2019 Chevelle

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

True, but if you are resurrecting a classic nameplate, you are going back to the past. Especially something like the Chevelle. It almost has to be a 2 door coupe. In my opinion, the new Charger could have been called something else and sold just as well. It doesn't look or feel like a classic Charger so I doubt the name has anything to do with sales.

[Bhobbs]

I understand that these cars had entry level, family version but those roles are taken over by the Malibu, Impala, Cruze and Spark. The Chevelle is iconic because of the performance trim levels, not the 4 doors and wagons. There are people who like the 4 doors and wagons but I bet they are far out numbered by the people who would rather have an LS6 SS Chevelle.

[yzrider58]

If they use the 130R concept and call it a Camaro there will be rioting in the streets. Seriously, there's no way they would that. The backlash would be severe. If anything, they want to use the name for what it should have been used for and put it on the Chevy SS sedan. Chevelles were sedans too and Chargers have four doors now. It just makes sense.

[dmginc]

did anyone actually read the article? the 130R would become the next Camaro , not the Chevelle.

In other words, Chevrolet could bring a version of the Code 130R concept (pictured) into production, call it the Camaro, and then have the Chevelle act as a replacement for the Camaro as we know it today, meaning the 130R-based car would instead take the shape of a sort of Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ fighter as we earlier reported.

[05stram]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I understand that these cars had entry level, family version but those roles are taken over by the Malibu, Impala, Cruze and Spark. The Chevelle is iconic because of the performance trim levels, not the 4 doors and wagons. There are people who like the 4 doors and wagons but I bet they are far out numbered by the people who would rather have an LS6 SS Chevelle.

Actually the Chevelle was introduced with the four doors not two. While the Z16 options did not appear until its second model run the SS option was available for the two door in 64 but was not the main stay of the car. The car was built to compete with the Fairlane which also was a sedan, coupe, wagon, and like the chevelle inherited the dual purpose "truck" body. The Chevelle actually gave GM at platform to bring back the El Camino on. The Chevelle just like the Fairlane of the day was not considered when introduced to be a performance platform. But then again the Camaro was not either - it was introduced to get younger people to a brand.

[ChrisBlair]

I would expect Chevelle to be a flagship name that they want to protect, nothing more

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by 05stram

Actually the Chevelle was introduced with the four doors not two. While the Z16 options did not appear until its second model run the SS option was available for the two door in 64 but was not the main stay of the car. The car was built to compete with the Fairlane which also was a sedan, coupe, wagon, and like the chevelle inherited the dual purpose "truck" body. The Chevelle actually gave GM at platform to bring back the El Camino on. The Chevelle just like the Fairlane of the day was not considered when introduced to be a performance platform. But then again the Camaro was not either - it was introduced to get younger people to a brand.

I get that but GM has plenty of four door family cars. There's no point in resurrecting the Chevelle to make it a four door.

[i2disturbedSS]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

After GM built the 2014 Z/28, I don't think reviving the Chevelle is THAT outrageous of an idea. Who thought they would do that with a modern Camaro? I sure as hell didn't.

pictures of your 70 chevelle please
... 1970 Chevelle SS is my Dream Car

Originally Posted by 05stram

Chevelle did come in four doors in the sixties and early seventies so are you done? just asking

lol
& wagon

[Bhobbs]

Y

Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

pictures of your 70 chevelle please
... 1970 Chevelle SS is my Dream Car



lol
& wagon

Here it is right after paint. It's not running yet but hopefully soon.

[i2disturbedSS]

Real Nice! Love It!

... one day I will have one maybe even two

[bigjohns97]

They put a Chevy small block v8 in that and i will buy it don't care what the name is.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Don't forget this. It's a Cuck. NO, a Trar. No, El Camino Chevelle SS.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

Real Nice! Love It!

... one day I will have one maybe even two

Thanks.

I'd love too see a modern interpretation of the 70 Chevelle.

[roorback]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Yeah because those we the endearing versions of that car, so let's bring those back. By that logic let's fire up the 2.5 camaros.

I know you're not suggesting that personally, I'm just making a point. The haven't turned the Camaro into a 4dr if you see what I'm getting at.