Chevy Chevelle Parts

The Chevrolet Chevelle (pronounced “shev-el”) is a mid-sized automobile from Chevrolet debuting in 1964. It was produced from 1964 through 1977 and was one of General Motors’ most successful cars. Chevelle models ranged from economical family cars to powerful coupes and convertibles. The Malibu was at first the top trim level of the Chevelle line, and it replaced the Chevelle name entirely after 1977. The Chevelle chassis (based on the reengineered GM A platform) provided the platform for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, a very successful model itself.

The Chevelle was intended to compete with the similarly sized Ford Fairlane, and to return to the Chevrolet lineup a model similar in size and concept to the popular models. Early design photos show what would eventually be the Chevelle wearing Nova nameplates, the name that was used for the top trim level in the smaller Chevy II series. From the Chevelle was the basis for the similar Beaumont, a re-trimmed model sold only in Canada by Pontiac dealers.

Four-door hardtop sedans, dubbed Sport Sedans, were available from 1966 though 1972. A two-door station wagon was available in 1964 and 1965 in the bottom-line Chevelle 300 series. Two-door hardtop coupes and convertibles were produced from 1964 to 1972, while four-door sedans and four-door wagons were offered throughout the entire run. Various models of wagons were sold with exclusive nameplates: Nomad, Nomad Custom (1968), Greenbrier, Concours, and Concours Estate. In line with other Chevrolet series, the two-door hardtops were called Sport Coupes.

A utility pickup, the El Camino, was part of the lineup and, depending on the year, was available in 300/300 Deluxe trim level, Malibu trim level and the one-year only SS396. The El Camino outlived its passenger car counterpart until its demise in 1987.

First Generation Chevrolet Chevelle 1964–1972

Production 1964–1972
Assembly Arlington, Texas
Atlanta, Georgia
Baltimore, Maryland
Flint, Michigan
Framingham, Massachusetts
Fremont, California
Kansas City, Kansas
Van Nuys, California
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada
Body style(s) 2-door hardtop
2-door coupe
2-door convertible
2-door sedan
4 door sedan
4-door hardtop
4-door station wagon
2-door station wagon
Engine(s) 194 CID Inline-Six I6
230 CID Inline-Six I6
250 CID Inline-Six I6
283 CID Small-Block V8
307 CID Small-Block V8
327 CID Small-Block V8
350 CID Small-Block V8
396 CID Big-Block V8
400 CID Small-Block V8
402 CID Big-Block V8
427 CID Big-Block V8
454 CID Big-Block V8
Wheelbase 116 in (2997 mm) 1968 Sedan
112 in (2845 mm) 1968 Coupe/Convertible
Curb weight 3520 lbs (1600 kg) for 1968
3260 lbs (1482 kg) for 1970 SS 454
Related Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet El Camino
Oldsmobile 442
Buick Special
Beaumont Acadian

Second Generation Chevrolet Chevelle 1973–1977

Production 1973-1977
Body style(s) 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
4 door sedan
4-door station wagon
Engine(s) 250 CID Inline-Six I6
305 CID Small-Block V8
307 CID Small-Block V8
350 CID Small-Block V8
400 CID Small-Block V8
454 CID Big-Block V8
Transmission(s) 3-speed automatic
4-speed manual