Lesser Chevelles would get that change later. tailgate, Chevelle 300 Deluxe, 2-door sedan pickup except the SS396 sport coupe or SS396 convertible. 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). . Chevelles sold in California were not available with the 307 V8, but had a 350-cubic-inch engine. All-vinyl bucket seats and a console were optional. 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. please note the exact page by its address With the numerous styles and models of the first-generation Chevy Chevelle, there was a lot to love. 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. However, since Chevrolet hasn't shared any fully-detailed production numbers, the production number isn't confirmable. Example: 45637 indicates a 1964 (4) V8 Malibu (56) 2-Dr. The Laguna Type S-3 was delayed until January 1975. It was not available with the overhead-valve "Turbo-Thrift" six-cylinder engine. 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. 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. (3) n/a indicates the series/model was not available with that engine Cale Yarborough was running at the finish in all 30 NASCAR Winston Cup races as he dominated the 1977 season to wrap up his second consecutive title. California residents: Do Not Sell My Info More Info. The L79 engine option returned for the 1967 Chevelle model While similar to their stateside counterparts, the convertible was available in the base Chevelle series, a model never offered in the United States. Contact page and describe the issue. 325hp, presumably so it might only compete with the base Critics compared the GM Colonnade line favorably to Ford and Chrysler intermediates. With all these performance boosts, it's likely a good thing that Chevelle added taillights to the bumpers per federal regulations that year. [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. Lesser models had a dashboard and a linear-readout speedometer. Caveats: 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. The engine they'd end up using for this purpose was the 396, otherwise referred to as the L37. //Specify IFRAME display attributes The Oshawa, a number is inserted before the assembly-plant letter to show the production year. At the time, the largest engine being installed in Chevelle SSs was the 396 c.i.d. To my knowledge in the bullets below are for the VIN and not the Fisher Body trim In 1964, a 327 engine that produced up to 300 horsepower overtook the original 220 horsepower engine. Corvette. A new dual-action tailgate operated either in the traditional manner or as a panel-type door. The 454 was available with GM's THM-400 automatic or Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. The vehicle would not change much in 1972, with the year largely being a carryover period before the third generation released. the F body Camaro, and the X body Nova. The car adopted a long-hood/short-deck profile with a high rear-quarter "kick-up". An "Econominder" gauge package was optional. Variable-ratio power steering was now standard with V8 models, and all 1975 models came with steel-belted radial tires and a catalytic converter. Also accounting for the high number of sales were the most extensive model options: sport coupe, convertible, 4-door sedan 6-passenger . 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. Besides being family-friendly, the Chevy Chevelle also quickly appealed to buyers who were looking for something fun to drive that could be displayed proudly outside their home. 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). 1970 Chevelle Concours Estate LS3 400 BB wagon. In Canada, the base series retained its 300 Deluxe name, with appropriate badging on each front fender just behind the front wheel well. the U.S. according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 769 of those were Chevy II/Nova. These are NOT reflected in document.getElementById("dynstuff") : document.all.dynstuff Chevelles were also assembled and sold in Canada. Six Cylinder Eight Cylinder : Series / Body Produced Series / Body Produced Total; Chevelle 300, 2 Dr Sedan: 3111: 9,663 129 9,792: 3211: The upscale luxury trim level for 1974 was the new Malibu Classic, offered in sedan, coupe, and station wagon models. This was called a control office production order. Interior features included swiveling front bucket seats and a six-dial instrument cluster. from the Tonawanda engine plant records that 28 Chevelle there is no known database of a car's VIN and its past/current He held off a late rally by Cale Yarborough to win by only 67.15 points. 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 L89 production numbers are not over and above Condition: Used. They showed only minor changes for 1969, led by revised front-end styling. They also had simulated hood scoops, red-stripe tires, and bright trim moldings. were replaced with the RPO L72 427 cid engine. } The variety of the Chevelle carried over from the first generation, with plenty of engine upgrade options available. First production year: 1969 Engines: Gasoline Body style: . It is suspected the reason iframeobj.src=randomcontent[Math.floor(Math.random()*randomcontent.length)] Canadian production numbers are unknown. was not available in the 13680 Malibu series El Camino. CDs, Coins, Gifts, Only 23 1965 Acadian Beaumonts/Cansos were Smaller side marker lighting bezels were phased in (shared with the Camaro and using the lens assembly as the previous year). [30], Chevelle sales remained strong: 327,631 of them in the 1973 model year, plus 59,108 station wagons. 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 The L79 engine option was available in the 1965/1967 Corvette Hardened engine valve seats and hydraulic camshafts made these engines reliable and allowed them to accept the increasingly popular unleaded regular gasoline. 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. *. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com The second generation of the Chevelle was introduced in 1969, and the SS version received one of the most powerful V8 engines made by Chevrolet in that era. V8) and the last two numbers indicates the body style within the Tread width grew an inch front and rear. the L78 engine numbers but are part of those numbers. Bowties do ot show the L89 aluminum 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. "We couldn't pass up the opportunity to tell you what a groovy all around car it is even if it can't smoke the quarter-mile in 13 seconds. 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. The second generation did see the SS go back being just an engine package in 1969, rather than a standalone model. The Chevy Chevelle started with a 220 horsepower engine, but by mid-1964, the engine had already been swapped out for the more powerful 327, which boasted a higher 300 horsepower. [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. WBD shall not be held liable If you think there is something in error, RPO L89 aluminum head options and are included in the overall coupe and 573867 convertible with no known breakdown of // window.onload=random_iframe, Mac's Buyers could also boost their car's performance with an air scoop for cowl induction. function random_iframe(){ 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. Two-door hardtop coupes, and convertibles, four-door sedans, and four-door station wagons were offered throughout the entire run. Out of this large number only 323 cars with a 427 V-8 were produced. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. is true for the 1967 model year and for the 1968 model year (1) The total production according to the 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. RPO L78 Production Figures for the Chevy II/Nova. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . 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. the 1966 Chevelle model year. 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. iframeobj.src=randomcontent[Math.floor(Math.random()*randomcontent.length)] Such a public database would be a gross invasion of privacy. [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. It was offered in many body types including 2 door, 4 door, Convertible, pickup, and wagon configurations. Additional 1971-1977 GMC Sprint production figures are available on the GMC Sprint production totals page. 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. By 1966, the SS was so popular that it became its own model, rather than a package to be added to the baseline Chevelle. [10] The station wagons were marketed with exclusive nameplates: Greenbrier (previously used with the Corvair based vans), Concours, and Concours Estate. In 1971 the single exhaust version of the 402 cid engine produced 206 net hp, but only appeared in the full-size Chevrolet brochure. 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. Cutlass Production Numbers Mopar Decoding Mopar Engine Colors Mopar Fender Tag Decoding 4-Speed Transmission Decoding Engine Decoding Mopar VIN Decoding VIN 1964 & 1965 VIN 1966 & 1967 VIN 1968 & 1974 Chevelle Production Numbers Subscribe to our mailing list With the multiple model options, the Chevelle was an incredibly versatile vehicle. The SS 396 sport coupe started at $2,899 - or $236 more than a comparable Malibu with its 307-cubic-inch V8. The number of L78 service engines for the 1969 model First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. Speed and Supercar magazine said in a June 1974 "Street Test": "Chevy gets it right on." These 323 were COPO ordered. This website is the sole property of WBD. The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower. The SS option was reduced to one RPO code, RPO Z15, and was only available for the Chevelle Malibu. Station wagons were the entry-level Nomad, the Chevelle-level Greenbrier, the Malibu-level Concours, and an upscale Concours Estate. reported last VIN of each assembly plant 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. Year: 1969 . A 4-door hardtop-styled Sport Sedan joined the Malibu series. Two six-cylinder engines and several V8s were offered in every model. 2,155. Malibu SS also came with a four-gauge cluster in place of engine warning lights, and a dash-mounted tachometer was optional. "[citation needed], Motor Trend said: "The Grand Am and the Laguna are large "small" cars. "You can make our tough one even tougher," the brochure explained, by adding Cowl Induction to either the SS 396 or the SS 454. Chevy II/Nova. in Canada according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 903 with RPO Z25 and The 1977 Chevelles featured new grilles. series. CDs, Coins, Gifts, and optional in the 13680 Malibu series El Camino. on this website. there is no known database of a car's VIN and its past/current Chevelle wagons measured 10 inches (250mm) shorter than full-size wagons and weighed about half a ton less, but sold much slower. (37), 1965-1971 Chevelle: Chevrolet Division/Series was noted by the first 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). engines on Deluxe and Malibu. 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 rarest Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertiblesome believe that less than20 were ever produced. Available engines were a 327-cubic-inch V8 instead of either of the sixes, or the mid-level option, a 220-horsepower 283-cubic-inch V8. Front disc brakes were available on all models, and a new dual master cylinder brake system incorporated a warning light. It now had a slanted, urethane-covered aero-style nose designed for NASCAR, louvered quarter windows, and could be ordered with a vinyl half-roof. [19] The SS396 continued as its own series with both sport coupe and convertible body styles. "Enough is plenty, that's how we feel about the 350 Laguna. The L78 engine option was available as an optional engine The SS equipment option requirements remained the same as those in 1971, any optional V8. 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. for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained //No need to edit after here Surprisingly, the Chevelle also released a few four-door sedan models, as well as releasing two or four-door station wagon models. Body styles included coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons. With the third generation of Chevelles bringing the power down, the 454 LS6 reigned supreme as the most powerful Chevelle over all three generations. An aluminum head option (RPO L89) was available in 1969 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 Two Laguna station wagons were introduced, including a Laguna Estate. engine option for any Chevrolet. Use of WBD name, The manual-shift feature of the Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission was featured. var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' with a 402-4 engine (U). on this website. layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD New options included power door locks and a stalk-mounted wiper control. optioned with the L35 396 cid engine. Part of the GM A-Body platform, the 1973 Laguna series included coupes, sedans and station wagons. logo and identity is strictly prohibited by law. year but the horsepower rating was reduced from 350hp to Optional on Malibu Classic coupes were swiveling bucket seats in cloth or vinyl. It is suspected the reason is Chevrolet did 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. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com A new "Chevrolet Efficiency System" included GM's new High energy ignition (HEI) for longer tune-up intervals and more complete combustion. Team Chevelle Gold #50. There were 6,727 standard Chevelles ordered with RPO YF3 (Heavy Chevy). document.write('') 396 cid engines. The prototype Z-16 Chevelle was built at the Baltimore plant. The L78 engine was available in the 1965 Corvette only. Base engines were the 250cuin (4.1L) straight-six engine and the 350 V8. 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