EPA regulations, choking emissions standards, and intrusive safety standards killed off the muscle car era across all makes, and the Chevelle was not immune to the heavy axe of the government. But even under the yoke of oppression, creativity still finds a way to thrive, and the 3rd and final generation of Chevelles carved out a way to live in these otherwise uninteresting times in American motoring. With the most extensive redesign in the model’s history, including a new chassis and sturdier frame, the Chevelle remained a popular seller with only modest changes through the final years. Coincidentally enough, these final Chevelle bodystyles were extensively used by NASCAR.