#1971 Chevelle Malibu 454 Big Block

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Chevy Chevelle - Iconic Muscle Car of its Era

One of the most versatile muscle cars of its era, the Chevy Chevelle first came off the production line in September 1963, introduced at a Chicago press conference. Built on an A-body platform, the Chevelle shared the same underlying frame as the Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Tempest, and Buick Skylark. Its niche was between the large Impala and compact Chevy II/Nova, and its nearest competitor at launch was the Ford Fairlane. The popular mid-size sold 338,286 units in its first year and remained in production until 1977.

Introduced as a 220-horsepower 283cid, the Chevelle was initially available as a two-door hardtop, the Sports Coupe, or a convertible. A smaller number of four-door sedans and two or four-door station wagon models also made it to showroom floors. One hallmark was that it returned the 115-inch wheelbase of 1955 to 1957 Chevys. This created a smooth ride that backseat passengers appreciated, making it a popular family vehicle. By the end of 1964, the Chevelle was available with a top-line 300 horsepower 327cid engine that solidified it in the performance category.

By 1965, Chevy offered a performance 350hp L79 engine on its Super Sport (SS) trim model. Innovations included vinyl bucket seats with a floor console, a four-gauge cluster, and an optional dash-mounted tachometer that measured revolutions per minute.

In 1965, Chevrolet upped the ante, introducing the Chevy Malibu SS 396 Z16. The Z16 replaced the small-block engine of previous SS models with a big-block V8 engine known as the 396 (or L37). This delivered a full-throated 375 horsepower and is seen by many as the start of the classic muscle car era. The Z16 is also one of the most sought-after models by vintage collectors, as only 201 of the new trim was manufactured in its inaugural year.

The popularity of the higher-performance Super Sport packages on the baseline Chevelle was such that in 1966, Chevrolet made SS its model, which featured a 396 engine and horsepower options between 325 and 375. This more limited version of the first-generation Chevelle, the SS396 series, lasted through 1968.

Spanning 1968 to 1972, the second generation of the Chevelle relegated Super Sport to an engine package again and represented a radical redesign of the vehicle. The 396 cubic inch, 375hp engine remained the top-of-line option. Aesthetically, the taillights were bigger, and the back of the vehicle was shorter and curvier. With a cut wheelbase, the second-generation Chevelle also featured a noticeably longer hood.

The 1970 Chevelle LS6 introduced the iconic twin racing-stripe front hood option, which is familiar from car chase scenes in movies and TV series of the era. Its taillights were bumper-mounted, and with a 450 horsepower 454 block, it had one of the most powerful engines of the era. The highly collected model only lasted a single year: already, United States regulations were on the horizon that would make better mileage vehicles a must, and in 1971, the vehicle returned to a small-block 350 engine.

The mid-1970s oil crisis and further fuel economy regulations stripped the Chevelle line of its power and luster. By 1977, the Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu series had only 145 horsepower, a far cry from their muscle car heydays. The following year, the Chevelle was folded into the Malibu brand as Chevy streamlined operations.

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1971 Chevelle Malibu 454 Big Block

VIN: 136371K126677 Engine: 454cid Transmission: 400 Automatic 4 link 12 bolt rear end Mileage: 100,000 Current: $8,000.00

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Here we have a 1971 Chevy Malibu Chevelle which has a non original 454ci V8, has already had a bunch of replacement parts, not yet driveable but is primed for being a nice little restoration project.

It’s a shame it’s not a ‘SS’, but it seems that the present owner has added a few ‘SS’ features such as a SS cowl induction hood, SS tac dash and SS rear bumper. Parts wise the ad. says that what has been replaced up to now includes – ‘a brand new gas tank, brand new radiator, all new copper/nickel brake lines, new master cylinder, new proportioning valve, new brakes, new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points and a Carter 4bbl.’

So, it sounds like the restoration work has started at least on the parts side of things. The interior looks relatively complete clearly showing its years of neglect, minus carpet. But as per the rest of the car, the floor shows rust holes which I think is going to be the major job on this car.

The main selling point here is the big Block 454, which apparently came from a Chevy pickup. The engine is said to be, ‘As far as being drivable it will still need a little work.’ Which generally means to get it up and running could be anything from a total engine strip down to everything in between.

If the engine turns out to be usable then this could be a nice restoration project if you can grab it for the right price. It’s currently at $8000, so its maybe worth keeping an eye on this one.

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1971 Chevelle Malibu 454 Big Block

VIN: 136371K126677 Engine: 454cid Transmission: 400 Automatic 4 link 12 bolt rear end Mileage: 100,000 Current: $8,000.00

BUY NOW ON EBAY.

Here we have a 1971 Chevy Malibu Chevelle which has a non original 454ci V8, has already had a bunch of replacement parts, not yet driveable but is primed for being a nice little restoration project.

It’s a shame it’s not a ‘SS’, but it seems that the present owner has added a few ‘SS’ features such as a SS cowl induction hood, SS tac dash and SS rear bumper. Parts wise the ad. says that what has been replaced up to now includes – ‘a brand new gas tank, brand new radiator, all new copper/nickel brake lines, new master cylinder, new proportioning valve, new brakes, new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points and a Carter 4bbl.’

So, it sounds like the restoration work has started at least on the parts side of things. The interior looks relatively complete clearly showing its years of neglect, minus carpet. But as per the rest of the car, the floor shows rust holes which I think is going to be the major job on this car.

The main selling point here is the big Block 454, which apparently came from a Chevy pickup. The engine is said to be, ‘As far as being drivable it will still need a little work.’ Which generally means to get it up and running could be anything from a total engine strip down to everything in between.

If the engine turns out to be usable then this could be a nice restoration project if you can grab it for the right price. It’s currently at $8000, so its maybe worth keeping an eye on this one.

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John Shaft Movie Co-Star The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

By Dave Ashton

The movie franchise Shaft started back in 1971 with 4 films and a TV series lasting up to 1974. A version was then produced in 2000 as essentially a reboot of the ’71 film. Now John Shaft II is back in a 2019 movie with an unlikely co-star. There’s now three generations to the Shaft family – the original legend Richard Roundtree, Shaft junior played by Jessie T. Usher and Shaft II played by the only person who could fit the part, Samuel L. Jackson.

However, this post isn’t about the plot, a review or such, but the fine 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS which acts as the unlikely co-star of the movie. Initially, I would have thought a 1970 Chevelle SS would have been a better option, but ’71 was the release of the first movie, so that choice makes sense.

As with all movie vehicles, there’s not just one car in use, but several copies for different roles and jobs. In this case four 1971 Chevelles in dark silver ‘picture cars’ were prepared by Stephen Austin and his team from Atlanta, who had previously worked on films such as The Walking Dead and Zombieland. The four Chevelles all had to look identical with two being for close-up shots and the other two for stunt work, thus being smashed to oblivion.

According to popular mechanics.com, three of the cars kept their 454 big block V8 engines, with one of the vehicles having a smaller engine fitted for regular driving. A third brake pedal was also added to the stunt cars to help with aggressive maneuvering. The carbs. were also kept in place on the engines, rather than upgrading to fuel injectors. Two additional cars were also sourced and wrecked to test what the Chevelles could handle and what they were capable of during stunt work.

Austin, a huge car enthusiasts himself, is well aware that some of these classic muscle cars are going to be wrecked during shooting. It’s not complete wanton destruction as scenes are usually worked backwards, starting with the final wrecked vehicles where they source the rustiest models available. Once crashed, you can’t replace these things.

Other Chevy Chevelles in the movies Even the most casual movie viewer may spot a Chevelle on screen and think they have seen one of those things before. plenty of first-generation (1964–1967) and second-generation (1968–1972) Chevelles have been used and abused over the years for our visual entertainment. In no particular order, here are Chevelles from some of the most standout TV shows and movies.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1967 ‘Teenage Mother.’ A 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the 2006 ‘Cars on Route 66.’ 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in ‘1966-1973 Mission: Impossible.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1968 ‘Bullitt.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1974-1980 ‘The Rockford Files.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2007-2015 ‘Mad Men.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2014-2019 ‘The Flash.’ 1970 four-speed Chevelle SS in 2012 ‘Jack Reacher.’ 1971 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘The Other Guys.’ 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible in 2003 ‘Charlies Angles: Full Throttle.’ 1972 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Lightning Thief.’ 1969 Chevelle SS in 2007 ‘War.’ 1969 Chevelle Malibu in 2006 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’ 1971 Chevelle SS 454 in 2011 ‘Drive Angry 3D.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 1993 ‘Dazed and Confused.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 2009 ‘Fast and Furious.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2017 ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’ 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle in ‘Drive’

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John Shaft Movie Co-Star The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

By Dave Ashton

The movie franchise Shaft started back in 1971 with 4 films and a TV series lasting up to 1974. A version was then produced in 2000 as essentially a reboot of the ’71 film. Now John Shaft II is back in a 2019 movie with an unlikely co-star. There’s now three generations to the Shaft family – the original legend Richard Roundtree, Shaft junior played by Jessie T. Usher and Shaft II played by the only person who could fit the part, Samuel L. Jackson.

However, this post isn’t about the plot, a review or such, but the fine 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS which acts as the unlikely co-star of the movie. Initially, I would have thought a 1970 Chevelle SS would have been a better option, but ’71 was the release of the first movie, so that choice makes sense.

As with all movie vehicles, there’s not just one car in use, but several copies for different roles and jobs. In this case four 1971 Chevelles in dark silver ‘picture cars’ were prepared by Stephen Austin and his team from Atlanta, who had previously worked on films such as The Walking Dead and Zombieland. The four Chevelles all had to look identical with two being for close-up shots and the other two for stunt work, thus being smashed to oblivion.

According to popular mechanics.com, three of the cars kept their 454 big block V8 engines, with one of the vehicles having a smaller engine fitted for regular driving. A third brake pedal was also added to the stunt cars to help with aggressive maneuvering. The carbs. were also kept in place on the engines, rather than upgrading to fuel injectors. Two additional cars were also sourced and wrecked to test what the Chevelles could handle and what they were capable of during stunt work.

Austin, a huge car enthusiasts himself, is well aware that some of these classic muscle cars are going to be wrecked during shooting. It’s not complete wanton destruction as scenes are usually worked backwards, starting with the final wrecked vehicles where they source the rustiest models available. Once crashed, you can’t replace these things.

Other Chevy Chevelles in the movies Even the most casual movie viewer may spot a Chevelle on screen and think they have seen one of those things before. plenty of first-generation (1964–1967) and second-generation (1968–1972) Chevelles have been used and abused over the years for our visual entertainment. In no particular order, here are Chevelles from some of the most standout TV shows and movies.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1967 ‘Teenage Mother.’ A 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the 2006 ‘Cars on Route 66.’ 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in ‘1966-1973 Mission: Impossible.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1968 ‘Bullitt.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1974-1980 ‘The Rockford Files.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2007-2015 ‘Mad Men.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2014-2019 ‘The Flash.’ 1970 four-speed Chevelle SS in 2012 ‘Jack Reacher.’ 1971 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘The Other Guys.’ 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible in 2003 ‘Charlies Angles: Full Throttle.’ 1972 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Lightning Thief.’ 1969 Chevelle SS in 2007 ‘War.’ 1969 Chevelle Malibu in 2006 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’ 1971 Chevelle SS 454 in 2011 ‘Drive Angry 3D.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 1993 ‘Dazed and Confused.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 2009 ‘Fast and Furious.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2017 ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’ 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle in ‘Drive’

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John Shaft Movie Co-Star The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

By Dave Ashton

The movie franchise Shaft started back in 1971 with 4 films and a TV series lasting up to 1974. A version was then produced in 2000 as essentially a reboot of the ’71 film. Now John Shaft II is back in a 2019 movie with an unlikely co-star. There’s now three generations to the Shaft family – the original legend Richard Roundtree, Shaft junior played by Jessie T. Usher and Shaft II played by the only person who could fit the part, Samuel L. Jackson.

However, this post isn’t about the plot, a review or such, but the fine 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS which acts as the unlikely co-star of the movie. Initially, I would have thought a 1970 Chevelle SS would have been a better option, but ’71 was the release of the first movie, so that choice makes sense.

As with all movie vehicles, there’s not just one car in use, but several copies for different roles and jobs. In this case four 1971 Chevelles in dark silver ‘picture cars’ were prepared by Stephen Austin and his team from Atlanta, who had previously worked on films such as The Walking Dead and Zombieland. The four Chevelles all had to look identical with two being for close-up shots and the other two for stunt work, thus being smashed to oblivion.

According to popular mechanics.com, three of the cars kept their 454 big block V8 engines, with one of the vehicles having a smaller engine fitted for regular driving. A third brake pedal was also added to the stunt cars to help with aggressive maneuvering. The carbs. were also kept in place on the engines, rather than upgrading to fuel injectors. Two additional cars were also sourced and wrecked to test what the Chevelles could handle and what they were capable of during stunt work.

Austin, a huge car enthusiasts himself, is well aware that some of these classic muscle cars are going to be wrecked during shooting. It’s not complete wanton destruction as scenes are usually worked backwards, starting with the final wrecked vehicles where they source the rustiest models available. Once crashed, you can’t replace these things.

Other Chevy Chevelles in the movies Even the most casual movie viewer may spot a Chevelle on screen and think they have seen one of those things before. plenty of first-generation (1964–1967) and second-generation (1968–1972) Chevelles have been used and abused over the years for our visual entertainment. In no particular order, here are Chevelles from some of the most standout TV shows and movies.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1967 ‘Teenage Mother.’ A 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the 2006 ‘Cars on Route 66.’ 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in ‘1966-1973 Mission: Impossible.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1968 ‘Bullitt.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1974-1980 ‘The Rockford Files.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2007-2015 ‘Mad Men.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2014-2019 ‘The Flash.’ 1970 four-speed Chevelle SS in 2012 ‘Jack Reacher.’ 1971 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘The Other Guys.’ 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible in 2003 ‘Charlies Angles: Full Throttle.’ 1972 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Lightning Thief.’ 1969 Chevelle SS in 2007 ‘War.’ 1969 Chevelle Malibu in 2006 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’ 1971 Chevelle SS 454 in 2011 ‘Drive Angry 3D.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 1993 ‘Dazed and Confused.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 2009 ‘Fast and Furious.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2017 ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’ 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle in ‘Drive’

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John Shaft Movie Co-Star The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

By Dave Ashton

The movie franchise Shaft started back in 1971 with 4 films and a TV series lasting up to 1974. A version was then produced in 2000 as essentially a reboot of the ’71 film. Now John Shaft II is back in a 2019 movie with an unlikely co-star. There’s now three generations to the Shaft family – the original legend Richard Roundtree, Shaft junior played by Jessie T. Usher and Shaft II played by the only person who could fit the part, Samuel L. Jackson.

However, this post isn’t about the plot, a review or such, but the fine 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS which acts as the unlikely co-star of the movie. Initially, I would have thought a 1970 Chevelle SS would have been a better option, but ’71 was the release of the first movie, so that choice makes sense.

As with all movie vehicles, there’s not just one car in use, but several copies for different roles and jobs. In this case four 1971 Chevelles in dark silver ‘picture cars’ were prepared by Stephen Austin and his team from Atlanta, who had previously worked on films such as The Walking Dead and Zombieland. The four Chevelles all had to look identical with two being for close-up shots and the other two for stunt work, thus being smashed to oblivion.

According to popular mechanics.com, three of the cars kept their 454 big block V8 engines, with one of the vehicles having a smaller engine fitted for regular driving. A third brake pedal was also added to the stunt cars to help with aggressive maneuvering. The carbs. were also kept in place on the engines, rather than upgrading to fuel injectors. Two additional cars were also sourced and wrecked to test what the Chevelles could handle and what they were capable of during stunt work.

Austin, a huge car enthusiasts himself, is well aware that some of these classic muscle cars are going to be wrecked during shooting. It’s not complete wanton destruction as scenes are usually worked backwards, starting with the final wrecked vehicles where they source the rustiest models available. Once crashed, you can’t replace these things.

Other Chevy Chevelles in the movies Even the most casual movie viewer may spot a Chevelle on screen and think they have seen one of those things before. plenty of first-generation (1964–1967) and second-generation (1968–1972) Chevelles have been used and abused over the years for our visual entertainment. In no particular order, here are Chevelles from some of the most standout TV shows and movies.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1967 ‘Teenage Mother.’ A 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the 2006 ‘Cars on Route 66.’ 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in ‘1966-1973 Mission: Impossible.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1968 ‘Bullitt.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1974-1980 ‘The Rockford Files.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2007-2015 ‘Mad Men.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2014-2019 ‘The Flash.’ 1970 four-speed Chevelle SS in 2012 ‘Jack Reacher.’ 1971 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘The Other Guys.’ 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible in 2003 ‘Charlies Angles: Full Throttle.’ 1972 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Lightning Thief.’ 1969 Chevelle SS in 2007 ‘War.’ 1969 Chevelle Malibu in 2006 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’ 1971 Chevelle SS 454 in 2011 ‘Drive Angry 3D.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 1993 ‘Dazed and Confused.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 2009 ‘Fast and Furious.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2017 ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’ 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle in ‘Drive’

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John Shaft Movie Co-Star The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

By Dave Ashton

The movie franchise Shaft started back in 1971 with 4 films and a TV series lasting up to 1974. A version was then produced in 2000 as essentially a reboot of the ’71 film. Now John Shaft II is back in a 2019 movie with an unlikely co-star. There’s now three generations to the Shaft family – the original legend Richard Roundtree, Shaft junior played by Jessie T. Usher and Shaft II played by the only person who could fit the part, Samuel L. Jackson.

However, this post isn’t about the plot, a review or such, but the fine 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS which acts as the unlikely co-star of the movie. Initially, I would have thought a 1970 Chevelle SS would have been a better option, but ’71 was the release of the first movie, so that choice makes sense.

As with all movie vehicles, there’s not just one car in use, but several copies for different roles and jobs. In this case four 1971 Chevelles in dark silver ‘picture cars’ were prepared by Stephen Austin and his team from Atlanta, who had previously worked on films such as The Walking Dead and Zombieland. The four Chevelles all had to look identical with two being for close-up shots and the other two for stunt work, thus being smashed to oblivion.

According to popular mechanics.com, three of the cars kept their 454 big block V8 engines, with one of the vehicles having a smaller engine fitted for regular driving. A third brake pedal was also added to the stunt cars to help with aggressive maneuvering. The carbs. were also kept in place on the engines, rather than upgrading to fuel injectors. Two additional cars were also sourced and wrecked to test what the Chevelles could handle and what they were capable of during stunt work.

Austin, a huge car enthusiasts himself, is well aware that some of these classic muscle cars are going to be wrecked during shooting. It’s not complete wanton destruction as scenes are usually worked backwards, starting with the final wrecked vehicles where they source the rustiest models available. Once crashed, you can’t replace these things.

Other Chevy Chevelles in the movies Even the most casual movie viewer may spot a Chevelle on screen and think they have seen one of those things before. plenty of first-generation (1964–1967) and second-generation (1968–1972) Chevelles have been used and abused over the years for our visual entertainment. In no particular order, here are Chevelles from some of the most standout TV shows and movies.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1967 ‘Teenage Mother.’ A 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the 2006 ‘Cars on Route 66.’ 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in ‘1966-1973 Mission: Impossible.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1968 ‘Bullitt.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1974-1980 ‘The Rockford Files.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2007-2015 ‘Mad Men.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2014-2019 ‘The Flash.’ 1970 four-speed Chevelle SS in 2012 ‘Jack Reacher.’ 1971 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘The Other Guys.’ 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible in 2003 ‘Charlies Angles: Full Throttle.’ 1972 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Lightning Thief.’ 1969 Chevelle SS in 2007 ‘War.’ 1969 Chevelle Malibu in 2006 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’ 1971 Chevelle SS 454 in 2011 ‘Drive Angry 3D.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 1993 ‘Dazed and Confused.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 2009 ‘Fast and Furious.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2017 ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’ 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle in ‘Drive’

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John Shaft Movie Co-Star The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

By Dave Ashton

The movie franchise Shaft started back in 1971 with 4 films and a TV series lasting up to 1974. A version was then produced in 2000 as essentially a reboot of the ’71 film. Now John Shaft II is back in a 2019 movie with an unlikely co-star. There’s now three generations to the Shaft family – the original legend Richard Roundtree, Shaft junior played by Jessie T. Usher and Shaft II played by the only person who could fit the part, Samuel L. Jackson.

However, this post isn’t about the plot, a review or such, but the fine 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS which acts as the unlikely co-star of the movie. Initially, I would have thought a 1970 Chevelle SS would have been a better option, but ’71 was the release of the first movie, so that choice makes sense.

As with all movie vehicles, there’s not just one car in use, but several copies for different roles and jobs. In this case four 1971 Chevelles in dark silver ‘picture cars’ were prepared by Stephen Austin and his team from Atlanta, who had previously worked on films such as The Walking Dead and Zombieland. The four Chevelles all had to look identical with two being for close-up shots and the other two for stunt work, thus being smashed to oblivion.

According to popular mechanics.com, three of the cars kept their 454 big block V8 engines, with one of the vehicles having a smaller engine fitted for regular driving. A third brake pedal was also added to the stunt cars to help with aggressive maneuvering. The carbs. were also kept in place on the engines, rather than upgrading to fuel injectors. Two additional cars were also sourced and wrecked to test what the Chevelles could handle and what they were capable of during stunt work.

Austin, a huge car enthusiasts himself, is well aware that some of these classic muscle cars are going to be wrecked during shooting. It’s not complete wanton destruction as scenes are usually worked backwards, starting with the final wrecked vehicles where they source the rustiest models available. Once crashed, you can’t replace these things.

Other Chevy Chevelles in the movies Even the most casual movie viewer may spot a Chevelle on screen and think they have seen one of those things before. plenty of first-generation (1964–1967) and second-generation (1968–1972) Chevelles have been used and abused over the years for our visual entertainment. In no particular order, here are Chevelles from some of the most standout TV shows and movies.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1967 ‘Teenage Mother.’ A 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the 2006 ‘Cars on Route 66.’ 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in ‘1966-1973 Mission: Impossible.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1968 ‘Bullitt.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1974-1980 ‘The Rockford Files.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2007-2015 ‘Mad Men.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2014-2019 ‘The Flash.’ 1970 four-speed Chevelle SS in 2012 ‘Jack Reacher.’ 1971 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘The Other Guys.’ 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible in 2003 ‘Charlies Angles: Full Throttle.’ 1972 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Lightning Thief.’ 1969 Chevelle SS in 2007 ‘War.’ 1969 Chevelle Malibu in 2006 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’ 1971 Chevelle SS 454 in 2011 ‘Drive Angry 3D.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 1993 ‘Dazed and Confused.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 2009 ‘Fast and Furious.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2017 ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’ 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle in ‘Drive’

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John Shaft Movie Co-Star The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

By Dave Ashton

The movie franchise Shaft started back in 1971 with 4 films and a TV series lasting up to 1974. A version was then produced in 2000 as essentially a reboot of the ’71 film. Now John Shaft II is back in a 2019 movie with an unlikely co-star. There’s now three generations to the Shaft family – the original legend Richard Roundtree, Shaft junior played by Jessie T. Usher and Shaft II played by the only person who could fit the part, Samuel L. Jackson.

However, this post isn’t about the plot, a review or such, but the fine 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS which acts as the unlikely co-star of the movie. Initially, I would have thought a 1970 Chevelle SS would have been a better option, but ’71 was the release of the first movie, so that choice makes sense.

As with all movie vehicles, there’s not just one car in use, but several copies for different roles and jobs. In this case four 1971 Chevelles in dark silver ‘picture cars’ were prepared by Stephen Austin and his team from Atlanta, who had previously worked on films such as The Walking Dead and Zombieland. The four Chevelles all had to look identical with two being for close-up shots and the other two for stunt work, thus being smashed to oblivion.

According to popular mechanics.com, three of the cars kept their 454 big block V8 engines, with one of the vehicles having a smaller engine fitted for regular driving. A third brake pedal was also added to the stunt cars to help with aggressive maneuvering. The carbs. were also kept in place on the engines, rather than upgrading to fuel injectors. Two additional cars were also sourced and wrecked to test what the Chevelles could handle and what they were capable of during stunt work.

Austin, a huge car enthusiasts himself, is well aware that some of these classic muscle cars are going to be wrecked during shooting. It’s not complete wanton destruction as scenes are usually worked backwards, starting with the final wrecked vehicles where they source the rustiest models available. Once crashed, you can’t replace these things.

Other Chevy Chevelles in the movies Even the most casual movie viewer may spot a Chevelle on screen and think they have seen one of those things before. plenty of first-generation (1964–1967) and second-generation (1968–1972) Chevelles have been used and abused over the years for our visual entertainment. In no particular order, here are Chevelles from some of the most standout TV shows and movies.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1967 ‘Teenage Mother.’ A 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the 2006 ‘Cars on Route 66.’ 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in ‘1966-1973 Mission: Impossible.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1968 ‘Bullitt.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1974-1980 ‘The Rockford Files.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2007-2015 ‘Mad Men.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2014-2019 ‘The Flash.’ 1970 four-speed Chevelle SS in 2012 ‘Jack Reacher.’ 1971 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘The Other Guys.’ 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible in 2003 ‘Charlies Angles: Full Throttle.’ 1972 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Lightning Thief.’ 1969 Chevelle SS in 2007 ‘War.’ 1969 Chevelle Malibu in 2006 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’ 1971 Chevelle SS 454 in 2011 ‘Drive Angry 3D.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 1993 ‘Dazed and Confused.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 2009 ‘Fast and Furious.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2017 ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’ 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle in ‘Drive’

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John Shaft Movie Co-Star The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

By Dave Ashton

The movie franchise Shaft started back in 1971 with 4 films and a TV series lasting up to 1974. A version was then produced in 2000 as essentially a reboot of the ’71 film. Now John Shaft II is back in a 2019 movie with an unlikely co-star. There’s now three generations to the Shaft family – the original legend Richard Roundtree, Shaft junior played by Jessie T. Usher and Shaft II played by the only person who could fit the part, Samuel L. Jackson.

However, this post isn’t about the plot, a review or such, but the fine 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS which acts as the unlikely co-star of the movie. Initially, I would have thought a 1970 Chevelle SS would have been a better option, but ’71 was the release of the first movie, so that choice makes sense.

As with all movie vehicles, there’s not just one car in use, but several copies for different roles and jobs. In this case four 1971 Chevelles in dark silver ‘picture cars’ were prepared by Stephen Austin and his team from Atlanta, who had previously worked on films such as The Walking Dead and Zombieland. The four Chevelles all had to look identical with two being for close-up shots and the other two for stunt work, thus being smashed to oblivion.

According to popular mechanics.com, three of the cars kept their 454 big block V8 engines, with one of the vehicles having a smaller engine fitted for regular driving. A third brake pedal was also added to the stunt cars to help with aggressive maneuvering. The carbs. were also kept in place on the engines, rather than upgrading to fuel injectors. Two additional cars were also sourced and wrecked to test what the Chevelles could handle and what they were capable of during stunt work.

Austin, a huge car enthusiasts himself, is well aware that some of these classic muscle cars are going to be wrecked during shooting. It’s not complete wanton destruction as scenes are usually worked backwards, starting with the final wrecked vehicles where they source the rustiest models available. Once crashed, you can’t replace these things.

Other Chevy Chevelles in the movies Even the most casual movie viewer may spot a Chevelle on screen and think they have seen one of those things before. plenty of first-generation (1964–1967) and second-generation (1968–1972) Chevelles have been used and abused over the years for our visual entertainment. In no particular order, here are Chevelles from some of the most standout TV shows and movies.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1967 ‘Teenage Mother.’ A 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the 2006 ‘Cars on Route 66.’ 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in ‘1966-1973 Mission: Impossible.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1968 ‘Bullitt.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1974-1980 ‘The Rockford Files.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2007-2015 ‘Mad Men.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2014-2019 ‘The Flash.’ 1970 four-speed Chevelle SS in 2012 ‘Jack Reacher.’ 1971 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘The Other Guys.’ 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible in 2003 ‘Charlies Angles: Full Throttle.’ 1972 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Lightning Thief.’ 1969 Chevelle SS in 2007 ‘War.’ 1969 Chevelle Malibu in 2006 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’ 1971 Chevelle SS 454 in 2011 ‘Drive Angry 3D.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 1993 ‘Dazed and Confused.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 2009 ‘Fast and Furious.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2017 ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’ 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle in ‘Drive’

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John Shaft Movie Co-Star The 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

By Dave Ashton

The movie franchise Shaft started back in 1971 with 4 films and a TV series lasting up to 1974. A version was then produced in 2000 as essentially a reboot of the ’71 film. Now John Shaft II is back in a 2019 movie with an unlikely co-star. There’s now three generations to the Shaft family – the original legend Richard Roundtree, Shaft junior played by Jessie T. Usher and Shaft II played by the only person who could fit the part, Samuel L. Jackson.

However, this post isn’t about the plot, a review or such, but the fine 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS which acts as the unlikely co-star of the movie. Initially, I would have thought a 1970 Chevelle SS would have been a better option, but ’71 was the release of the first movie, so that choice makes sense.

As with all movie vehicles, there’s not just one car in use, but several copies for different roles and jobs. In this case four 1971 Chevelles in dark silver ‘picture cars’ were prepared by Stephen Austin and his team from Atlanta, who had previously worked on films such as The Walking Dead and Zombieland. The four Chevelles all had to look identical with two being for close-up shots and the other two for stunt work, thus being smashed to oblivion.

According to popular mechanics.com, three of the cars kept their 454 big block V8 engines, with one of the vehicles having a smaller engine fitted for regular driving. A third brake pedal was also added to the stunt cars to help with aggressive maneuvering. The carbs. were also kept in place on the engines, rather than upgrading to fuel injectors. Two additional cars were also sourced and wrecked to test what the Chevelles could handle and what they were capable of during stunt work.

Austin, a huge car enthusiasts himself, is well aware that some of these classic muscle cars are going to be wrecked during shooting. It’s not complete wanton destruction as scenes are usually worked backwards, starting with the final wrecked vehicles where they source the rustiest models available. Once crashed, you can’t replace these things.

Other Chevy Chevelles in the movies Even the most casual movie viewer may spot a Chevelle on screen and think they have seen one of those things before. plenty of first-generation (1964–1967) and second-generation (1968–1972) Chevelles have been used and abused over the years for our visual entertainment. In no particular order, here are Chevelles from some of the most standout TV shows and movies.

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1967 ‘Teenage Mother.’ A 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in the 2006 ‘Cars on Route 66.’ 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in ‘1966-1973 Mission: Impossible.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1968 ‘Bullitt.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 1974-1980 ‘The Rockford Files.’ 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2007-2015 ‘Mad Men.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2014-2019 ‘The Flash.’ 1970 four-speed Chevelle SS in 2012 ‘Jack Reacher.’ 1971 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘The Other Guys.’ 1970 Chevelle SS Convertible in 2003 ‘Charlies Angles: Full Throttle.’ 1972 Chevelle SS in 2010 ‘Percy Jackson & The Olympians: Lightning Thief.’ 1969 Chevelle SS in 2007 ‘War.’ 1969 Chevelle Malibu in 2006 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’ 1971 Chevelle SS 454 in 2011 ‘Drive Angry 3D.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 1993 ‘Dazed and Confused.’ 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 in 2009 ‘Fast and Furious.’ 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS in 2017 ‘John Wick: Chapter 2.’ 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle in ‘Drive’