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  • Lagunas​
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    Sheri Hastings Laguna

    Facts and Figures

    Brian Slovinski stopped by this page and helped on the information that is presented here. He also is offering his assistance to fellow Laguna owners. Brian owns a '75 and a '76. The '75 is currently under restoration and he has spent considerable time 'parts chasing'.

    Thanks for helping out Brian.
    The Laguna was first introduced in 1973 in a variety of body styles, (but no S3s were produced) and production continued for 3 1/2 years.
    The Laguna S3 was Chevys 1974 replacement for the Chevelle SS series, which due to insurance, gas, the phase of the moon etc was discontinued.

    Background, for S3s
    Laguna Type S-3 had a new aerodynamically styled soft urethane front end, 15 inch ralley wheels, dual sport mirrors with remote control on drivers side, louvered coach windows, special shocks and front and rear stabilizers. It also came standard with steel-belted radial tires to complement the radial tuned suspension. The interior featured a 4 spoke sport steering wheel to handle the variable ratio power steering. Standard interior featured a bench seat covered with 'herringbone cloth' unique to the Laguna, this model also offered the infamous Swivel bucket seats, neat to see, but no fun to upholster (ask my wife!)
    Other options on the S-3 series included tachometer, clock and gauges and a center console.
    The S-3 series was available only with a vinyl roof in 73, this changed for '74.
    Chevy ads for '75 had the Laguna nicknamed 'guna in their ads...I never knew that! One of the big selling points for this year focused on mileage with their 'efficiency system', High Energy Ignition, etc. This was the first year for the catalytic converter and with the SS designation now available as a trim package on any V-8 car, it signaled the beginning of the end. The Laguna was discontinued at the end of '76.
    Brian adds: Just a little more info on the Laguna S-3. The 1975 model with the one piece sloped front nose was designed for NASCAR. Although Chevrolet claimed no factory support in racing, top teams had the opportunity to get a sneak preview. Rumor had it that low production was due to preparation priority for racing demand.
    The Laguna's were responsible for Cale Yarborough's winning the championship in 75 and 76. The Laguna was the superior car in those years and in 1978 NASCAR imposed a restrictor plate on the carb. It seems too many other teams complained of its superiority.
    Production Totals
    • 1973
    • 4 dr sedan, model AE29
    • 2 dr Hardtop, model AE37
    • 4 dr Station Wagon, 2 seat, model AE35
    • 4 dr Station Wagon, 3 seat, model AE35
      Laguna Estate
    • 4 dr Station Wagon, 2 seat, model AH35
    • 4 dr Station Wagon, 3 seat, model AH35
    Here are the rest of the Production totals.....
    • 1974
    • Laguna Type S3, (V-8 only), 21.902
    • 1975
    • Laguna Type S3, (V-8 only), 7,788. The rarest year.
    • 1976
    • Laguna Type S3, (V-8 only), 9,200
    Decoding The VIN Numbers
    These numbers decode the same as for a Chevelle, with the following exceptions.
    The second letter of the vin is for the series, these are:
    • C is for Malibu
    • D is for Malibu Classic
    • E is for Laguna type S-3
    • G is for Malibu Classic Estate
    The fifth letter is for engine type:
    • D is 250-100hp
    • H is 350-145hp
    • L is 350-150hp
    • R is 400-150hp
    • U is 400-180hp
    • V * is 350 -140 or 145 hp (1976)
    • Y is 454-235hp
    350The seventh letter is for manufacturers location:
    • B at this location means your car came from Baltimore
    • K is Leeds
    • R is Arlington
    • Z is Fremont (I never understood why a Z?)
    Paint Colors
    Standard Laguna
    • White or Black solid color.
    • Metallics were in Silver, Bright Blue, Orange or Red.
    Laguna with Sport Roof
    • White or Silver with either a Red or Black vinyl top.
    • Black with either a Silver, White or Red vinyl top.
    • Bright Blue or Orange with either a White or Black top.
    • White, Silver or Black with a Red top.
    Laguna with Sport Roof and Body Striping
    • White or Silver, with Red or Black top, stripes and bumper strips.
    • Black with Silver, with White or Red top, stripes and bumper strips.
    • Bright Blue or Orange with White or Black top, stripes and bumper strips.
    • Red with White Silver or Black top, stripes and bumper strips.
    Optional Equipment for mid-70s Chevelles
    These numbers decode similar to earlier Chevelles.
    • AG7 6 way Power Seat
    • AK1 Custom Deluxe Seat Belts
    • AN7 Strato-Bucket Seats, Swing out!
    • Al3 Power Door Locks
    • Al6 Power Tailgate Release
    • AO1 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows.
    • AO2 Tinted Glass, windshield only.
    • AT8 Reclining Passenger Seat
    • AU3 Power Door Locks
    • A20 Swing Out rear windows
    • A31 Power Windows
    • A42 Power Seat, 6 way
    • A52 Front Bench Seat
    • A65 Split Front Seat w/arm Rest
    • A90 Electric Trunk Opener
    • BW2 Deluxe Body Side Molding
    • BX8 Full Body moldings
    • B2H Interim Equipment Change, Huh?
    • B2M No power steering.
    • B37 Colored floor mats
    • B44 Removable Load floor carpet
    • B80 Roof Drip molding
    • B84 Body Side Molding
    • B93 Door edge guards
    • B96 Wheel well moldings
    • CA1 Sky Roof
    • CB1 Vinyl Roof, Touring
    • CB7 Vinyl Roof cover.
    • CO8 Vinyl Roof, full
    • CO9 Padded Vinyl roof
    • C49 Electro Clear defogger
    • C50 Rear window defogger
    • C51 rear window air deflector
    • C60 Air conditioning, 4 seasons.
    • D24 Litter container
    • D33 Remote Control mirror
    • D34 Vanity visor mirror
    • D35 Sports mirrors
    • D55 Console
    • D64 Illuminated Visor Mirror
    • D68 Twin Remote Sport Mirrors
    • D91 Conquista package
    • D99 Two Tone Paint Moldings
    • FE8 Radial Tuned Suspension
    • F40 Sport suspension
    • G80 Positraction rear
    • G92 Performance rear 3.08
    • G95 Economy rear 2.73
    • J50 Power brakes
    • KO5 Engine Block Heater
    • K30 Cruise Control
    • K72 Emission Control Delete
    • K75 Emission Control Delete
    • K76 61 amp alternator
    • LF6 400cid 150 hp 2bbl engine
    • LM1 305-160hp 4 barrel
    • LS4 454-235hp
    • LT4 400-180hp
    • L65 350-145 2 barrel
    • L90 Six cylinder
    • M21 4 spd close ratio
    • M38 Turbo 350 automatic
    • M40 Turbo 400 automatic
    • N31 Custom Steering wheel
    • N33 Tilt steering
    • N41 Power steering
    • N65 Space saving spare
    • N95 Wire Wheel covers
    • PA3 Deluxe Wheel covers
    • PE1 Turbine 1 wheels
    • PE2 Turbine 2 wheels
    • PO1 Full wheel covers
    • QDR gr78-15 radial whitewalls
    • QEH E78-14 bias White Stripe
    • QEL HR78-15 Radial white stripe
    • QGF G70-14 Bias White stripe
    • QGK G78-14
    • QGL G78-14 bias white stripe
    • QHE H78-14 Bias
    • QHF H78-14 Bias white stripe
    • QQZ HR70-15 radial whitewall
    • QRM GR70-15 radial whitewall
    • QRN GR70-15 Radials
    • QRV HR70-15 Radials
    • QRZ GR70-15 Radial White Letter
    • UA1 Heavy Duty Battery
    • UM1 AM radio with tape
    • UM2 AM/FM with tape
    • UO5 Dual horns
    • UF7 Econominder Gauge package
    • U14 Instrumentation package
    • U35 Clock
    • U58 AM/FM
    • U63 Basic old AM radio
    • U69 Basic old AM radio with buttons.
    • U76 Antenna in windshield
    • U80 Rear Speaker
    • VE5 Deluxe bumper strips
    • VO1 Heavy Duty Radiator
    • V30 Bumper Guards
    • V55 Roof Rack
    • YB5 General Processing Option (beats me?)
    • YJ9 Exterior dressemup package
    • ZJ7 Ralley Wheels
    • ZJ9 Auxiliary lighting group
    • Z15 El camino SS equipment
    • Z49 Canadian Base Equipment
    • Z95 Regular Fuel Engine Equipment
    • Zzz Thats a lot of typing.

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