The 1985 Grand National remained largely the same with the exception of a revised front grille. The lack of changes stood as a testament to its engineering.
The Grand National actually debuted in '82, but most don't realize because these cars were not painted black. All started out as charcoal gray Regals that were shipped off to Cars and Concepts of Brighton, Michigan.
The AMC AMX was a two-seat GT-style sports car that was produced by American Motors Corporation for the 1968 through 1970 model years. The AMX was also classified as a muscle car, but was unique among other American cars at the time due to its short wheelbase.
For 1963, the full-size Bel Air received a new facelift and the overall length increased to 210.4 in. The 235.5ci I-6 was replaced with a 230ci six-cylinder as standard equipment and increased output to 140 hp.
For 1962, new sheet metal except the door panels was changed contributing to what most collectors believe to be one of the cleanest and important Chevys of yester-year.
The 1961 Bel Air ushered in yet another generation and was all new. It offered new slimmer, cleaner lines without the excessive fins promising to be easier to park, garage, etc.
The 1959 Bel Air was all new, and Chevy spared no expense at making it look like nothing else on the road. This restyle initiated the fourth-generation Bel Airs.
The 1958 Bel Air sported "curves where before there were lines." New to the Bel Air line was the well-appointed Impala models available as either a 2-door hardtop coupe or 2-door convertible.
A new Chevrolet 200ci V6 became the standard engine, with the 231ci as the standard in CA.
Transmissions carried over from the previous year with the exception of the 4-speed manual, and 1979 would be the last year for manual options due to low buyer interest.