When Chevrolet introduced the 1967 Chevelle to the public, it had received a few small changes that really altered the look of the car from its 1966 counterpart. The 1967 Chevelle displayed a front-end design that was more aggressive-looking, with forward-sweeping leading edges of the fender fronts. The fronts of the fenders and grille section looked like they could tear through anything that got in the car’s way. Also, the rear taillights were no longer a rectangular slice in the rear tail panel, as they now covered the tailing edge of the quarter-panel, and wrapped around the body.

Some of the change that Chevrolet touted as being highly-beneficial, was the addition of improved drivability because of the addition of more aggressive tires, and front disc brakes. At a time when bias-ply tires were the norm, it’s hard to believe that they could be better from one year to the next. Also, a new three-speed automatic transmission joined the ranks of available transmissions.

The 1967 model release also introduced a new sub-model, the Concours, which was nothing more than a station wagon with woodgrain sides. Both the 300 and 300 Deluxe remained relatively unchanged in their bare-bone offerings, but the Deluxe did offer different interior colors and more expressive trim. Both of these sub-models were offered in a two and four-door sedan, while the Deluxe had the added availability of a four-door station wagon.

Once again, the Malibu was the leading Chevelle-model seller, and as could be expected, would continue to do so throughout the Chevelle’s life. This was because the Malibu boasted the highest number of model options available: two-door sport sedan, two-door sport coupe, convertible, four-door sedan, and two-seat station wagon.

A disappointing occurrence this year was that the SS 396 lost the option of one its big-block engines. The 375 horsepower L78 396 cubic-inch engine was no longer available in the Chevelle, and the 360 horsepower L34 engine saw its power rating drop to 350 horsepower. This was a result of a new GM rule governing the horsepower allowances for all cars other than the Corvette. Although Chevrolet did not offer the L78 big-block in the Chevelle, some dealers did install the engine in Chevelles, and 612 dealer-optioned cars were built.

The 1967 Detroit Auto Show with the new Chevelle in the middle of the Chevrolet display.

Although the changes between the 1966 and 1967 Chevelle are not as extreme as they would be for 1968, which of the two is your favorite design, and why? Let us know, we want to hear form you.