head option in 1969, GM's documentation does mention 311. [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. 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. were available. It also included GR70-15 radial tires. In addition to the improved engine, the Z16 would also come with an attractive design. The two-door sports coupe and convertible models enticed drivers looking for a powerful muscle car. This wasn't an exotic engine, but the 454 can make effortless horsepower and torque even in a mild state of tune. 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. First production year: 1969 Engines: Gasoline Body style: . series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp 396 cid engines. "[citation needed]. 325hp 396 cid SS396 engine. with tailored fabrics with metallic thread accents. In four-door sedan form, too, the Malibu Classics outsold base models by a substantial margin. 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. The L78 engine option was removed from the engine option Four-door hardtops, dubbed Sport Sedans, were available (1966 through 1972). The grille was widened and featured a bright horizontal bar that divided it into two sections. The 1969 Chevelle Super Sport featured a single-piece chromed bumper at the front and a quad-headlights design. At the center of this bar was a large Chevy bowtie for Malibus, or a large "SS" emblem for the SS models. [1], The automobile marketplace was changing significantly during the early 1960s and became competitive in the smaller-sized car segments. and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. The "Super Sport" versions were produced through the 1973 model year and Lagunas from 1973 through to 1976.[1]. 1970 Chevelle 300 series LS3 400 BB coupe, special order Monaco Orange. The L79 could be ordered In 1965, the SS would get an upgrade to its power, with a new L79 350hp engine becoming standard for that year's Z16 model. last letter notes specific engine. 1969 El Camino 1969 Chevelle SS 396 Wagon 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. //No need to edit after here Design, These coupe/sport coupe designations would continue into 1969. 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. Front disc brakes were available on all models, and a new dual master cylinder brake system incorporated a warning light. 8,479. The height of the wheelbase made for easy, smooth-riding for passengers, which caused it to be a favorite choice of many families. (1) The total production according to the The car adopted a long-hood/short-deck profile with a high rear-quarter "kick-up". In early 1964 and 1965, Chevelles had a Malibu SS badge on the rear quarter panel. (Nickey, Berger, Scuncio, etc. Production totaled 15,792 cars. on this website. The trim options for the SS would decrease, with 283 and 327 engines dropped entirely. Where no 'Import' numbers are shown indicates all of that series/model were assembled in the U.S. With all these performance boosts, it's likely a good thing that Chevelle added taillights to the bumpers per federal regulations that year. var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' For owner. Speedometers were newly calibrated in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour. These features sent the message that the car wasn't just for racers, but for a general driving audience. Camaro. WBD shall not be held liable The majority of the styling remained for the 1972 Chevelle, but included a new grille and new parking lights mounted on the leading edges of the fenders. Tread width grew an inch front and rear. Chevelle wagons measured 10 inches (250mm) shorter than full-size wagons and weighed about half a ton less, but sold much slower. August 1976: Cale Yarborough drove his #11 Junior Johnson/Holly Farms Chevelle to the 1976 NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National championship. 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." These Concours options (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) should not be confused with the two Concours station wagons. Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed This was called a control office production order. Options included a tachometer, mag-style wheel covers, and sintered-metallic brakes, four-way power seats, a tissue dispenser, and cruise control.[17]. 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. Contact page and describe the issue. CDs, Coins, Gifts, The 1966 and 1967 model years were the only two years of the 'strut back' 2-door sport coupe with its own style number, 17.[15]. In standard form, Chevelles had a 250cuin (4.1L) six-cylinder engine or a 145hp (108kW), 305 V8. 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. Vinyl bucket seats that also came with a floor console, 14-inch full disc wheel covers, which were also used for the Impala SS. Chevy II/Nova/Acadian Beaumont. The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile that was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 model years. 9,612 units of 13637 Malibu sport coupes were produced for sale I make every attempt to keep the details accurate and up to It was an attractive car and was offered through 1972, but never achieved the high-production figures as the pillared sedan. Only three of these (Malibu sport coupe, Malibu convertible, and El Camino pickup) were available with a choice of one of two SS options; RPO Z25 with the SS 396 (402cuin (6.6L)) engine and RPO Z15 with the new 454cuin (7.4L) engine. style is the last two numbers. the El Camino was included in the SS396 series so the L78 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 Also new for 1968 was the elimination of the term "sedan" for the 2-door pillar body style. This also included a coupe utility (El Camino) which was a derivative of the two-door wagon. Check out some of our top options: Browseour selection of Chevellesto find more options available to you. This 4-door hardtop used the same body as the 1968-71 models, and although it was attractive, it was the least popular body style in the lineup. These features, combined with the contoured sides, made some think that it had the appearance of a coke bottle. Considered a limited edition model by NASCAR, the Laguna S-3 was ineligible for competition following the 1977 season. RPO L79 Production Figures for the SS396 convertible, or SS396 sedan pickup. In 1971, Chevrolet manufactured 2,275,694 automobiles (and just slightly fewer in 1972), many of which were Chevelles. 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. the 1966 Chevelle model year. Though a 375 horsepower (280kW) cowl induction version was available, few were sold in favor of the newly introduced 454 engine during late-1969 timeframe. 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. if (ie||dom) Vent windows were also removed on the cars. "The Laguna is the type of car you want to own for fast, comfortable transportation in quiet luxury. 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB coupe. there is no known database of a car's VIN and its past/current The 1967 models received a facelift. randomcontent[2]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random03.htm" date. In 1969 412 L89 optioned L78s were built; 400 In 1970, sheet metal revisions gave the bodies a more coke bottle styling, and interiors were also redesigned. Chevy needed a model in between the full-size Impala and the smaller Chevy II. The Total Production numbers shown for each year may or may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. Malibu grilles changed little. Early-production 1974 Classic coupes required the vinyl roof option; apparently[according to whom?] Rectangular taillights were flush with the body surface, connected by a brushed chrome panel. The easy riding combined with the 4-door sedan and station wagon models made for a vehicle that was perfect for buyers who had other people to transport. Strongly in the Laguna's favor is the integrated, body-colored urethane bumper-front end. the new SS396 series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp 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. "[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. Sport Coupe In 1969 the COPO Chevelles show L78 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. 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. This website is designed and maintained 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). Chevy II/Nova. This was during the 1968 and 1969 model years. Also, the Concours option package (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) from the previous year was continued. So, where did the name Chevelle come from? 1972 Chevelles featured single-unit parking/side marker lights on their front fenders, outside of a revised twin-bar grille. Malibu Classic coupes had distinctive opera windows. model year. Although Tailfins. The "Malibu SS" emblems were carried over from the 1965 Malibu SS series. California residents: Do Not Sell My Info More Info. 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. //Specify IFRAME display attributes year but the horsepower rating was reduced from 350hp to [citation needed]. and 1970 and was only available with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment Decoding Chevrolet VIN, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, intake manifold casting numbers, transmission, interior codes, and paint . [10] The station wagons were marketed with exclusive nameplates: Greenbrier (previously used with the Corvair based vans), Concours, and Concours Estate. Contact page and describe the issue. The L78 engine was introduced late in the 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. Example: 1D80U indicates a Malibu series (D) Custom El Camino (80) Malibu Classics had a luxurious cloth/vinyl split-bench front seat, color-keyed steering wheel, and woodgrain-accented instrument panel. 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. 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. The Tonawanda It was offered in many body types including 2 door, 4 door, Convertible, pickup, and wagon configurations. 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). engines on order forms and build sheets but these engines The Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style Chevrolet produced 60,499 SS 396 sport coupes, 2,286 convertibles, and 5,190 El Caminos; 1968 was the only year the El Camino body style would get its own SS396 series designation (13880).[21]. RPO L78 Production Figures for the 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. Design, // window.onload=random_iframe, Mac's For the American rock duo, see, 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport Coupe, 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe (with Malibu SS hubcaps), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Hardtop Coupe. Starting in 1970 the displacement rule was discontinued. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe The seventh character classifies the final assembly plant where the vehicle left the line ready for the consumer. It is assumed the There were about 450,000 Chevy Chevelle models built for the 1969 model year. These 323 were COPO ordered. Ultimately, with all of the models and packages offered for these vehicles, there's going to be a lot of mixed opinions on which one is the most popular. not want a 350hp 327 engine competing with the new SS396 layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD 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. The number of L78 service engines for the 1969 model in the bullets below are for the VIN and not the Fisher Body trim A single-exhaust version of the 402 cid engine existed in 1970 with 330 gross hp and in 1972 with 210 net hp. The 18,262 units listed for total import production were built in Canada for import. The car has a very tight feeling, a by-product of the heavily ribbed underbody and double paneled roof. var iframeobj=document.getElementById? [13] The available 283-cubic-inch four-barrel V8 engine was rated at 220hp (164kW), the same rating as the 1957 Chevrolet Power-Pak 283 engine. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. 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. Three colors[which?] L79 engine could be ordered in any body style or series 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. "Enough is plenty, that's how we feel about the 350 Laguna. 1966 Chevy II/Nova - Acadian Beaumont/Canso. All Chevelles were 13000 series. The sole option beyond that was a 170hp (127kW), four-barrel 350 V8, which came as standard equipment in the Malibu Classic station wagon. Speed and Supercar-June 1973: Driving impression 350 Laguna, 1973-77 NASCAR recap by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide, Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 07:31. assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The L79 engine option returned for the 1967 Chevelle model 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. coupe and 573867 convertible with no known breakdown of Where only one number is shown indicates all of that series/body were assembled in the U.S. Canadian production numbers are unknown. totals 522,761 and does not match figures above. without express consent from WBD in writing. was replaced with the Z15 SS 454 Equipment option. 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. Annual facelifts continued. The variety of the Chevelle carried over from the first generation, with plenty of engine upgrade options available. Although Tailfins. The 1969 model year was the only U.S.-built Chevelle year to begin the sequence with 300,001. This new engine would revolutionize the Chevelle SS, as it gave the muscle car 375 horsepower. taxicabs and rental cars); at the time the police option was reintroduced since the 1964/65 model years (at the time midsize squads came with economy powertrain usually in the case of the Chevelle a third-generation Chevrolet inline-six. Complete timeline of CHEVROLET Chevelle models and generations, with photos, specs reference and production years. and optional in the 13680 Malibu series El Camino. (such as limited production exotics). The Canadian Malibu SS got its "SS" name from the "Sports Option" package under RPO A51 and was primarily a trim option. Surprisingly, the Chevelle also released a few four-door sedan models, as well as releasing two or four-door station wagon models. engine plant records show only 8,876 L78 engines built but All other engines on the SS roster were unchanged from 1971. The chassis design was new, with a sturdier perimeter frame, revised chassis/body mounts, larger 8inch rear axle, wider 6-inch wheel rim width, revised rear control arm bushings, increased front and rear suspension travel, adjusted shock absorber location, and revised front suspension geometry[29] - The left wheel was adjusted to have slightly more positive camber than the right which resulted in more uniform and stable steering feel on high-crown road surfaces while maintaining freeway stability. Malibu series interiors included cloth and vinyl or all vinyl seat trim and deep-twist carpeting. Rear seat legroom was up 3.5in (89mm) in sedans. "The cleanly styled Laguna has a lot to recommend it. Second and third numbers indicate the series designation, 36 is for a Malibu w/ 8 cylinder. Hardtop coupes featured a semi-fastback, flowing roofline with a long hood and short deck, influenced by the all-new Camaro. Chevelles were also assembled and sold in Canada. For us that number is 0, which stands for 1970. 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. engines on Deluxe and Malibu. 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). the U.S. according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 769 of those were First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. "[citation needed]. [7] Introduced in August 1963 by "Bunkie" Knudsen, the Chevelle filled the gap in market coverage for Chevrolet and achieved sales of 338,286 for the year. 294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. 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. Base Chevelles got a thinner, plain bar with no ornamentation. The first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. The more upmarket Malibu continued to sell best by a wide margin and many Chevelles went to the fleet market, but the costlier Laguna coupe and sedan made a respectable showing, with 56,036 going to customers. [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. function random_iframe(){ 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. Canadian built - For example: 45837050001 decodes this way: 4 / 58 / 37 / 0 / 50001. Starting in mid-1964, the Chevelle could be ordered with the division's 327-cubic-inch V8, in either 250 or 300hp (224kW). The 454 was available with GM's THM-400 automatic or Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. 396 cid engines. About seven percent of all Malibus had a six-cylinder engine, while about 86,000 came with the SS 396 option. Chevrolet also added 14-inch wheels and a three-speed automatic transmission to their line of transmissions. 1964 ~ 1972 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series/Model Production totals are based on Chevrolet's own production reports by assembly plant. Through the 1970s, California cars often had different powertrains than those marketed in states with less-stringent emissions regulations. The truth is that no one really knows. } The base Deluxe series was dropped for 1974, making the Malibu the base model. Rear windows on coupes no longer opened. The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America's second-best-selling car. The Chevelle Super Sport, or SS, represented Chevrolet's entry into the muscle car battle. The lineup consisted of Malibu and Malibu Classic models in coupe, sedan, and station wagon body styles. The six-cylinder version ran $90 less. 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. All-vinyl bucket seats and a console were optional. same meaning as the VIN from Chevrolet, 1964 Chevelle: document.getElementById("dynstuff") : document.all.dynstuff Headroom was up slightly and shoulder room gains were by 1.6 inches (41mm). The prototype Z-16 Chevelle was built at the Baltimore plant. Jul 9, 2020 3 min read. In our case the numbers are 6 and 7, which stands for a 2-door convertible body style. Parsons took the points lead with a third-place finish at Talladega Speedway in early May and never gave up the lead. Chevy's midsize production rose this year. Bowties do ot show the L89 aluminum See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . 1971 ] | [ RPO L79 Production Figures for the Options included an Econominder gauge package. [ 1964 ] | [ And what car in '73 can." 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