"[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 Chevelle Super Sport, or SS, represented Chevrolet's entry into the muscle car battle. Chevrolet's published figure for the 1967 model year are 403,963 units . Since the 307 V8 was the standard base V8 in 1971, it could not be ordered with the SS option; one had to order the LS3 402 or the LS5 454, or one of the two 350 V8 engines (L65 or L48 - which reintroduced the small block to the SS option for the first time since the 1965 model year for USA market Chevelles). If you think there is something in error, Malibu and the newly named Deluxe series base model featured the new 5mph (8.0km/h) bumper system with a large chrome front bumper and a chrome rear bumper. CDs, Coins, Gifts, However, those in the Chevelle community will point out models like the 1968 SS 396, 1969 COPO 427, 1965 Malibu SS 396 Z16 and 1964 Malibu SS L76 as some of the most sought after models. in your browser's window when reporting it. 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. Chevy II/Nova/Acadian Beaumont. Sport Coupe var iframeprops='width=950 height=250 marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"' Although Tailfins. In 1965, the SS would get an upgrade to its power, with a new L79 350hp engine becoming standard for that year's Z16 model. here . See more ChevyWorld.net supporters here . vs. body style. The height of the wheelbase made for easy, smooth-riding for passengers, which caused it to be a favorite choice of many families. To permit usage of the lower-octane fuels, all engines featured low compression ratios (9:1 and lower; well below the 10.25-11.25:1 range on high-performance engines of 1970 and earlier). ChevyWorld.net was created as . Laguna interiors were pattern cloth and vinyl or optional breathable all-vinyl upholstery, distinctive door trim with map pockets, deep-twist carpeting, woodgrain vinyl accents, and Laguna nameplates. Besides being family-friendly, the Chevy Chevelle also quickly appealed to buyers who were looking for something fun to drive that could be displayed proudly outside their home. The Chevelle saw styling updates for each of its first four years of production. 1970 Chevelle 300 series LS3 400 BB coupe, special order Monaco Orange. 47707. First number indicates the year of production, 4 is for 1964. An "Econominder" gauge package was optional. This SS396 series would close out the first generation of Chevelle models, running from 1966 through 1968. More than 24,000 Malibu Sport Sedans were built, with a standard 307-cubic-inch V8 rated at 130 (net) horsepower. [4] The domestic Big Three automakers (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) were responding to the success of American Motors' compact Rambler American and Classic models that made AMC the leading maker of small cars for several years and increasing Rambler on the 1961 domestic sales charts to third-place behind Chevrolet and Ford. A small "Chevelle" nameplate was located in the lower-left corner of the grille. The L79 engine option was available in the 1965/1966 Acadian 8,479. It was possible to order an SS station wagon this year - with the option of a 454-cubic-inch V8 engine, but the mix of sport and utilitarian wagon virtues would last only a single season. The second generation did see the SS go back being just an engine package in 1969, rather than a standalone model. Chevelle options included headlight washers, power windows and locks, and a rear defroster. It now had a slanted, urethane-covered aero-style nose designed for NASCAR, louvered quarter windows, and could be ordered with a vinyl half-roof. SS396 sport coupes and convertibles used the same Malibu sport coupe and convertible bodies with reinforced frames and revised front suspension: higher-rate springs, recalibrated shocks, and thicker front stabilizer bar, but with different exterior trim. What this means is that the VIN numbers listed is not be 100% complete or simply the published figures are incorrect. 1972 ]. Station wagons were the entry-level Nomad, the Chevelle-level Greenbrier, the Malibu-level Concours, and an upscale Concours Estate. 1969 El Camino 1969 Chevelle SS 396 Wagon document.getElementById("dynstuff") : document.all.dynstuff 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. Starting in January 1967, the Chevelle SS396 took over and became its own 138xx series, the same as in the U.S. head option in 1969, GM's documentation does mention 311. [12] New round instrument pods replaced the former linear layout. ChevyWorld.net Supporters : RPO L79 Production Figures for the Chevelle. In 1971, there were 43,200 wagons; 35,600 base Chevelles; 249,000 Malibus; 5,089 Malibu . Hardtop coupes featured a semi-fastback, flowing roofline with a long hood and short deck, influenced by the all-new Camaro. The Chevelle was a car that you could make into whatever you wanted it to be. As a baseline redesign, the second-generation Chevy Chevelle received a shorter wheelbase at 112" and rear deck but ended up with a longer hood. It is assumed the Body styles included coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons. The 1977 models were the last to bear the Chevelle name; with the all-new 1978 models, Malibu became the basic name for Chevrolet's midsize cars. [5] The innovative Chevrolet Corvair and the Chevy II, which was designed to compete with Ford's Falcon, were losing ground. For 1971, the SS option could be ordered with any optional V8 and became more of a dress-up option than a performance option. [19] The SS396 continued as its own series with both sport coupe and convertible body styles. 18 L89 optioned L78 engines. "The Laguna is the type of car you want to own for fast, comfortable transportation in quiet luxury. The Quantity number shown in parenthesis are the optional 1965. SS396s produced from this point on shared the same VIN prefix with the Malibu sport coupe (136), with the exception of the 300 Deluxe-based SS396s using (134), where the original build sheet and/or Protect-O-Plate (which is an aluminum tag included with the original sales invoice from Chevrolet dealers) can ID a genuine SS (especially for a numbers matching original which is unaltered); however, the VIN number alone cannot ID a genuine SS as in previous years. Produced at the Oshawa, Ontario production facility, only 867 SS 396 models were produced during 1967. [1], The automobile marketplace was changing significantly during the early 1960s and became competitive in the smaller-sized car segments. Bowties do ot show the L89 aluminum To my knowledge Those The variety of the Chevelle carried over from the first generation, with plenty of engine upgrade options available. owner. On minor impact the urethane nose cone, backed up by shock-absorbing cylinders, deflects and rebounds; Laguna models also featured a specific diecast chrome grille with bowtie emblem, a body-colored (steel) rear bumper, front and rear bumper rub strips, bright roof drip moldings, bright wheel opening moldings, chrome taillight bezels, full wheel covers, and Laguna fender nameplates. if (ie||dom) here does include 15,356 units built in Canada for import. The 1969 model year was the only U.S.-built Chevelle year to begin the sequence with 300,001. 1969 Chevelles were billed as "America's most popular mid-size car." Optional was a four-barrel carbureted version of the 350 V8 rated at 275 gross (200 net with dual exhaust and 175 net with single exhaust) horsepower. At the center of this bar was a large Chevy bowtie for Malibus, or a large "SS" emblem for the SS models. station wagon, or pickup. The base Deluxe series was dropped for 1974, making the Malibu the base model. The station wagon, available in 6- or 9-passenger seating, featured a new counterbalanced liftgate which allowed for easier entry and loading up to 85 cubic feet.[27]. February 20, 1977: Daytona 500-Cale Yarborough Chevelle pulls away from Benny Parsons Chevelle in the final laps to win in his second Daytona 500. This 4-door hardtop used the same body as the 1968-71 models, and although it was attractive, it was the least popular body style in the lineup. for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained In addition to the improved engine, the Z16 would also come with an attractive design. 1970 LS3 Malibu 400 BB convertible. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. Two-door hardtop coupes, and convertibles, four-door sedans, and four-door station wagons were offered throughout the entire run. records are for L78 engines built for the A body Chevelle, optioned with the L34 396 cid engine. The 375-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V8 was dropped from the options list until late in the model year and returned with 612 being sold. Such a public database would be a gross invasion of privacy. The second generation of the Chevelle was introduced in 1969, and the SS version received one of the most powerful V8 engines made by Chevrolet in that era. The sole option beyond that was a 170hp (127kW), four-barrel 350 V8, which came as standard equipment in the Malibu Classic station wagon. if (ie||dom){ The model year 4 is the first number, the series The Chevelle was introduced by Chevrolet in late 1963. The new mid-size Chevelle was produced from 1964 to 1977. model year. Rear seat legroom was up 3.5in (89mm) in sedans. Parsons took the points lead with a third-place finish at Talladega Speedway in early May and never gave up the lead. "It's not overpowering but it's enough - and so comfortable that the editor bought the car." The grille on the Super Sport was painted flat black, other models got a silver-finished grille. The SS option was reduced to one RPO code, RPO Z15, and was only available for the Chevelle Malibu. Inside, the Malibu Classic interiors had notchback bench seats[clarification needed] upholstered in cloth or vinyl, carpeted door panels, and simulated woodgrain instrument panel trim. Included was a black grill with SS emblem, lower bodyside and wheel opening striping, bright roof drip moldings, color-keyed dual sport mirrors, black taillight bezels, SS fender and rear panel emblems, special front and rear stabilizer bars, 14x7-inch rally wheels, 70-series raised white lettered tires, special instrumentation, and SS interior emblems. The Chevelle lineup slimmed down to Nomad, 300 Deluxe/Greenbrier, Malibu/Concours, and Concours Estate series, and the base 300 series was history. This website is designed and maintained Chevelles were also assembled and sold in Canada. not from actual production numbers that got to the public. Still another benefit of the new body designs was greatly improved visibility, up 25% in coupes and wagons, and 35% in sedans. A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. [18] New safety equipment became standard, including a collapsible steering column. [6] Ford released the mid-sized Fairlane in 1962, to which Chevrolet responded with the 1964 Chevelle based on a new A platform design. quantity. var iframeobj=document.getElementById? Team Chevelle Gold #50. The SS option was dropped at the end of the model year. ), The most extensive redesign in its 10-year history marked the 1973 Chevelle. Plans to release the updated A-body lineup was scheduled for the 1972 model year but a strike that occurred at some GM assembly plants delayed the release for a full model year, eventually extending the lifecycle of the 1968-era generation; the redesigned A-bodies were designed in a studio where it had more of a European influence - at the time of development John Z. DeLorean was the chairman at the Chevrolet division where he delayed some product releases and extending the lifecycle of some of its products; the redesigned A-bodies had some styling cues lifted from the concurrent second-generation F-bodies - the front suspension was integrated into the A-body redesign with output from respective GM divisions (each division had its own sheet metal design). Top-trim models (including the SS 396 and new luxury Concours) featured GM's new Hide-A-Way wiper system. and not Fisher Body plate Style numbers. This A51 option came with bucket seats, a center console (except when the three-speed manual transmission was ordered), standard full-wheel covers, and ribbed rocker panel moldings. randomcontent[2]="http://chevellestuff.net/sidebar/random03.htm" 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. This move reduced horsepower ratings on the big-block engines to 300 for the 402 cubic-inch V8 but the LS5 454 option got an "advertised" five-horsepower increase to 365. Chevy II/ Nova; 1968 was the last year the Chevy II nameplate * For 1969-1972, the El Camino SS was an option package added to a Custom V8 model. While all 1967 Chevelle models rode a 115-inch (2,900mm) wheelbase, the 1968 coupes and convertibles now rode a 112-inch (2,800mm) wheelbase. were sold and 12 were service engines. Redline tires were not available on Canadian Chevelles in 1966. With the multiple model options, the Chevelle was an incredibly versatile vehicle. The seller didn't enter the vehicle identification number correctly. All-vinyl bucket seats and a console were optional. Chevrolet honored California beach resorts once again by naming the top Chevelle series Laguna with the Malibu taking the middle spot while the base series was called simply Deluxe. 59,074. Unlike the 1973 Laguna, the Malibu Classic used the same front end and chrome bumper as the lesser models, and had smaller vertical opera windows and a spring-loaded hood ornament. [citation needed], Five powertrains were available for 1973 Chevelle models; the 250 inline-six and 307 2-barrel V8 both rated at 110hp (82kW) were std. //Specify random URLs to display inside iframe (such as limited production exotics). SS emblems, often placed in the center of the car's front grill. 1970 model year are not known as the Tonawanda engine plant The truth is that no one really knows. 63620. Beaumont/Canso sport coupe and convertible and the 1966/1968 The 3-speed manual transmission was standard; a 4-speed manual and Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic were optional. The rear panel of the Z-16 had unique black and chrome trim which framed untrimmed Chevelle 300-style taillights (Malibu and Malibu SS models had bright silver-painted lens trim). . along with the RPO Z25 SS Equipment option in both 1969 After Ford introduced the fifth generation of the Fairlane in 1966, GM prepared a proper answer: it was the Chevelle. Parsons and his Chevelle hold on to win the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National championship. Yarborough won nine races in 30 starts in his #11 Chevelle and finished 386 points ahead of runner-up Richard Petty. Out of this large number only 323 cars with a 427 V-8 were produced. The "Malibu SS" emblems were carried over from the 1965 Malibu SS series. engine plant records show only 8,876 L78 engines built but Distinctive rear quarter glass on 2-door coupes and new side windows with styled center pillars were featured on 4-door models. Model-year output totaled 49,352 Chevelles and 290,008 Malibusplus 54,335 station wagons. With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. Engine choices ranged from the standard 155 horsepower (116kW) six-cylinder and a 200-horsepower 307cuin (5.0L) V8 as well as one of two 350cuin (5.7L) V8s and a pair of 402cuin (6.6L) engines. Rectangular taillights were flush with the body surface, connected by a brushed chrome panel. Other options included power windows and door locks. For Like the 1965 model year the 787 Malibu convertibles were built for sale in Canada; 26 of these were With the third generation of Chevelles bringing the power down, the 454 LS6 reigned supreme as the most powerful Chevelle over all three generations. For us that number is 0, which stands for 1970. the U.S. according to Vintage Vehicle Services; 769 of those were WBD shall not be held liable Some mistakes can be made, but and 1970. //No need to edit after here engines on Deluxe and Malibu. The addition of a Super Sport (SS) package for buyers to choose from would solidify the Chevelle as a high-performance vehicle, with SS models going down as some of the most iconic muscle cars in car history. A total of 294,160 Chevelles were built in the first year, including 76,860 SS models. Chevrolet also added 14-inch wheels and a three-speed automatic transmission to their line of transmissions. 1966 Chevy II/Nova - Acadian Beaumont/Canso. "[31], Motor Trend - 1973 Buyers Guide said: "Chevrolet is fielding an all-new intermediate Chevelle series at a time when competitive lines from Ford and Chrysler are one or more years oldwhen you look at what the stylists have done with what we used to call the pillar coupe, you might want to rush out and buy some stock in General Motors. Contact page and describe the issue. Chevelles continued in 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu trims. //No need to edit after here 378,618. 10,828 units of 13637 Malibu sport coupes were produced for sale in Registries for Chevelle/Camaro/Nova/HHR, Nomad, 4-door wagon, 2-seat conventional Where only one number is shown indicates all of that series/body were assembled in the U.S. Canadian production numbers are unknown. var randomcontent=new Array() The number of L78 service engines for the 1969 model The 1969 Chevelle Super Sport featured a single-piece chromed bumper at the front and a quad-headlights design. //For full source code, and Terms Of use, visit http://dynamicdrive.com [32], 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible, 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle "Malibu" Convertible (Shown in Spring Green Poly paint), 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Colonnade Hardtop Coupe, 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 Coupe, 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Landau Coupe, This article is about the car. engines on order forms and build sheets but these engines While the previous SS models relied on small block engines, the engineers for the Z16 wanted the car to run on a big-block V8. and engine type (L6 vs. V8) are the 2nd and 3rd numbers and body availability in late 1969 for the 1970 model year when it 294 of those with the L34 396 cid engine. document.getElementById("dynstuff") : document.all.dynstuff "You can make our tough one even tougher," the brochure explained, by adding Cowl Induction to either the SS 396 or the SS 454. [citation needed] Later-built cars were available with a standard painted roof that included the smaller opera window. A one-year Nomad trim, called the Nomad Custom, was offered. strikes). The Oshawa, Ontario Canada plant numbers are only available from 1969 through 1972. 1971 ] | [ the production numbers above. Find out more about the history of the Chevy Chevelle, along with some of the most popular options that you can still get your hands on today. Options for any Chevelle included a 350 4-barrel V8 of 175hp (130kW) and a 454 4-barrel V8 rated at 245hp (183kW). Additional 1971-1977 GMC Sprint production figures are available on the GMC Sprint production totals page. This also included a coupe utility (El Camino) which was a derivative of the two-door wagon. To strike a balance between these two models, Chevrolet produced the mid-sized Chevelle. coupe and convertible with no known breakdown of engine was replaced with the Z15 SS 454 Equipment option. The L78 engine was available in the 1965 Corvette only. 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. on this website. The Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna is a mid-sized automobile produced by Chevrolet for the 1973 through 1976 model years. As noted above, the L79 engine option was discontinued for New options included power door locks and a stalk-mounted wiper control. Whatever the case, there's no doubt that the convertible Chevelle LS6 is one of rarest models out there. Lesser Chevelles would get that change later. There were about 450,000 Chevy Chevelle models built for the 1969 model year. Part of the GM A-Body platform, the 1973 Laguna series included coupes, sedans and station wagons. var dom=document.getElementById&&navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Opera")==-1 It was offered in many body types including 2 door, 4 door, Convertible, pickup, and wagon configurations. The 1972 Chevelle SS had a top engine rated at 270 nethp (201kW) conforming with GM's decree that all engines were to be rated at their net engine ratings. Cutlass Production Numbers Mopar Decoding Mopar Engine Colors Mopar Fender Tag Decoding 4-Speed Transmission Decoding Engine Decoding Mopar VIN Decoding VIN 1964 & 1965 VIN 1966 & 1967 VIN 1968 & 1974 Chevelle Production Numbers Subscribe to our mailing list The L78 engine was introduced late in the 1968 model year accounting for the low production number. iframeobj.src=randomcontent[Math.floor(Math.random()*randomcontent.length)] The Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 with series/style numbers 13817 and 13867. RPO L79 Production Figures for the 1968 ] | [ by Webs by Dale (WBD). Critics compared the GM Colonnade line favorably to Ford and Chrysler intermediates. The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America's second-best-selling car. Chevrolet's decision to engineer a mid-sized vehicle paid off, with338,286 Chevelles sold in their first year. or submitted by readers and are not to be copied or distributed And what car in '73 can." Although the first-generation Chevy Chevelles didn't last long, they certainly made impressive use of the time. The Super Sport (SS396 sport coupe, convertible, and El Camino pickup) became a series on its own. While it was available as a sedan, station wagon, and convertible, the coupe version was the one that stole the hearts and blew minds with its SS version. the 1966 Chevelle model year. Base versions again included a four-model wagon series. or Framingham in 1969. GM records show the count (9,486) from sales records and the L78 engine numbers but are part of those numbers. logo and identity is strictly prohibited by law. The SS package for the Chevelle would quickly become a favorite of those looking for a high-performance muscle car. Stickers, Calendars, Misc. In line with other Chevrolet series, the two-door hardtops were called Sport coupes. same meaning as the VIN from Chevrolet, 1964 Chevelle: In Canada, sporty Chevelles continued to wear "Malibu SS" badges for the 1966 and early 1967 model years. Item specifics. Tread width grew an inch front and rear. series, be it 2- or 4-door sedan, sport coupe, convertible, Chevelles with the mid-1965 Z-16 option, priced at US$1,501 in 1965,[11] 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 L79 engine option returned for the 1967 Chevelle model The G-body Monte Carlo, introduced in 1970, also used a platform that was based heavily on the Chevelle platform, although it was lengthened ahead of the firewall. 2,155. However, the Colonnade models became a sales success. Design, RPO L79 Production Figures for the Caveats: (1) The total production according to the reported last VIN of each assembly plant totals 375,618 leaving 3,000 units unaccounted for in U.S production: 378,618 - 375,618 (VINS) = 3,000. The style number on a Fisher Body trim tag does not have the Smaller side marker lighting bezels were phased in (shared with the Camaro and using the lens assembly as the previous year). Lower displayed performance was evident because GM required all performance numbers to be reported as net engine ratings. Decoding Chevrolet VIN, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, intake manifold casting numbers, transmission, interior codes, and paint . for any loss resulting from the use of the information contained without express consent from WBD in writing. The Series/Model columns correspond to VIN series & body style Malibu Classics had a luxurious cloth/vinyl split-bench front seat, color-keyed steering wheel, and woodgrain-accented instrument panel. Unitized 3-point seat belts were introduced as on all Chevrolet models. without express consent from WBD in writing. (37), 1965-1971 Chevelle: Chevrolet Division/Series was noted by the first //Random iframe content- Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) The Chevelle's body styling came in a two-door hardtop, known as the Sports Coupe, or in a convertible model. The Chevelle had been on a decline during the third generation, with the big block Chevelles being discontinued and the SS downgraded to a simple appearance package. [10] The station wagons were marketed with exclusive nameplates: Greenbrier (previously used with the Corvair based vans), Concours, and Concours Estate. Since Chevrolet started to refer to their mid-size cars as Malibus in 1978, 1977 was the last year that Chevrolet gave models the Chevelle name. if (ie||dom) One convertible was reportedly specially built for Chevy General Manager Knudsen, but is understood to have been destroyed. The rarest Chevelle is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertiblesome believe that less than20 were ever produced. "We couldn't pass up the opportunity to tell you what a groovy all around car it is even if it can't smoke the quarter-mile in 13 seconds. 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. the El Camino was included in the SS396 series so the L78 It was an attractive car and was offered through 1972, but never achieved the high-production figures as the pillared sedan. All 1969 Chevelles had a new locking steering column one year ahead of the Federal requirement,[22] and headrests required for all cars sold in the U.S. after January 1, 1969. The 503,352 figure See more ChevelleCD Chevy-related products here , See more about Chevrolet/Camaro/Monte Carlo/Nova/HHR/SSR/Acadian/Beaumont registries This Canadian option could be ordered with any six-cylinder or V8 engine available at the time. The vehicle would borrow the Chevelle convertible's box-style frame, while also incorporating the power brake system and imposing rear axle of the Impala. (1) The total production according to the In its standard form, the 1977 Chevelles onlyreceived 145 horsepower, underscoring the shift away from mega-powerful muscle cars. CDs, Coins, Gifts, The 18,262 units listed for total import production were built in Canada for import. In 1969 412 L89 optioned L78s were built; 400 The second 402 cid engine was available under RPO, rated at 330hp with single exhaust, and was available in any V8 series except an SS optioned Malibu or El Camino. } RPO L78 Production Figures for the Stickers, Calendars, Misc. Also new for 1968 was the elimination of the term "sedan" for the 2-door pillar body style. engines. I make every attempt to keep the details accurate and up to on this website. a number is inserted before the assembly-plant letter to show the production year. 1970 Chevelle Production Numbers by Series / Body The first number shown in the produced column is domestic production, the second number is import production, and the third number is the total production. an informational outlet only. The 1966 and 1967 model years were the only two years of the 'strut back' 2-door sport coupe with its own style number, 17.[15]. The L79 engine option was available in any 1965 Chevelle In order for a 1970 Chevelle SS to be appropriately deemed Numbers Matching, it must meet all of the following requirements: the casting number of the engine block must be correct for the car. Manual transmission cars got GM's "Air Injection Reactor (A.I.R)" smog pump. This website is the sole property of WBD. The $162 Super Sport package was available on the upscale Malibu two-door hardtop and convertible models; the option added special exterior brightwork with SS emblems and the 14-inch full-disc wheel covers from the Impala SS. 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