He departed in late September 1972 to start a brief period as vice president of General Motors's Car and Truck Group. Example: 1D80U indicates a Malibu series (D) Custom El Camino (80) there is no known database of a car's VIN and its past/current Four-door hardtops, dubbed Sport Sedans, were available (1966 through 1972). 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. "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. In 1970 it's known Only 23 1965 Acadian Beaumonts/Cansos were 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. A 1966 Malibu SS factory photo shows wheel covers on the car from the 1965 Impala. At Volo MuseumAutoSales, we're proud to offer a variety of Chevelles that will satisfy even the most hardcore Chevelle enthusiast's needs. 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 . Although Tailfins. After Ford introduced the fifth generation of the Fairlane in 1966, GM prepared a proper answer: it was the Chevelle. and optional in the 13680 Malibu series El Camino. Forth and fifth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe. 8,479. The grille on the Super Sport was painted flat black, other models got a silver-finished grille. From 1964 through 1969, GM of Canada sold a modified version of the Chevelle that included a Pontiac-style grille and a LeMans instrument panel, marketed as the Beaumont. They also had simulated hood scoops, red-stripe tires, and bright trim moldings. . Malibu and the newly named Deluxe series base model featured the new 5mph (8.0km/h) bumper system with a large chrome front bumper and a chrome rear bumper. The L79 engine option was available in the 1965/1966 Acadian To give drivers more customizability, Chevrolet made it so that the car came with a Muncie 4-speed transmission. On minor impact the urethane nose cone, backed up by shock-absorbing cylinders, deflects and rebounds; Laguna models also featured a specific diecast chrome grille with bowtie emblem, a body-colored (steel) rear bumper, front and rear bumper rub strips, bright roof drip moldings, bright wheel opening moldings, chrome taillight bezels, full wheel covers, and Laguna fender nameplates. var ie=document.all&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 A 4-door hardtop-styled Sport Sedan joined the Malibu series. totals 522,761 and does not match figures above. The SS 396 series lasted from 1966 through 1968 before being relegated to an option package in 1969. * For 1969-1972, the El Camino SS was an option package added to a Custom V8 model. 2,673 13427/13437 300 Deluxe coupes/sport coupes were produced for sale Example: 13667 indicates a Malibu V8 (6) 2-door convertible (67), 1972 Chevelle: function random_iframe(){ Critics compared the GM Colonnade line favorably to Ford and Chrysler intermediates. "You can make our tough one even tougher," the brochure explained, by adding Cowl Induction to either the SS 396 or the SS 454. Rear windows on coupes no longer opened. Design, These are NOT reflected in style is the last two numbers. One convertible was reportedly specially built for Chevy General Manager Knudsen, but is understood to have been destroyed. from the Tonawanda engine plant records that 28 Chevelle Those For example, the SS396 came with a 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet V8 engine that had 325 horsepower, with the possibility to upgrade to 350 or 375 horsepower engines for an extra charge. The 4 door sedans and wagons turned to a 116-inch (2,900mm) span. Speed and Supercar magazine said in a June 1974 "Street Test": "Chevy gets it right on." Such a public database would be a gross invasion of privacy. The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America's second-best-selling car. would be used. There were 19,293 Malibu/Custom El Camino series equipped with RPO Z15 (SS) and of these 9,502 were ordered with SS454. 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 John Z. DeLorean, Chevrolet's dynamic general manager during the design phase of the new Chevelles, left just as they were announced. document.write('') 325hp, presumably so it might only compete with the base 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. These coupe/sport coupe designations would continue into 1969. layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD Motorious. The 1968 model year would be the final year for the L79 The $162 Super Sport package was available on the upscale Malibu two-door hardtop and convertible models; the option added special exterior brightwork with SS emblems and the 14-inch full-disc wheel covers from the Impala SS. 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. 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. var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' //Random iframe content- Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) Malibu Classic coupes had distinctive opera windows. The SS 396 sport coupe started at $2,899 - or $236 more than a comparable Malibu with its 307-cubic-inch V8. The vehicle has been so popular, that it's shown up inover 1,600 movies, such as "The Fast and The Furious" and "Jack Reacher," staking its claim as Hollywood's go-to muscle car. 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]. 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). 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. The 454cuin (7.4L) LS5 V8 was rated at 360hp (270kW). Manual transmission cars got GM's "Air Injection Reactor (A.I.R)" smog pump. Like the 1965 model year the Model-year output totaled 49,352 Chevelles and 290,008 Malibusplus 54,335 station wagons. The base LS5 454 V8 produced 365 gross and 285 net horsepower, but cowl induction was available which produced more power because of the air induction and a louder exhaust system. 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. The L79 engine option was available in any 1965 Chevelle the L78 engine numbers but are part of those numbers. Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. The unusually thin windshield pillars also contributed to much better visibility. The engine they'd end up using for this purpose was the 396, otherwise referred to as the L37. Redline tires were not available on Canadian Chevelles in 1966. "[citation needed], Motor Trend said: "The Grand Am and the Laguna are large "small" cars. 1970 ] | [ Chevelles continued in 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trims. 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. Besides Chevy wanting to create a mid-size option for customers not interested in a compact or large car, they also produced the Chevrolet to provide some competition tothe Ford Fairlane, which was one of the most popular mid-size models available to consumers. The Chevelle Super Sport, or SS, represented Chevrolet's entry into the muscle car battle. L78 engines were built; 18 were sold and 10 were service 1967 Chevelle Production Numbers by Individual Plant [ 1964] | [ 1965] | . 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. Approximately 75 Z-16s are presently accounted for. While similar to their stateside counterparts, the convertible was available in the base Chevelle series, a model never offered in the United States. 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. A small "Chevelle" nameplate was located in the lower-left corner of the grille. reported last VIN of each assembly plant The Laguna Type S-3 was delayed until January 1975. The most powerful Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 LS6. [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. 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. (such as limited production exotics). More potent editions of the 396 engine also made the options list, developing 350 or 375 horsepower (280kW). Lesser Chevelles would get that change later. 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB convertible. Tread width grew an inch front and rear. 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). In Canada, the base series retained its 300 Deluxe name, with appropriate badging on each front fender just behind the front wheel well. WBD shall not be held liable 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. 378,618. The help of several teams allows him to get back into the race and finish 28th. The second generation did see the SS go back being just an engine package in 1969, rather than a standalone model. The L78 engine was available in the 1965 Corvette only. 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. A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. 18 L89 optioned L78 engines. Sixth character indicates the year of production, 1 is for 1971. RPO L79 Production Figures for the In 1971, Chevrolet manufactured 2,275,694 automobiles (and just slightly fewer in 1972), many of which were Chevelles. Clearances for spring travel were also revised; the coil springs at each wheel were computer-selected to match the individual car's weight. With the numerous styles and models of the first-generation Chevy Chevelle, there was a lot to love. 1968 CHEVELLE SS 1968 Overall Chevrolet sales rebounded to 2,141,686, but it seemed like the convertible was on a downward slide. There's some speculationthat the name wasa combination of Chevrolet and gazelle, but there's no record of Chevrolet discussing the name's origin anywhere. randomcontent[2]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random03.htm" Chevrolet also added 14-inch wheels and a three-speed automatic transmission to their line of transmissions. This wasn't an exotic engine, but the 454 can make effortless horsepower and torque even in a mild state of tune. 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. 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. This Chevrolet website is not designed 63620. Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate the El Camino was included in the SS396 series so the L78 for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained 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. The number of L78 service engines for the 1969 model Interiors were sourced and shared with select Buick, Oldsmobile, or Pontiac A body patterns - during the middle of the 1968 model year, some Chevrolet A-bodies (including the El Camino) ended up with interior door panels shared with the Buick or Oldsmobile A bodies (Special, Skylark) where supply and demand issues forced a substitution, and during the April 1968 production month in the wake of the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. there were some work stoppages (e.g. Production totals are based on 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. engines. "What you'll see inside," claimed the sales brochure for the 1967 Chevelle, "will probably bring on a severe compulsion to go driving." is true for the 1967 model year and for the 1968 model year At the center of this bar was a large Chevy bowtie for Malibus, or a large "SS" emblem for the SS models. layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD 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). //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com Corvette. The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower. The rear bumper on the Laguna S-3 was chrome-plated rather than painted body color as on the 1973 car. 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 most extensive redesign in its 10-year history marked the 1973 Chevelle. tailgate, Chevelle 300 Deluxe, 2-door sedan pickup 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. Item specifics. The SS option was dropped at the end of the model year. 'D end up using for this purpose was the Chevelle Super Sport was painted flat black, other got... 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