1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In line with other Chevrolet series, the two-door hardtops were called Sport coupes. 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 Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style There is no known breakdown of the L78 option vs. body style. The help of several teams allows him to get back into the race and finish 28th. The Quantity number shown in parenthesis are the optional on this website. Chevrolet's own production reports by assembly plant. var randomcontent=new Array() With hot competition from other muscle cars, the Chevelle would add a 327ci small-block Chevy engine that offered a much stronger 300 horsepower. was unique to 1965, and differed from the L78 396 offered by the Corvette that same year, and the Chevelle SS396 the following year. document.write('') The Concours Estate Wagon was one of four distinct Chevelle wagon models. here . To permit usage of the lower-octane fuels, all engines featured low compression ratios (9:1 and lower; well below the 10.25-11.25:1 range on high-performance engines of 1970 and earlier). 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 new mid-size Chevelle was produced from 1964 to 1977. logo and identity is strictly prohibited by law. He held off a late rally by Cale Yarborough to win by only 67.15 points. Rear windows on coupes no longer opened. WBD shall not be held liable New round instrument pods replaced the former linear layout. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. Three colors[which?] In Canada, the base series retained its 300 Deluxe name, with appropriate badging on each front fender just behind the front wheel well. tag. Chevelle wagons measured 10 inches (250mm) shorter than full-size wagons and weighed about half a ton less, but sold much slower. Through the 1970s, California cars often had different powertrains than those marketed in states with less-stringent emissions regulations. var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' 1972 Chevelles featured single-unit parking/side marker lights on their front fenders, outside of a revised twin-bar grille. They also had simulated hood scoops, red-stripe tires, and bright trim moldings. 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. 1972 ]. The model year 4 is the first number, the series 1969 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series/Model* [ 1964 ] | [ 1965 ] | [ 1966 ] | [ 1967 ] | [ 1968 ] | [ 1969 ] | [ 1970 ] | [ 1971 ] | [ 1972 ] The Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. This website is designed and maintained by Webs by Dale (WBD). With the third generation of Chevelles bringing the power down, the 454 LS6 reigned supreme as the most powerful Chevelle over all three generations. Only 23 1965 Acadian Beaumonts/Cansos were in Canada according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 903 with RPO Z25 and 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). The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile that was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 model years. One convertible was reportedly specially built for Chevy General Manager Knudsen, but is understood to have been destroyed. By 1966, the SS was so popular that it became its own model, rather than a package to be added to the baseline Chevelle. First production year: 1969 Engines: Gasoline Body style: . for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. Contact page and describe the issue. with tailored fabrics with metallic thread accents. It is suspected the reason is Chevrolet did The L89 production numbers are not over and above With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. 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. if (ie||dom){ 63620. A single-exhaust version of the 402 cid engine existed in 1970 with 330 gross hp and in 1972 with 210 net hp. There were 6,727 standard Chevelles ordered with RPO YF3 (Heavy Chevy). 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. However, those in the Chevelle community will point out models like the 1968 SS 396, 1969 COPO 427, 1965 Malibu SS 396 Z16 and 1964 Malibu SS L76 as some of the most sought after models. [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe The grille on the Super Sport was painted flat black, other models got a silver-finished grille. The car adopted a long-hood/short-deck profile with a high rear-quarter "kick-up". The L78 engine option was available in any 1966 SS396 The Chevelle's body styling came in a two-door hardtop, known as the Sports Coupe, or in a convertible model. Design, reported last VIN of each assembly plant 1969 ] | [ along with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment option in both 1969 the production numbers above. The SS was now a trim option limited to the mid-level Malibu series. Lower displayed performance was evident because GM required all performance numbers to be reported as net engine ratings. Some mistakes can be made, but on this website. 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. A 4-door hardtop-styled Sport Sedan joined the Malibu series. 294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. More potent editions of the 396 engine also made the options list, developing 350 or 375 horsepower (280kW). was replaced with the Z15 SS 454 Equipment option. The number of L78 service engines for Chevelles for the The 503,352 figure Other options included power windows and door locks. The rear bumper on the Laguna S-3 was chrome-plated rather than painted body color as on the 1973 car. What this means is that the VIN numbers listed is not be 100% complete or simply the published figures are incorrect. They are also curiously competing on the NASCAR circuit tracks, and selling as fast as they can be hauled to the dealerships. 50 of these cars were built. Although Tailfins. RPO L78 Production Figures for the Chevy II/Nova. are NOT reflected in the production numbers above. 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. This was during the 1968 and 1969 model years. Approximately 75 Z-16s are presently accounted for. Registries for Chevelle/Camaro/Nova/HHR. To my knowledge In our case the numbers are 6 and 7, which stands for a 2-door convertible body style. 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. The series/model explanations indicated 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). 1965 ] | [ Six Cylinder Eight Cylinder : Series / Body Produced Series / Body Produced Total; Chevelle 300, 2 Dr Sedan: 3111: 9,663 129 9,792: 3211: The L79 engine option was discontinued for the 1966 Chevelle This was now called a coupe (or pillar coupe) while the 2-door hardtop remained a sport coupe. [14] After 1965, the Malibu SS badge disappeared except for those sold in Canada. without express consent from WBD in writing. 10,828 units of 13637 Malibu sport coupes were produced for sale in The second generation did see the SS go back being just an engine package in 1969, rather than a standalone model. 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. Caveats: Production of the Laguna edged up to 9,100 cars. 1 is Chevrolet Division, a letter indicates the [27] New options included swivel bucket seats with console for coupes and Turbine I steel-backed urethane wheels. 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 standard form, Chevelles had a 250cuin (4.1L) six-cylinder engine or a 145hp (108kW), 305 V8. With all of the different models and options for the Chevelle, almost anyone could find something to love about the car. Bulging rear fender lines and a "flying buttress" roofline (tunneled into the "C" pillar) were highlights of the 1966 hardtops, shared with other GM "A" body models. 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. Part of the General Motors (GM) A-body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. Fewer engine selections were available though the engines that remained gained a few horses. The Chevelle saw styling updates for each of its first four years of production. Large wraparound taillamps went into a new rear end with standard backup lights. "What you'll see inside," claimed the sales brochure for the 1967 Chevelle, "will probably bring on a severe compulsion to go driving." A total of 37,215 Malibu Classic Landau coupes were produced, as opposed to 73,739 Malibu Classic coupes and 28,793 Malibu coupes. 325hp 396 cid SS396 engine. Sport Coupe To strike a balance between these two models, Chevrolet produced the mid-sized Chevelle. "[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 LS5 454cuin (7.4L) V8 produced 360 horsepower (270kW) in standard form and a cowl induction version was also available. var iframeobj=document.getElementById? To give drivers more customizability, Chevrolet made it so that the car came with a Muncie 4-speed transmission. 2,673 13427/13437 300 Deluxe coupes/sport coupes were produced for sale 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. to help you locate a car you owned 20-30 years ago. Hardened engine valve seats and hydraulic camshafts made these engines reliable and allowed them to accept the increasingly popular unleaded regular gasoline. Tread width grew an inch front and rear. 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. There are over 1300 pages and 8500 images Two-door hardtop coupes, and convertibles, four-door sedans, and four-door station wagons were offered throughout the entire run. 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. RPO L78 Production Figures for the The second generation of the Chevelle covered 1968 through 1972 and brought with it a remodeled Chevelle that many thought had a more modern and sleek look to it. SS emblems, often placed in the center of the car's front grill. and 1970. Malibu Classics had a luxurious cloth/vinyl split-bench front seat, color-keyed steering wheel, and woodgrain-accented instrument panel. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . //No need to edit after here ChevyWorld.net was created as New dual round taillights were integral with the back bumper. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. In Mexico, the base version of the new-for-1978 Malibu used the Chevelle name through 1981. A small "Chevelle" nameplate was located in the lower-left corner of the grille. The 1974 model featured new chrome grilles made of die-cast steel, and single rectangular tail lights replaced the dual round items on all coupes and sedans. If you find an error, please use the contact form on my in the bullets below are for the VIN and not the Fisher Body trim Due to concern over proposed Federal rollover standards, convertible and 4-door hardtop models were discontinued, while the 2-door hardtop was replaced by a pillared coupenamed "Colonnade Hardtop". 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. var ie=document.all&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 In 1971 the single exhaust version of the 402 cid engine produced 206 net hp, but only appeared in the full-size Chevrolet brochure. Front disc brakes were now standard on all '73 Chevelles. an informational outlet only. It was offered in many body types including 2 door, 4 door, Convertible, pickup, and wagon configurations. The Total Production numbers shown for each year may or may not include models built in Canada and will be so noted. 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. [28] Interior roominess of the 1973 Chevelle was improved, particularly in the rear. owner. After Ford introduced the fifth generation of the Fairlane in 1966, GM prepared a proper answer: it was the Chevelle. 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. 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 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. This change in engine signaled Chevrolet's commitment to positioning the Chevell as a high-performance vehicle. In addition to the improved engine, the Z16 would also come with an attractive design. A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. So, where did the name Chevelle come from? Crossflow radiators and coolant reservoirs that prevented air from entering the system prevented overheating.[30]. The third-generation Chevelle was an extensively used body style in NASCAR competition from 1973 through 1977. The Oshawa, Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through 1972. Super Sport options were on 28,647 Chevelles of which 2,500 had the 454-cubic-inch engine. 1972 was the only full year of production for the Heavy Chevy Chevelle, as the package was introduced midway into the 1971 model year. 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. I make every attempt to keep the details accurate and up to The SS option required an available 350 or 454 V8 with 4-speed or Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. 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. strikes). These Chevelles were available with the same equipment as non-SS Malibu models in the U.S. and did not get the domed hood or the blackout front and rear treatment. 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. var randomcontent=new Array() //Specify IFRAME display attributes Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed This new engine would revolutionize the Chevelle SS, as it gave the muscle car 375 horsepower. The Chevelle's body styling came in a two-door hardtop, known as the Sports Coupe, or in a convertible model. Contact page and describe the issue. The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America's second-best-selling car. The Laguna Type S-3 was delayed until January 1975. 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. "[31], Motor Trend - 1973 Buyers Guide said: "Chevrolet is fielding an all-new intermediate Chevelle series at a time when competitive lines from Ford and Chrysler are one or more years oldwhen you look at what the stylists have done with what we used to call the pillar coupe, you might want to rush out and buy some stock in General Motors. The number of L78 service engines for the 1969 model date. * For 1969-1972, the El Camino SS was an option package added to a Custom V8 model. 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. 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. [24][25] There were 4,475 LS6 Chevelles produced. 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. units assumed to be for Canada consumption. With the numerous styles and models of the first-generation Chevy Chevelle, there was a lot to love. 47142. Starting in mid-1964, the Chevelle could be ordered with the division's 327-cubic-inch V8, in either 250 or 300hp (224kW). The name "chevelle" has been speculated as influenced by gazelle and Chevrolet combined, as a smaller sedan to the Impala.[9]. } See more ChevelleCD Chevy-related products here , See more about Chevrolet/Camaro/Monte Carlo/Nova/HHR/SSR/Acadian/Beaumont registries [5] The innovative Chevrolet Corvair and the Chevy II, which was designed to compete with Ford's Falcon, were losing ground. //No need to edit after here These economy-focused models included a simulated floor carpet made of vinyl-coated rubber color-matched to four available interior colors. engine for a given series (odd numbers are L6, even numbers are "[citation needed]. See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . 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. . ordered with the L79 engine option in both the 573837 sport In four-door sedan form, too, the Malibu Classics outsold base models by a substantial margin. First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. Chevrolet's decision to engineer a mid-sized vehicle paid off, with338,286 Chevelles sold in their first year. [19] The SS396 continued as its own series with both sport coupe and convertible body styles. 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. 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. 1965 through 1968 Chevrolet L79 Production Numbers . 1970 Chevelle Concours Estate LS3 400 BB wagon. (such as limited production exotics). In 1970 it's known At the time the ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7 Concours packages had similar equipment as the Caprice. 378,618. RPO L89 aluminum head options and are included in the overall station wagon, or pickup. 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