70 300 Deluxe 400 4 SPD

[1972convss454]

The 300 Deluxe was canceled at the end of the 69 model year. BUT it was brought back mid way through the 70 model year by demand. It featured non hid away wipers, basic window trim, IIRC no drip well moldings, rubber floor mats with no carpet. It WAS the inspiration for the Heavy Chevy that was introduced in 71. I think they were produced at more plants than the Canada plant. I looked at one in Nashville a few years back but cant remember where it was built. Neat cars for sure...…

BTW: Rainer the offer still stands on your Ultimate 70 300 Deluxe, the Hugger Orange 400 4 speed car. I want it!

[442w30]

Originally Posted by 1972convss454

It WAS the inspiration for the Heavy Chevy that was introduced in 71

In 1971, there was the Chevelle and upscale Chevelle Malibu, right? And the Heavy Chevy was based on the former and the SS on the latter. Doesn't have anything to do with the 300 Deluxe, I don't think?

[1972convss454]

Originally Posted by 442w30

In 1971, there was the Chevelle and upscale Chevelle Malibu, right? And the Heavy Chevy was based on the former and the SS on the latter. Doesn't have anything to do with the 300 Deluxe, I don't think?

The 300 ended in 70. In 71 you could get the Chevelle or Malibu. The Heavy Chevy was only available in the Chevelle and the SS was only available in the Malibu. Didn't mean for it to come across as the 300 turned into the HC. Just meant that the base model Chevelle was the platform the HC was offered in. A less expensive version of the SS.
Didn't mean to hijack the original posters tread with all this.