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The Chevelle burst onto the automotive scene in the 1964 model year as a sedan, a station wagon, a convertible, and, most notably, a coupe. The coupe body style was the basis for the Chevelle SS, an important vehicle during the muscle car era. The Chevelle lineup was an instant success that offered a little of something for everyone.

In 1966, Chevrolet completely redesigned the frame that they had used the two years prior. In those first two years, the performance of a Chevelle with the more powerful engines had exposed some weaknesses in that initial design. At first, Chevrolet discussed the possibility of scaling back the engine lineup in order to make do with the frame as it was. In retrospect, that would have likely been a fatal decision.

Fortunately, Chevrolet decided against that approach. Just two years in, Chevrolet also felt that the Chevelle's current body style was outdated. The new "Coke-bottle" form was coming into fashion, and Chevrolet didn't like the look of the Chevelle body in comparison. Therefore, they saw this as the perfect opportunity to kill two birds with the one proverbial stone.

In 1967, none of the changes were as dramatic as a new frame, but there were quite a few of them. Chevrolet further tweaked last year's new frame, which provided drivability improvements across the entire range of Chevelles, but was particularly noticeable with the SS models. A government mandate to add an energy-absorbing steering column afforded the Chevrolet division an opportunity to redesign the steering column. Improvements in this area were particularly noticeable in the muscled Chevelles at high speed. The 67s also got a reworked bumper, a blackout tail panel, aggressive tires, 14-inch wheels, and front disc brakes.

Also in 1967, Chevrolet designated the SS as its own car, and that continued with the 1968 model. With the 1968 Chevelle, Chevrolet changed the body style again. This time they emphasized the Coke-bottle form even more dramatically, and they added a semi-fastback roofline for the hardtop coupe models. In late 1967, a new federal mandate required automakers to install shoulder belts, and Chevrolet added these belts at the end of the 1968 Chevelle's run. This is why you'll encounter some '68s with and without the shoulder belts.

Chevrolet offered the 1969 Chevelle for sale in a handful of trims: Chevelle 300, Chevelle Nomad, Chevelle Concourse, and the Chevelle Malibu. In addition, with the 1969 Chevelle for sale, Chevrolet dropped the SS396 series, and the Super Sport was once again a Chevelle performance option. For the 1969 Chevelle for sale, customers could order the SS option on the 2-door sedan, on the 300 Deluxe 2-door Sport Coupe, on the Malibu 2-door Sport Coupe, on the Malibu Convertible, and on the El Camino.

In addition, every 1969 Chevelle for sale included the new locking steering column that the federal government had recently mandated. Despite Chevy dropping the SS396 designation, the 1969 Chevelle for sale with the Super Sport package included the 396 cubic-inch V8 standard. Customers also had the option of upgrading to the 402 cubic-inch V8 engine. Most of the other Chevelle models came standard with a 230-cubic-inch 140-horsepower 6-cylinder. The primary upgrade option was a 250-cubic-inch 155-horsepower 6-cylinder. However, although Chevrolet didn't market it as such, a customer could have any Chevelle engine in any of the Chevelle models.

Dan Legal is a member of the web team that runs the website LemonFree.com. LemonFree is a car search engine which currently has over 2 million new and used cars for sale. If your trying to locate a 1969 Chevelle For Sale; trust LemonFree to help you find your next car today!

Antique Car Financing - Why Most Lenders Won't Provide A Collector Car Loan

Most conventional lenders are reluctant to make an antique car loan, even though buying an antique or collector car is a smarter financial decision than buying a new car. The biggest reason many lenders do not offer collector car financing is that a collector car is very difficult to place an accurate and reliable value on. With a new car or one that is less than 20 years old, it is much easier to nail down an accurate market value. With an antique or collector car, there are way too many variables for many lenders to deal with.

For instance, is the car all original or has it been restored? If it has been restored, what is the quality of the restoration like? Is it unique or rare in any way? Is it a popular car with a wide fan base such as a first generation Camaro, early Mustang, or Mopar E-Body, or is it a more obscure (but rare) model that would only be worth a considerable amount of money to a relatively small group of collectors? Has it been modified, and if so, how do the modifications affect the value of the car? Is it really a Chevelle Super Sport, or a mundane Malibu that someone has swapped engines in and added emblems to? Did the car once belong to a celebrity, or is it a vintage race car that won some famous races? These kinds of questions will make a normal loan officer's head spin, but all of these factors will come into play when you are applying for classic auto financing.

The bottom line for the classic car finance provider is, "If the borrower defaults on the loan, how easy will it be for us to sell the vehicle and get our money back for it?" With a new (or late model used) car, there are enough "data points' for a lender to get a relatively accurate and reliable picture of what they are up against if the borrower defaults on the loan. With a 1957 Desoto Adventurer coupe, there aren't a lot of data points to compare to. Even for a more common classic car, such as the ubiquitous 1969 Camaro, the values vary so greatly due to the options, condition, and modifications that a typical lender just isn't well-enough informed to make a good decision. So they bump up the interest rates to cover their losses in case they overestimate the value of the car, or they just don't offer collector car financing at all.

When looking for collector car financing or classic auto financing, it is best to seek out lenders that specialize in classic car finance, or at least have an antique car loan program. These lenders will most likely be able to give you a better interest rate and/or a longer loan term than you will get with lenders who concentrate on newer car loans. These lenders are familiar with the classic car market, and will understand why a 50 year old car could be worth $50,000 or even much more.

About the Author

To learn more about the "nuts and bolts" of classic car financing, go to Classic Car Loans. For a listing of companies that specialize in classic car financing, take a look at Classic Car Financing Directory.

Keith Farren is an ASE Certified Master Technician with a BS in Business Administration and over twenty years experience in the automotive industry.

1971 Chevelle Malibu vs 1973 camaro Who would win?

I was wondering in a 1/4 mile drag , who would win

What engines do each have? Totally impossible to answer without knowing that, both were available with inline sixes and multiple V8 options.

71's weren't as dogged by smog controls as 73's were, but the Camaro is lighter.

No engine info, can't answer

Peterson, Woodside share winner’s circle at Orange Show Speedway
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