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