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I'm 81 now and still love these cars. I got out of the Army in late 1964, I went down to my local Chevy dealer and bought a 1965 Malibu Chevelle with 327/350 HP with Muncy four speed and posi-traction. I had the fastest car in my small town for a while. Still enjoy the memories!!!! Sadly I will not be buying one of these!!!
Hello brother. I'm 61 and bought a 68 firebird convertible when i was 16, from my cousin, the motor, 350 big block was swapped to a 69 GTO 400. I was a kid in Cold Lake Alberta. 308"s in the rear end ( high way gears ). I was doing 150 mph as I passed Mitch Emery in his AMX 400. My dad found out I had my sister in the car and I've never heard him so angry with me. Cheers from Cold Lake.
I have a 1966 True 138 Chevelle Super Sport sitting in my driveway right NOW ! Built small block 327 , Forged Steel Vette Crank, 4 bolt main 350 engine block , Forged 12:1 pistons , Ported Heads, Comp cam ,750cfm carb, aluminum intake, Headers, 11 inch clutch , Lakewood Blow Proof bell housing, M-21 Muncie 4 speed trans , 12 bolt posi , pulls both front tires off the ground in first gear , Screams to the moon at 11,000rpm before the valves start to float , Runs 5.5sec@96mph in the 1/8 mile 2004 year Drag Strip is shorter and 660 feet , Not quite sure the actual length but it's called 1/8 mile . But what a blast it is to drive I'm pushing in the 600hp range No , the big block 396 is long gone !
@@CarnivoreFrank, the big block 396 ? Why ? The small block 327 revs faster and higher than the 396 ever thought of doing and weighs 100 pounds lighter . The 396 was only rated at 350hp I'm making 600hp and I just enjoy that scream to the moon , So the answer to your question is NO !
Muscle cars of the 60s and 70s I had the cars, I drove the cars, I loved the cars, now they are a fond memory, I'm good with that! As an old man now, my next major purchase in life will be a muscle casket!
How fast it will go is going to depend on the condition of the underground roadways and the horsepower just keeps building as more ponies just keep coming!@@scottcoulter4769
Heard that, Matt. I’d rather read screen text than listen to the robot butcher it’s vocal attempts. They can also dump that background music as well (might as well throw that in while I’m complaining).
I purchased a 1970 Chevelle SS396 in early 1970 from the Chevy Dealer in Burkburnett, Texas. It was Midnight Blue, w/white interior, bench seats etc. I installed an 8 track tape (popular in those days) with rear speakers. The price out the door was $3568.00. I sold the car 2 years later for $3000, wish I had kept it.
The original Chevelle and Camaro looks way better than the remakes. The big chunk of plastic where the bumpers would have been dose not look very good to me. Still a step in the fight direction. Would love to see some of the awesome sleek body styles from the classic cars brought back.
Totally agree. The only classic remake that does justice is the Mustang. It just looks right. Everything else to me just look like a ‘free’ cardboard cutout muscle car that would be on the back of Kelloggs Frosted Flakes back in the 70’s!😂
Yeah I was thinking the same thing it needs a chrome bumper. The front end doesn't look like a chevelle and I think chrome bumpers would go a long way to toward making it look like a chevelle.
"Without forcing anyone to drive a 40 year old car" The statement tells me everything I need to know. Who in their right mind would have to force anyone to drive anything like a 70's Chevelle SS.
PREACH BROTHA.>! ! Hell, I enjoy my old `73 F~100 as a daily driver so much &for so many years now. ..You might have to *force* me to drive anything else, lol..😅
Ya for the cost, you could get a real one for less, and less chips and all the tek crap that the new one has is just crap. I always say, stay old school it will last longer, get the old school one.
I think a company should recreate these classic cars by having them being identical in the outside, but modern, up to date in the interior, as well as modern engine and transmission..
Stop making the new versions of old classics look stupid/ugly. Make them look the same way they did in 1970. That's why people are willing to pay big bucks for them now.
@marblox9300 that's my thoughts about the Challenger. The '70 Challenger was a beautiful car. The new one not so much. That's just my opinion, though. This car is just a barely reskinned Camaro.
@@edx21x I know him personally. You see kid, it’s not what you don’t know that gets you in trouble, it’s what you know for certain that’s just not true.
After I got out of the military I actually bought a 70 SS 454LS6 Chevelle from a used car lot for $1750. It was 9 years old and only had 65,000 miles on it. It had the fully functional cowel induction hood with the butterfly. It was all original Cortez silver with the black stripes and a black vinyl top and a turbo 400 tranny. I had it repainted to the original color and stripes. It definitely was a badass. I'm still hating myself for selling it after I got married in order to get a truck. 😪😪😪 What a huge mistake.
70s looked a little boxy when released Although I was used to my uncle's 69'ss He ordered wheels all the same size But the morons sent a smaller size for the front Nice 69 has my vote And Cuda over challenger What do you think 🤔 😏 👀 😉 🙂
I love my 67 Camaro...but i much prefer to drive my skyline, or even the wife's RX8. The body roll, stiffness, and rawness doesn't feel as nice as it did when i was 22 😂
I got my 69 Z/28 out yesterday and drove around town. Washed her, filled the tank, and met my Wife for lunch. The looks you get. The "Thumbs up". The conversations when you stop somewhere. Priceless.
Agree 100%.. adding chrome bumpers to new challengers really breaks up all that huge front and rear ends.. they look like something is missing without them.
For that kind of money this car better be perfect. I saw the price on our re-issue mustang and the price was $200,000. Most people cannot afford to spend that kind of money.
That is why I bought a 2018 because the goofy 2020 - 2023 front end flaps were almost universally disliked. I traded my 2020 RS for my current 18 SS with 13k.*I mean 13k on the odo.
In my opinion the styling of the 1969 Chevelle was far superior to the next year’s more ‘boxy’ style. I always thought the stance of it looked like it was growling even if it was parked. I feel if you are going to redo the car you should concentrate on the whole feel of it, at least make it bigger than the Camaro (as in the good ol’ days) and bring back the chrome. Bumpers, door handles, stainless trim around wheel wells, windows etc. That’s what defined the era.
Totally agree! 69 is by far my favorite year for the Chevelle. The look from the side of the car is perfect. The way the grill wraps around and slashes down gives it that shark mouth look and the way the quarter window (looks great rolled down!) comes to a point, fits this car so well. I also dig the interior too (in all black)
Not trying to step on anyone's toes but the front is really massive looking, the old ones looks light and to me more sporty. Each to their own but it's tough to beat the old classics... 😊
Visually suffering through this video made me realize how lucky I was to have grown up during the muscle car era! And now I'd like to take a moment to thank all North American car designers NOT involved in creating this eyesore!!
@2015ChevyBigBlock That my 1969 RS SS Z28 that I own and built when I was 16 is a better car than yours will ever be, grandpa. This new "Chevelle" is an atrocity. I promise you without any regard I have driven more cars of this era that were all fully restored than you could ever dream of. I have been fortunate enough to be around 30+ brand new 1970 LS6's and even more 1st gen Camaros. Anything you can possibly think of in that latter part, 327's, 350's, 396's, and even 427's.... not just a COPO steel block also a ZL1 Aluminum block.. plus some big motor swaps. I daily drove a 502 Hugger Orange '69 when I was in highschool frequently. When the new generation Camaros came in stock at a local GM dealership I had to drive about 5 different promo 1st gens in to sit out for promotion for them (owner was a family friend). One of their salesmen tried to trade me for my car and I laughed... just like I would if you tried to trade me your "15 Z28 LS7". None of us were hating on the origin of the Chevelle, we were hating on the absolute ruined design of them in the same facet that they ruined the Camaro when it was brought back (mind you, your model is less atrocious than the initial 2009 series). If Mopar can figure out a way to make the Challenger an absolute badass beast that looks the part to it's roots, then what is GM's problem? I'm assuming I was 1 of the 2 members who you were referring to here, if not apologies for the long comment, but if so I'd say you can step off of your pedestal, sir.
I love Chevrolets! I can’t stand AI generated read throughs. It might as well be an IVR phone system that never gets you to a real person. It detracts from a pleasant experience. You get all excited about the Chevelle and Trans Am re-creations. Suddenly you get blasted by a nonsensical blurb, that leaves you wondering what you just heard.
It was exciting to watch until they gave the final price. I guess just the multi millionaires can afford the retro cars. Not the average day hard-working American.
I would buy an original matching numbers 396 70 SS. I purchased a 94 1/2 mustang convertible when new. 1 of 1000 and Ford said they were only making it that year for their 30 year anniversary, 26k sticker with 4 k premium, the very next year Ford made them again. The value never went up. These cars now are for high end collectors that want to hang out together bidding at auctions swapping cars. I’m glad I grew up in the 70’s.
COME ON! For those prices at least make it look authentic. And add chrome bumpers at least for an option. I'm SICK of half plastic cars and fully plastic bumpers
I bet you do. Those were such great cars. Very practical as a daily driver and grocery getter.. Large enough to be comfortable on long trips with a lot of luggage. Powerful enough to have a lot of fun. I had a 1972 Olds Cutlass S. Great car.
@@orwellknew9112 wish they would just bring back the classic replicas, that are modernized with fuel injection Led instrument panels 😅 I hate the fact that they try to reinvent the classic's. The modern GTO makes me want to throw up 🤮
I had a '69 SS 396 that was body off restored back in 1988... man do miss it... marina blue, black int. Hurst 4 speed Muncie M21 with posi... I got a lot of attention at 16 from the popo 🫠
That looks like a redesign, a remodel of the old model. "The builders at Trans Am Worldwide have worked diligently to revitalize this classic muscle car with modern-day standards. Built off the new sixth-generation Camaro base, the designers have reshaped the exterior to pay homage to the classic '70s model." I could be wrong but that's not a production line General Motors product made from scratch like they used to do it. That's a Camaro with a revitalized Chevelle shell on it from Trans Am World. To each his own. I'll pass. Click bait.
My first car 🚗 was a 64' Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon with the port hole windows at the roof 😊, knowing what I know now, I wish I had kept it 😮
That would be sweet but if I was in the market, I would buy a 1965 Pontiac GTO with the 389 tri-power V8, 4-spd. trans, and the 3.73 gears. If that wasn't quite enough car, I'd upgrade that engine to a 421 or 428 Pontiac engine. 😈
@bultacowally ... and triple their $$$ invested in each one they sell off which will no sooner depreciate faster than bidens mind has. There's always an arse for every seat like one mans turd is anothers golden dream come true.
@@jamesvandamme7786I don’t buy toys and at 54 I’m much better in that dept than most men. I give my money to those around me that need help. Like the car like better though what I do in life.
The 70's model Chevelle is probably my favorite car. This new reimagined version looks ridiculous. And you're not going to get 1,500 HP out of an engine without a massive super charger hanging out the hood.
Nah, her basic salary is $2.1 million. She has incentives that increase that amount for total compensation. GM did $169 BILLION (that's a B) in revenue last year. Anyone running a $169 Billion company deserves $29 million. They've increased revenue by leaps and bounds under her leadership.
Let’s see if they get more money and a 4 day work week… oh their job is oh so hard. I guess if everyone were in a union… bread would be $20.09 a loaf Gas prob $39.00 a gallon etc etc etc
One of the guys in my high school, "Class of 76" had a 1970, red Chevelle SS with the 454. It was a beast. And, back then, it looked like it had just rolled out of the factory and he kept such good care of it. I haven't talked to him since we graduated and I wonder if he still has it.
@@alsmith919 , all I remember is that he went to work for Coca Cola as a truck driver when we graduated. But, I, too, have often wondered if he still has that car.
If he got married, it's likely long gone...most people don't hang on to cars like that...once they start making a little money, they sell it for a car with better fuel economy & more modern conveniences... marriage will shorten a car like that's lifespan too... especially when kids start showing up...The longer it's been since high school, the less likely he is to have the car...
@@Road_Rash , I would imagine so. Like my high school Charger. None of us knew what they would be worth one day. You could buy them unbelievably cheap back then
I still have my '68 El Camino that was my first car, but it no longer runs & is in need of a complete restoration, which will be started as soon as I'm done with my '69 C10, but I never had a wife telling me to sell it, or kids that I'm aware of, so it was easy for me to just park it & hang on to it until I could do something with it... but most people, especially back then, didn't see their vehicle as anything that was worth keeping... when they're common, who cares? It's just a car... but then later, when they become uncommon, it's always the same story, 'I used to have one of those. Wish I'd never sold it'... but now, 40 years later, I don't have to say that, because I still have mine... biggest problem is people have been trained by society to want new stuff all the time... don't restore that old beater, just buy a new one... so people tend to view vehicles as disposable...you don't have to look ol boy up on my account, I'm pretty sure I already know how that conversation will go...'Hey, you still have that red 454 Chevelle you had almost a half century ago?' him: 'Well, a couple years after highschool...'
Owned a 1970 Chevelle back in the day. Loved that car! It was not an SS, but had plenty of power and an awesome ride. Pretty sure the red SS with the black stripes you were showing was a 1973, not 1970. The new model does not favor the old enough to interest me. And I paid about a fourth of the price for my house. Would never spend that much money on a car even if filthy rich. Enjoyed your video nevertheless. 😊
The red shown was a '71. I had one of those. In '72 the front turn signals were a one-piece design instead of two and the grill was slightly less attractive.
There's a waiting list for people to pay $90,000 plus for a new pickup truck or a Vette so there will be no shortage of buyers for this car! The AVERAGE car payment is over $1,000 now!
My dad had one of these when I was a kid back in the early 80's. It was beautiful, he kept it covered up in the garage and we only drove it on sunny days and special occasions. He has to sell it when my little brother was born. I've always dreamt of getting together with my brother and buying one like the one he had since I still remember what it looked like. This one is pretty but I think the original was way better.
Very teenage male in the 70s fell in love with this car. A modern version with modern brakes and tyres, but limited electronics would be awesome. PS; A front midengine 2+2 with modern suspension would be insane. A little last minute dreaming.
I had a 70 ss 396 back in the day bought it brand new only gave 3800 for it I’m 73 years old no way I could afford what they want for it now kinda ridiculous
Pontiac I wish you would have kept the GTO the same when you introduced that redesigned gto. Did look nothing like the classic GTO. Learn from Chevy Chevelle, now that's a muscle car
I had a 1968 Chevelle SS. I think the 60's Chevelles had a much better looking front end all together. But good to see it coming back, at least for the Rich.
I love these cars and had both a Camaro and a Chevelle as a kid. They were inexpensive and available. When I heard about the 2024 Chevelle I was looking forward to it. IF the video showing the Chevelle is actually the new Chevelle, it is disappointing because it looks like the modern Camaro. There's really no old school look of the 70 Chevelle for the body of this vehicle. Of course, maybe the video is showing an outdated prototype or something else but if that is the actual body of the new Chevelle, it's just a modern Camaro with a few different features and motors. The Chevelle look is iconic, to make the new version look like the new Camaro is nothing more than a marketing ploy.
An honest Chevrolet Chevelle would be a mid size car that is reasonably priced. Chevy doesn’t have a mid size car. An AWD Trax with a Blazer motor and some big wheels might be a respectful use of the name
I had the same thought. This new "Chavelle" doesn't really look at all like the original Chavelle. We used to call this sort of thing "badge enginieering", but this seems even less honest.
Really - A 70’s Chevelle SS was definitely one of my favorite - if not all time favorite muscle cars but, as already mentioned - who will be able to afford to buy , not the everyday - ordinary - working class American these days, unlike back in the 70’s. Just like purchasing a home these days - the cost of new homes is now more than most can afford , SO , to many - the American dream of owning your own home is now gone. Guess it is save to say - the new Chevelle SS target market is aimed at the super wealthy but hey , where the rubber meets the road - no pun intended - it is still just an automobile.
My first car, brand new 70 Chevelle SS, classic copper, 4 speed, cowl induction, headers, thrush mufflers, Mickey Thompson cheaters. Still wish I had it in my garage.
Reminds me of my 1972 Chevelle, especially the green one, although mine was repainted a dark metallic green with a mint green half-vinyl top. The grill was changed to a tubular one and the front bumper was reinforced to prevent the typical nose of it from pointing upwards if someone backed into it in a parking lot. No performance engine either, just a standard 283 CI with some chrome attributes, standard wheels with beauty rims with center caps. (I had planned on changing the center caps to Baby Moons at one time.) The Interior was green vinyl bench seats, AM radio, with one back seat speaker for the Mickey Shore Reverb addition.
ROFLMAO Where did you get those numbers? A Z06 Vette or Caddy CTS-V aren't even close to your numbers! Even at $100,000, this car is a bargain, since it will probably run 11s of the showroom floor & has a top speed of 200mph & handles like a race car!
This Vietnam veteran had me to clone a 70 Malibu to a SS..Money was no object.Turned out to be an awesome ride.He passed away not long after I finished.Wish I would have bought it from his son.Who could nor give a crap about it.70 is the best model.IMO
There’s a lot of great things about the original, but I personally love it’s shape. That car doesn’t look like a Chevelle to me. It’s my favorite car in the world, so my personal opinion is that’s a FAIL! Someday I’ll get me one, a 1970’s that is!🔥
My first car was a 1970 Chevelle. Bought it in 1982, stripped it down, repainted it and eventually had the engine ported and polished. Man I loved that car. Got married and had kids and ended up selling it for a new GMC mini van to haul the family around in.
She insisted that I not sell it to avoid that stigma, plus she loved taking it to work on special occasions as she owned a Camaro when we got married. Didn't want the extra debt load of another vehicle as we were not making a lot of money at the time. @@tttarms1970
First thing we need to do is move the front tread forward 6 to 7 inches and leave the engine the same place. This gives a 50-50 weight balance or even 52-48.
Yes that really would make sense. Plus be able to wrench on it. Not going to happen. CARB, CAFE, NTSB and the rest of the alphabet be agin it. It might be fun to drive. Fun is verboten. Oh and a 3 gen Atlas I-6 in two flavors. Natural or turbo. Plus with a stick shift for those that know how to drive. A V-8 for those that want big HP numbers in case a I-6 & 325 or 475HP is not enough. Plus be able to turn on or off. Stalbilatrac. Traction control. Start stop. Absolultly NO AWD. Plus stays that way when the key is out. Some of us do know how to drive a race car. Got a friend that has a automatic and a stick Corvette. Guess which one is not good for control with turning the ponies loose? His mom drives the automatic.
@@orangenite Wrong. Fat Ugly & Old plus grouchy. FOUG. You can coin that, free of charge. Old enough to have driven well made cars. Have you ever sat behind the wheel of a 61 Starchief? How about a 66 440 charger 4 speed? A 71 Mach One? Or a 69 Coupe Deville? Big difference between any of those and a 2023 Navigator, Traverse or a Mustang GT. Back then my winter daily driver was a inline 6 or a pancake 6 cylinder. The 4 speed Corvair was the best winter driver. If it would not go. You need a army 2 1/2 ton. Drove one of those too. I went to college. Somehow I did not end up Artificially Intelligent. As for punctuation? i am a fan e e cummings
How do you know what the balance is now? They have a transaxle, located between the rear tires which already moves the CG rearward. Just another mommy's basement keyboard "expert" & wannabe "engineer"!!! ROFLMAO
I’ll believe it when I see it. There’s been a modern Chevelle coming for years. There’s always just that one prototype and nothing more. I’ll believe it when I see it at dealerships.
I've always loved the Chevelle and the Nova... Had a yellow Nova with black racing stripes when I was in n highschool... It was 25yrs old but was still mean AF 🔥
Sorry to say, they’re shooting themselves in the foot with the price tag, considering they’re entering the market with this muscle too late, in a time of economic downturn. Sales to be lowest of all on the muscle market today. Always loved my Chevelles; turning my my back to this highway robbery!
Every car & truck is overpriced today because of government regs & union labor(at over $100 per hour including benefits & they want a 40% increase & cut back to 32 hours per week!). A friend bought a kind of plain Jane 3500 Chevy truck a year ago & it was $95,000
Nothing like great announcing! I have always wanted a car that can produce a lot of LITTER. That's all I can hear throughout this entire vlog report! So much mention about LITTER! Hahaha
@@martinadams7949 Did Pontiac make transoms as well as Trans Ams? Hey, maybe that’s what those 50s quarter glass driver’s side windows were really called! 😁
the camero is a bad as car for shure but i still think camero missed the mark if you ask me...the hind quarters are goofy lookin ...they should have leaned more towards the 69 with the squared off rear wheel wells...they nailed it back in 69
My car of choice was the 1969 Chevelle SS 396 (no Malibu). Mine only had 325HP, AT, 12-bolt posi rear end. 2 dr hardtop. LeMans blue, with factory mags.
I think at those prices, you're better off buying a classic Chevelle. IMO, it looks much better compared to this boxier homage. Currently, you can get a nice original for much less than $200 grand, often with upgrades, so I don't see the appeal unless you're opposed to buying an older car. If that's the case, then save even more money & buy a Hellcat if you want a "neo-muscle" car.
BULLSH!T!! NO REAL 70 LS6 Chevelle sells for "much less than 200 grand" & the classic cars are slugs compared to the new cars! Are you able to shell out over a quarter milllion $$$$ for a REAL 70 LS6 Chevelle that won't perform half as well at anything as this new car? ROFLMAO
I would rather have the 2024 6.6L Trans Am Firebird!!! But sadly they are too expensive for me......onlyin my dreams unfortunately 😢 I mean come on......$250,00.00 is a hell of a lot for a "American Muscle car!" I could get a Lamborghini for that price!
While I''m happy to see the return of unique muscle car body lines, something is missing. Oh yeah, CHROME bumpers! Their faces look flat, and are lacking that "I'm a sexy beast" look. Love the bodies on the new Camaro, the Chevelle is suspiciously similar to the Camaro. The price tag on these lovelies is for folks with too much money, that can't do cocaine. That being said, the main takeaway here is Keep on Hot Roddin', keep on building your dream ride. Personally, anything made after the 70's is an electronic nightmare tracking device.
If gm just realized the cars they would sell if they just reproduced a copy of the 70 chevelle with todays big block , they would dominate the repop market. Good bye mustang
The muscle cars of the 60's/70's were bought by young blue collar guys who would tinker and modify them then run them up and down main street. They took these new ones right out of the hands of their customer base. 100,000 to 2000,000 dollars cars? Insane! Save your money and get a used Challenger Scat Pac with a manual transmission.
The whole point of the classic muscle cars, was when guys tinkered with them, and drove them, and then tinkered some more, they knew their car, and knew how to drive it. Now you can buy a stock muscle car with 600+ hp, and don't know shit. Thats why you see videos of assholes doing burnouts in the intersection, and then wrecking.
For $165,000 I think I would rather get a fully restored 1970 for $75,000.
Good luck with that!
Ha ha, best of luck with that!
The only thing more annoying than these stupid AI narrated videos, is the AI GENERATED videos!
Absolutely annoying watching a ridiculous video telling me in broken English, about a new car while showing me clips of another car.
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Exactly
@@davegerrard6857You can find them all over the place
The old ones still look much better.
100% and they were built 10 times better. 165K is a joke too.
@@typhoonjenkins8330TOTALLY AGREE!!
Yep! The 1970 Chevelle was way sexy!
Absolutely CORRECT my Friend !
...and you lot still have to be censored on the radio.
I'm 81 now and still love these cars. I got out of the Army in late 1964, I went down to my local Chevy dealer and bought a 1965 Malibu Chevelle with 327/350 HP with Muncy four speed and posi-traction. I had the fastest car in my small town for a while. Still enjoy the memories!!!! Sadly I will not be buying one of these!!!
Hello brother.
I'm 61 and bought a 68 firebird convertible when i was 16, from my cousin, the motor, 350 big block was swapped to a 69 GTO 400.
I was a kid in Cold Lake Alberta. 308"s in the rear end ( high way gears ). I was doing 150 mph as I passed Mitch Emery in his AMX 400. My dad found out I had my sister in the car and I've never heard him so angry with me.
Cheers from Cold Lake.
I have a 1966 True 138 Chevelle Super Sport sitting in my driveway right NOW !
Built small block 327 , Forged Steel Vette Crank, 4 bolt main 350 engine block , Forged 12:1 pistons , Ported Heads, Comp cam ,750cfm carb, aluminum intake, Headers, 11 inch clutch , Lakewood Blow Proof bell housing, M-21 Muncie 4 speed trans , 12 bolt posi , pulls both front tires off the ground in first gear ,
Screams to the moon at 11,000rpm before the valves start to float ,
Runs
5.5sec@96mph in the 1/8 mile
2004 year
Drag Strip is shorter and 660 feet ,
Not quite sure the actual length but it's called 1/8 mile .
But what a blast it is to drive
I'm pushing in the 600hp range
No , the big block 396 is long gone !
Bet you wish you still had it
@@CarnivoreFrank, the big block 396 ?
Why ?
The small block 327 revs faster and higher than the 396 ever thought of doing and weighs 100 pounds lighter .
The 396 was only rated at 350hp
I'm making 600hp and I just enjoy that scream to the moon ,
So the answer to your question is NO !
I had a sweet 1970 mercury cyclone that was quick😊
Muscle cars of the 60s and 70s I had the cars, I drove the cars, I loved the cars, now they are a fond memory, I'm good with that! As an old man now, my next major purchase in life will be a muscle casket!
you can still have a custom flame job on that casket..
But how fast will that casket go and what is it's horsepower?
How fast it will go is going to depend on the condition of the underground roadways and the horsepower just keeps building as more ponies just keep coming!@@scottcoulter4769
If you die in California, it will need to be a EV.😶
nonsense- nobody is going to take your ICE vehicle away from you@@MrMike-jx3gw
I really hate the computer generated voices on these "English as a second language" sites.
Yup. Sounds like some third world moron bringing their trash culture to America. It’s such an insult to muscle cars especially.
Heard that, Matt. I’d rather read screen text than listen to the robot butcher it’s vocal attempts. They can also dump that background music as well (might as well throw that in while I’m complaining).
@@mightyluvand the channel will give you a heart for criticizing. Lol. These channels are ridiculous.
@@a-a-ron4679you’re right; that clickbait got me again.
No question! "Cah-MARR-OH", "Trans'em"... seriously?
I purchased a 1970 Chevelle SS396 in early 1970 from the Chevy Dealer in Burkburnett, Texas. It was Midnight Blue, w/white interior, bench seats etc. I installed an 8 track tape (popular in those days) with rear speakers. The price out the door was $3568.00. I sold the car 2 years later for $3000, wish I had kept it.
My dad bought his 1970 Mustang in 1970 for $2900 out the door. It’s still sits in his garage needing some TLC.
"... wish I had kept it."
If I had a penny for everyone who ever said that about their car, I could buy a new SS454-70, no problem. lol
I have a 72 Chevelle and took pictures of it at the Lipscomb Chevy dealership in Burk.
My brother lived in Burkburnett he was employed at a GM plant somewhere and now he lives in Wichita Falls Texas.
Jealous guy Fl
The original Chevelle and Camaro looks way better than the remakes. The big chunk of plastic where the bumpers would have been dose not look very good to me. Still a step in the fight direction. Would love to see some of the awesome sleek body styles from the classic cars brought back.
The old lines are more elegant
Totally agree. The only classic remake that does justice is the Mustang. It just looks right. Everything else to me just look like a ‘free’ cardboard cutout muscle car that would be on the back of Kelloggs Frosted Flakes back in the 70’s!😂
You just cannot beat the looks of the old muscle cars.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing it needs a chrome bumper. The front end doesn't look like a chevelle and I think chrome bumpers would go a long way to toward making it look like a chevelle.
Absolutely agree. Not impressed with this one. I had a '71 SS and once I started watching this immediately was disappointed.
"Without forcing anyone to drive a 40 year old car"
The statement tells me everything I need to know. Who in their right mind would have to force anyone to drive anything like a 70's Chevelle SS.
Force, more like beg...
I drive mine daily without if telling myself not too🤣
I got my 69 SS in 78... I was 17! I Still have it ❤
“Take him to Detroit.”
“ NO! NOT DETROIT!”
PREACH BROTHA.>! !
Hell, I enjoy my old `73 F~100 as a daily driver so much &for so many years now. ..You might have to *force* me to drive anything else, lol..😅
Just how many people will be able to afford it. NOT MANY
exactly.
Ya for the cost, you could get a real one for less, and less chips and all the tek crap that the new one has is just crap. I always say, stay old school it will last longer, get the old school one.
Ok, a Firebird from a Camaro, maybe. But a Chevelle from a Camaro? Better to buy an original.
I visited the web site and prices start at…..$165,000.00
Good . I don't want to drive my Chevelle and see one on every corner.
I think a company should recreate these classic cars by having them being identical in the outside, but modern, up to date in the interior, as well as modern engine and transmission..
I agree with that or have the option to put a carbureted engine in there too if people want
@@arcticwolf8150 yes, a fully customizable car, except for the shell
And minus the computers that are making all cars disposable.
Sadly they cant due to safety regulations
You would think they would do it, its so simple but they are just to smart .... and have to figure a way for that 160k price tag...
Doesn’t look anywhere near as good as the original and is twice the price! They can keep it!
Stop making the new versions of old classics look stupid/ugly. Make them look the same way they did in 1970. That's why people are willing to pay big bucks for them now.
@marblox9300 that's my thoughts about the Challenger. The '70 Challenger was a beautiful car. The new one not so much. That's just my opinion, though. This car is just a barely reskinned Camaro.
Good, you can’t afford it anyways kid.
@@_DB.COOPERhow could you possibly know that?
@@edx21x I know him personally. You see kid, it’s not what you don’t know that gets you in trouble, it’s what you know for certain that’s just not true.
Bought a end of year. 1967 ss396 and still have it today white with black vinyl top crager mags 46000 original miles
How much is it worth
I WILL KEEP MY "70' SS 454"... THANK YOU VERY MUCH👍😎
Smart move.
I’ll keep my ‘71, maybe this will increase the price😂😂
... it's a no-brainer - a new rendition will depreciate faster than bidens mind has 🤣
ROFLMAO! People who can afford a REAL 70 LS6 Chevelle don't try to impress a bunch of clowns on UA-cam!
lol too funny @@nemesisxrox6773
WOW!!165k for this thing is absurd!! I'd much rather have an actual late 60s or early 70's any day!! They can keep this mockery of a great car!!👍🚘
After I got out of the military I actually bought a 70 SS 454LS6 Chevelle from a used car lot for $1750. It was 9 years old and only had 65,000 miles on it. It had the fully functional cowel induction hood with the butterfly. It was all original Cortez silver with the black stripes and a black vinyl top and a turbo 400 tranny. I had it repainted to the original color and stripes. It definitely was a badass. I'm still hating myself for selling it after I got married in order to get a truck. 😪😪😪 What a huge mistake.
It may be priced at 165k but in the end it will be much more
@@robertrussell5948 Yep, I know the feeling in selling my 70 Chevelle SS396.
70s looked a little boxy when released
Although I was used to my uncle's 69'ss
He ordered wheels all the same size
But the morons sent a smaller size for the front
Nice 69 has my vote
And Cuda over challenger
What do you think 🤔 😏 👀 😉 🙂
@@robertrussell5948I would like to know what would you drive nowadays
There is nothing like the muscle cars of the late 60's and early 70's they had so much character. Miss seeing them on the road.
I love my 67 Camaro...but i much prefer to drive my skyline, or even the wife's RX8. The body roll, stiffness, and rawness doesn't feel as nice as it did when i was 22 😂
I got my 69 Z/28 out yesterday and drove around town. Washed her, filled the tank, and met my Wife for lunch. The looks you get. The "Thumbs up". The conversations when you stop somewhere. Priceless.
Yup definitely
What made them cool is they were affordable.
They are badly overpriced now though.
Without chrome bumpers, it is just another shape of bla...................
Agree 100%.. adding chrome bumpers to new challengers really breaks up all that huge front and rear ends.. they look like something is missing without them.
I’m with you on the thought of the chrome Bumpers
This is just what we all wanted….a new chevelle that has a starting price of 160k dollars.
Makes sense, to me. ??? 😨😨😱😱😱 🥴🥴🥴
For that kind of money this car better be perfect. I saw the price on our re-issue mustang and the price was $200,000. Most people cannot afford to spend that kind of money.
The looks of the ‘69 and ‘70 are just breathtaking.
Not digging the front end of this new one for some reason, but that’s just my opinion.
It’s like the new Bronco that doesn’t even look like the old ones inspired it
Agreed, it reminds me of an old station wagon front end 👎👎
That is why I bought a 2018 because the goofy 2020 - 2023 front end flaps were almost universally disliked. I traded my 2020 RS for my current 18 SS with 13k.*I mean 13k on the odo.
Yep, it looks lousy.
It reminds me of the truckster in the Nat'l Lampoon movies' front end....
In my opinion the styling of the 1969 Chevelle was far superior to the next year’s more ‘boxy’ style. I always thought the stance of it looked like it was growling even if it was parked. I feel if you are going to redo the car you should concentrate on the whole feel of it, at least make it bigger than the Camaro (as in the good ol’ days) and bring back the chrome. Bumpers, door handles, stainless trim around wheel wells, windows etc. That’s what defined the era.
Totally agree! 69 is by far my favorite year for the Chevelle. The look from the side of the car is perfect. The way the grill wraps around and slashes down gives it that shark mouth look and the way the quarter window (looks great rolled down!) comes to a point, fits this car so well. I also dig the interior too (in all black)
Agree to disagree about the 69 versus the 70 body style. Of course, I am no doubt biased as I owned a 70 for a few years. 😊
67 is the more boxy stlye
I completely agree, my first thought was that it was kinda blocky looking.Specially the front end.
I agree but the '69 Camaro is just over produced. Chevy might as well make some money and just make '69 Camaro's.
Dear Whoever! We want chrome bumpers...
Not trying to step on anyone's toes but the front is really massive looking, the old ones looks light and to me more sporty. Each to their own but it's tough to beat the old classics... 😊
Totally agree
They failed.
I agree. the New Camaros and Challengers look "Cartoonish" with all the plastic and fiberglass. Especially the Bumpers...i like Chrome.
Agree. Even with the angles on the front end it still looks blocky and thick and the painted bumper makes it look even worse.
yeah. i loved the chrome on the originals. i don't like the bulky plastic looking front either.
Why not just seek out a real one and buy it?
Why not let everyone do what they want
Visually suffering through this video made me realize how lucky I was to have grown up during the muscle car era! And now I'd like to take a moment to thank all North American car designers NOT involved in creating this eyesore!!
it looks pretty good though, not as good as the original of course but they did a good job in my opinion.
@@burdman5620 How high are you? This thing looks like an offbrand matchbox car that made it's way into a hydraulic press
@@burdman5620It's an abomination. I literally looks like pinewood derby car that wasn't shaped properly. I think a pontiac aztek looks better.
yall must be camaro owners @@joeschmoe6908
@2015ChevyBigBlock That my 1969 RS SS Z28 that I own and built when I was 16 is a better car than yours will ever be, grandpa. This new "Chevelle" is an atrocity. I promise you without any regard I have driven more cars of this era that were all fully restored than you could ever dream of. I have been fortunate enough to be around 30+ brand new 1970 LS6's and even more 1st gen Camaros. Anything you can possibly think of in that latter part, 327's, 350's, 396's, and even 427's.... not just a COPO steel block also a ZL1 Aluminum block.. plus some big motor swaps. I daily drove a 502 Hugger Orange '69 when I was in highschool frequently. When the new generation Camaros came in stock at a local GM dealership I had to drive about 5 different promo 1st gens in to sit out for promotion for them (owner was a family friend). One of their salesmen tried to trade me for my car and I laughed... just like I would if you tried to trade me your "15 Z28 LS7". None of us were hating on the origin of the Chevelle, we were hating on the absolute ruined design of them in the same facet that they ruined the Camaro when it was brought back (mind you, your model is less atrocious than the initial 2009 series). If Mopar can figure out a way to make the Challenger an absolute badass beast that looks the part to it's roots, then what is GM's problem? I'm assuming I was 1 of the 2 members who you were referring to here, if not apologies for the long comment, but if so I'd say you can step off of your pedestal, sir.
I love Chevrolets! I can’t stand AI generated read throughs. It might as well be an IVR phone system that never gets you to a real person. It detracts from a pleasant experience. You get all excited about the Chevelle and Trans Am re-creations. Suddenly you get blasted by a nonsensical blurb, that leaves you wondering what you just heard.
It was exciting to watch until they gave the final price. I guess just the multi millionaires can afford the retro cars. Not the average day hard-working American.
I would buy an original matching numbers 396 70 SS.
I purchased a 94 1/2 mustang convertible when new. 1 of 1000 and Ford said they were only making it that year for their 30 year anniversary,
26k sticker with 4 k premium, the very next year Ford made them again.
The value never went up. These cars now are for high end collectors that want to hang out together bidding at auctions swapping cars. I’m glad I grew up in the 70’s.
The working man can't afford it.
COME ON! For those prices at least make it look authentic. And add chrome bumpers at least for an option. I'm SICK of half plastic cars and fully plastic bumpers
They would screw it up like the Chevy Blazer
I had a 1969 Chevelle SS-396 Triple Black Imron, and the motor was built by a drag racing friend, 550-HP. I miss that car. 👊😎
You got to have close to 1000hp or over to win a race on the track these days 😅
I bet you do. Those were such great cars. Very practical as a daily driver and grocery getter.. Large enough to be comfortable on long trips with a lot of luggage. Powerful enough to have a lot of fun. I had a 1972 Olds Cutlass S. Great car.
@@orwellknew9112 wish they would just bring back the classic replicas, that are modernized with fuel injection Led instrument panels 😅 I hate the fact that they try to reinvent the classic's. The modern GTO makes me want to throw up 🤮
I had a '69 SS 396 that was body off restored back in 1988... man do miss it... marina blue, black int. Hurst 4 speed Muncie M21 with posi... I got a lot of attention at 16 from the popo 🫠
That looks like a redesign, a remodel of the old model.
"The builders at Trans Am Worldwide have worked diligently to revitalize this classic muscle car with modern-day standards. Built off the new sixth-generation Camaro base, the designers have reshaped the exterior to pay homage to the classic '70s model."
I could be wrong but that's not a production line General Motors product made from scratch like they used to do it.
That's a Camaro with a revitalized Chevelle shell on it from Trans Am World.
To each his own. I'll pass. Click bait.
That’s all it is. This page is bullshit just like the fake car in the video
Late 60's to early 70's were testament to engineering and styling. To this day (IMO) the 1968/69 GTO was the pinnacle of design.
ram-air IV
1970 442 W30 Oldsmobile.
My first car 🚗 was a 64' Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon with the port hole windows at the roof 😊, knowing what I know now, I wish I had kept it 😮
Love the 70's Chevelle SS. If I were in the market, I'd look for a nice 50 yo version.
That would be sweet but if I was in the market, I would buy a 1965 Pontiac GTO with the 389 tri-power V8, 4-spd. trans,
and the 3.73 gears. If that wasn't quite enough car, I'd upgrade that engine to a 421 or 428 Pontiac engine. 😈
...or you could get brodix or dart heads for the 389 and build a REAL motor@@edb3877
Enormous production cost ?! The basic salary of GM CEO is $ 29 million!
GM not building them just some aftermarket dudes trying to live in the past...
@bultacowally ... and triple their $$$ invested in each one they sell off which will no sooner depreciate faster than bidens mind has. There's always an arse for every seat like one mans turd is anothers golden dream come true.
Only the rich will be able to afford it 😮
Get a job!
@@_DB.COOPERGET FIVE JOBS ,🎉
I would rather have the original 69 and 70 Chevels and Camaros. Can't beat a classic.
Front end is a wind catcher. I wouldn't give that price for a house.
With that front end, if you put a set of studded snow tires on the back and lowered the air pressure in the front tires you could plow snow with it.
Now that got me chuckling! Kinda like a vehicle out of the movie Death Race 2000 or the remake years later!
The original was always my favorite car, glad to see its return and prices are insane though on all vehicles.
What is reliving your lost manhood worth?
@@jamesvandamme7786I don’t buy toys and at 54 I’m much better in that dept than most men. I give my money to those around me that need help. Like the car like better though what I do in life.
The new Chevelle is actually a Camero with a body kit.
@@mrBDeye I still like the originals best anyway
@@jamesvandamme7786 alot more than 2 failed marriages and losing 1/2 each time.
The 70's model Chevelle is probably my favorite car. This new reimagined version looks ridiculous. And you're not going to get 1,500 HP out of an engine without a massive super charger hanging out the hood.
It's fake or awful. If it were real they would have a real person talking about the car giving you real feedback
Enormous production cost ?! The basic salary of GM CEO is $ 29 million per year .
Damn
Nah, her basic salary is $2.1 million. She has incentives that increase that amount for total compensation. GM did $169 BILLION (that's a B) in revenue last year. Anyone running a $169 Billion company deserves $29 million. They've increased revenue by leaps and bounds under her leadership.
So, become a CEO!
Let’s see if they get more money and a 4 day work week… oh their job is oh so hard. I guess if everyone were in a union… bread would be $20.09 a loaf
Gas prob $39.00 a gallon etc etc etc
@@mysneakysnake how many cars GM has to make & sell just to cover the salary of its CEO . Not to mention the other executives .
One of the guys in my high school, "Class of 76" had a 1970, red Chevelle SS with the 454. It was a beast. And, back then, it looked like it had just rolled out of the factory and he kept such good care of it. I haven't talked to him since we graduated and I wonder if he still has it.
@@alsmith919 , all I remember is that he went to work for Coca Cola as a truck driver when we graduated. But, I, too, have often wondered if he still has that car.
If he got married, it's likely long gone...most people don't hang on to cars like that...once they start making a little money, they sell it for a car with better fuel economy & more modern conveniences... marriage will shorten a car like that's lifespan too... especially when kids start showing up...The longer it's been since high school, the less likely he is to have the car...
@@Road_Rash , I would imagine so. Like my high school Charger. None of us knew what they would be worth one day. You could buy them unbelievably cheap back then
I think that you need to track him down. We're all on the edge of our seats.
I still have my '68 El Camino that was my first car, but it no longer runs & is in need of a complete restoration, which will be started as soon as I'm done with my '69 C10, but I never had a wife telling me to sell it, or kids that I'm aware of, so it was easy for me to just park it & hang on to it until I could do something with it... but most people, especially back then, didn't see their vehicle as anything that was worth keeping... when they're common, who cares? It's just a car... but then later, when they become uncommon, it's always the same story, 'I used to have one of those. Wish I'd never sold it'... but now, 40 years later, I don't have to say that, because I still have mine... biggest problem is people have been trained by society to want new stuff all the time... don't restore that old beater, just buy a new one... so people tend to view vehicles as disposable...you don't have to look ol boy up on my account, I'm pretty sure I already know how that conversation will go...'Hey, you still have that red 454 Chevelle you had almost a half century ago?' him: 'Well, a couple years after highschool...'
The 1 thing there not talking abt is the krazy price of the trans am Chevelle, the powerful 2024 Chevelle is Lamborghini money
The whole point to a muscle car is that a young high school student working after school could afford a bare bones car with power.
And affordable
Owned a 1970 Chevelle back in the day. Loved that car! It was not an SS, but had plenty of power and an awesome ride.
Pretty sure the red SS with the black stripes you were showing was a 1973, not 1970.
The new model does not favor the old enough to interest me. And I paid about a fourth of the price for my house. Would never spend that much money on a car even if filthy rich.
Enjoyed your video nevertheless. 😊
1972 is the last year of this generation of the SS Chevelle
Yeah sorry but the 73 was a boat. So it was not a 73.
I owned a 1973 Vette L-48 190 HP 270 foot lbs torque. Yuck
The red shown was a '71. I had one of those. In '72 the front turn signals were a one-piece design instead of two and the grill was slightly less attractive.
@@PocketChangeInspector Thanks for info! Just knew it wasn't a '70 model. I'm a '57 model so my memory is not the greatest. :)
You are so right how many people are going to Buy it ! To much money for the normal person ,who could not afford this car . I still love this car . 😊
There's a waiting list for people to pay $90,000 plus for a new pickup truck or a Vette so there will be no shortage of buyers for this car! The AVERAGE car payment is over $1,000 now!
My dad had one of these when I was a kid back in the early 80's. It was beautiful, he kept it covered up in the garage and we only drove it on sunny days and special occasions. He has to sell it when my little brother was born. I've always dreamt of getting together with my brother and buying one like the one he had since I still remember what it looked like. This one is pretty but I think the original was way better.
A good friend of mine had one in high school. We used to go to lunch in hers and we thought we were something. Lol gorgeous cars.!!
You are a very smart, and Good Son ! Please stay that way! 😊
@@SPenny-my4we I am a daughter but thank you :)
Looks great in that Bronze 🥉 Colour!...
The Chevelle was one of my all time favorites! Sad to know I'll never be able to own one! Bring back the good ole days!!!
Very teenage male in the 70s fell in love with this car. A modern version with modern brakes and tyres, but limited electronics would be awesome. PS; A front midengine 2+2 with modern suspension would be insane. A little last minute dreaming.
I had a 70 ss 396 back in the day bought it brand new only gave 3800 for it I’m 73 years old no way I could afford what they want for it now kinda ridiculous
Pontiac I wish you would have kept the GTO the same when you introduced that redesigned gto. Did look nothing like the classic GTO. Learn from Chevy Chevelle, now that's a muscle car
I had a 1968 Chevelle SS. I think the 60's Chevelles had a much better looking front end all together. But good to see it coming back, at least for the Rich.
69 Chevelle SS 396.....3478.16 out the door my 1st car,worth 70,000.00 today,
These are definitely gonna be pricey. Fagedaboudit!
I agree I had a 69 SS L34 4speed. The 68/69 had style. The 70-72 looked like a box.
I love these cars and had both a Camaro and a Chevelle as a kid. They were inexpensive and available. When I heard about the 2024 Chevelle I was looking forward to it. IF the video showing the Chevelle is actually the new Chevelle, it is disappointing because it looks like the modern Camaro. There's really no old school look of the 70 Chevelle for the body of this vehicle. Of course, maybe the video is showing an outdated prototype or something else but if that is the actual body of the new Chevelle, it's just a modern Camaro with a few different features and motors. The Chevelle look is iconic, to make the new version look like the new Camaro is nothing more than a marketing ploy.
An honest Chevrolet Chevelle would be a mid size car that is reasonably priced.
Chevy doesn’t have a mid size car.
An AWD Trax with a Blazer motor and some big wheels might be a respectful use of the name
I had the same thought. This new "Chavelle" doesn't really look at all like the original Chavelle. We used to call this sort of thing "badge enginieering", but this seems even less honest.
Really - A 70’s Chevelle SS was definitely one of my favorite - if not all time favorite muscle cars but, as already mentioned - who will be able to afford to buy , not the everyday - ordinary - working class American these days, unlike back in the 70’s. Just like purchasing a home these days - the cost of new homes is now more than most can afford , SO , to many - the American dream of owning your own home is now gone. Guess it is save to say - the new Chevelle SS target market is aimed at the super wealthy but hey , where the rubber meets the road - no pun intended - it is still just an automobile.
Super wealthy doesnt want a chevelle.
Not to mention the fact that this video spent 80% of the time NOT showing the concept car. Smells fishy
They can’t even pronounce “Camaro” right 😂
My first car, brand new 70 Chevelle SS, classic copper, 4 speed, cowl induction, headers, thrush mufflers, Mickey Thompson cheaters. Still wish I had it in my garage.
My dad had a 65 Chevelle Malibu Super Sport. I loved that car , and would give anything to have it back.
Who the hell can afford anything in the US anymore? My Dad bought a Chevelle in 1970 for $2600.
I give it a 👍.. and 5stars for offering it in a manual transmission.
Reminds me of my 1972 Chevelle, especially the green one, although mine was repainted a dark metallic green with a mint green half-vinyl top. The grill was changed to a tubular one and the front bumper was reinforced to prevent the typical nose of it from pointing upwards if someone backed into it in a parking lot. No performance engine either, just a standard 283 CI with some chrome attributes, standard wheels with beauty rims with center caps. (I had planned on changing the center caps to Baby Moons at one time.) The Interior was green vinyl bench seats, AM radio, with one back seat speaker for the Mickey Shore Reverb addition.
A 283 surely wasn't the original engine.
'center caps' and 'dog-dishes' are two different things.
At $165-200K a pop, I really see them selling a boat-load of them…lol.
😂
ROFLMAO Where did you get those numbers? A Z06 Vette or Caddy CTS-V aren't even close to your numbers! Even at $100,000, this car is a bargain, since it will probably run 11s of the showroom floor & has a top speed of 200mph & handles like a race car!
Why don’t they just get the blueprints for the original and make that again with minor adjustments and sell it for a affordable price?
Well, at that price, there will not be one in my garage! That is crazy...
i think im gonna go with the 1500 hp in my dreams!
What is wrong with driving a fourty year old car? Some of the best cars ever were built fourty or fifty years a go.
Glad I kept and restored my 70 Malibu even though it only had a 307 and powerglide. They were one of the best designs to ever come out of Detroit.
needs a restomod- i love that GM 3800 series II with the decked block. thats a motor just made for swaps.
Exactly what I kept and restored. Still a fun car to drive.
This Vietnam veteran had me to clone a 70 Malibu to a SS..Money was no object.Turned out to be an awesome ride.He passed away not long after I finished.Wish I would have bought it from his son.Who could nor give a crap about it.70 is the best model.IMO
There’s a lot of great things about the original, but I personally love it’s shape. That car doesn’t look like a Chevelle to me. It’s my favorite car in the world, so my personal opinion is that’s a FAIL!
Someday I’ll get me one, a 1970’s that is!🔥
once pump gas gets hard to find (and even pricier than it is today)- you'll see some great deals
My first car was a 1970 Chevelle. Bought it in 1982, stripped it down, repainted it and eventually had the engine ported and polished. Man I loved that car. Got married and had kids and ended up selling it for a new GMC mini van to haul the family around in.
Man i did the same thing with my 67 mustang. Im kicking myself in the ass to this day
The safety of the family comes first. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. @@wilburosgoodwormsley
I hear that whip cracking...
@@g.k.1669 true but that doesnt mean you have to like it
She insisted that I not sell it to avoid that stigma, plus she loved taking it to work on special occasions as she owned a Camaro when we got married. Didn't want the extra debt load of another vehicle as we were not making a lot of money at the time. @@tttarms1970
I want a return of the Pontiac GTO
First thing we need to do is move the front tread forward 6 to 7 inches and leave the engine the same place. This gives a 50-50 weight balance or even 52-48.
Yes that really would make sense. Plus be able to wrench on it.
Not going to happen. CARB, CAFE, NTSB and the rest of the alphabet be agin it. It might be fun to drive. Fun is verboten.
Oh and a 3 gen Atlas I-6 in two flavors. Natural or turbo. Plus with a stick shift for those that know how to drive.
A V-8 for those that want big HP numbers in case a I-6 & 325 or 475HP is not enough.
Plus be able to turn on or off. Stalbilatrac. Traction control. Start stop. Absolultly NO AWD. Plus stays that way when the key is out.
Some of us do know how to drive a race car.
Got a friend that has a automatic and a stick Corvette. Guess which one is not good for control with turning the ponies loose?
His mom drives the automatic.
With a 427 built to hit 10k rpm yeeeeeet
@@orangenite Wrong. Fat Ugly & Old plus grouchy.
FOUG. You can coin that, free of charge.
Old enough to have driven well made cars.
Have you ever sat behind the wheel of a 61 Starchief?
How about a 66 440 charger 4 speed?
A 71 Mach One?
Or a 69 Coupe Deville?
Big difference between any of those and a 2023 Navigator, Traverse or a Mustang GT.
Back then my winter daily driver was a inline 6 or a pancake 6 cylinder. The 4 speed Corvair was the best winter driver.
If it would not go. You need a army 2 1/2 ton.
Drove one of those too.
I went to college. Somehow I did not end up Artificially Intelligent.
As for punctuation?
i am a fan e e cummings
How do you know what the balance is now? They have a transaxle, located between the rear tires which already moves the CG rearward. Just another mommy's basement keyboard "expert" & wannabe "engineer"!!! ROFLMAO
Ronald Reagan exempted the auto makers from paying taxes for three years . That money was taken by top executives as bonus .
And Reagan didn't get impeached.
Trump did play along and got impeached
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I’ll believe it when I see it. There’s been a modern Chevelle coming for years. There’s always just that one prototype and nothing more. I’ll believe it when I see it at dealerships.
I rather drive and keep a $70,000 1970 restored SS
The price is absolutely crazy. It doesn't have to be that high. I would just get a 70 model it is a lot cheaper. Insane Price !!!!!!!
I've always loved the Chevelle and the Nova... Had a yellow Nova with black racing stripes when I was in n highschool... It was 25yrs old but was still mean AF 🔥
If I could afford it, it would have to have the chrome bumpers front and rear. I really don't like the snowplow front end at all
price is out of control !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At THAT price I would rather have a restored original 1970 Chevelle SS 396/402 4-speed. OH WAIT ! I Already have one.
Alright!!!👍
Sorry to say, they’re shooting themselves in the foot with the price tag, considering they’re entering the market with this muscle too late, in a time of economic downturn. Sales to be lowest of all on the muscle market today. Always loved my Chevelles; turning my my back to this highway robbery!
Every car & truck is overpriced today because of government regs & union labor(at over $100 per hour including benefits & they want a 40% increase & cut back to 32 hours per week!). A friend bought a kind of plain Jane 3500 Chevy truck a year ago & it was $95,000
Nothing like great announcing! I have always wanted a car that can produce a lot of LITTER. That's all I can hear throughout this entire vlog report! So much mention about LITTER! Hahaha
Hey now, litter is very useful assuming you’re talking cat boxes
Cam-a-Row....Litter...$150,000 grand Plus...Insanity gone wild!@@mikeholt1248
Came to the comments to make sure I wasn’t the only one mispronouncing Camero and liter all my life 😂😂😂
Isnt a transom that short window above a door?
@@martinadams7949 Did Pontiac make transoms as well as Trans Ams? Hey, maybe that’s
what those 50s quarter glass driver’s side windows were really called! 😁
The 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454/450hp 4-speed posi "Heavy Chevy".....
the camero is a bad as car for shure but i still think camero missed the mark if you ask me...the hind quarters are goofy lookin ...they should have leaned more towards the 69 with the squared off rear wheel wells...they nailed it back in 69
I had a 65’ Chevelle convertible, man I loved that car. It had 327 cubic inch engine but I’ll never forget it.
My car of choice was the 1969 Chevelle SS 396 (no Malibu).
Mine only had 325HP, AT, 12-bolt posi rear end.
2 dr hardtop.
LeMans blue, with factory mags.
White vinyl roof with a white interior. My father got so many tickets in it... That blue was the best blue on any car ever.
There’s a reason the old ones are so much more desirable….. THEY LOOK BETTER!!!!
1968 Chevy Chevelle SS 396. Best One Ever, in my opinion! 👍
Yes! Totally agree👍
I think at those prices, you're better off buying a classic Chevelle. IMO, it looks much better compared to this boxier homage. Currently, you can get a nice original for much less than $200 grand, often with upgrades, so I don't see the appeal unless you're opposed to buying an older car. If that's the case, then save even more money & buy a Hellcat if you want a "neo-muscle" car.
BULLSH!T!! NO REAL 70 LS6 Chevelle sells for "much less than 200 grand" & the classic cars are slugs compared to the new cars! Are you able to shell out over a quarter milllion $$$$ for a REAL 70 LS6 Chevelle that won't perform half as well at anything as this new car? ROFLMAO
Looks like a 69 grill. Purists will never go for this one. If you look around you can find a real 70 for 50.000 or less.
I would rather have the 2024 6.6L Trans Am Firebird!!! But sadly they are too expensive for me......onlyin my dreams unfortunately 😢
I mean come on......$250,00.00 is a hell of a lot for a "American Muscle car!" I could get a Lamborghini for that price!
While I''m happy to see the return of unique muscle car body lines, something is missing. Oh yeah, CHROME bumpers! Their faces look flat, and are lacking that "I'm a sexy beast" look. Love the bodies on the new Camaro, the Chevelle is suspiciously similar to the Camaro. The price tag on these lovelies is for folks with too much money, that can't do cocaine. That being said, the main takeaway here is Keep on Hot Roddin', keep on building your dream ride. Personally, anything made after the 70's is an electronic nightmare tracking device.
More GM junk for huge price......easy to find an oldie goldie if you are aware.....
not a fan of the 2024.
If gm just realized the cars they would sell if they just reproduced a copy of the 70 chevelle with todays big block , they would dominate the repop market. Good bye mustang
The muscle cars of the 60's/70's were bought by young blue collar guys who would tinker and modify them then run them up and down main street. They took these new ones right out of the hands of their customer base. 100,000 to 2000,000 dollars cars? Insane! Save your money and get a used Challenger Scat Pac with a manual transmission.
The whole point of the classic muscle cars, was when guys tinkered with them, and drove them, and then tinkered some more, they knew their car, and knew how to drive it.
Now you can buy a stock muscle car with 600+ hp, and don't know shit.
Thats why you see videos of assholes doing burnouts in the intersection, and then wrecking.
What a beautiful muscle car.
Isn't Obama A Hummer?
... naw he just gives em
just a Camaro with 1970 Chevelle style grill and taillights
You'd thing they do a better job on the front end!
Lengthen it and don't make it look so flat and unremarkable.