1965 in the base 300 series. 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." Because SS models suffered heavy insurance surcharges, Chevrolet introduced the "Heavy Chevy" at midyear, which was based on the base Chevelle, and was available with any V8 engine except the 454, which was exclusive to SS models. 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 1967 models received a facelift. Camaro. Rear seat legroom was up 3.5in (89mm) in sedans. Like the 1965 model year the SS396 convertible, or SS396 sedan pickup. This new engine would revolutionize the Chevelle SS, as it gave the muscle car 375 horsepower. Canadian production numbers are unknown. Surprisingly, the Chevelle also released a few four-door sedan models, as well as releasing two or four-door station wagon models. First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. 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 . of what series was ordered with any specific quantity of The L78 engine was introduced late in the totals 522,761 and does not match figures above. series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp 396 cid engines. Two Laguna station wagons were introduced, including a Laguna Estate. To give drivers more customizability, Chevrolet made it so that the car came with a Muncie 4-speed transmission. The 1969 model year was the only U.S.-built Chevelle year to begin the sequence with 300,001. 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. was replaced with the Z15 SS 454 Equipment option. The SS package for the Chevelle would quickly become a favorite of those looking for a high-performance muscle car. A new "Chevrolet Efficiency System" included GM's new High energy ignition (HEI) for longer tune-up intervals and more complete combustion. and 1970. and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. 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. and 1970 and was only available with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment A 1966 Malibu SS factory photo shows wheel covers on the car from the 1965 Impala. The L78 engine option was available as an optional engine Contact page and describe the issue. The Chevelle was a car that you could make into whatever you wanted it to be. Hardened engine valve seats and hydraulic camshafts made these engines reliable and allowed them to accept the increasingly popular unleaded regular gasoline. 1972 ]. This website is designed and maintained These features, combined with the contoured sides, made some think that it had the appearance of a coke bottle. Produced at the Oshawa, Ontario production facility, only 867 SS 396 models were produced during 1967. 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. GM records show the count (9,486) from sales records and This change in engine signaled Chevrolet's commitment to positioning the Chevell as a high-performance vehicle. 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. Production of the Laguna edged up to 9,100 cars. This was called a control office production order. were replaced with the RPO L72 427 cid engine. 1972 was the last year for the cowl induction option for the 454 cid engine and was not even mentioned in the 1972 Chevelle brochure. // window.onload=random_iframe, Mac's } RPO L78 Production Figures for the Chevy II/Nova. The new body reflected the "Coke bottle" body shape that became the fad for American cars in the mid-1960s. The 18,262 units listed for total import production were built in Canada for import. Options included a tachometer, mag-style wheel covers, and sintered-metallic brakes, four-way power seats, a tissue dispenser, and cruise control.[17]. See more ChevelleCD Chevy-related products here , See more about Chevrolet/Camaro/Monte Carlo/Nova/HHR/SSR/Acadian/Beaumont registries Deluxe series interiors featured cloth and vinyl or knit vinyl seat trim. optioned with the L35 396 cid engine. Both used a four-barrel carburetor and 10.5:1 compression. the L78 engine numbers but are part of those numbers. Although Tailfins. Options included Superlift air shock absorbers, Strato-ease headrests, and special instrumentation. Example: 45637 indicates a 1964 (4) V8 Malibu (56) 2-Dr. This was largely due to a crackdown on gas-guzzling vehicles. [24][25] There were 4,475 LS6 Chevelles produced. 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. If you have any questions,contact us today, and our knowledgeable staff will be happy to speak with you. 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). New dual round taillights were integral with the back bumper. 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. "[citation needed]. year are not known. With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. inserts were used to cover part of the big rear quarter window. 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. 9.15%. series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, please note the exact page by its address if (ie||dom){ reported last VIN of each assembly plant (such as limited production exotics). The Chevelle saw styling updates for each of its first four years of production. A power moonroof was an option in 1973-75. engines. layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD 2,673 13427/13437 300 Deluxe coupes/sport coupes were produced for sale and engine type (L6 vs. V8) are the 2nd and 3rd numbers and body Chevy II/Nova. At Volo MuseumAutoSales, we're proud to offer a variety of Chevelles that will satisfy even the most hardcore Chevelle enthusiast's needs. logo and identity is strictly prohibited by law. were available. Bowties do ot show the L89 aluminum Chevelle. "[citation needed]. station wagon, or pickup. More than 24,000 Malibu Sport Sedans were built, with a standard 307-cubic-inch V8 rated at 130 (net) horsepower. "[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. //Specify IFRAME display attributes 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. Seven transmissions were available: two manual three-speeds, two manual four-speeds, an overdrive three-speed, and two automatics. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . The Laguna, which had been Chevelle's top-of-the-line model in 1973, became the sporty Laguna Type S-3 and was only available as a coupe. Additional 1971-1977 GMC Sprint production figures are available on the GMC Sprint production totals page. The style number on a Fisher Body trim tag does not have the The vehicle would not change much in 1972, with the year largely being a carryover period before the third generation released. 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. owner. Malibu grilles changed little. Year: 1969 . Chevrolet specifications for 1971 included both "gross" and "net" horsepower figures for all engines. Chevy II/Nova/Acadian Beaumont. RPO L79 Production Figures for the For us that number is 0, which stands for 1970. Flory, p. 356. The Chevelle lineup slimmed down to Nomad, 300 Deluxe/Greenbrier, Malibu/Concours, and Concours Estate series, and the base 300 series was history. 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. with tailored fabrics with metallic thread accents. The name "chevelle" has been speculated as influenced by gazelle and Chevrolet combined, as a smaller sedan to the Impala.[9]. Yarborough won nine races along the way to the first of three consecutive titles. 1971 ] | [ The 3-speed manual transmission was standard; a 4-speed manual and Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic were optional. Since the 307 V8 was the standard base V8 in 1971, it could not be ordered with the SS option; one had to order the LS3 402 or the LS5 454, or one of the two 350 V8 engines (L65 or L48 - which reintroduced the small block to the SS option for the first time since the 1965 model year for USA market Chevelles). These economy-focused models included a simulated floor carpet made of vinyl-coated rubber color-matched to four available interior colors. } [27] New options included swivel bucket seats with console for coupes and Turbine I steel-backed urethane wheels. The sole option beyond that was a 170hp (127kW), four-barrel 350 V8, which came as standard equipment in the Malibu Classic station wagon. Estate Wagons and the Laguna Type S-3 were gone. Starting in January 1967, the Chevelle SS396 took over and became its own 138xx series, the same as in the U.S. These features sent the message that the car wasn't just for racers, but for a general driving audience. randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" [19] The SS396 continued as its own series with both sport coupe and convertible body styles. Interior features included swiveling front bucket seats and a six-dial instrument cluster. There is no known breakdown of the L78 option vs. body style. var iframeobj=document.getElementById? The SS option required an available 350 or 454 V8 with 4-speed or Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. option in those two years. 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. 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. [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. All Chevelles were 13000 series. Motor Trend said in 1973: "While neither Chevrolet or Pontiac are back in racing, the new crop intermediates out of GM's styling studios are curiously aerodynamic. Starting in 1970 the displacement rule was discontinued. . here . GM's sales reports indicate 9,486 sold. Base Chevelles got a thinner, plain bar with no ornamentation. On minor impact the urethane nose cone, backed up by shock-absorbing cylinders, deflects and rebounds; Laguna models also featured a specific diecast chrome grille with bowtie emblem, a body-colored (steel) rear bumper, front and rear bumper rub strips, bright roof drip moldings, bright wheel opening moldings, chrome taillight bezels, full wheel covers, and Laguna fender nameplates. 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