Magic-Mirror Acrylic Lacquer Finish. First we bake the Magic-Mirror finsih in... then we try like blazes to bake it out for days and days under simulated desert conditions. No luck. The Magic-Mirror finish has a resistance to cracking, chipping peeling, blistering, flaking and fading that's almost uncanny.
Appearance Guard Group. with so many other cars on the road you'd be hard press to keep your Chevelle nick and dig free without keeping it in the garage. so we offer a special accessory group that has one purpose in life... helping you keep up appearances. It includes front and rear bumper gueards. Plastic door edge guards at all doors. Four color-keyed mats to keep your floor covering beautiful. And evena a vanity visor mirror. Of course, items can be ordered separately.
Weatherproofing. We whip up instant storms to see just how watertight the passenger compartment and trunk on every Chevelle is. First, we bond the windshield and rear window to the body. Seal the deck lid and window sills with yards of rubber stripping. Seal the doors with molded vinyl. Caulk all the joints and seams with a special compound. Then, each body spends four minutes in a simulated storm... water under pressure trying to get in from all directions. Not all Chevelles pass the first time. If we ever do build a stormproof Chevelle, we'll turn right around and build a better storm.
Headlight Washers. For '69 you can order a new and ingenious system for washing road grime, salt and things like that off the outboard headlights. Hold in the wiper/washer button on the instrument panel and a pressure pulse of water attacks ( even while driving ). If this isn't the best reason we've given you for going Chevelle, it's certainly the most novel.
Hide-A-Way Windshield Wipers. Out of sight out of mind, just the way they should be, until needed. At your bidding they leap to action in either of two speeds. Wiper blades overlap at the centre of the windshield to provide a better panorama, and, how about this, the driver's side blade features articulated action, sweeps broad and clean within two inches parallel of the windshield pillar. Standard on Malibu. Can be specified for 300 Deluxe models.
Child Safety Seat. Travelling with toddlers from now on can be a lot easier, a lot safer and a lot more stylish. Your dealer can provide a deeply padded, vinyl-clad child safety seat on the Chevelle of your choice. It's available in parchment to complement your interior scheme and has its own safety belt. And we fixed it so the little one has a big view of the outside world. Could we say, "putting toddlers first keeps us first"?
Light Monitoring System. Available at extra cost on all '69 Chevelles is a remarkable light monitoring system that keeps you posted on the working order of vital running lights. A system of fiber optics picks up light from the source and transmits it to convenient color-coded monitors ( red, amber and green ) located on both fron fenders. Another is stationed in the rear passenger compartment, easily visible through the rearview mirror.
Power Assists. Enter two all-new power assists for Chevelle in '69, vacuum-operated power door locks that let you lock all doors simultaneously from inside the car, and a power trunk opener for more convenient access to the luggage compartment. Add them to your Malibu, if you like, along with power windows, power steering and power brakes. It sure is getting to be a pushbutton world.
Stereo Systems. Maybe this is the year you go full stereo. We make it awfully easy. You can order a deluxe 8-track system with four speakers, and exceptionally fine tone and balance control. And/or specify AM/FM stereo radio.
New Instrument Panel. Most car makers describe their instrument panels with terms like "cockpit," and you're the "pilot". Frightening. Our richly padded Chevelle instrument panel is designed for people who want to keep their attention on the road. Controls are clustered for fingertip ease. Instruments angled for better visibility. The whole beautifully appointed sweep of vinyl and metal is toned down for reduced glare.
Astro Ventilation. We figured you'd be a lot more comfortable ( maybe even a little healthier ) if we brought some of the outside air inside. So we made our Astro Ventilation standard on all '69 Chevelle Sport Coupes and Convertibles. Refreshing.
Interior Dimensions. Chevelle proves that mid-size cars aren't simply built to carry mid-size people. We build it roomy enough to hold the office car pool... or the garden club ... or half of the starting football team.
Exterior Dimensions. Usually, car makers will come out saying, "longer ... lower ... not an ounce of fat anywhere." To be honest, we have to say the '69 Chevelle is shorter ... higher (Convertible excepted)... and a little fatter. Admittedly, our dimensional changes are slight and don't detract from the car's styling one bit, but they do translate into ample people room inside.
Special Instrumentation. We refuse to take sides in the donnybrook over instrument warning lights vs. needle gauges. So we give you a choice. On any Malibu V8 Sport Coupe or Convertible or SS 396 you can order special instrumentation that includes electric clock, tachometer, and needle gauges for ammeter, temperature and oil pressure indication.
Power Steering. As if Chevelle handling characteristics weren't near optimum already, you can also order a reliable power steering system that responds so quickly and precisely yoou'd think it was an extension of your arm. Makes Chevelle especially agile in city driving and in clsoe parking manoeuvres.
Power Disc Brakes. Chevelle power front disc brakes work with Safety-Master rear brakes to provide sure braking power with minimal fade, even after many consectuive high-speed stops. Specify them on any 1969 Chevelle.
Vinyl Roof Cover. Enough of you told us you wanted vinyl roof covers available on more models, so now you can order on any Coupe or Sedan.