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Sometimes, things don?t turn out like we expect. This is the case with Chevrolet and the Chevelle. It started as a conventional car but evolved into a road warrior, carrying the muscle car torch for a new generation. The Chevelle had a body-on-frame design that, while basic, really unlocked its potential as a muscle machine.
There was a time when the LS6 Chevelle was the fastest American car ever produced.
Simple & Reliable
The Chevelle was built on General Motors? A-Body platform, which endured through the company’s change in the early 80s to more front-wheel drive vehicles. The Chevelle was remarkably simple, something car buyers at the time deeply desired. In fact, in 1963, the first year of production, Chevrolet sold nearly 400,000 of them. During its run, the Chevelle earned a reputation for reliability and flexibility. There were multiple options, from sedans and coupes, to convertibles and station wagons. Later came the distinguished Laguna of NASCAR fame; even the El Camino had Chevelle flare to it.
When production ended in 1978, Chevrolet had sold over 7.2 million Chevelles.
Author
Mike Mueller, a lifelong car enthusiast, has worked as an automotive journalist and photographer since 1991. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Mueller has held staff positions with Automobile Quarterly, Muscle Car Review, and Mustang Monthly. He has written and provided photography for dozens of automotive books...