CHEVROLET HISTORY - PART FOUR
1960
The basic Corvair sedan is a masterpiece of efficient and attractive
packaging. It is also the first American production car with all-round
independent suspension.
1961
Full-size Chevrolet is completely restyled with clean, crisp lines and
Impala SS (for Super Sport) debuts.
1962
Compact Chevy II Nova introduced.
1963
Chevrolet introduces the Corvette Sting Ray, which features radical
changes from previous models. The new 'Vette sports a modern chassis
with independent suspension all around, as well as power-operated
hidden headlamps that rotate from beneath a long, sleek hood.
1964
Mid-size Malibu series offers sedan, hardtop, wagon and convertible
models.
1965
All-new, full-size Chevrolet features dramatic, flowing styling.
Luxurious Caprice model introduced.
Chevrolet is first to build more than 3 million cars and trucks in
a single year.
1966
Chevrolet unveils the Camaro as a 1967 model. It proves an instant hit --
so much so that, in a 2.2 million-car year, 10 percent of 1967 Chevrolet
sales are Camaros.
1967
First Camaro SS version paces Indy 500. By now, the pony car phenomenon
has captured the country's imagination and Camaro is right there to grab
it. A popular magazine says, ''the youthquake in Detroit has brought a
new generation of cars.''
Standard safety features in every '67 Chevrolet car include a new
energy-absorbing steering column, seat belts, padded instrument panel,
and dual brake master cylinder.
1968
"T-Top" roof panels are offered on the dramatically restyled Corvette.
1969
Four-wheel-drive Blazer sport utility vehicle introduced. The first of
its kind -- bigger, roomier and more powerful than its competition.
1970
Monte Carlo introduced and popularizes "personal luxury coupe" concept.
New Chevelle SS454 is one of the most powerful muscle cars of all time.
1971
The Vega, the first subcompact car from Chevrolet, introduced.
Chevrolet sets a new industry yearly sales record, selling over three
million vehicles.
1972
Chevrolet introduces its first small pickups, dubbed, "light utility
vehicles. (LUV)".
Also this year, the 10-millionth Impala is sold. It is the most popular
full-size car in automotive history.
1973
All-new Monte Carlo is an instant success, wins Motor Trend's "Car of
the Year" award.
1975
Chevrolet introduces the Monza, available with V8 power, it wins Motor
Trend's "Car of the Year" award.
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