1968 Chevelle Trivia

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»» The 300 series 2-door coupe (131/13227), the 300 Deluxe series 2-door coupe (133/13427), 300 Deluxe series 2-door sport coupe (133/13427) and the 300 Deluxe series 4-door sedan (133/13469) incorporated the backup lens in the taillamp. All other 1968 series and models had the backup lamp in the rear bumper.

»» Chevrolet changed the body style identification number and name of the (1966/1967) 300 Deluxe series 2-door sedan (body style #11) to 2-door coupe (body style #27) and the 2-door sport coupe (body style #17) to 2-door sport coupe (body style #37).  No longer would there be a Chevelle 2-door sedan name.

»» The base 300 series (131/132xx) was reduced to two body styles, the 131/13227 2-door coupe and the 131/13235 Nomad station wagon.

»» The first and only year the SS396 El Camino was its own series, 13880. Although any 396 engine could be ordered in the El Camino body style in 1966 and 1967, they were still the 13480 300 Deluxe or 13680 Malibu series and not a 13880 SS396 series. When the SS396 series was dropped for the 1969 model year, the SS option was only available in the Malibu 13680 series El Camino and, for 1969 only, the 300 Deluxe series 2-door sedan and 2-door sport coupe.

»» All 350hp and 375hp, regardless of transmission, as well as 325hp manual transmission SS396 Chevelles, came equipped with A.I.R.; the 325hp SS396 with an automatic did not have the A.I.R. system.

»» A special Concours trim option was offered on 3 models in March of 1968; RPO ZK5 for 13569 & 13669 sedans, RPO ZK6 for 13539 & 13639 sport sedans and RPO ZK7 for 13537 & 13637 sport coupes. These options included special Concours trim plates, more sound insulation for a quieter ride and special interior appointments.

»» The sail panel design of the sport coupe was replaced with a more conventional roofline and the sport coupe body style designation was changed from "17" back to "37."

»»  For some (as yet) unknown reason sometime between late March through mid June, many black Chevelle interiors used various Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac interiors.  See 1968 Chevelle interiors and 1968 Chevelle alternate interiors for more information.