History of the Chevelle

Although it existed a mere 13 years before it morphed officially into the Malibu, Chevrolet’s Chevelle remains a beloved muscle car. Introduced in 1964, the mid-sized car was produced to compete with the Ford Fairlane.

The Chevelle SS was the carmaker’s high performance version of the Chevelle. Featuring its own line of performance products and engines, the Chevelle SS boasted the most powerfully rated engine of all the muscle cars.

Chevy’s Chevelle line of cars also included a two-door hardtop or convertible, and four-door sedans and wagons. A two-door station wagon was made, but only during the cars first two years of production. The El Camino, a utility pickup, was also included in the Chevelle line. Even though Chevelles weren’t made after 1977, the El Camino continued to be produced until 1987.

In 1973, the Chevelle underwent a redesign. A new front suspension enhanced handling, while the engine reliability benefited from hardened engine value seats and hydraulic camshafts. The redesigned Chevelles became a top NASCAR choice during the time period. Drivers that raced the car included: Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson, Ricky Rudd and Darrell Waltrip.

Although the Chevelle was best known as a muscle car, many people bought the model for use as a family car. The cars offered room for five and many popular features such as power brakes and steering, air conditioning and a stereo radio.

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