1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevrolet Chevelle was a midsize automobile that was produced for three generations by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1964 to 1977. The 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle was the last Chevelle of the first generation (1964-1967). It didn’t take long for the Chevelle to catch on and by 1967 it was a household name. During the 1967 production year, Chevrolet would sell nearly 65,000 Chevelle SS 396s.
Designed and built to compete against the Ford Fairlane, the Chevy Chevelle quickly became one of Chevrolet’s most successful nameplates. With the addition of the SS (Super Sport) model, Chevrolet now had a vehicle worthy of “muscle car” status.
Minor adjustments for the 1967 model
The 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle had only minor changes from its 1966 predecessor. New chrome bars were added to the front grille. There were also some styling tweaks that gave the Chevelle a slimmer and longer appearance, giving it a more “proper” look. The rear end added large taillights to go along with the standard backup lights. Visibly, the adjustments to the ’67 Chevy Chevelle were modest.
The ’67 Chevrolet Chevelle had a new dual master cylinder brake system that incorporated a warning light, and all models had front disc brakes.
Many options with the ’67 Chevelle
When a buyer was interested in purchasing a 1967 Chevelle, they often had many options and options. Choosing the right Chevelle for them was often a difficult task. First was the choice of engine. The base model had a V-8 with 325 horsepower. There was also a Super Sport or SS version of the ’67 Chevelle that featured a 350-horsepower 396-ci V-8 engine. If the buyer went the SS route, they would have a unique grille design, gray-toned rocker trims, glossy wheel well trims, and a domed hood with dummy air intake slots. There was also the “Quick-Size” version of the SS 396, which came as a sports coupe or convertible. These were advertised as “the Driver’s car”. There was also a Chevelle pickup available for purchase.
After engine choice, the buyer would have to select from no fewer than six available transmissions for the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. These included two three-speed transmissions, a four-speed version, two automatic transmissions, and an overdrive transmission. Some other options available for the ’67 Chevelle include Strato-easy headrests, Superlift air springs, and special instrumentation.
The big news for Chevrolet in 1967 would be the introduction of the Camaro. Although this was the case, the Chevelle was a more traditional “sports” vehicle. It could be purchased as a 2-door hardtop or convertible and its Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission manual shift feature helped the ’67 Chevelle sell very well in 1967.
Other 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Notables
0-60 mph: 6.60 seconds
Quarter mile stopped: 14.80 seconds
Top speed: 120 mph