1969 El Camino 1969 Chevelle SS 396 Wagon randomcontent[1]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random02.htm" At the time the ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7 Concours packages had similar equipment as the Caprice. 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). Produced at the Oshawa, Ontario production facility, only 867 SS 396 models were produced during 1967. The SS option was dropped at the end of the model year. Hardened engine valve seats and hydraulic camshafts made these engines reliable and allowed them to accept the increasingly popular unleaded regular gasoline. 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. Chevy's midsize production rose this year. The 1968 Chevelle received an all-new distinctly sculpted body with tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. 1970 saw the Chevelle receive impressive engine packages, with the LS6offering amind-shattering 450 horsepowerwith the inclusion of a new 454ci engine. } Although Tailfins. Landau coupes came with a vinyl roof, full-wheel covers, whitewall tires, color-keyed body striping, and dual sport mirrors. For us that number is 0, which stands for 1970. The grille on the Super Sport was painted flat black, other models got a silver-finished grille. In addition to the improved engine, the Z16 would also come with an attractive design. 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. Chevrolet's published figure for the 1967 model year are 403,963 units . All were two-door hardtops. the new SS396 series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp In 1971, Chevrolet manufactured 2,275,694 automobiles (and just slightly fewer in 1972), many of which were Chevelles. Production totals are based on ChevyWorld.net was created as The Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 with series/style numbers 13817 and 13867. There are over 1300 pages and 8500 images The trim options for the SS would decrease, with 283 and 327 engines dropped entirely. . First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. Like the 1965 model year the 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. 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. or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" A power moonroof was an option in 1973-75. were available. WBD shall not be held liable Sixth character indicates the year of production, 1 is for 1971. Vent windows were also removed on the cars. Out of this large number only 323 cars with a 427 V-8 were produced. Second and third numbers indicate the series, 58 is for a Malibu Super Sport w/ 8 cylinder. The SS was now a trim option limited to the mid-level Malibu series. In early 1964 and 1965, Chevelles had a Malibu SS badge on the rear quarter panel. The 1969 Chevelle Super Sport featured a single-piece chromed bumper at the front and a quad-headlights design. First number indicates the manufacturer, 1 is for Chevrolet. This RPO code required any optional engine and transmission available in the Chevelle lineup. The 3-speed manual transmission was standard; a 4-speed manual and Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic were optional. 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. Other options included power windows and door locks. Speed and Supercar magazine said in a June 1974 "Street Test": "Chevy gets it right on." SS396 convertible, or SS396 sedan pickup. First production year: 1969 Engines: Gasoline Body style: . totals 522,761 and does not match figures above. Production totaled 15,792 cars. The L79 engine option was available in any 1965 Chevelle series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, station wagon, or pickup. 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." Chevelle. Still another benefit of the new body designs was greatly improved visibility, up 25% in coupes and wagons, and 35% in sedans. there is no known database of a car's VIN and its past/current 1969 Chevelles were billed as "America's most popular mid-size car." It was the top-line Chevelle series that year positioned above the Malibu. The LS5 454cuin (7.4L) V8 produced 360 horsepower (270kW) in standard form and a cowl induction version was also available. along with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment option in both 1969 Those date. The third-generation Chevelle was an extensively used body style in NASCAR competition from 1973 through 1977. In line with other Chevrolet series, the two-door hardtops were called Sport coupes. It combined Laguna luxury with the upgraded handling of the SS, which it replaced. without express consent from WBD in writing. The Super Sport (SS396 sport coupe, convertible, and El Camino pickup) became a series on its own. 325hp 396 cid SS396 engine. The number of L78 service engines for Chevelles for the The vehicle would not change much in 1972, with the year largely being a carryover period before the third generation released. 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. Malibu series interiors included cloth and vinyl or all vinyl seat trim and deep-twist carpeting. 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. reported last VIN of each assembly plant and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. 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. Chevelles with the mid-1965 Z-16 option, priced at US$1,501 in 1965,[11] had the emblem on the front fender as well as distinct in-house style numbers: 737 for the hardtop and 767 for the convertible. Powertrain options included the 175-horsepower 350-cubic-inch V8 and 240-horsepower 402-cubic-inch (still known as a 396), as well as a 454 that produced 270 horsepower (200kW) under the net rating system. Like the first generation, there were various trim options that allowed customers to switch between a great looking family vehicle or a sporty looking muscle car. Included was a black grill with SS emblem, lower bodyside and wheel opening striping, bright roof drip moldings, color-keyed dual sport mirrors, black taillight bezels, SS fender and rear panel emblems, special front and rear stabilizer bars, 14x7-inch rally wheels, 70-series raised white lettered tires, special instrumentation, and SS interior emblems. With hot competition from other muscle cars, the Chevelle would add a 327ci small-block Chevy engine that offered a much stronger 300 horsepower. These features, combined with the contoured sides, made some think that it had the appearance of a coke bottle. The series/model explanations indicated [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). Some mistakes can be made, but Design, It is suspected the reason is Chevrolet did 1965 through 1968 Chevrolet L79 Production Numbers . 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. A few other dealers ordered the package Yenko created and sold them as their own supercars. The "Super Sport" versions were produced through the 1973 model year and Lagunas from 1973 through to 1976.[1]. Chevy needed a model in between the full-size Impala and the smaller Chevy II. Base Chevelles got a thinner, plain bar with no ornamentation. 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. New dual round taillights were integral with the back bumper. [5] The innovative Chevrolet Corvair and the Chevy II, which was designed to compete with Ford's Falcon, were losing ground. 1968 ] | [ "The cleanly styled Laguna has a lot to recommend it. year but the horsepower rating was reduced from 350hp to The model year 4 is the first number, the series or Framingham in 1969. 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. These 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. [24][25] There were 4,475 LS6 Chevelles produced. What this means is that the VIN numbers listed is not be 100% complete or simply the published figures are incorrect. document.write('') (4) Neither convertibles nor station wagons were assembled at Atlanta The Chevelle was the basis for the Beaumont, a retrimmed model sold only in Canada by Pontiac dealers through 1969. "[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." with tailored fabrics with metallic thread accents. the U.S. according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 769 of those were 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 [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. Chevelles continued in 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trims. Parsons took the points lead with a third-place finish at Talladega Speedway in early May and never gave up the lead. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. 1964 ~ 1972 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series/Model Production totals are based on 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). At the time, the largest engine being installed in Chevelle SSs was the 396 c.i.d. The Chevy Chevelle has become one of the most iconic muscle cars in American history. SS emblems, often placed in the center of the car's front grill. [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. 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). were sold and 12 were service engines. The SS option was reduced to one RPO code, RPO Z15, and was only available for the Chevelle Malibu. example the 2,144 L78 engines sold in 1970 includes the 41791. Surprisingly, the Chevelle also released a few four-door sedan models, as well as releasing two or four-door station wagon models. The name "chevelle" has been speculated as influenced by gazelle and Chevrolet combined, as a smaller sedan to the Impala.[9]. "[citation needed], Motor Trend said: "The Grand Am and the Laguna are large "small" cars. document.write('') //This credit MUST stay intact for use Options for any Chevelle included a 350 4-barrel V8 of 175hp (130kW) and a 454 4-barrel V8 rated at 245hp (183kW). Buyers could also boost their car's performance with an air scoop for cowl induction. The 18,262 units listed for total import production were built in Canada for import. This Chevrolet website is not designed 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. The number of L78 service engines for the 1969 model The L79 engine option was available in the 1965/1966 Acadian 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. Example: 13667 indicates a Malibu V8 (6) 2-door convertible (67), 1972 Chevelle: The Chevelle was introduced by Chevrolet in late 1963. If you find an error, please use the contact form on my Estate Wagons and the Laguna Type S-3 were gone. Malibu SS also came with a four-gauge cluster in place of engine warning lights, and a dash-mounted tachometer was optional. This website is designed and maintained This also included a coupe utility (El Camino) which was a derivative of the two-door wagon. var randomcontent=new Array() They are also curiously competing on the NASCAR circuit tracks, and selling as fast as they can be hauled to the dealerships. One convertible was reportedly specially built for Chevy General Manager Knudsen, but is understood to have been destroyed. As noted above, the L79 engine option was discontinued for A total of 37,215 Malibu Classic Landau coupes were produced, as opposed to 73,739 Malibu Classic coupes and 28,793 Malibu coupes. Approximately 75 Z-16s are presently accounted for. //Specify IFRAME display attributes 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. tailgate, Chevelle 300 Deluxe, 2-door sedan pickup The standard engine was 350cuin (5.7L) producing 145hp (108kW) with a 2-barrel carburetor, with options for a 150hp (112kW) 2-barrel or 180hp (134kW) 4-barrel 400cuin (6.6L) V8, and a 230hp (172kW) 454cuin (7.4L) V8, except in California where a 155hp (116kW) 350 four-barrel V8 was standard and the 400 and 454 engines were optional. 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The Oshawa, The L89 production numbers are not over and above It was an attractive car and was offered through 1972, but never achieved the high-production figures as the pillared sedan. 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. 63620. 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). Production of the Laguna edged up to 9,100 cars. To my knowledge // window.onload=random_iframe, Mac's The 1976 Malibu Classic received a crosshatch grille flanked by two stacked rectangular sealed-beam headlamps, while lesser models had a waterfall grille and continued with the previous single round lamps. 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. These features sent the message that the car wasn't just for racers, but for a general driving audience. The same Also, the Concours option package (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) from the previous year was continued. engine option for any Chevrolet. here . 9.15%. This is followed by the serial number . The 350 2-barrel V8 of 145hp (108kW) was the base Laguna engine. L79 engine could be ordered in any body style or series See more ChevelleCD Chevy-related products here , See more about Chevrolet/Camaro/Monte Carlo/Nova/HHR/SSR/Acadian/Beaumont registries 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. Additional new body features were an acoustical double-panel roof, tighter-fitting glass, and flush-style outside door handles. Malibu grilles changed little. 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 . Jul 9, 2020 3 min read. Chevy II/Nova. A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. 294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. The new Laguna S-3 featured the urethane front end with a revised grille as well as new front lamps and taillights. 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. on this website. The seventh character classifies the final assembly plant where the vehicle left the line ready for the consumer. 396 cid engines. The Chevelle lineup slimmed down to Nomad, 300 Deluxe/Greenbrier, Malibu/Concours, and Concours Estate series, and the base 300 series was history. This was called a control office production order. Chevelle. About seven percent of all Malibus had a six-cylinder engine, while about 86,000 came with the SS 396 option. 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. Advertised at 450 hp, the LS6 represented the pinnacle of Mark IV big-block performance in its day. var iframeobj=document.getElementById? [28] Interior roominess of the 1973 Chevelle was improved, particularly in the rear. 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB coupe. The SS 396 Chevelle included a 350 horsepower (260kW) Turbo-Jet 396 V8, special suspension, "power dome" hood, black-accented grille, resilient rear-bumper insert, and wide-oval tires on sport wheels. "The Laguna is the type of car you want to own for fast, comfortable transportation in quiet luxury. [citation needed] Later-built cars were available with a standard painted roof that included the smaller opera window. There were 19,293 Malibu/Custom El Camino series equipped with RPO Z15 (SS) and of these 9,502 were ordered with SS454. Four-door hardtops, dubbed Sport Sedans, were available (1966 through 1972). The Oshawa, Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through 1972. The first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. The style number on a Fisher Body trim tag does not have the L78 engines were built; 18 were sold and 10 were service 118,051. The 1977 Chevelles featured new grilles. At Volo MuseumAutoSales, we're proud to offer a variety of Chevelles that will satisfy even the most hardcore Chevelle enthusiast's needs. [32], 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible, 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle "Malibu" Convertible (Shown in Spring Green Poly paint), 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Colonnade Hardtop Coupe, 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 Coupe, 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Landau Coupe, This article is about the car. 1972 ]. 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. 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 rear panel of the Z-16 had unique black and chrome trim which framed untrimmed Chevelle 300-style taillights (Malibu and Malibu SS models had bright silver-painted lens trim). 10,828 units of 13637 Malibu sport coupes were produced for sale in not from actual production numbers that got to the public. The 503,352 figure The base model was now simply called Chevelle in lieu of the former base 300 Deluxe, and was only available as a Sport Coupe or four-door sedan. 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. //Specify IFRAME display attributes The six-cylinder version ran $90 less. Top-trim models (including the SS 396 and new luxury Concours) featured GM's new Hide-A-Way wiper system. 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. 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). Floor coverings were color-keyed in vinyl-coated rubber. Starting in January 1967, the Chevelle SS396 took over and became its own 138xx series, the same as in the U.S. from the Tonawanda engine plant records that 28 Chevelle 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. to help you locate a car you owned 20-30 years ago. was replaced with the Z15 SS 454 Equipment option. (1) The total production according to the Retired Corvair and Corvette race car driver Don Yenko (a Pittsburgh-area Chevrolet dealer) developed his own line of signature Chevelles, Camaros and Novas, marketed as Yenko Super Cars. Beaumont/Canso sport coupe and convertible and the 1966/1968 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. Contact page and describe the issue. The SS equipment option requirements remained the same as those in 1971, any optional V8. 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. Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate Bowties do ot show the L89 aluminum Options included Superlift air shock absorbers, Strato-ease headrests, and special instrumentation. The 1968 model year would be the final year for the L79 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. in any series or body style except the SS396 sport coupe, engines on Deluxe and Malibu. var randomcontent=new Array() Redline tires were not available on Canadian Chevelles in 1966. With the hardtop, a rare option is a horseshoe floor shifter with an integrated console (with bucket seats - sourced from the SS). Parsons and his Chevelle hold on to win the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National championship. var ie=document.all&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 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. 1965 ] | [ Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. 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