{"id":198,"date":"2014-01-27T16:29:08","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T21:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/?page_id=198"},"modified":"2024-07-03T13:25:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:25:33","slug":"1971-chevelle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ss396.com\/cars\/1971-chevelle\/","title":{"rendered":"1971 Chevelle Restoration Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\"1971<\/a><\/p>\n

The 1971 Chevelle was very similar to the previous year in terms of body panels (in fact the only major differences in sheet metal are the front fenders). The biggest difference in appearance came from the single headlamps and the four-round tail lights which were integrated into the bumper.<\/h1>\n

While the mighty big blocks were still available in the SuperSport models, emissions and high insurance rates caused horsepower numbers to dwindle. 1971 was the beginning of the end for muscle cars.<\/p>\n

The 1971 Chevelle was available in several trim levels including the base Chevelle, Chevelle Malibu, Chevelle Concours Estate, Chevelle SS396, SS454, and the new Heavy Chevy. Each configuration could be ordered with a six-cylinder (except SS) or V8 engine. Body style included 2 door sport coupes, 2 door sedans, 2 door convertibles, 4 door sedans, or 4 door wagons.<\/p>\n

Interiors could be optioned with either bucket seats or bench seats and were available in many colors. The most popular were Black, Dark Blue, Jade Green, Sandalwood, and Dark Saddle. The buyer could have ordered a number of different exterior colors including Antique White, Nevada Silver, Tuxedo Black, Ascot Blue, Mulsanne Blue, Cottonwood Green, Lime Green, Antique Gold, Sunflower Yellow, Placer Gold, Sandalwood, Burnt Orange, Classic Copper, Cranberry Red, and Rosewood. Vinyl tops were available in White, Black, Dark Blue, Dark Brown, and Dark Green.<\/p>\n

To complement the wide variety of available colors were the available drive train combinations that could be opted for. Base power was had by one of two available six cylinders. Buyers who wanted more power could opt for a V8. Big blocks were in abundance with the regular availability of both 396 and 454 engines.<\/p>\n

Manual transmissions were either 3 speeds or 4 speeds and automatic transmissions were either the 2-speed Powerglide or 3-speed Turbo Hydramatics.<\/p>\n

About 387,000 1971 Chevelles were produced.<\/p>\n

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1971 Chevelle OEM Brochure<\/h2>\n