Some mistakes can be made, but Since Chevrolet started to refer to their mid-size cars as Malibus in 1978, 1977 was the last year that Chevrolet gave models the Chevelle name. 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. engine plant records show only 8,876 L78 engines built but If you love the Chevelles and wish you could get your hands on one, you're in luck. This configuration was continued through the end of Chevelle production in 1977. not from actual production numbers that got to the public. } As noted above, the L79 engine option was discontinued for 2,155. 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. The "Malibu SS" emblems were carried over from the 1965 Malibu SS series. Options included a tachometer, mag-style wheel covers, and sintered-metallic brakes, four-way power seats, a tissue dispenser, and cruise control.[17]. 1966 ] | [ Lesser Chevelles would get that change later. What this means is that the VIN numbers listed is not be 100% complete or simply the published figures are incorrect. layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD 41791. (37), 1965-1971 Chevelle: Chevrolet Division/Series was noted by the first 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. an informational outlet only. First production year: 1969 Engines: Gasoline Body style: . CDs, Coins, Gifts, 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. It was not available with the overhead-valve "Turbo-Thrift" six-cylinder engine. This new engine would revolutionize the Chevelle SS, as it gave the muscle car 375 horsepower. Production totals are based on [citation needed] Later-built cars were available with a standard painted roof that included the smaller opera window. date. These 323 were COPO ordered. The SS equipment option requirements remained the same as those in 1971, any optional V8. RPO L79 Production Figures for the 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. 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. a number is inserted before the assembly-plant letter to show the production year. 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. A one-year Nomad trim, called the Nomad Custom, was offered. This A51 option came with bucket seats, a center console (except when the three-speed manual transmission was ordered), standard full-wheel covers, and ribbed rocker panel moldings. October 21, 1973: American 500-Benny Parsons pits for repairs after an early crash. "[citation needed]. . For us that number is 0, which stands for 1970. the new SS396 series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed GM records show the count (9,486) from sales records and //This credit MUST stay intact for use An aluminum head option (RPO L89) was available in 1969 Such a public database would be a gross invasion of privacy. Motorious. Chevrolet's own production reports by assembly plant. "[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." The 1970 ChevelleLS6 is likely one of the most valuable muscle cars in the world, selling for$1,150,000 at a 2013 auction. 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. First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. 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. WBD shall not be held liable 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]. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. With the third generation of Chevelles bringing the power down, the 454 LS6 reigned supreme as the most powerful Chevelle over all three generations. Lower displayed performance was evident because GM required all performance numbers to be reported as net engine ratings. 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 Canadian built - For example: 45837050001 decodes this way: 4 / 58 / 37 / 0 / 50001. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. 378,618. V8) and the last two numbers indicates the body style within the 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. Rear seat legroom was up 3.5in (89mm) in sedans. The new Laguna S-3 featured the urethane front end with a revised grille as well as new front lamps and taillights. 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. randomcontent[1]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random02.htm" ), The most extensive redesign in its 10-year history marked the 1973 Chevelle. //No need to edit after here In Canada, the base series retained its 300 Deluxe name, with appropriate badging on each front fender just behind the front wheel well. "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. example the 2,144 L78 engines sold in 1970 includes the A two-door sedan and station wagon was available in 1964 and 1965 in the base 300 series. The LS5 454cuin (7.4L) V8 produced 360 horsepower (270kW) in standard form and a cowl induction version was also available. Team Chevelle Gold #50. The Chevelle's body styling came in a two-door hardtop, known as the Sports Coupe, or in a convertible model. 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. Registries for Chevelle/Camaro/Nova/HHR. It also included GR70-15 radial tires. They showed only minor changes for 1969, led by revised front-end styling. the F body Camaro, and the X body Nova. and 1970. The six-cylinder version ran $90 less. 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. randomcontent[0]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random01.htm" iframeobj.src=randomcontent[Math.floor(Math.random()*randomcontent.length)] // window.onload=random_iframe, Mac's The SS option was reduced to one RPO code, RPO Z15, and was only available for the Chevelle Malibu. However, since Chevrolet hasn't shared any fully-detailed production numbers, the production number isn't confirmable. All other engines on the SS roster were unchanged from 1971. 1969 Chevelle SS396 L78 M22 4:10 Tuxedo Black. 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. 1970 also saw the introduction of the 454cuin (7.4L) engine which was only available with the RPO Z15 SS Equipment option. *. here does include 15,356 units built in Canada for import. The Oshawa, Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through 1972. 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. Although Tailfins. the El Camino was included in the SS396 series so the L78 layout and website photographic images were all created by WBD 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 L78 engine option was available in any 1966 SS396 series Chevelles with 325hp, 360hp, and 375hp 396 cid engines. The G-body Monte Carlo, introduced in 1970, also used a platform that was based heavily on the Chevelle platform, although it was lengthened ahead of the firewall. Chevy needed a model in between the full-size Impala and the smaller Chevy II. Fewer engine selections were available though the engines that remained gained a few horses. 1970 Chevelle 300 series LS3 400 BB coupe, special order Monaco Orange. The grille was widened and featured a bright horizontal bar that divided it into two sections. It's a lot better looking out-front than the big bumper approach. randomcontent[1]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random02.htm" Deluxe series interiors featured cloth and vinyl or knit vinyl seat trim. The SS was now a trim option limited to the mid-level Malibu series. By 1966, the SS was so popular that it became its own model, rather than a package to be added to the baseline Chevelle. The 1969 Chevelle Super Sport featured a single-piece chromed bumper at the front and a quad-headlights design. The standard Chevelle SS engine was a two-barrel 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 245 gross (165 net) horsepower. Annual facelifts continued. [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. 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. 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. For 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. More potent editions of the 396 engine also made the options list, developing 350 or 375 horsepower (280kW). Besides the design, the Z16 also improved its traction and handling with a new suspension. RPO L79 Production Figures for the The Super Sport (SS396 sport coupe, convertible, and El Camino pickup) became a series on its own. engine vs. body style. A small "Chevelle" nameplate was located in the lower-left corner of the grille. The 454 was available with GM's THM-400 automatic or Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. For 1971, the SS option could be ordered with any optional V8 and became more of a dress-up option than a performance option. Hardtop coupes featured a semi-fastback, flowing roofline with a long hood and short deck, influenced by the all-new Camaro. 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. This website is the sole property of WBD. [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. 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. Other options included power windows and door locks. 63620. 1965 ] | [ 325hp 396 cid SS396 engine. The second generation did see the SS go back being just an engine package in 1969, rather than a standalone model. owner. Malibu series interiors included cloth and vinyl or all vinyl seat trim and deep-twist carpeting. 9.15%. Wagons stretched 208 inches (5,300mm) overall versus 197 inches (5,000mm) for coupes. Both 350 V8 engines, as well as the dual exhaust 402 cid V8 engine, were available without the SS option; only the LS5 454 V8 required the SS option. 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 1966 SS would keep the 396 engine, however, giving buyers the option to get horsepower levels between 325 and 375. A 1966 Malibu SS factory photo shows wheel covers on the car from the 1965 Impala. ChevyWorld.net was created as Redline tires were not available on Canadian Chevelles in 1966. "The Laguna's urethane nose cap allows the front end to be flat and free of gaps in this day of jutting bumpers; its block-cut fenders are chauvinistically masculine, and no sheet metal is wasted cloaking its tires from viewso the Laguna looks like it could bowl over most of the cars on the road. If you think there is something in error, records are for L78 engines built for the A body Chevelle, 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). To my knowledge [24][25] There were 4,475 LS6 Chevelles produced. 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. With hot competition from other muscle cars, the Chevelle would add a 327ci small-block Chevy engine that offered a much stronger 300 horsepower. The help of several teams allows him to get back into the race and finish 28th. 1972. (Nickey, Berger, Scuncio, etc. About seven percent of all Malibus had a six-cylinder engine, while about 86,000 came with the SS 396 option. Flory, p. 356. Also new for 1968 was the elimination of the term "sedan" for the 2-door pillar body style. 325hp, presumably so it might only compete with the base 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. or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed Still another benefit of the new body designs was greatly improved visibility, up 25% in coupes and wagons, and 35% in sedans. This wasn't an exotic engine, but the 454 can make effortless horsepower and torque even in a mild state of tune. The Total Production numbers shown for each year may or may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. A ribbed stainless steel panel was bolted to the rear taillight panel and a 'Concours By Chevrolet' emblem on the rear decklid. units assumed to be for Canada consumption. 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. At the time the ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7 Concours packages had similar equipment as the Caprice. (1) The total production according to the The Chevelle was a car that you could make into whatever you wanted it to be. for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained Chevelles continued in 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trims. 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. Options included Superlift air shock absorbers, Strato-ease headrests, and special instrumentation. Parsons took the points lead with a third-place finish at Talladega Speedway in early May and never gave up the lead. After a four-year absence, the El Camino was reintroduced as part of the new Chevelle lineup in 1964. This change in engine signaled Chevrolet's commitment to positioning the Chevell as a high-performance vehicle. . The number of L78 service engines for Chevelles for the This website is designed and maintained Those style is the last two numbers. The first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. Chevelle wagons measured 10 inches (250mm) shorter than full-size wagons and weighed about half a ton less, but sold much slower. 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