Featured is a great looking 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS Convertible. This is a second generation model which included the 1968 to 1972 model years and this Chevelle convertible is a fine representative of that muscle car era.
The Chevy Chevelle was produced from 1964 to 1977. During this time, the Chevelle model was popular as a mid size muscle car that gained great popularity. Also during this span of time the Chevrolet Chevelle was available in many styles. These included coupes, convertibles, sedans, and station wagons.
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Styling
Along with Chevelle’s second generation came a new look. The Chevelle looked sleeker, smoother and flatter. The wheelbase was a bit shorter making the hood longer and the back deck shorter. In fact, all GM intermediate models had a shorter wheelbase beginning in 1968 and this carried over through the 1969 model year. The Chevelle interiors could be optioned with bucket seats as opposed to bench seating.
While the second generation gave the Chevelle a sleeker appearance, it also gave the Chevelle more power. The pinnacle of power for the Chevy Chevelle was the LS5 and LS6 models. These were the 1970 model years where Chevelle unveiled the LS5 and 6. The LS5 was a 454 cubic inch V-8 with Quadra-Jet carburetors delivering 360 HP. The Quadra-Jet was a Rochester four barrel carburetor.
The LS6 was also a 454 V-8 but with a Holly four barrel carburetor and this engine put out a very impressive 450 HP.
The Chevy Chevelle second generation included the years where federal regulations concerning safety and emissions came to the forefront. Prior to those 1971-72 federal regulations, the name of the game was horsepower and the more you had the better. Chevrolet jumped right in with not only the Chevelle but also with the Camaro which debuted earlier in 1967. While not affecting the 1969 Chevelle muscle cars, when the Clean Air Act rolled out in 1970, emission regulations essentially meant that the muscle cars were detuned. Less horsepower, less emissions, and less power.
