As an effort to tap into a greater portion of the performance car market, Chevrolet added the “Heavy Chevy” to the Chevelle lineup in 1971. It was something of a poor man’s Super Sport, the idea being to keep… more»
Heavy Chevy
Mar 29, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rare Heavy Chevy: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Even though the muscle car market was cooling off in the early 1970s, Chevrolet decided to add a budget-minded performance model to its Chevelle line-up. Called the “Heavy Chevy”, it was akin to what Plymouth did with the Belvedere… more»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle “Heavy Chevy” 402 V8 Project
Who remembers the Heavy Chevy Chevelle, something of a budget-minded SS 396 that was produced during the 1971-72 model years? It carried its own graphics, but unlike the Super Sport, it could be had with almost any V8 sold… more»
May 16, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Heavy Chevy Package: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The “Heavy Chevy” was an entry-level performance Chevelle introduced midway into the 1971 model year, billed as “heavy on looks and light on price”. The concept was an affordable car that would be inexpensive to maintain and insure. The… more»
