records are for L78 engines built for the A body Chevelle, The L78 engine was available in the 1965 Corvette only. In its standard form, the 1977 Chevelles onlyreceived 145 horsepower, underscoring the shift away from mega-powerful muscle cars. Starting in 1970 the displacement rule was discontinued. (3) n/a indicates the series/model was not available with that engine Clearances for spring travel were also revised; the coil springs at each wheel were computer-selected to match the individual car's weight. 118,051. Sport Coupe 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). These features sent the message that the car wasn't just for racers, but for a general driving audience. There are over 1300 pages and 8500 images var ie=document.all&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 SS396 convertible, or SS396 sedan pickup. The vehicle has been so popular, that it's shown up inover 1,600 movies, such as "The Fast and The Furious" and "Jack Reacher," staking its claim as Hollywood's go-to muscle car. In addition to the standard 350 2 barrel V8, Laguna models featured specific front and rear styling including a body-colored urethane front end concealing the new 5mph bumper system. Second and third numbers indicate the series designation, 36 is for a Malibu w/ 8 cylinder. 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. [ 1964 ] | [ [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. // window.onload=random_iframe, Mac's A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. The first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. This move was somewhat controversial with the buying public as hardtops had been a staple of American cars for over 20 years. [citation needed] Later-built cars were available with a standard painted roof that included the smaller opera window. In standard form, Chevelles had a 250cuin (4.1L) six-cylinder engine or a 145hp (108kW), 305 V8. Registries for Chevelle/Camaro/Nova/HHR. randomcontent[2]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random03.htm" WBD shall not be held liable vs. body style. units assumed to be for Canada consumption. I make every attempt to keep the details accurate and up to shown indicates all of that series/model were assembled in the U.S. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. Smaller side marker lighting bezels were phased in (shared with the Camaro and using the lens assembly as the previous year). For 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). Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate Rectangular taillights were flush with the body surface, connected by a brushed chrome panel. //Random iframe content- Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) Second and third numbers indicate the series, 58 is for a Malibu Super Sport w/ 8 cylinder. RPO L79 Production Figures for the 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. An "Econominder" gauge package was optional. The rarest Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertiblesome believe that less than20 were ever produced. may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. The SS option required an available 350 or 454 V8 with 4-speed or Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. Floor coverings were color-keyed in vinyl-coated rubber. Wagons stretched 208 inches (5,300mm) overall versus 197 inches (5,000mm) for coupes. 47707. with tailored fabrics with metallic thread accents. if (ie||dom) The Chevelle was introduced by Chevrolet in late 1963. was unique to 1965, and differed from the L78 396 offered by the Corvette that same year, and the Chevelle SS396 the following year. Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. It is assumed the The base model of the Chevelle came with either a 140hp Turbo-Thrift six engine, a 200hp Turbo-Fire 307 V8 engine or a 325hp 327 V8 engine. Year. The third-generation Chevelle was an extensively used body style in NASCAR competition from 1973 through 1977. "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. [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. 9,612 units of 13637 Malibu sport coupes were produced for sale owner. Chevy II/Nova. Estate Wagons and the Laguna Type S-3 were gone. A single-exhaust version of the 402 cid engine existed in 1970 with 330 gross hp and in 1972 with 210 net hp. 1969 El Camino 1969 Chevelle SS 396 Wagon //This credit MUST stay intact for use 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. The truth is that no one really knows. In Canada, the base series retained its 300 Deluxe name, with appropriate badging on each front fender just behind the front wheel well. There are no known breakdowns It was the top-line Chevelle series that year positioned above the Malibu. 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. *. ChevyWorld.net Supporters : RPO L79 Production Figures for the Chevelle. "Enough is plenty, that's how we feel about the 350 Laguna. Two-door hardtop coupes, and convertibles, four-door sedans, and four-door station wagons were offered throughout the entire run. [19] The SS396 continued as its own series with both sport coupe and convertible body styles. 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. Yarborough beat Richard Petty by 195 points. It was offered in many body types including 2 door, 4 door, Convertible, pickup, and wagon configurations. A single chrome bar connected quad headlights (which became a familiar Chevrolet trademark) with a revised front grille, now cast in ABS plastic, and a slotted bumper held the parking lights. 8,479. Parsons and his Chevelle hold on to win the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National championship. randomcontent[2]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random03.htm" In 1971, Chevrolet manufactured 2,275,694 automobiles (and just slightly fewer in 1972), many of which were Chevelles. The car has a very tight feeling, a by-product of the heavily ribbed underbody and double paneled roof. The prototype Z-16 Chevelle was built at the Baltimore plant. without express consent from WBD in writing. Those 1965 through 1968 Chevrolet L79 Production Numbers . The addition of a Super Sport (SS) package for buyers to choose from would solidify the Chevelle as a high-performance vehicle, with SS models going down as some of the most iconic muscle cars in car history. The new body reflected the "Coke bottle" body shape that became the fad for American cars in the mid-1960s. [12] strikes). The L79 could be ordered If you find an error, please use the contact form on my 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. Where only one number is shown indicates all of that series/body were assembled in the U.S. Canadian production numbers are unknown. an informational outlet only. The 1970 Chevelle and the 1970 Buick Skylark share the same roofline. WBD shall not be held liable The Monte Carlo coupe was the biggest seller of the Chevrolet A-body line (actually designated A-Special), although the bread-and-butter coupes, sedans, and station wagons also sold well. While similar to their stateside counterparts, the convertible was available in the base Chevelle series, a model never offered in the United States. Design, to help you locate a car you owned 20-30 years ago. . Parsons took the points lead with a third-place finish at Talladega Speedway in early May and never gave up the lead. "It's not overpowering but it's enough - and so comfortable that the editor bought the car." First number indicates the manufacturer, 1 is for Chevrolet. //No need to edit after here 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". "The cleanly styled Laguna has a lot to recommend it. The name "chevelle" has been speculated as influenced by gazelle and Chevrolet combined, as a smaller sedan to the Impala.[9]. Camaro. on this website. head option in 1969, GM's documentation does mention 311. 1968 CHEVELLE SS 1968 Overall Chevrolet sales rebounded to 2,141,686, but it seemed like the convertible was on a downward slide. //Random iframe content- Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) [28] Interior roominess of the 1973 Chevelle was improved, particularly in the rear. One convertible was reportedly specially built for Chevy General Manager Knudsen, but is understood to have been destroyed. Four-door hardtops, dubbed Sport Sedans, were available (1966 through 1972). Lower displayed performance was evident because GM required all performance numbers to be reported as net engine ratings. (4) Neither convertibles nor station wagons were assembled at Atlanta Whatever the case, there's no doubt that the convertible Chevelle LS6 is one of rarest models out there. Super Sport options were on 28,647 Chevelles of which 2,500 had the 454-cubic-inch engine. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com Like the 1965 model year the series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, A two-door sedan and station wagon was available in 1964 and 1965 in the base 300 series. quantity. The Oshawa, Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through 1972. Yarborough won nine races along the way to the first of three consecutive titles. Considered a limited edition model by NASCAR, the Laguna S-3 was ineligible for competition following the 1977 season. 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. The L78 engine was available in the 1968 through 1970 In four-door sedan form, too, the Malibu Classics outsold base models by a substantial margin. L78 engines were built; 18 were sold and 10 were service CDs, Coins, Gifts, First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. The L89 production numbers are not over and above The SS 396 sport coupe started at $2,899 - or $236 more than a comparable Malibu with its 307-cubic-inch V8. The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower. 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. If you think there is something in error, This website is designed and maintained California residents: Do Not Sell My Info More Info. 10,828 units of 13637 Malibu sport coupes were produced for sale in A few other dealers ordered the package Yenko created and sold them as their own supercars. All-vinyl bucket seats and a console were optional. Other options included power windows and door locks. 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB coupe. The 402 cid big-block engine continued to be optional as the SS 396 but was only available in one horsepower rating, 300 gross (260 net) horsepower, and was not available with cowl induction. 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. New options included power door locks and a stalk-mounted wiper control. in any series or body style except the SS396 sport coupe, from the Tonawanda engine plant records that 28 Chevelle 1969 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series/Model* [ 1964 ] | [ 1965 ] | [ 1966 ] | [ 1967 ] | [ 1968 ] | [ 1969 ] | [ 1970 ] | [ 1971 ] | [ 1972 ] The Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. 1964 ~ 1972 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series/Model Production totals are based on Chevrolet's own production reports by assembly plant. 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. The 1970 ChevelleLS6 is likely one of the most valuable muscle cars in the world, selling for$1,150,000 at a 2013 auction. 325hp, presumably so it might only compete with the base No longer a series of its own, the SS 396 turned into a $347.60 option package for any two-door model. 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. SS396 sport coupes and convertibles used the same Malibu sport coupe and convertible bodies with reinforced frames and revised front suspension: higher-rate springs, recalibrated shocks, and thicker front stabilizer bar, but with different exterior trim. What this means is that the VIN numbers listed is not be 100% complete or simply the published figures are incorrect. The 1968 Chevelle received an all-new distinctly sculpted body with tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. Yarborough won nine races in 30 starts in his #11 Chevelle and finished 386 points ahead of runner-up Richard Petty. The Laguna Type S-3 was delayed until January 1975. optioned with the L34 396 cid engine. Where no 'Import' numbers are the F body Camaro, and the X body Nova. Vent windows were also removed on the cars. 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. It also included GR70-15 radial tires. RPO Z25 SS equipment option included one of these 402 cid engines, but was still marketed as a 396. or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed 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 U.S. according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 769 of those were 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. Taillight lenses were larger and more vertical, flowing into the quarter panels. //Specify IFRAME display attributes in Canada according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 903 with RPO Z25 and Chevrolet also added 14-inch wheels and a three-speed automatic transmission to their line of transmissions. 1965. 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. 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). The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America's second-best-selling car. layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD 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 . 1970 model year are not known as the Tonawanda engine plant In 1969 412 L89 optioned L78s were built; 400 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. The Chevelle line came to a somewhat anticlimactic end in 1977 with the release of the 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu series of cars. Strongly in the Laguna's favor is the integrated, body-colored urethane bumper-front end. L78 engine orders that were already in the pipeline were 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB convertible. The 454cuin (7.4L) LS5 V8 was rated at 360hp (270kW). For 1971, the SS option could be ordered with any optional V8 and became more of a dress-up option than a performance option. 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. was replaced with the Z15 SS 454 Equipment option. series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp 396 cid engines. L79 engine options. 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. . Top-trim models (including the SS 396 and new luxury Concours) featured GM's new Hide-A-Way wiper system. 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 var randomcontent=new Array() 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." To my knowledge Front disc brakes were now standard on all '73 Chevelles. The unusually thin windshield pillars also contributed to much better visibility. Also, the Concours option package (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) from the previous year was continued. It's a lot better looking out-front than the big bumper approach. 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. } the production numbers above. logo and identity is strictly prohibited by law. The SS option was reduced to one RPO code, RPO Z15, and was only available for the Chevelle Malibu. 1 is Chevrolet Division, a letter indicates the 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. 1970 ] | [ Chevelle station wagons came in three levels: Concours, Nomad, and Greenbrierthe last a badge formerly used on the Corvair van. These Concours options (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) should not be confused with the two Concours station wagons. 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). [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. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . 294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. The L78 engine was available in the 1967-1970 Camaro. The rear bumper on the Laguna S-3 was chrome-plated rather than painted body color as on the 1973 car. 59,074. The Z-16 option included the convertible boxed frame, a narrowed rear axle and brake assemblies from the contemporary Impala, heavy-duty suspension, plus virtually all Chevelle comfort and convenience options. They also had simulated hood scoops, red-stripe tires, and bright trim moldings. Upscale versions were Malibus including the convertible models. [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. and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. * For 1969-1972, the El Camino SS was an option package added to a Custom V8 model. The L78 engine option was removed from the engine option model year. A new "Chevrolet Efficiency System" included GM's new High energy ignition (HEI) for longer tune-up intervals and more complete combustion. on this website. [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. Contact page and describe the issue. Although Tailfins. At the time, the largest engine being installed in Chevelle SSs was the 396 c.i.d. GM records show the count (9,486) from sales records and He held off a late rally by Cale Yarborough to win by only 67.15 points. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe except the SS396 sport coupe or SS396 convertible. This also included a coupe utility (El Camino) which was a derivative of the two-door wagon. Buyers could also boost their car's performance with an air scoop for cowl induction. by Webs by Dale (WBD). 1968 ] | [ 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. The Total Production numbers shown for each year may or may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. Was delayed until January 1975. optioned with the L34 396 cid engine existed in 1970 330. Hydra-Matic transmission for Chevrolet a 145hp ( 108kW ), 305 V8 head option in 1969, GM documentation. Been a staple of American cars for over 20 years ( 5,000mm ) for coupes there no... 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