"[citation needed]. The original owner purchased this particular Chevelle SS in April 1973 from Merollis Chevrolet in Kansas City, Missouri. Thought the Ford Torino had remained relatively unchanged since the 1972 model, it only had three years left before it was retired, as well. Runs and Drives perfect. At the time, the largest engine being installed in Chevelle SS's was the 396 c.i.d. 1973 marked the most extensive body style change by the Chevelle since the car’s … While all 1967 Chevelle models rode a 115-inch (2,900 mm) wheelbase, the 1968 coupes and convertibles now rode a 112-inch (2,800 mm) wheelbase. Malibu Classics, again the top model, switched to a vertical grille pattern and six-section taillights but kept their twin stacked headlights and stand-up hood ornament. He got the vehicle about 5 years ago - an ss roller with all original rust free and straight sheet metal, original interior, etc. Unlike the 1973 Laguna, the Malibu Classic used the same front end and chrome bumper as the lesser models, and had the smaller vertical opera windows and a spring-loaded hood ornament. The 1973 Chevelle Laguna sub-series included a body-colored flexible plastic front end with distinctive styling as well as other trim changes, and the car carried a standard V-8. Though the body shapes and styles changed, this line was still a bare bones option to the more decked out (and expensive) Malibu and Laguna lines. Rear seat legroom was up 3.5 in (89 mm) in sedans. Engine choices ranged from the standard 155 horsepower (116 kW) six-cylinder and 200-horsepower 307-cubic-inch V8, to a pair of 350 V8s and a pair of 402 engines. 1972 was the last year for the cowl induction option for the 454 cid engine and was not even mentioned in the 1972 Chevelle brochure. [6] Ford released the mid-sized Fairlane in 1962, to which Chevrolet responded with the 1964 Chevelle based on a new A platform design. Three V8 engines were available: a new 305 cu in (5.0 L) engine rated at 140 hp (104 kW), a 350 cu in (5.7 L) engine providing 165 hp (123 kW), and a 400 cu in (6.6 L) engine with 175 hp (130 kW). Also the Concours option package (ZK5, ZK6, and ZK7) from the previous year was continued. Get both manufacturer and user submitted pics. Still another benefit of the new body designs was greatly improved visibility, up 25% in coupes and wagons, and 35% in sedans. This Generation came in multiple different powertrains but three main body styles. Upscale versions were Malibus including the convertible models. This is likely due to new emissions … The Bresler was based on the Doble steam engine.[22]. 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. Vehicle Price Date; 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Wagon Mecum Kansas City (2020) Lot #F28: $19,800 SOLD: Nov 20, 2020 5 months ago: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale (2020) Lot #60: $14,850 SOLD: Jan 13, 2020 a year ago: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Mecum Dallas (2016) Lot #F21: $11,000 HIGH BID: Nov 04, 2016 4 years ago: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Barrett-Jackson Las … Bought for $800 with a motor in cardiac arrest. 1970 also saw the introduction of the 454 cid engine and was only available with the RPO Z15 SS Equipment option. These economy-focused models included a simulated floor carpet made of vinyl-coated rubber color-matched to four available interior colors. I purchased this car about 2 months ago to add to my collection of Chevelle Super Sports or to resell. [7] Introduced in August 1963 by "Bunkie" Knudsen, the Chevelle filled the gap in market coverage for Chevrolet and achieved sales of 338,286 for the year.[8]. For 1975, Front and rear changes included a vertical grid-patterned grille and new bright trim around the headlights. The 1970 Chevelle came in Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, convertible, four-door sedan, a couple of wagons, and coupé utility (the El Camino) body styles. "[citation needed]. Chevrolet specifications for 1971 included both "gross" and "net" horsepower figures for all engines. The fastback appearance was a revival of a streamlining bodystyle on all GM products from 1942 until 1950, as demonstrated on the Chevrolet Fleetline. The transmission got so hot that the oil in it was discolored. strikes. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle. Originally conceived as an upsizing of the Chevy II with a unibody platform (similar to the Fairlane and the full-size Chrysler B-platform of the same era) which originated with the XP-726 program, GM's "senior compact" A-platform used a body-on-frame construction using a suspension setup similar to its full-sized automobiles with a four-link rear suspension (the differential has four control arms which are attached to the frame with rear coil springs sandwiched between the differential and spring pocket—this design was used with the B platform vehicles). "[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 SS was now a trim option limited to the mid-level Malibu series. Squatt. The base LS5 454 V8 produced 365 gross and 285 net horsepower, but cowl induction was available that produced more power because of the air induction and louder exhaust system. The base 454 cu in (7.4 L) engine was rated at 360 bhp (365 PS; 268 kW), which was also available with cowl induction; and the optional LS6 version equipped with a single 4-barrel 800 CFM Holley carburetor produced 450 bhp (456 PS; 336 kW) at 5600 rpm and 500 lb⋅ft (678 N⋅m) at 3600 rpm of torque. 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle. Also new for 1968 was the elimination of the term "sedan" for the 2-door pillar body style. Another was a 15.3-cubic-foot (430 L) luggage capacity, an increase of 2.5 cubic feet (71 L) over 1972 models. Three luxury Concours options became available in March 1968 for the 4-door sedan, the 4-door sport sedan (and the hardtop coupe) and consisted of special sound insulation, and a deep-padded instrument panel with simulated woodgrain accents and all-vinyl color-keyed interiors. The LS6 454 option, which was originally announced as a regular production option on the Chevelle SS for 1971, was dropped early in the model year and no official records indicate that any 1971 Chevelles were assembled with the LS6 engine. Motor is good to go. There are 2,047 1968 to 1973 Chevrolets for sale today on ClassicCars.com. Chevrolet. Engines ranged from the standard 250 six and 350/2-barrel V8 to options of 400 and 454-cubic-inch size, the last with a 235-horsepower rating. ×. 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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. 1,486 below average coupe. [11] Cadillac, MI 49601, USA Cadillac, MI $40,895.00. 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Pictures: See 32 pics for 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle. MENU World's Largest Classic and Exotic Car Sales Company. Engine: 8 Cylinder. A sleeper indeed. Options included Superlift air shock absorbers, Strato-ease headrests, and special instrumentation. Around an estimated 323 Chevelle 2-door hardtops were fitted with an L72 427 cu in (7.0 L) rated at 425 bhp (431 PS; 317 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 460 lb⋅ft (624 N⋅m) at 4,000 rpm of torque, where some Chevrolet dealers used the Central Office Production Order (this also included some Camaros and Novas of the same model year) - some COPOs were sold through select Chevrolet dealerships and out of the 323 COPO orders, a confirmed 99 were sold through the Yenko Chevrolet dealership in Canonsburg, PA. During the 1969 model year, a police package (RPO B07) was available on the Chevelle 300 Deluxe 4-door sedan where some were optioned with the RPO L35 (396) motor along with a boxed frame (also shared with fleet orders e.g. Both 350 V8 engines, as well as the dual exhaust 402 cid V8 engine, were available without the SS option; only the LS5 454 V8 required the SS option. A small "Chevelle" nameplate was located in the lower-left corner of the grille. My first new car was a 1973 Chevelle Deluxe. Jul 17, 2012 - 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Pictures: See 32 pics for 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle. Two six-cylinder engines and several V8s were offered in every model. This body style featured a semi-fastback roofline, frameless door glass, and fixed, styled "B" pillars, structurally strong enough to contribute to occupant safety of a roll-over type accident. The vehicle is drivable. With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. Other options included power windows and door locks. It definitely looks better that some of the designs that came later. As in the two years leading up to 1973, muscle car innovation was pretty stagnant that year. Once the initial surprise was overcome, however, the Colonnade models became a sales success. Like all models of the Chevelle, the Malibu came with an option to upgrade to the 350 cubic inch V-8, which produced 175 horsepower, or the 454 cubic inch V-8, rated at 245 horsepower. It's a lot better looking out-front than the big bumper approach. Absolutely no leaks, no rust, no bondo. Super Sport options went on 28,647 Chevelles of which 2500 held the big 454-cubic-inch engine. Chevelles with the mid-1965 Z16 option, priced at US$1,501 in 1965,[10] had the emblem on the front fender as well as distinct in-house style numbers: 737 for the hardtop and 767 for the convertible. The car never looked that good when it was introduced but it has aged well. Bidding is at $7,200 as I write this with reserve not met. Base engines were the 250 cu in (4.1 L) straight-six engine and the 350 V8. The SS option required an available 350 or 454 V8 with 4-speed or Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. It was totally frozen with a spun main bearing. He got the vehicle about 5 years ago - an ss roller with all original rust free and straight sheet metal, original interior, etc. The Chevrolet Chevelle is amid-sized automobile which was produced byChevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 . were available. Black-accented Super Sports had F70x14 red-stripe tires and a standard 325-horsepower 396-cubic-inch Turbo-Jet V8 engine with the special twin-domed hood; 350 and 375-horsepower 396 engines were optional. Annual facelifts continued. Another structural improvement was side-impact guard beams in the doors, as required by new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The entry-level Chevelle 300 (131 - 132 VIN prefix) was available as a pillared coupe and/or station wagon (Nomad) while the 300 Deluxe and Nomad Custom (133 or 134 VIN prefix) had a 2-door hardtop added to the lineup (fourth and fifth VIN characters will be 37; with the previous 300 Deluxe the hardtop was available with the Malibu and SS396 but not the base 300/Deluxe in the USA not counting those produced for the Canadian market). August 1976: Cale Yarborough drove his #11 Junior Johnson/Holly Farms Chevelle to the 1976 NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National championship. Distinctive rear quarter glass on 2-door coupes and new side windows with styled center pillars were featured on 4-door models. I have always loved this body style since they ran in NASCAR in 1973. Wheelbases remained 112 inches for two-door cars and 116 inches for four-doors and station wagons, but convertibles were dropped and closed cars were dressed in new "Colonnade" styling. Base versions again included a four-model wagon series. [29], Five power teams were available for 1973 Chevelle models; the 250 inline-six and 307 2-barrel V8 both rated at 110 hp (82 kW) were std. 1973 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU with SS Badging This 1973 Chevy Chevelle is a one-of-a-kind muscle car. With the hardtop, a rare option is a horseshoe floor shifter with an integrated console (with bucket seats - sourced from the SS). Smaller side marker lighting bezels were phased in (shared with the Camaro and using the lens assembly as the previous year). Vehicle Details. Produced at the Oshawa, Ontario production facility, only 867 SS 396 models were produced during 1967. The upscale luxury trim level for 1974 was the new Malibu Classic, offered in sedan, coupe, and station wagon models. The 1968 Chevelle received an all-new distinctly sculpted body with tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. 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. 1973 chevrolet chevelle For Sale - Conway, Arkansas - Currently 10 to pick from. 570 For Sale. 10 Vehicles For Sale. Home » Сhevrolet Сhevelle » 1973 Chevelle. [17] New safety equipment became standard, including a collapsible steering column. GET IT SHIPPED Free Auto Shipping Quote: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS not a original all custom!! Options included an Econominder gauge package.