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