1975 Chevelle Laguna
Between 1973 and 1976, the Chevrolet division of General Motors produced the Chevelle Laguna. The 1974-1976 model years, though, saw a rename and several revisions. The result was the Laguna Type S-3. Only offered as a coupe, the Type S-3 did not allow for much diversity in body style preferences, though the Laguna originally offered coupe, sedan, and station wagon options.
In 1975, the Laguna S-3 primarily used three engines, the 350, 454, and 400. In California, though, only the 350 and 400 engine options were available. In terms of power, the standard 350 two-barrel V8 engine had a 145 horsepower rating, while the 400 was a four-barrel V8 engine with a 150 horsepower rating. The 454 engine was only available for the first half of the model year, but anyone choosing that option enjoyed 215 horsepower.
The Chevelle Laguna came to an end in 1976, but in its time, it enjoyed many victories on the racing circuit. The 1975 model year Laguna was the Daytona 500 winner in the same year. Overall, this was a vehicle that was not necessarily the most popular, but it certainly did not disappoint, especially in the racing world.
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1968 Chevelle SS
As the American people began demanding more power and speed for their vehicles during the 1960s, Chevrolet responded with the Chevelle Malibu SS. The vehicle marked Chevrolet’s entry into the world of muscle cars as they fought to stay relevant in an ever-changing market (sounds a lot like today, right?). Though the Chevelle itself was produced from 1963-1977, the SS (Super Sport) was only produced through the 1973 model year. The Super Sport option was available for $162.
In 1968, the Chevelle SS 396 model earned a reputation as being both an affordable and reliable muscle car. The model “outsold every other true high-performance machine of the day” (How Stuff Works). The base model came with a turbo-jet 396 cid engine with 325 bhp, but an upgrade brought a 350 bhp L34 engine. A three-speed manual transmission came standard, but drivers and passengers were in for a bumpy ride- the suspension wasn’t quite up to par with other muscle cars.
Buyers had two body styles to choose from- the 2 door sport coupe or the 2 door convertible for those sunny days. A variety of colors helped to make this model even more popular and certainly offered something for almost everyone. During the 1968 model year, 62,785 Chevelle SS 396 units were produced.
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Peach State Chevelle Show
A lot has been said over the years about southern hospitality, and it is not just talk.
When you pay a visit to the southern states you do in fact recognize the genuine warmth and hospitality that is part of the culture. People treat you like they want to be treated for the most part and this makes for a fantastic visit regardless of why you ventured southward.
With this in mind, fans of classic Chevelles should definitely consider making a road trip down to the great state of Georgia during the early part of May to attend the 13th Annual Peach State Chevelle Show. This is a fantastic time of year to visit the state with the greenery coming into full bloom before the full-scale heat and humidity set in for the summer months.
The big show is going to kick off on Saturday, May 5 and it will go on through the next day. It is going to be held on the grounds of Gainesville State College, which is located on 3820 Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood, Georgia.
Given the fact that these folks have been at it for over a decade coupled with the rabid interest in classic cars that you will find throughout the state of Georgia you can be sure that this will be an event that you will not soon forget if you make the trip.
The event revolves around 1964 to 1972 Chevelles and El Caminos. If you would like to enter your car in the show there is a $500 prize and pre-registration and payment is necessary by April 1. If you register you will also have an entry in a drawing for a free hotel stay and this certainly would be the icing on the cake.
For more information simply visit the Peach State Chevelles website.
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El Camino Classics Car Club
If you are a fan of Chevrolet Chevelles it is a lot of fun to be able to get together with other people who see the same thing that you do when they come across one of these incredible vehicles. In a very real sense the Chevelle is a time capsule of sorts that paints a picture of days gone by.
When you grew up during the period when Chevelles were everywhere it is a walk down memory lane when you see one these cars today, let alone when you get behind the wheel to drive your own.
This is one of those things that you have to be a part of to truly understand, and there is nothing more satisfying than getting together with a group of people who love classic Chevelle automobiles is much as you do.
It can be hard to find such an assemblage in some communities, but if you live in the greater Seattle area a great opportunity exists for you to network with people who like Chevy Chevelles.
The El Camino Classics Car Club is comprised of area residents who love El Caminos and Chevelles. Though many of the members do in fact own one of more of these vehicles anyone who has an interest in classic cars is welcome to join. They hold monthly meetings and go out on regular cruises as a group and they have an annual El Camino and Chevelle car show. This year’s big event is taking place on June 10, and it is the 20th installment so it is a special one for the club.
Seattle area classic Chevelle fans should certainly feel at home among this group of hard-core enthusiasts. To learn more about the club simply stop by the El Camino Classics Car Club website and poke around–you will be glad you did!
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The Chevelle El Camino
The “Big Three” of American auto making have always been all about giving the consumer choices. They wanted to have something to offer to everyone and as history will attest they have certainly put out a lot of different models over the years and many of them have been innovative and even experimental on some level.
With the above having been stated, during the 1950s Ford had the idea of providing a hybrid vehicle that was part car and part pickup truck. The result was the Ford Ranchero, which was introduced during the 1957 model year.
It was a smooth running and comfortable coupe of sorts that had a pickup truck bed in the back.This provided people who wanted to have the utility that goes along with a pickup truck without sacrificing comfort and style the best of both worlds.
Chevrolet wanted to follow suit and they came out with the El Camino for the 1959 model year. The first generation lasted through 1960, and the car was discontinued until the 1964 model year when the El Camino became part of the Chevelle line.
The most powerful engine that was initially offered in the 1964 El Camino was a 220 horsepower 283 cubic inch V-8 with dual exhausts and a four barrel carburetor.
Later during that initial model year Chevrolet offered the Chevelle El Camino with a 327 cubic inch V-8 capable of producing 300 horsepower, and this was some significant muscle. For 1965 they were able to up the ante with the 327 that was rated at 350 horsepower. In 1966 the Chevelle El Camino on steroids was available, powered by a big 396 cubic inch V-8 that could generate 375 horsepower.
The second-generation lasted through the 1967 model year and Chevelle El Caminos of this vintage are very popular with many collectors these days. If you have had any personal experiences with the Chevelle El Camino by all means leave a comment below and start up a conversation!
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Classic Chevelle Resources
If you are a classic Chevelle fan you probably always have an eye out for a potential new purchase.
Now that we are all tuned into the Internet it is easier than ever to track down the exact Chevelle specimen that you have always wanted. You can search over a broad geographic range and there are some websites out there that provide you with a comprehensive marketplace.
The best website that fits this description that we are aware of is FossilCars.com.These folks have apparently put in a whole lot of hard work to provide their visitors with an incredible array of classic cars for sale. And, at any given time they are likely to have a very significant sampling of classic Chevelles that you may be interested in.
There are certain inherent challenges that exist when you think about the concept of classic cars for sale online. If the seller is located far away from you it is logical to have some trepidation with regard to some of the details.
These would include classic car transport solutions as well as appraisals. If you can get a qualified classic car appraiser to attest to the value of the car you can buy with confidence even if you have not actually seen the car “in the flesh” as it were.
This is one of the nice things about FossilCars.com. In addition to facilitating the buying and selling of classic cars they also can connect people with transport and appraisal solutions, so they are truly a turnkey resource.
In fact, the photograph that you see in the upper left-hand corner comes from the Fossil Cars website, and this sharp 1968 Chevy Chevelle SS is on sale over there right now. Check it out and tell them we sent you!
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’64–’65 Chevelle Malibu SS
The Chevrolet Chevelle that we have all come to know and love was first introduced for the 1964 model year. General Motors put a lot of stock in the Chevelle lineup and there were Chevelles offered in many different body styles including a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe, a convertible and even a four-door station wagon.
However, 1964 was a time when the true muscle car era was starting to take shape. So Chevrolet wanted to have a player within the Chevelle line, and to this end they included the Chevelle Malibu SS or super sport package.
The 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS was actually at a disadvantage in terms of power because the largest engine available was the 327 cubic inch V8 that could whip up 300 hp. By comparison, the 1964 Pontiac GTO could be had with the behemoth 389 V8 that packed quite a wallop in its midsize body. Production was rather robust for the 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS with over 78,800 units produced.
1965 was another story when it came to Chevelle Malibu SS power. Chevrolet wasn’t fooling around anymore and they introduced what we know as the Z-16 package. These truly classic and rare muscle cars were powered by a 396 cubic inch V8 that was rated at 375 bhp.
When we say that these babies are rare, we are not kidding. There were a total of 201 (one convertible and 200 hard tops) 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS vehicles produced with the Z-16 package, and if you have one of them we would definitely like to hear what you have to say about it in the comment section. And even if you don’t, feel free to let us know your thoughts regarding this unforgettable classic Chevelle.
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1968 Chevy Chevelle
The decade of the 1960s was one of the most memorable ones on a number of different levels. There was a great deal of societal change underway with the civil rights movement going forward, and of course much of the nation was polarized over the Vietnam War. Rock and roll music was reaching its full stride and this was the soundtrack that was always present during this interesting period.
In addition, the automobile industry was making strides during the 1960s as well. The Chevrolet Chevelle was introduced for the 1963 model year and it became one of the most popular models ever offered by General Motors. Chevelles were offered in many different body styles including convertibles, coupes, sedans, station wagons and even the El Camino, a vehicle that was part truck and part car.
The 1968 Chevy Chevelle line was the first model year for the second-generation of the nameplate. At the bottom of the line was the Chevrolet Chevelle 300 and 300 Deluxe. The 300 wagons were known as Nomads, a revival of a model name that had laid dormant since the 1961 model year came to a close. The least expensive 1968 Chevelle 300 carried a price tag of $2447.
The Chevelle Malibu was the most popular 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle, and Malibu sales accounted for some 60% of all Chevelle sales. A 1968 Chevelle option was also offered for muscle car enthusiasts: 1968 SS 396 Sport Coupe. The standard engine in this vehicle was the 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet V8 that was capable of generating 325 hp. But if that was not enough to float your boat, the 396 was also offered with 350 and 375 horsepower options.
1968 saw the introduction of a new breed of Chevelle that was well received by the public. If you have a hot 1968 SS 396 sitting in the driveway there is no doubt that passersby frequently suffer from cases of minor whiplash.
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Check Out The Black Beauty At Wellborn
If you want to go on a road trip to a destination where you can see a wide variety of classic muscle cars, gain a lot of valuable information, and see one of the coolest classic Chevelles you will ever lay eyes on you should definitely consider making a trip to the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum.
This place is a must-visit for fans of muscle cars, and you can be sure that you’ll get a healthy dose of good old Southern hospitality if you head down to the Wellborn in Alexander City, Alabama.
There are literally hundreds of muscle cars on display at the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum and in a real sense their mission is to keep the automotive spirit of the 1960s and 1970s alive and well. Fans of the Chevy Chevelle will be particularly interested in an extraordinary specimen that museum owner Tim Wellborn snatched from the Mecum Auction down in Palm Beach, Florida back in 2005: a stunning black 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS454 LS6.
The car has just 33,500 original miles on it and the 454 is rated at 450 hp. The transmission is a Turbo 400, and the sticker price on the car when it was new was $4585. This is what Tim has to say about this black beauty:
“This car drives like it is new; it’s a feeling you cannot replicate. Coupled with all the paperwork, since it is easy to duplicate an LS6 install, this is a great car. People who see it appreciate it.”
If it is at all possible for you to make the trip down to Alexander City you will certainly be glad you did. To learn more about what the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum has to offer simply visit their website or give them a call at (256) 329-8474.
ACES: The American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society
When you are heavily into a particular classic car such as the Chevelle it can be difficult to find people who share your passion. Even those who like cars may not have a specific focus on the Chevelle, so it is a special experience indeed to get together with fellow fans of this one-of-a-kind American classic.
With this in mind, if you go searching for like-minded people you may find your way to the American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society. According to their website the club is particularly interested in preserving and maintaining Chevelles from what most enthusiasts would consider to be the classic era for the car: 1964 through 1972.
If you like to work on these cars, one of the missions of ACES is to provide a forum within which people can share information about where to find parts that you need and otherwise restore your classic Chevelle. The American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society also puts out a very cool magazine that is called Chevelle World that comes out bimonthly, and you get a subscription by joining the club.
It should be noted that you do not have to own a Chevelle to belong to the American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society; you need only love these cars and have an interest in contributing to the high energy information exchange that takes place among members.
As you might imagine, there are some awesome events that take place each year that are sponsored by the club. It has recently been announced that the 2012 ACES Northern Regional Chevelle Show will take place in Strongsville, Ohio at the Holiday Inn on Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4.
If you’re interested in learning more about ACES, simply swing by their website!
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