![]() ![]() The Z16 was created to help produce buzz for the upcoming regular production 1966 SS396. In the end only 201 were built, mostly going to VIPs. Its performance upgrades included the 375-hp 元7 396, a stiffer boxed convertible chassis, larger brakes, and a performance suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars. The Z16 option was a performance oriented package. It did however require a number of mandatory options including power steering and brakes, tachometer, 4-speed transmission with 2.56 low gear, AM/FM stereo, deluxe front belts, rear seat belts and instrument panel pad. This option package was limited to the V8 Malibu SS hardtop or convertible. In March of 1965, a new option package was released on a very limited basis for the Malibu SS, known as RPO Z16. The Malibu SS stayed the same for 1965, available in the same four model variations (although model numbers were changed). These cars all had Malibu SS or Malibu Super Sport nameplates on the car and were called the same in GM literature. These included bucket seats, Malibu SS specific trim and emblems, a center console (with Powerglide or 4-speed), clock and a gauge package (excluding a tach). The Malibu SS only offered trim and appearance upgrades over a Malibu. The Malibu SS was not a performance package like the GTO, and it included no performance upgrades. Therefore, the 1964 Malibu SS lineup consisted of four distinct models and two body styles. It is important to remember Chevrolet had separate model designations for six and V8 cars. In its first year the Malibu SS was a separate series, available as a 2-door hardtop and convertible, either six or V8. When Chevrolet released the Chevelle for the 1964 model year, the model lineup consisted of the three distinct series the Chevelle 300, the Malibu and the Malibu Super Sport. So, let’s do an overview of Chevrolet’s intermediate Super Sport models. Even though much has been written about the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sports, the history is still unclear to some. There seemed to be some debate on whether the car was called the Chevelle SS, the Malibu SS, whether it was a distinct model or an option package? Well to answer in short, all of the above. Buyers who wanted more power could opt for a V8.Ībout 48,000 1969 Chevrolet El Caminos were produced.I was reading the recently reposted CC on the 1976 Laguna and I noticed some discussion about the Chevelle SS in the comments. Base power was had by one of two available six cylinder engine. To complement the wide variety of available colors were the available drive train combinations that could be opted for. The buyer could have ordered a number of different El Camino exterior colors including Tuxedo Black, Butternut Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Azure Turquoise Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Champagne Metallic, and Olympic Gold Metallic. 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS396 models featured a blacked out grille, a special domed hood with chrome vent grilles, blacked out lower body finish, chrome lower body moldings, specially styled wheels, heavy duty suspension, power disc brakes, bright wheel opening moldings, and SS396 badges. All ’69 El Camino base models featured a Chevrolet script emblem on the header panel, front side marker engine call outs, rear side marker lamps, rear El Camino emblems, and bright windshield moldings.ġ969 El Camino Customs featured bright window frames, bed moldings, tailgate moldings, bright rear window moldings, bright lower body moldings, and silver anodized lower body finish. The 1969 El Camino trim was available in three levels including the base model El Camino, the El Camino Custom and the El Camino SS396. The SS396 was made back into an option instead of a separate model, and a new 396 big block engine with 375 horsepower was added to the lineup. The reverse lamps were also moved into the tailgate and red reflectors filled up the rear bumper indentations. A new finned grille decorated with three horizontal chrome moldings. The 1969 El Camino received only a minor facelift from the previous model year. ![]()
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