Chevrolet Chevelle, SS and Nova: Books - History

Chevelle Data and ID Guide (1964-1972): Facts, Production Numbers, Option Codes, Data Plate Information & More

Few muscle cars have ever enjoyed the long success over time as the Chevrolet Chevelle. From 1964 to 1972, more than 4 million Malibus, Chevelles, El Caminos, and Monte Carlos were produced in dozens of configurations. This creates countless questions when it's time to accurately restore a project car.
With this book identifying the correct options and codes for your Chevelle becomes much, much easier. It is a no-nonsense, hard-hitting data book that delivers all of the necessary information to correctly identify the numbers and options associated with your Chevelle.

Production Numbers, VIN Decoding, Engine/Transmission/Rear Axle Codes, Interior Codes, Exterior Paint Codes, Color Combination Charts, and Full Options Lists are provided. It delivers a wealth of information in a single publication that will aid you in correctly restoring and authenticating your Chevelle.

In addition, each chapter provides the information for you to determine whether or not your Chevelle is a factory SS model. With the "Chevelle Data & ID Guide: 1964-1972" you have the missing tool needed to return your Chevelle project to its factory original condition. Includes Wagons, El Camino and Monte Carlo Models.

The Definitive Chevelle SS Guide 1964-1972 - Facts, Figures & Features

Chevelles have always carried a certain aura about them. As Chevrolet's entry into the mid-sized muscle car market, they provided high sales numbers across many platforms as Chevrolet won the manufacturers crown six of nine years from 1964 to 1972.
At the tip of the Chevrolet sales spear resided the Chevelle SS.

Beginning in 1969, the Chevelle SS was no longer its own model and was relegated to being an option package. Hence, it can become difficult to determine if a 1969-1972 model was ordered from the factory with Super Sport equipment.

Author and noted Chevelle expert Dale McIntosh discusses each model in a year-by-year format, providing correct information on what was and wasn't part of the Malibu SS, SS396, and SS-optioned Chevelle. Crucial to this is a firm understanding of plant-by-plant variances along with mid-year changes that he has identified to make your Chevelle SS factory correct.
Rarely does a book offer this much hard data in an easy and concise read. You will be confident that your Chevelle SS is as original as possible.

Chevelle & SS (1964-1972) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Chevrolet Chevelle models from the years 1964-1972. Describes the Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino (including the SS version) with the 230, 283, 327, 350, 396 and 454 engines.

• The 43 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 (Muscle Cars in Detail)

Chevrolet's marketing campaign for the 1969 Chevelle changed the SS 396 to an option instead of its own series. For this year only, the SS 396 Equipment option was offered on four different bodystyles (coupe, sport coupe, convertible, and sedan pickup) and in two series (300 Deluxe and Malibu).
The clean styling and extended production year saw sales at 86,307 units sold with the SS 396 Equipment option, the all-time high watermark.

The SS 396 equipment option offered three engine packages: those with 325, 350, and 375 hp - the latter being available with an aluminum-head option (L89). Two SS 396-specific paint colors (Daytona Yellow and Hugger Orange) were available at a $42.15 charge adding a splash of brightness to the color chart palette.
The year 1969 was also the first time that an SS 396 Chevelle came with its own special wheels.

Celebrate Chevrolet's wildly successful 1969 Chevelle SS 396 with this comprehensive publication that covers options for the engine, transmission, paint, aesthetics, and more! Leading Chevelle specialists contributed data to this book, certifying that the information presented is accurate and ensuring that this will be a valued resource guide for years to come.

Chevy II Nova & SS (1962-1974) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Chevrolet Chevy II Nova models from the years 1962-1974. Describes the Chevrolet Chevy II Nova (including the SS) 6-cylinder (194, 230 and 250) and V8-models (283, 327, 350, 396 and 427).

• The 45 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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