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| 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 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 youth quake in Detroit has brought a new generation of cars." 1972 Chevrolet introduces its first small pickups, dubbed, "light utility vehicles." 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 "Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet." This advertising campaign reflects Chevrolet's unique position as an American favorite. 1976 Chevette - Chevy's first answer to the imports - introduced. 1977 Full-size Chevrolet Caprice is "downsized" , wins Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" award. It quickly becomes America's favorite car 1978 Corvette paces Indy 500. A special Silver Anniversary Corvette model is offered. All-new "downsized" Malibu is offered in a choice of sedan, coupe and wagon models. 1979 The 100-millionth Chevrolet is built ('79 Monza) |
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