by Webs by Dale (WBD). The vehicle would not change much in 1972, with the year largely being a carryover period before the third generation released. Model-year output totaled 49,352 Chevelles and 290,008 Malibusplus 54,335 station wagons. 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. If you think there is something in error, 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. Lagunas shared their round-gauge instrument panel with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and could be ordered with a four-spoke sport steering wheel as well as swivel front bucket seats and a center console. Fewer SS396-optioned 300 Deluxe coupes and sport coupes were built than their Malibu counterparts and they are solid gold for collectors. The lineup consisted of Malibu and Malibu Classic models in coupe, sedan, and station wagon body styles. Cale Yarborough was running at the finish in all 30 NASCAR Winston Cup races as he dominated the 1977 season to wrap up his second consecutive title. The 1967 models received a facelift. California residents: Do Not Sell My Info More Info. owner. The L79 could be ordered The new body reflected the "Coke bottle" body shape that became the fad for American cars in the mid-1960s. The L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle Through the 1970s, California cars often had different powertrains than those marketed in states with less-stringent emissions regulations. [18] New safety equipment became standard, including a collapsible steering column. 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. Such a public database would be a gross invasion of privacy. For 1971, the SS option could be ordered with any optional V8 and became more of a dress-up option than a performance option. First number indicates the manufacturer, 1 is for Chevrolet. coupe and convertible with no known breakdown of engine Additional 1971-1977 GMC Sprint production figures are available on the GMC Sprint production totals page. Optional was a four-barrel carbureted version of the 350 V8 rated at 275 gross (200 net with dual exhaust and 175 net with single exhaust) horsepower. Example: 1D80U indicates a Malibu series (D) Custom El Camino (80) Base versions again included a four-model wagon series. 18 L89 optioned L78 engines. A new "Chevrolet Efficiency System" included GM's new High energy ignition (HEI) for longer tune-up intervals and more complete combustion. He finished last in the Daytona 500, but assumed command of the points chase in August. 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. [6] The Chevelle was the U.S. auto industry's only all-new car for 1964 and was positioned to fill the gap between the small Chevy II and the full-sized Chevrolet models. The Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style . 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. year but the horsepower rating was reduced from 350hp to Use of WBD name, The 1969 model year was the only U.S.-built Chevelle year to begin the sequence with 300,001. 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. to help you locate a car you owned 20-30 years ago. These By 1966, the SS was so popular that it became its own model, rather than a package to be added to the baseline Chevelle. 1 is Chevrolet Division, a letter indicates the This website is the sole property of WBD. These features sent the message that the car wasn't just for racers, but for a general driving audience. A two-door sedan and station wagon was available in 1964 and 1965 in the base 300 series. were sold and 12 were service engines. last letter notes specific engine. The Chevelle Laguna in particular was successful allowing Cale Yarborough to win 34 races and earn the first two of three consecutive Grand National championships. 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB coupe. The L78 engine option was available in any 1966 SS396 The one prototype and the 200 production units comprise the often-quoted 201 figure. 1965. 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. SS emblems, often placed in the center of the car's front grill. Chevelles were also assembled and sold in Canada. 8,479. 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. (4) Neither convertibles nor station wagons were assembled at Atlanta 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 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]. The fastback appearance was a revival of a streamlining bodystyle on all GM products from 1942 until 1950, as demonstrated on the Chevrolet Fleetline. 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. function random_iframe(){ Base Chevelles got a thinner, plain bar with no ornamentation. Although Tailfins. (1) The total production according to the 1970 also saw the introduction of the 454cuin (7.4L) engine which was only available with the RPO Z15 SS Equipment option. The Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 with series/style numbers 13817 and 13867. Starting in mid-1964, the Chevelle could be ordered with the division's 327-cubic-inch V8, in either 250 or 300hp (224kW). These are NOT reflected in Team Chevelle Gold #50. 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. Such a public database would be a gross invasion of privacy. in any series or body style except the SS396 sport coupe, Still another benefit of the new body designs was greatly improved visibility, up 25% in coupes and wagons, and 35% in sedans. Chevy II/Nova. Strongly in the Laguna's favor is the integrated, body-colored urethane bumper-front end. Redline tires were not available on Canadian Chevelles in 1966. The help of several teams allows him to get back into the race and finish 28th. First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. totals 522,761 and does not match figures above. Produced at the Oshawa, Ontario production facility, only 867 SS 396 models were produced during 1967. The first generation of Chevelle covers the 1964 through 1967 model years. Motor Trend said in 1973: "While neither Chevrolet or Pontiac are back in racing, the new crop intermediates out of GM's styling studios are curiously aerodynamic. It was the top-line Chevelle series that year positioned above the Malibu. Buyers could also boost their car's performance with an air scoop for cowl induction. Second and third numbers indicate the series designation, 36 is for a Malibu w/ 8 cylinder. [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. The Chevelle's body styling came in a two-door hardtop, known as the Sports Coupe, or in a convertible model. At the time the ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7 Concours packages had similar equipment as the Caprice. model year. A single-exhaust version of the 402 cid engine existed in 1970 with 330 gross hp and in 1972 with 210 net hp. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. to help you locate a car you owned 20-30 years ago. A few other dealers ordered the package Yenko created and sold them as their own supercars. It's a lot better looking out-front than the big bumper approach. The 18,262 units listed for total import production were built in Canada for import. The SS package for the Chevelle would quickly become a favorite of those looking for a high-performance muscle car. The SS option was dropped at the end of the model year. 1972 was the only full year of production for the Heavy Chevy Chevelle, as the package was introduced midway into the 1971 model year. GM mandated all divisions design their engines to run on lower-octane regular, low-lead, or unleaded gasoline. SS396 convertible, or SS396 sedan pickup. coupe and 573867 convertible with no known breakdown of 1972 ]. RPO L79 Production Figures for the The unusually thin windshield pillars also contributed to much better visibility. He departed in late September 1972 to start a brief period as vice president of General Motors's Car and Truck Group. Four-door hardtops, dubbed Sport Sedans, were available (1966 through 1972). 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. Landau coupes came with a vinyl roof, full-wheel covers, whitewall tires, color-keyed body striping, and dual sport mirrors. This SS396 series would close out the first generation of Chevelle models, running from 1966 through 1968. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. Both used a four-barrel carburetor and 10.5:1 compression. the L78 engine numbers but are part of those numbers. Chevelles continued in 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trims. In 1969 412 L89 optioned L78s were built; 400 [12] 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. Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate 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. 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. The 375-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V8 was dropped from the options list until late in the model year and returned with 612 being sold. 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. year are not known. Chevrolet's own production reports by assembly plant. in Canada according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 903 with RPO Z25 and The Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna is a mid-sized automobile produced by Chevrolet for the 1973 through 1976 model years. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about the Chevy Chevelle: As collectors' tastes change and are varied, there is not a specific model that is considered the most popular. 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. 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. Malibu Classics had a luxurious cloth/vinyl split-bench front seat, color-keyed steering wheel, and woodgrain-accented instrument panel. Although the 1971 Chevelle retained the 1970 body, it was treated to new front-end and rear-end styling that included large Power-Beam single-unit headlights, a reworked grille and bumper, and integral park/signal/marker lights. (such as limited production exotics). Those 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. Vinyl bucket seats that also came with a floor console, 14-inch full disc wheel covers, which were also used for the Impala SS. 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. Some mistakes can be made, but This was called a control office production order. Sixth character indicates the year of production, 1 is for 1971. } A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. 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. The manual-shift feature of the Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission was featured. It now had a slanted, urethane-covered aero-style nose designed for NASCAR, louvered quarter windows, and could be ordered with a vinyl half-roof. here . 1969 Chevelles were billed as "America's most popular mid-size car." engines. ordered with the L79 engine option in both the 573837 sport This configuration was continued through the end of Chevelle production in 1977. 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. here does include 15,356 units built in Canada for import. The Canadian Malibu SS got its "SS" name from the "Sports Option" package under RPO A51 and was primarily a trim option. There are no known breakdowns 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. // window.onload=random_iframe, Mac's Tread width grew an inch front and rear. This change in engine signaled Chevrolet's commitment to positioning the Chevell as a high-performance vehicle. Rear windows on coupes no longer opened. with a 402-4 engine (U). Some mistakes can be made, but [citation needed]. This RPO code required any optional engine and transmission available in the Chevelle lineup. RPO L89 aluminum head options and are included in the overall This move was somewhat controversial with the buying public as hardtops had been a staple of American cars for over 20 years. In its third and final year, the 1976 Laguna Type S-3 was little changed. 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 1968 model year would be the final year for the L79 63620. The L79 engine option was available in any 1965 Chevelle The 1966 SS would keep the 396 engine, however, giving buyers the option to get horsepower levels between 325 and 375. Production totals are based on This move reduced horsepower ratings on the big-block engines to 300 for the 402 cubic-inch V8 but the LS5 454 option got an "advertised" five-horsepower increase to 365. var iframeobj=document.getElementById? 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. There are over 1300 pages and 8500 images Malibu grilles changed little. 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. [27] New options included swivel bucket seats with console for coupes and Turbine I steel-backed urethane wheels. date. logo and identity is strictly prohibited by law. 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. 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. Out of this large number only 323 cars with a 427 V-8 were produced. Another was a 15.3-cubic-foot (430L) luggage capacity, an increase of 2.5 cubic feet (71L) over 1972 models. and 1970 and was only available with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment except the SS396 sport coupe or SS396 convertible. 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. 1971 ] | [ the production numbers above. The variety of the Chevelle carried over from the first generation, with plenty of engine upgrade options available. More than 24,000 Malibu Sport Sedans were built, with a standard 307-cubic-inch V8 rated at 130 (net) horsepower. from the Tonawanda engine plant records that 28 Chevelle vs. body style. 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Design, var randomcontent=new Array() Options included a tachometer, mag-style wheel covers, and sintered-metallic brakes, four-way power seats, a tissue dispenser, and cruise control.[17]. The second 402 cid engine was available under RPO, rated at 330hp with single exhaust, and was available in any V8 series except an SS optioned Malibu or El Camino. 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 engine they'd end up using for this purpose was the 396, otherwise referred to as the L37. 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. ), The most extensive redesign in its 10-year history marked the 1973 Chevelle. with tailored fabrics with metallic thread accents. Production totaled 15,792 cars. The same 1967 ] | [ The series/model explanations indicated //Specify IFRAME display attributes 9.15%. The L78 engine was available in the 1965 Corvette only. Crossflow radiators and coolant reservoirs that prevented air from entering the system prevented overheating.[30]. With all of the different models and options for the Chevelle, almost anyone could find something to love about the car. } 1970 ] | [ The majority of the styling remained for the 1972 Chevelle, but included a new grille and new parking lights mounted on the leading edges of the fenders. Large wraparound taillamps went into a new rear end with standard backup lights. Chevrolet's decision to engineer a mid-sized vehicle paid off, with338,286 Chevelles sold in their first year. The LS6 454 option, which was originally announced as a regular production option on the Chevelle SS for 1971, was dropped early in the model year and no official records indicate that any 1971 Chevelles were assembled with the LS6 engine. The number of L78 service engines for Chevelles for the Where no 'Import' numbers are Chevelle wagons measured 10 inches (250mm) shorter than full-size wagons and weighed about half a ton less, but sold much slower. RPO L79 Production Figures for the This website is designed and maintained 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. Base Chevelles got a thinner, plain bar with no known breakdown of engine Additional 1971-1977 GMC Sprint totals. Sent the message that the car was n't just for racers, but [ citation needed.. 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