The Chevrolet Chevelle was an awesome car, killed by the malaise era. Introduced in 1964, it lasted for three generations until it finally hung up its boots in 1977. While the first and the second generation were well-received, the third generation was extensively used in NASCAR, and it resulted in Carl Yarborough winning 34 races.
Notable versions of the Chevelle include the SuperSport that came in variable engines and the Laguna body types from 1974 to 1976. Even the El Camino was launched as part of the Chevelle lineup for its debut.
Post-1977, the Chevelle could no longer stay alive, and underpowered was simply not its style. It was then replaced by the Chevrolet Malibu, an equally successful nameplate from Chevrolet. The Chevelle was the ultimate muscle car of the working man, and while it wasn’t a Camaro or a Corvette, it held its own. Here are 15 gorgeous modified Chevelles, for a whiff of nostalgia…
15 The 720-Horsepower 1969 Chevelle SS 454
The Chevelle SuperSport was already an awesome car, but this modified classic has been taken to the ultimate level. It may look as close to the authentic version as possible but it has been tuned to give out 720 horses and has such spiffed up interiors, even its makers won’t recognize it from the inside.
14 The Dual-Faced 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
1969 and 1970 were good years to get the Chevelle SS 454 with the same LS3 engine that powered the Corvette. While dual-colored cars mostly fail, this orange-and-black creation is winning hearts as it proclaims itself to be the Black Widow on the hood and calls itself an LS3 Velle at the booty.
13 When In Doubt, Go With Cherry Chevelle
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle bears the most beautiful, deep, dark shade of red and is so well-maintained, it could make us cry. The insides have also been polished up and while this car looks like a classic beauty from the outside, it has all the modern amenities to keep the youth of today happy.
12 A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle In Gorgeous Matte
A paint job can go a long way in turning a modification into a win or a fail, and this 1970 Chevelle is a win. Along with the beefed-up fenders, this classic Chevelle has also received a great engine tune-up and can race the roads like any modern car of today with ease.
11 A Midnight Black 1967 Chevelle SS
Called “The Sickness,” simply because it is so beautifully sick, this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS belongs to Frank Duvall and is as badass as they come. Modified by OCD customs, it comes with 18-inch Boss wheels and custom seats from a 2007 Ford 500. With a 572 Big Block engine married to a 5-speed Tremec transmission, it drives as cool as it looks.
10 An Electrifying, Supercharged 1972 Chevy Chevelle
This is a supercharged Chevelle, one that managed 720 horses on an LS3, with custom-built body modifications. Even the radiator cover is custom-built on this, as is the all-steel dashboard and the molded door panels. A lot of the custom modifications on this car happened on the inside, and that is where most of the cash went.
9 1972 Chevy Chevelle In Sky Blue
So this one is a Duramax Diesel Twin Turbo Custom Coupe and has been extensively modified, as is clear from the hood scoop in the front. Chevelles never came with diesel engines, so an extensive engine swap went into making this beauty, and this was not an easy or cheap job for sure. The result is as fast as it is aesthetically pleasing.
8 The Hot Wheel’d 1971 Chevelle
Flames on a classic could go wrong, but on this 1971 silver Chevelle, the orange and red flames look right. Of course, when they paint a car to look this fast, a lot has been modified under the hood and in the interiors as well. You cannot have a spiffy Chevelle that runs like a beater, can you?
7 A Killer Of A 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
Noticed the big, bad tires at the back? To an amateur, this 1969 Chevelle SS would look just a tad beefed up, but this is a money-burning, car-destroying machine and something every pro-touring dream is made of. It may look tame in the picture, but in person, it’s a scary beast.
6 The Raddest 1970 Chevy Chevelle
What do you call a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle that is powered by a 485 horsepower LS3, amped-up suspension, Wilwood disc brakes, some rad tires, and spruced up interiors? Robert Ortega calls this Chevelle his, we call it out of this whole world. Chevelles just don’t get better than this. Ever.
5 The “El Gran Patron” SEMA Build
This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle was built together by Customs By Lopez and other than a black-and-orange color theme, it has had an engine swap as well. Of course, plenty of other modifications went inside it to make powerful-enough to be SEMA worthy, and if the colors pop out at you, it’s because the orange is from a Lambo.
4 The Sunniest 1969 Chevelle SS396
Very gently modified, this 1969 Chevelle SS396’s bright hue is an original but limited shade of Daytona Yellow, with only around 3,000 of them in existence. The five-spoke 17-inch wheels are modifications, and subtle touches can be found all through the car. But otherwise, this is more of an authentic restoration than a restomod.
3 Goolsby Customs 1970 Chevy Chevelle
Massively modified from the inside out, this Goolsby Customs 1970 Chevelle drives on a Magnum six-speed transmission along with beefed-up underpinnings to be able to withstand the speed and the strain. Pirelli tires and B-Forged wheels add an even more smooth style to this beautifully modified ride. A dream to look at, and drive.
2 Stunning Red 1966 Chevelle Convertible
Chevelle convertibles look marvelous, especially if they come as spiffy as this 1966 model that rides on beefed-up wheels and tires. The inside has been modernized as well for better power and a more seamless transmission that what was available in the ‘60s. Plus the interiors have been made far more comfortable.
1 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS “Black Beauty”
During the ‘60s, a 300-400 horsepower engine was insane, but times have changed now. So this 1967 Chevelle SS has had an engine swap and now makes a rip-roaring 630 horses, enough to scream down the roads looking sleek and gorgeous. Which is why this one is an award winner, having won a trophy from Chip Foose himself.