Tracy H’s 1971 Chevelle

Built From The Ground Up

Tracy H’s 1971 Chevelle

Tracy has always been passionate about muscle cars. That is how she came to own this 1971 Chevelle. Tracy was never a Barbie girl. She was happier playing with matchbox cars and hot wheels when growing up.

Her first muscle car was a 1967 Chevelle. Then a few years later, she bought a 1967 SS Chevelle. She had the 1967 SS Chevelle for over 10 years. Life happened, and she had to sell her. That was a horrible day for Tracy.

After she sold her the 1967 SS Chevelle, she bought a 1988 IROC. Loved the car, but she was missing the classic muscle car feel. So, she traded her in towards a 1971 El Camino, which happened in 2003. She still has the El Camino to this day.

In 2015, Tracy began her search for another Chevelle. She narrowed her search down to 3 years, 1969, 1970, and 1971. She wanted one that wasn’t abused, so she obsessively searched every day for approximately a year.

Then one day, she found a 1971 Chevelle Malibu with a 383 Stroker. Tracy found her on Craigslist, and she looked great in the pictures. She was anxious to see her in person. So, early Saturday morning, she and her boyfriend grabbed their trailer and headed South to Oregon.

When they got there, her current owner had the 1971 Chevelle Malibu sitting in the driveway. She looked great!! They actually let them take her for a test drive by themselves! Very trusting!

Of course, she fell in love with the 1971 Chevelle Malibu and had to have her!! Before she found her, she almost gave up hope. Tracy was not liking, what she was seeing out there, and is very glad she did not give up the search. The Chevelle has been a great addition to her family. She drives both her and the El Camino as much as possible!

Features include:
383 Stroke
Mutha Thumpr Cam
Automatic
B&M Shifter
Approximately 460 HP
Flowmasters

People usually hear her before they see her…Lol!

Another cool thing about the Chevelle is the car actually has a rear window defogger that still works.

Some day she may change her color. Tracys El Camino is black with white stripes. She thought it might look kind of cool to have the Chevelle done to match her.

"The ease of ordering.....my boyfriend also has a 69 Camaro and he’s been ordering from you recently."

-Tracy H

Shop our huge selection of Chevelle Parts!

1964-1977 Chevelle & Malibu Parts

We want to see your Built From The Ground Up Ride!

Submit your car to be featured here!

More Articles From Ground Up SS396.com

1966 Chevelle

Brent B’s 1966 Chevelle

GOOSEBUMPS! Have you ever sat in a 1966 Chevelle that causes an adrenaline rush while it’s still in park? Stock is nice, but Brent wanted to build a ground pounding

Read More »
1966 Chevelle
1966 Chevelle

Albert P’s 1966 Chevelle

Albert’s wife specifically ordered this 1966 Chevelle from a dealer in Shamokin, PA way back in 1966. They still have the original bill of sale from years ago. As years

Read More »
1971 Chevelle

Gary S’s 1971 Chevelle SS454

Gary S. purchased this 1971 Chevelle SS454 from a friend’s coworker after selling his 1968 GTO in 2014. It started life with Gary as an original factory triple black SS454

Read More »
1966 Chevelle
1966 Chevelle

Mariano E’s 1966 Chevelle

Mariano was in the process of building a ’54 Chevy pickup that according to his (now ex) wife was taking too long. She wanted him to buy something already done

Read More »

Follow Us On Social

Now Hiring in Florida!

Looking to get into the Automotive Industry? Here's your chance, click below to see what positions are opening soon!

Parts Catalog

Chevelle & El Camino, Camaro, & Nova
Free

We Want To See Your Car!

Submit your car to be featured today!