Item specifics. The 503,352 figure The 1970 Chevelle and the 1970 Buick Skylark share the same roofline. Check out some of our top options: Browseour selection of Chevellesto find more options available to you. Condition: Used. Upscale versions were Malibus including the convertible models. The Chevelle's body styling came in a two-door hardtop, known as the Sports Coupe, or in a convertible model. The L78 engine was available in the 1967-1970 Camaro. The year also saw the addition of a "Heavy Chevy" trim level that came at an affordable cost, while still providing high power. engine plant records show only 8,876 L78 engines built but Redline tires were not available on Canadian Chevelles in 1966. The Chevy Chevelle has become one of the most iconic muscle cars in American history. A ribbed stainless steel panel was bolted to the rear taillight panel and a 'Concours By Chevrolet' emblem on the rear decklid. engine for a given series (odd numbers are L6, even numbers are Example: 13667 indicates a Malibu V8 (6) 2-door convertible (67), 1972 Chevelle: 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. Use of WBD name, Lesser models had a dashboard and a linear-readout speedometer. The 3-speed manual transmission was standard; a 4-speed manual and Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic were optional. 1967 ] | [ date. 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. "[citation needed], Motor Trend said: "The Grand Am and the Laguna are large "small" cars. ), The most extensive redesign in its 10-year history marked the 1973 Chevelle. SS emblems, often placed in the center of the car's front grill. The 1968 model year would be the final year for the L79 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. Unitized 3-point seat belts were introduced as on all Chevrolet models. of what series was ordered with any specific quantity of 1968 ] | [ Through the 1970s, California cars often had different powertrains than those marketed in states with less-stringent emissions regulations. 47707. Year: 1969 . L79 engine could be ordered in any body style or series [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. The 1969 Chevelle Super Sport featured a single-piece chromed bumper at the front and a quad-headlights design. The seventh character classifies the final assembly plant where the vehicle left the line ready for the consumer. 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. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe All other engines on the SS roster were unchanged from 1971. The SS option required an available 350 or 454 V8 with 4-speed or Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. This Chevrolet website is not designed The packages offered for the Chevelle were quite numerous, with the Chevelle 22396, Malibu, Luxury Concours, Nomad and El Camino Pickup all offered. 118,051. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com series. var ie=document.all&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 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. This was called a control office production order. 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. It also included GR70-15 radial tires. At the time the ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7 Concours packages had similar equipment as the Caprice. Example: 45637 indicates a 1964 (4) V8 Malibu (56) 2-Dr. CDs, Coins, Gifts, With the third generation of Chevelles bringing the power down, the 454 LS6 reigned supreme as the most powerful Chevelle over all three generations. In four-door sedan form, too, the Malibu Classics outsold base models by a substantial margin. The variety of the Chevelle carried over from the first generation, with plenty of engine upgrade options available. In addition to the standard 350 2 barrel V8, Laguna models featured specific front and rear styling including a body-colored urethane front end concealing the new 5mph bumper system. 48385. engines on Deluxe and Malibu. After a four-year absence, the El Camino was reintroduced as part of the new Chevelle lineup in 1964. The trim options for the SS would decrease, with 283 and 327 engines dropped entirely. At the center of this bar was a large Chevy bowtie for Malibus, or a large "SS" emblem for the SS models. In line with other Chevrolet series, the two-door hardtops were called Sport coupes. L78 engine orders that were already in the pipeline were "You can make our tough one even tougher," the brochure explained, by adding Cowl Induction to either the SS 396 or the SS 454. ChevyWorld.net was created as "[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." 325hp, presumably so it might only compete with the base Bowties do ot show the L89 aluminum With all these performance boosts, it's likely a good thing that Chevelle added taillights to the bumpers per federal regulations that year. document.getElementById("dynstuff") : document.all.dynstuff The Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style } WBD shall not be held liable All Malibus had concealed wipers. This website is the sole property of WBD. Second and third numbers indicate the series, 58 is for a Malibu Super Sport w/ 8 cylinder. //No need to edit after 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. No longer a series of its own, the SS 396 turned into a $347.60 option package for any two-door model. 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. optioned with the L34 396 cid engine. 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. randomcontent[1]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random02.htm" 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. series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp 396 cid engines. The LS5 454cuin (7.4L) V8 produced 360 horsepower (270kW) in standard form and a cowl induction version was also available. (Nickey, Berger, Scuncio, etc. In Canada, sporty Chevelles continued to wear "Malibu SS" badges for the 1966 and early 1967 model years. document.getElementById("dynstuff") : document.all.dynstuff [6] Ford released the mid-sized Fairlane in 1962, to which Chevrolet responded with the 1964 Chevelle based on a new A platform design. 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. The Bresler was based on the Doble steam engine.[23]. 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. The Laguna, which had been Chevelle's top-of-the-line model in 1973, became the sporty Laguna Type S-3 and was only available as a coupe. The L79 engine option was available in the 1965/1967 Corvette 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. 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 any loss resulting from the use of the information contained It again featured quarter window louvers and a sloped, body-color urethane front end. the F body Camaro, and the X body Nova. was replaced with the Z15 SS 454 Equipment option. The base Deluxe series was dropped for 1974, making the Malibu the base model. 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 hardtop, a rare option is a horseshoe floor shifter with an integrated console (with bucket seats - sourced from the SS). optioned with the L35 396 cid engine. The 350 2-barrel V8 of 145hp (108kW) was the base Laguna engine. First number indicates the manufacturer, 1 is for Chevrolet. 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. ordered with the L79 engine option in both the 573837 sport The most powerful Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6. Canadian built - For example: 45837050001 decodes this way: 4 / 58 / 37 / 0 / 50001. The new body reflected the "Coke bottle" body shape that became the fad for American cars in the mid-1960s. the new SS396 series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp The second generation did see the SS go back being just an engine package in 1969, rather than a standalone model. The new Laguna S-3 featured the urethane front end with a revised grille as well as new front lamps and taillights. Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. Registries for Chevelle/Camaro/Nova/HHR, Nomad, 4-door wagon, 2-seat conventional The LS6's oomph came from its 11.25:1 compression ratio, rectangle-port heads with 2.19-inch intake valves, and a mechanical cam . As noted above, the L79 engine option was discontinued for The L89 production numbers are not over and above These coupe/sport coupe designations would continue into 1969. The 1968 Chevelle received an all-new distinctly sculpted body with tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. Super Sport options were on 28,647 Chevelles of which 2,500 had the 454-cubic-inch engine. 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. [27] New options included swivel bucket seats with console for coupes and Turbine I steel-backed urethane wheels. Lower displayed performance was evident because GM required all performance numbers to be reported as net engine ratings. quantity. About seven percent of all Malibus had a six-cylinder engine, while about 86,000 came with the SS 396 option. Wagons stretched 208 inches (5,300mm) overall versus 197 inches (5,000mm) for coupes. Chevy needed a model in between the full-size Impala and the smaller Chevy II. The 454 was available with GM's THM-400 automatic or Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. In its third and final year, the 1976 Laguna Type S-3 was little changed. October 21, 1973: American 500-Benny Parsons pits for repairs after an early crash. Only 23 1965 Acadian Beaumonts/Cansos were on this website. The SS package for the Chevelle would quickly become a favorite of those looking for a high-performance muscle car. Chevelles continued in 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trims. and 1970 and was only available with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment Registries for Chevelle/Camaro/Nova/HHR. 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB convertible. Chevelle options included headlight washers, power windows and locks, and a rear defroster. //Specify IFRAME display attributes and optional in the 13680 Malibu series El Camino. Nimble, quick and responsive." Stickers, Calendars, Misc. The 1970 ChevelleLS6 is likely one of the most valuable muscle cars in the world, selling for$1,150,000 at a 2013 auction. in your browser's window when reporting it. 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. Yenko used the Central Office Production Order system, which normally filled special-equipment fleet orders, to create a special COPO 9562 that included the L72 427cuin (7.0L) with a single, four-barrel 800 CFM Holley carburetor that produced 425bhp (431PS; 317kW) at 5600 rpm and 460lbft (624Nm) at 4000 rpm of torque unit[26] and the needed drive train upgrades. option in those two years. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. 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. Production of the Laguna edged up to 9,100 cars. 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." 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]. First production year: 1969 Engines: Gasoline Body style: . This website is designed and maintained With the numerous styles and models of the first-generation Chevy Chevelle, there was a lot to love. [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. All Chevelles were 13000 series. Though you might recognize the vehicle for its powerful, adrenaline-pumping qualities, you might not know that it also was a family favorite for its station wagon and sedan models. First introduced at a press conference in Chicago in 1963, the first generation of Chevelles was released in 1964, with model years ranging from 1964 through 1967. 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. Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through And what car in '73 can." Options for any Chevelle included a 350 4-barrel V8 of 175hp (130kW) and a 454 4-barrel V8 rated at 245hp (183kW). Also new for 1968 was the elimination of the term "sedan" for the 2-door pillar body style. A 1966 Malibu SS factory photo shows wheel covers on the car from the 1965 Impala. 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. Where no 'Import' numbers are Chevrolet's published figure for the 1967 model year are 403,963 units . To give drivers more customizability, Chevrolet made it so that the car came with a Muncie 4-speed transmission. 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. ChevyWorld.net Supporters : RPO L79 Production Figures for the Chevelle. Contact page and describe the issue. 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