The Chevrolet Chevelle is a midsized vehicle from Chevrolet debuting in 1964. It was made from 1964 through 1977 and is one of the most successful cars from General Motors'. Chevelle models ranged from inexpensive family cars to convertibles and powerful coupes.
The Malibu was at first the top trim level of the Chevelle line, and it replaced the name Chevelle totally after 1977. The Chevelle chassis (as per to the reengineered platform GM A) provided the stand for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, an extremely successful car itself.
The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle is a beautiful car that was just renovated and has only been driven 1,369 miles since. A proper "SS" 138 Chevelle this car features a 396 C.I. V8 and a 4 speed manual transmission. All of the body panels are straight and have good fitment. The Marina Blue paint looks big set against the perfect chrome and black interior bumpers and accents. The dash and seats are free of any discoloration or wear and even the center comfort mounted clock is in running order. Fitted with a 3.31 rear end the car will travel nicely on the highway, however isn't excessively long legged to where it lacks performance. This Chevelle has show winner written all over it and will not disappoint.
The Chevelle was intended to fight with the same sized Ford Fairlane, also it aimed to return to the Chevrolet series a model parallel in size as well as concept to the popular 1955-57 models. Early design photos show what would ultimately be the Chevelle trying Nova nameplates, as the name that was used for the top level trim in the smallest Chevy II series. From 1964-69, the Chevelle was the base for the similar Beaumont, the re-trimmed vehicle sold only in Canada through Pontiac dealers.
Four-door hardtops, called Sport Sedans, were available from 1966 through 1972. A two-door station wagon was available in 1964 and 1965 in the bottom-line Chevelle 300 series.
