The L78 engine option was available as an optional engine 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. The new mid-size Chevelle was produced from 1964 to 1977. 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. series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, quantity. 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. 294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. Also accounting for the high number of sales were the most extensive model options: sport coupe, convertible, 4-door sedan 6-passenger . This Chevrolet website is not designed Part of the GM A-Body platform, the 1973 Laguna series included coupes, sedans and station wagons. Crossflow radiators and coolant reservoirs that prevented air from entering the system prevented overheating.[30]. The Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style 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. The base Deluxe series was dropped for 1974, making the Malibu the base model. "[citation needed]. Chevy's midsize production rose this year. 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. and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. [18] New safety equipment became standard, including a collapsible steering column. is true for the 1967 model year and for the 1968 model year reported last VIN of each assembly plant Contact page and describe the issue. layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD The number of L78 service engines for the 1969 model August 1976: Cale Yarborough drove his #11 Junior Johnson/Holly Farms Chevelle to the 1976 NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National championship. 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]. [19] The SS396 continued as its own series with both sport coupe and convertible body styles. Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America's second-best-selling car. type. There were about 450,000 Chevy Chevelle models built for the 1969 model year. if (ie||dom) randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" 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. In early 1964 and 1965, Chevelles had a Malibu SS badge on the rear quarter panel. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. 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. 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. owner. The fastback appearance was a revival of a streamlining bodystyle on all GM products from 1942 until 1950, as demonstrated on the Chevrolet Fleetline. Clearances for spring travel were also revised; the coil springs at each wheel were computer-selected to match the individual car's weight. 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. In line with other Chevrolet series, the two-door hardtops were called Sport coupes. 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. the U.S. according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 769 of those were var dom=document.getElementById&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 A single-exhaust version of the 402 cid engine existed in 1970 with 330 gross hp and in 1972 with 210 net hp. 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. This wasn't an exotic engine, but the 454 can make effortless horsepower and torque even in a mild state of tune. on this website. 1964 ~ 1972 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series/Model Production totals are based on Chevrolet's own production reports by assembly plant. The new Laguna S-3 featured the urethane front end with a revised grille as well as new front lamps and taillights. The series/model explanations indicated Use of WBD name, The L78 engine option was removed from the engine option 18 L89 optioned L78 engines. Still another benefit of the new body designs was greatly improved visibility, up 25% in coupes and wagons, and 35% in sedans. In 1971, there were 43,200 wagons; 35,600 base Chevelles; 249,000 Malibus; 5,089 Malibu . engine option for any Chevrolet. . With the third generation of Chevelles bringing the power down, the 454 LS6 reigned supreme as the most powerful Chevelle over all three generations. WBD shall not be held liable Second and third numbers indicate the series, 58 is for a Malibu Super Sport w/ 8 cylinder. 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. 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 L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle model year . with tailored fabrics with metallic thread accents. "What you'll see inside," claimed the sales brochure for the 1967 Chevelle, "will probably bring on a severe compulsion to go driving." The Chevelle line came to a somewhat anticlimactic end in 1977 with the release of the 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu series of cars. . 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. Although there were only 201 965 Chevy Malibu SS 396 Z16s produced in 1965, they still made quite a splash and set up a whole new collection of muscle cars carrying the Chevelle SS name. the L78 engine numbers but are part of those numbers. Options included Superlift air shock absorbers, Strato-ease headrests, and special instrumentation. ChevyWorld.net Supporters : RPO L79 Production Figures for the Chevelle. New options included power door locks and a stalk-mounted wiper control. two numbers (13), the third number indicates base 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 Laguna is the type of car you want to own for fast, comfortable transportation in quiet luxury. 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. 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. CDs, Coins, Gifts, 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. In 1970, sheet metal revisions gave the bodies a more coke bottle styling, and interiors were also redesigned. 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). The 300 Deluxe 2-door sedan was canceled and replaced by the base Chevelle Sport Coupe, a 2-door pillarless hardtop. The L79 engine option was available in any 1965 Chevelle The height of the wheelbase made for easy, smooth-riding for passengers, which caused it to be a favorite choice of many families. engine for a given series (odd numbers are L6, even numbers are It is suspected the reason [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. CDs, Coins, Gifts, First number indicates the manufacturer, 1 is for Chevrolet. is Chevrolet did not want a 350hp 327 engine competing with In 1969 412 L89 optioned L78s were built; 400 The second generation did see the SS go back being just an engine package in 1969, rather than a standalone model. The sole option beyond that was a 170hp (127kW), four-barrel 350 V8, which came as standard equipment in the Malibu Classic station wagon. from the Tonawanda engine plant records that 28 Chevelle Vinyl bucket seats that also came with a floor console, 14-inch full disc wheel covers, which were also used for the Impala SS. 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Parsons and his Chevelle hold on to win the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National championship. 47142. An aluminum head option (RPO L89) was available in 1969 vs. body style. The prototype Z-16 Chevelle was built at the Baltimore plant. Neither functional hood lock pins nor hood and deck stripes were standard with either SS option, but were part of the optional ZL2 cowl induction hood option. Yarborough won nine races along the way to the first of three consecutive titles. Deluxe series interiors featured cloth and vinyl or knit vinyl seat trim. 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. The 1969 model year was the only U.S.-built Chevelle year to begin the sequence with 300,001. The Laguna Type S-3 was delayed until January 1975. Optional on Malibu Classic coupes were swiveling bucket seats in cloth or vinyl. 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. For 1965, Chevrolet also added the 350-hp 327 V8 as a Regular Production Option (RPO) L79. Vent windows were also removed on the cars. The sixth character classifies the year in which the car was produced. 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 one prototype and the 200 production units comprise the often-quoted 201 figure. The LS6 produced a claimed 450 gross HP in solid-lifter, high-compression guise. Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through Unlike the 1973 Laguna, the Malibu Classic used the same front end and chrome bumper as the lesser models, and had smaller vertical opera windows and a spring-loaded hood ornament. The trim options for the SS would decrease, with 283 and 327 engines dropped entirely. Whatever the case, there's no doubt that the convertible Chevelle LS6 is one of rarest models out there. Also new for 1968 was the elimination of the term "sedan" for the 2-door pillar body style. Chevelle station wagons came in three levels: Concours, Nomad, and Greenbrierthe last a badge formerly used on the Corvair van. [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. 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. In order for a 1970 Chevelle SS to be appropriately deemed Numbers Matching, it must meet all of the following requirements: the casting number of the engine block must be correct for the car. 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. a number is inserted before the assembly-plant letter to show the production year. The rarest Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertiblesome believe that less than20 were ever produced. //This credit MUST stay intact for use Estate Wagons and the Laguna Type S-3 were gone. The Chevelle was introduced by Chevrolet in late 1963. For 1975, Front and rear changes included a vertical grid-patterned grille and new bright trim around the headlights. Chevrolet specifications for 1971 included both "gross" and "net" horsepower figures for all engines. Distinctive rear quarter glass on 2-door coupes and new side windows with styled center pillars were featured on 4-door models. var dom=document.getElementById&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 The unusually thin windshield pillars also contributed to much better visibility. Rear seat legroom was up 3.5in (89mm) in sedans. //This credit MUST stay intact for use last letter notes specific engine. A small "Chevelle" nameplate was located in the lower-left corner of the grille. L79 engine options. Floor coverings were color-keyed in vinyl-coated rubber. or Framingham in 1969. shown indicates all of that series/model were assembled in the U.S. The third-generation Chevelle was an extensively used body style in NASCAR competition from 1973 through 1977. The L78 engine was available in the 1967-1970 Camaro. L78 engine orders that were already in the pipeline were [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). Flory, p. 356. Chevelles continued in 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trims. document.write('') 1966 Chevy II/Nova - Acadian Beaumont/Canso. Find out more about the history of the Chevy Chevelle, along with some of the most popular options that you can still get your hands on today. This Chevrolet website is not designed This total production number agrees with Chevrolet's Accumulative Production Report of August 31, 1965. The car has a very tight feeling, a by-product of the heavily ribbed underbody and double paneled roof. It's a lot better looking out-front than the big bumper approach. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . To my knowledge The 4 door sedans and wagons turned to a 116-inch (2,900mm) span. date. Base Chevelles got a thinner, plain bar with no ornamentation. and 1970. Three colors[which?] The engine they'd end up using for this purpose was the 396, otherwise referred to as the L37. inserts were used to cover part of the big rear quarter window. 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. Chevrolet's own production reports by assembly plant. 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). Yarborough won nine races in 30 starts in his #11 Chevelle and finished 386 points ahead of runner-up Richard Petty. If you find an error, please use the contact form on my 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. No longer a series of its own, the SS 396 turned into a $347.60 option package for any two-door model. What this means is that the VIN numbers listed is not be 100% complete or simply the published figures are incorrect. for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained This website is designed and maintained 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). The 1968 Chevelle received an all-new distinctly sculpted body with tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. //Random iframe content- Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) The seller didn't enter the vehicle identification number correctly. Camaro. please note the exact page by its address Two six-cylinder engines and several V8s were offered in every model. 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). 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. except the SS396 sport coupe or SS396 convertible. availability in late 1969 for the 1970 model year when it 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). Corvette. These 323 were COPO ordered. In 1964, a 327 engine that produced up to 300 horsepower overtook the original 220 horsepower engine. 1967 ] | [ Chevelle wagons measured 10 inches (250mm) shorter than full-size wagons and weighed about half a ton less, but sold much slower. The Total Production numbers shown for each year may or may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. 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). 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. in Canada according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 903 with RPO Z25 and A new "Chevrolet Efficiency System" included GM's new High energy ignition (HEI) for longer tune-up intervals and more complete combustion. Production totaled 15,792 cars. Speedometers were newly calibrated in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour. GM mandated all divisions design their engines to run on lower-octane regular, low-lead, or unleaded gasoline. owner. (37), 1965-1971 Chevelle: Chevrolet Division/Series was noted by the first 1970 also saw the introduction of the 454cuin (7.4L) engine which was only available with the RPO Z15 SS Equipment option. The SS 396 sport coupe started at $2,899 - or $236 more than a comparable Malibu with its 307-cubic-inch V8. The base 454cuin (7.4L) engine was rated at 360bhp (365PS; 268kW), which was also available with cowl induction; and the optional LS6 version equipped with a single 4-barrel 800 CFM Holley carburetor produced 450bhp (456PS; 336kW) at 5600 rpm and 500lbft (678Nm) at 3600 rpm of torque. This was now called a coupe (or pillar coupe) while the 2-door hardtop remained a sport coupe. without express consent from WBD in writing. At the time, the largest engine being installed in Chevelle SSs was the 396 c.i.d. Annual facelifts continued. for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained The 1977 Chevelles featured new grilles. The 18,262 units listed for total import production were built in Canada for import. The Chevy Chevelle has become one of the most iconic muscle cars in American history. } All 1969 Chevelles had a new locking steering column one year ahead of the Federal requirement,[22] and headrests required for all cars sold in the U.S. after January 1, 1969. (2) Subtracting the 503,352 figure from 522,761 VIN's leaves 19,409 [30], Chevelle sales remained strong: 327,631 of them in the 1973 model year, plus 59,108 station wagons. A 4-door hardtop-styled Sport Sedan joined the Malibu series. coupe and 573867 convertible with no known breakdown of In our case the numbers are 6 and 7, which stands for a 2-door convertible body style. if (ie||dom) The Oshawa, Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through 1972. 1 is Chevrolet Division, a letter indicates the More than 24,000 Malibu Sport Sedans were built, with a standard 307-cubic-inch V8 rated at 130 (net) horsepower. Chevelle. 8,479. engine vs. body style. Upscale versions were Malibus including the convertible models. Manual transmission cars got GM's "Air Injection Reactor (A.I.R)" smog pump. Top-trim models (including the SS 396 and new luxury Concours) featured GM's new Hide-A-Way wiper system. Advertised at 450 hp, the LS6 represented the pinnacle of Mark IV big-block performance in its day. Critics compared the GM Colonnade line favorably to Ford and Chrysler intermediates. There are over 1300 pages and 8500 images (Nickey, Berger, Scuncio, etc. Out of this large number only 323 cars with a 427 V-8 were produced. Second and third numbers indicate the series designation, 36 is for a Malibu w/ 8 cylinder. The L89 production numbers are not over and above 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. 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. logo and identity is strictly prohibited by law. The L78 engine was introduced late in the 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. 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. 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]. Three luxury Concours options became available in March 1968 for the 4-door sedan, the 4-door sport sedan (and the hardtop coupe) and consisted of special sound insulation, and a deep-padded instrument panel with simulated woodgrain accents and all-vinyl color-keyed interiors. 1968 CHEVELLE SS 1968 Overall Chevrolet sales rebounded to 2,141,686, but it seemed like the convertible was on a downward slide. $292.70. here . At Volo MuseumAutoSales, we're proud to offer a variety of Chevelles that will satisfy even the most hardcore Chevelle enthusiast's needs. 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. year are not known. With the hardtop, a rare option is a horseshoe floor shifter with an integrated console (with bucket seats - sourced from the SS). The Chevelle's body styling came in a two-door hardtop, known as the Sports Coupe, or in a convertible model. 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. The SS option required an available 350 or 454 V8 with 4-speed or Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series / Body. Also, the Concours option package (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) from the previous year was continued. Some mistakes can be made, but Canadian production numbers are unknown. Around an estimated 323 Chevelle 2-door hardtops were fitted with an L72 427cuin (7.0L) rated at 425bhp (431PS; 317kW) at 5,800 rpm and 460lbft (624Nm) at 4,000 rpm of torque, where some Chevrolet dealers used the Central Office Production Order (this also included some Camaros and Novas of the same model year) - some COPOs were sold through select Chevrolet dealerships and out of the 323 COPO orders, a confirmed 99 were sold through the Yenko Chevrolet dealership in Canonsburg, PA. During the 1969 model year, a police package (RPO B07) was available on the Chevelle 300 Deluxe 4-door sedan where some were optioned with the RPO L35 (396) motor along with a boxed frame (also shared with fleet orders e.g. Considered a limited edition model by NASCAR, the Laguna S-3 was ineligible for competition following the 1977 season. In 1970 it's known The 1970 Chevelle and the 1970 Buick Skylark share the same roofline. 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