A Body Car List
What is an A body car?
The A body car was developed in the early 1960s by General Motors as a sporty, mid-sized car. It was designed to replace the Chevrolet Corvair and Pontiac Tempest, which were becoming outdated. The A body was also used by Buick and Oldsmobile for their Skylark models. The car was offered in 2 and 4-door sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles.
First generation (1964-1967)
The first-generation A body car was available in two wheelbases: a 115-inch wheelbase for the 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan, and a 119-inch wheelbase for the convertible. The car was powered by a variety of engines, including a 230-cubic inch inline-6, a 283-cubic inch V8, a 327-cubic inch V8, and a 409-cubic inch V8. The car was offered with a choice of a 3-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed manual transmission, or a 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.
Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevrolet Chevelle was one of the most popular A body cars. The car was available in a variety of trims, including the base 300 Deluxe, the mid-level Malibu, and the high-performance SS. The SS Chevelle was powered by a 396-cubic inch V8 engine and was available with a variety of performance options, including a 4-speed manual transmission, a Positraction rear axle, and a Hurst shifter.
Buick Skylark
The Buick Skylark was a luxury version of the A body car. The car was available in 2 and 4-door sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles. The Skylark was powered by a variety of engines, including a 230-cubic inch inline-6, a 283-cubic inch V8, a 327-cubic inch V8, and a 401-cubic inch V8. The car was offered with a choice of a 3-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed manual transmission, or a 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.
Oldsmobile Cutlass
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a premium version of the A body car. The car was available in 2 and 4-door sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles. The Cutlass was powered by a variety of engines, including a 230-cubic inch inline-6, a 283-cubic inch V8, a 327-cubic inch V8, and a 400-cubic inch V8. The car was offered with a choice of a 3-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed manual transmission, or a 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.
Second generation (1968-1972)
The second-generation A body car was redesigned in 1968. The car was given a more angular, modern design, and it was offered in a wider variety of body styles, including a 2-door hardtop, a 4-door hardtop, a 4-door sedan, and a convertible. The car was powered by a variety of engines, including a 250-cubic inch inline-6, a 307-cubic inch V8, a 350-cubic inch V8, and a 400-cubic inch V8. The car was offered with a choice of a 3-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed manual transmission, or a 3-speed automatic transmission.
Chevrolet Chevelle
The second-generation Chevrolet Chevelle was a more muscular and aggressive-looking car than its predecessor. The car was available in a variety of trims, including the base Deluxe, the mid-level Malibu, and the high-performance SS. The SS Chevelle was powered by a 396-cubic inch V8 engine and was available with a variety of performance options, including a 4-speed manual transmission, a Positraction rear axle, and a Hurst shifter.
Buick Skylark
The second-generation Buick Skylark was a more luxurious and sophisticated car than its predecessor. The car was available in 2 and 4-door hardtop, 4-door sedan, and convertible body styles. The Skylark was powered by a variety of engines, including a 250-cubic inch inline-6, a 307-cubic inch V8, a 350-cubic inch V8, and a 400-cubic inch V8. The car was offered with a choice of a 3-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed manual transmission, or a 3-speed automatic transmission.
Oldsmobile Cutlass
The second-generation Oldsmobile Cutlass was a more upscale and luxurious car than its predecessor. The car was available in 2 and 4-door hardtop, 4-door sedan, and convertible body styles. The Cutlass was powered by a variety of engines, including a 250-cubic inch inline-6, a 307-cubic inch V8, a 350-cubic inch V8, and a 400-cubic inch V8. The car was offered with a choice of a 3-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed manual transmission, or a 3-speed automatic transmission.
Third generation (1973-1977)
The third-generation A body car was redesigned in 1973. The car was given a more rounded, aerodynamic design, and it was offered in a wider variety of body styles, including a 2-door coupe, a 4-door sedan, a 4-door hardtop, and a convertible. The car was powered by a variety of engines, including a 250-cubic inch inline-6, a 305-cubic inch V8, a 350-cubic inch V8, and a 400-cubic inch V8. The car was offered with a choice of a 3-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed manual transmission, or a 3-speed automatic transmission.
Chevrolet Chevelle
The third-generation Chevrolet Chevelle was a more fuel-efficient and emissions-friendly car than its predecessor. The car was available in a variety of trims, including the base Deluxe, the mid-level Malibu, and the high-performance SS. The SS Chevelle was powered by a 350-cubic inch V8 engine and was available with a variety of performance options, including a 4-speed manual transmission, a Positraction rear axle, and a Hurst shifter.
Buick Skylark
The third-generation Buick Skylark was a more luxurious and sophisticated car than its predecessor. The car was available in 2 and 4-door hardtop, 4-door sedan, and convertible body styles. The Skylark was powered by a variety of engines, including a 250-cubic inch inline-6, a 305-cubic inch V8, a 350-cubic
