What changed about the 1971 Chevelle in 1971?
As the brochure quote above claimed, very little was changed about the Chevelle in 1971, though a front view of the car wouldn’t necessarily convey that sentiment. Gone are the sets of double headlights in favor of Power-Beam single-unit headlights borrowed from the Monte Carlo design.
How many heavy Chevelles were made?
Quite a few Heavy Chevys were cranked out: 6,727 in the abbreviated 1971 model year and 9,508 in 1972. They’re still out there, though somewhat elusive compared to more prolifically produced standard Chevelles, Malibus and Super Sports.
How much is a 1972 Chevy Chevelle heavy worth?
Heavy Chevy Chevelles do command a healthy premium over comparably equipped base models, but as a rule, they aren’t as valuable as Super Sports. At Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale sale in 2010, a nice-looking 1972 Heavy Chevy with a 307 and a three-speed automatic, said to have 7,000 original miles and supporting paperwork, sold for $27,500.
Why did they stop making Chevelle SS?
The new single headlight design was based on the successful design on the Monte Carlo. The LS6 engine was discontinued from the SS line due to General Motors requirement that all new cars to run on unleaded gas, in addition to other safety, gas mileage and emissions concerns. The 300 DeLuxe series’ name was changed to simply “Chevelle.”
How much horsepower does a 1970 Chevelle LS5 have?
This engine, known as the LS5, produced 365 horsepower, an increase from the 360 horsepower produced by the same model in 1970. The famed LS6 454 from the 1970 Chevelle was initially said to be part of the 1971 model year, though none were put into any of the ’71 Chevelles.
Do Chevelle’s have shoulder belts?
Except for convertibles, all Chevelle’s were equipped for the first time with shoulder belts for the driver and front passenger, along with front head restraints. As part of a federal regulation for 1971 models, all models had an anti-theft steering column lock.