1971 Chevrolet SS pics
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That's not the United States version.....never seen that before, and I love that era of Chevelle.
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From what I have read, it seems that the Chevrolet SS model name was used by GM South African for ‘71 and ‘72 as applied to the 2 door Holden Monaro that was built in Port Elizabeth, South Africa from CKD kits imported from Australia. These South African Chev SS cars used a different grille, running lights, and quad headlights while the Australian Monaro had twin headlights.
Interestingly, at the same time that the Chevrolet SS was being marketed in South Africa, GMSA was also building the 4door version of the car (CKD) and marketing it as a Monaro GTS along side the SS. As in Australia, the Monaro version had the Holden grille with twin headlights.
I understand that the Chev SS is in high demand in Australia, so a lot of the South African production (about 2000 units/year) has been bought up by Australians and shipped back to Australia due to the uniqueness of the grille, headlights, badging, etc.
Interestingly, at the same time that the Chevrolet SS was being marketed in South Africa, GMSA was also building the 4door version of the car (CKD) and marketing it as a Monaro GTS along side the SS. As in Australia, the Monaro version had the Holden grille with twin headlights.
I understand that the Chev SS is in high demand in Australia, so a lot of the South African production (about 2000 units/year) has been bought up by Australians and shipped back to Australia due to the uniqueness of the grille, headlights, badging, etc.
Here are a couple of articles for your reading pleasure concerning the '71/'72 Chevrolet SS as built in South Africa. This first article is from the Australian perspective of a Chevrolet SS that was sent back to Australia.
FEATURE - 1971 CHEVROLET SS (EXPORT HG MONARO) - JUST CARS
The second article is from the South African perspective and provides background information on both the Chevrolet SS and Holden Monaro as they were marketed in South Africa.
Classic Car Africa | Articles
While we are discussing South African cars, here is a list of performance cars unique to the South African market. The list includes the '71/'72 Chevrolet SS among others from other manufacturers. All of these cars command top prices today due to their rarity.
14 Unbelievably Cool, Rare and Fast South African Muscle Cars (motor-junkie.com)
Enjoy!!
FEATURE - 1971 CHEVROLET SS (EXPORT HG MONARO) - JUST CARS
The second article is from the South African perspective and provides background information on both the Chevrolet SS and Holden Monaro as they were marketed in South Africa.
Classic Car Africa | Articles
While we are discussing South African cars, here is a list of performance cars unique to the South African market. The list includes the '71/'72 Chevrolet SS among others from other manufacturers. All of these cars command top prices today due to their rarity.
14 Unbelievably Cool, Rare and Fast South African Muscle Cars (motor-junkie.com)
Enjoy!!
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Yep these were the non US market era cars. Many can be seen rocking Pontiac era Rallye II wheels too
These are very cool. A friend has a few in Australia, another with some in South America [Brazil]
These are very cool. A friend has a few in Australia, another with some in South America [Brazil]
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