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SUMMER

LOVE
OF

STEP BACK IN TIME
WITH THE ICONIC 1967
CHEVROLET CHEVELLE

Close your eyes and transport yourself to the groovy system, it provides an eye-catching visual appeal while
Summer of Love. It's 1967, and the air is filled with maximizing engine performance. And the sound?
psychedelic art and the tunes of Jimi Hendrix playing It's pure classic rock thanks to the ceramic-coated
in the background. The race to space is on, and Ultimate headers and a custom tig-welded X-pipe dual
folks are protesting, but amidst it all, the Chevrolet exhaust system.
Chevelle is stealing the show, capturing the hearts of The 1967 Chevelle is equipped with power-assisted
every American teen longing for a taste of speed and Baer Pro 6-piston front calipers and massive 14-inch
freedom.
rotors up front. This Chevelle is also equipped with
The year 1967 holds a special place in the heart of the a Roadster Shop stainless-steel brake line kit and an
Chevrolet Chevelle. The model got a major makeover, E-Stopp electronic push-button emergency brake.
turning heads with its sleek and muscular design. The Now, on to the suspension and handling. The '67
designers knew exactly what the cool cats wanted, and Chevelle is outfitted with dampening and height-
they delivered: the curves, the lines, the whole package.
adjustable RS SV by Fox coilovers on all four corners.
This custom 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle offered with No That means you can fine-tune the suspension to suit
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N. Morial Convention Center, captures that vibe. 4-bar rear suspension. And to ensure precise and
effortless control, power rack & pinion steering makes
Under the hood is a mighty GM Performance LSX454
crate engine, packing an almighty 627 horsepower. every twist and turn on the road an absolute joy.
This bold beauty breathes through a FAST 102 LSXR This Chevelle rolls on custom-made Forgeline RB3C
intake manifold, paired with a 102mm DBW throttle forged 3-piece concave wheels, captivating the eye with
body and a custom stainless-steel intake system. their sleek and distinctive look. The front wheels boast
285/35/19 Toyo Proxes R888R radial tires, while the
The LSX454 is mated to a T56 Super Magnum 6-speed
manual transmission, equipped with a Mcleod RXT rear showcases beefy 345/30/19 tires. To accommodate
twin-disc clutch. Yes, we're talking about precise shifts such large rear tires, the Chevelle received an ABC
and lightning-fast acceleration here. The driveshaft Performance rear mini-tub kit. It's all about the perfect
turns a Ford 9-inch Pro Iron Case TrueTrac posi- balance of grip, performance and a touch of attitude.
traction rear end with a 4.11 gear ratio. The Chevelle adorns a deeply pigmented black finish,
Keeping the engine cool is a Griffin radiator with dual Mercedes-Benz paint code 040, a color that elevates its
electric fans. Rocking a Holley mid-mount front drive presence to a whole new level. To complete the picture,

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