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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’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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