FAQ alt.autos.chevelle December 29, 2001
Tom Wilson, Moderator
historical information concerning the Chevrolet Chevelle. It is
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The Chevrolet Chevelle automobile was built by General Motors from
model years 1964 through 1977. "Power Years" Chevelles are those built
from 1964 through 1972. The continuing interest in this marque and
its siblings, the El Camino, GMC Sprint and Canadian Beaumont, is
sustained by its emphasis on high performance and sleek design.
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years. Sometimes, however, after I have researched the question, I
have found that there is no documentation to prove that the statement
was inaccurate. When I have verified errors, my book reviews at Team
Chevelle have brought those mistakes to the reader's attention.
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Tom Wilson
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