Chevrolet Chevelle & Concours Estate Station Wagon Promo Film 19294 (1972)

Synopsis

This film first takes a look at the 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle and various models of station wagons that were based on the Chevelle, including the Concours. The Chevelle which was a mid-sized automobile produced from 1964 to 1977 model years in three generations. It was one of Chevrolet’s most successful nameplates. This film was created for sales personnel and will break down the model’s features. Its construction was of a full solid perimeter type frame (1:18). The all welded steel body was attached separately to the frame (1:31) and rubber mounts were placed between the body and frame to help keep noise and vibration down (1:39). Double paneled roof (1:55) and side guard door beams are pointed to (2:07) and they are followed by a test at the Safety Research and Development Center which shows the added factor of occupant safety the guard door beams provided (2:12). Other features include the inner fender at all wheels (2:46), steel cargo guard (3:19), the sealed side terminal battery (3:26), full coil suspension with coils at each wheel (3:53), and the front stabilizer bar (3:59). Six passengers are seen loading into the full foam seats (4:25). As many cars came with a mast type antenna, these came with embedded antennas (4:54). A choice of two wheel bases is given; the 112 inch on two door models and a 116 inch on four door models (5:07). A montage of the model years from 67 to 71 follows (6:39). This segment of the film ends with the information these cars ended up having a…

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Running time

17 minutes

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Ephemeral Films

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