The 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
It was 1969. And what an amazing year it was! The Beatles' world
renowned hit Come Together was at the top of the music charts
along with Johnny Cash's A Boy Named Sue, Neil Armstrong set
foot on the moon, and the 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS, now a classic
muscle car, was born. The Chevy Chevelle SS met the demands of
muscle car enthusiasts for small cars with powerful motors. Its
sporty fast-back body style which was first concocted in the
redesign of the 1968 models gave it a touch of class as did the
new design of the tail lights. Chevelles are mid-sized cars
meeting the median between small sports cars and large family
cars.
The 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle line was the first to have the SS
396 option available but it wasn't perfect as it resulted the
396 became known for poor handling as it required stiffer
springs and shocks than earlier models. Later in the year, the
396 option was replaced with a 402 cubic engine, supposedly due
to emission standards. Even in light of the minor imperfections
in its initial release, the Chevy Chevelle SS was an incredibly
popular muscle car in its time and became one of the very best
sellers of all times.
Limited edition Chevelles were a favorite amongst drag racers
due to the powerful engine options, 427s, that could be special
ordered. Limited edition Chevelles are few and far between in
this day and age, but if you find one, they are worth a pretty
penny. Classic car enthusiasts and speed demons alike admire
these beauties.
Chevelles were first released in 1963 with a standard 327
cubic-inch V8, 300 horsepower engine. However, at that time the
Pontiac GTO has a 389 that was unmatched. Chevrolet responded to
the competition over the years by gradually increasing the power
of their motors. Chevy continued to produce Chevelles until
1973.
If you go to car shows where muscle cars are featured, you are
sure to see 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS models because collectors
absolutely love them. They are fast, high-performing cars as
well as being practical size-wise which makes them pretty
unique. The 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a car that is
appealing to both classic car collectors and racers. Its got
style, its got speed and its incredibly durable making it a
muscle car classic that just about anyone would be honored to
own.