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Such increasing specialization might imply increasing production, but though Chevy did set some records, its 1969 volume was “only” some 500,000 cars ahead of 1960’s despite the introduction of four new model lines. This proliferation reflected a market that had subdivided, generating more “niche” competition than in the ’50s. As a result, Chevy often competed less against rivals than against itself or other GM makes. Its lineup certainly became quite broad by 1969, when it spanned no fewer than five wheelbases: 98 inches for Corvette, 108 for Corvair/Camaro, 111 for Chevy II/Nova, 116 for Chevelle, and 119 inches for full-size Chevrolets.
There seemed nothing to do but try again, and Chevy did for ’97 with the conventionally styled all-steel Venture. Minivans had all but eliminated demand for traditional full-size station wagons, so it was rather surprising to see one among the redesigned Caprices of 1991. Even more surprising was the big rear-drive Chevy’s new shape. Though a competent competitor, it was never a threat to the top-selling Chrysler and Dodge models — or some import-brand rivals.
Neither did a lack of year-to-year change. The graphics were repeated inside on a commemorative plaque and elsewhere on the dashboard. Several regular SS options were part of the package, including power moonroof, heated six-way power bucket seats, and a free year of OnStar service. It also sported silver metallic “ground effects” lower-body skirting, “diamond-cut” alloy wheels, and graphics of Dale’s signature, his famous No. 3 I.D., and the logo of team owner Richard Childress Racing. But there were two interesting Montes in this period that merit mention. Like the “Intimidator’s” own racing Montes, the Earnhardt Signature Edition was finished in black. The interior also featured ebony bucket seats with pewter leather inserts and embroidered bow-tie emblems on the headrests.
Discreet badges and black rocker-panel trim were the only clues as to what lay beneath that long hood. But luxury was this car’s forte — after 1919 more in ’71, the Monte Carlo wouldn’t take another run at performance until years later. Corvair’s demise after 1969 left Nova as Chevy’s only compact. Acceleration was vivid: just 7.5 seconds for 0-60 mph. The 1970 edition was mildly face-lifted, but saw no substantive change.
